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Economists see recession ahead for Georgia, nation

Brookhaven Reporter 12/9 12:31P Dave Williams | Capitol Beat

Georgia’s economy will enter a mild, short recession early next year that should only persist for about six months, the dean of the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business said Friday. The...

As overdoses soar, so does demand for life-saving drug naloxone

Brookhaven Reporter 12/9 12:11P Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat

As overdoses have skyrocketed in Georgia – more than 13,000 this year alone, according to the state Department of Public Health — so has demand for the life-saving drug naloxone, which reverses the...

Massive volunteer operation prepares Christmas gifts for foster kids in Georgia

CW69 Atlanta 12/9 10:01A Valencia Jones

ATLANTA (WUPA) -- Thousands of foster kids in Georgia will have a Christmas they'll never forget, thanks to some local volunteers. Just like Santa and his elves, volunteers...

FormD Friday: OMNY Inc. leads Atlanta startup raises with $17M

Atlanta Business Chronicle 12/9 6:59A Zach Armstrong

Form D Friday is an Atlanta Inno feature highlighting regulatory filings and tips about Atlanta companies raising capital. If you have any tips or comments about new Atlanta...

Holiday Fun: VaHi Winterfest, Grant Park tour of homes on tap this weekend

Buckhead Reporter 12/9 6:44A Collin Kelley

Virginia Highland Winterfest kicks off tonight, Dec. 9, with the Tour of Lights from 5:30-9 p.m featuring some of the neighborhood s most festively decorated homes. Then on Saturday, the day of events...

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More than 200 Sandy Springs students receive free glasses

Northside Neighbor (Education) 12/9 1:00A Elizabeth Nouryeh-Clay @NouryehN

More than 200 students at Sandy Springs Charter Middle School see the world through new lenses thanks to Sandy Springs Rotary Club and Vision to Learn.

Museum of Design Atlanta launches online programs

Northside Neighbor (Education) 12/8 7:24A Elizabeth Nouryeh-Clay @NouryehN

Museum of Design Atlanta has launched MyMODA, a digital space for people across the world to come together around design programs, including events, tours, lectures, panel...

The Case for Universal Kindergarten

Education - The Atlanta Voice 12/8 6:19A Maya Pottiger

The country’s education system received a tough blow with the release of the National Assessment of Educational Progress ’s Nation’s Report Card , the first one released since 2019. The report showed...

Lovett's podcast "Living Lovett: Stories from the Riverbank" ranked among top podcasts

Northside Neighbor (Education) 12/8 12:45A Elizabeth Nouryeh-Clay @NouryehN

The Lovett School is receiving national and international recognition for its podcast, "Living Lovett: Stories from the Riverbank."

Keep Upskilling Yourself: Advice from Ford Exec + HBCU Alumni Sondra Sutton Phung

Education - The Atlanta Voice 12/7 7:50A Sponsored by Ford Motor Company

Ford is committed to supporting HBCUs and developing diverse talent within the company. We had the opportunity to speak with the General Marketing Manager for Electric Vehicles and Clark Atlanta...

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“Into Me I See” asks art lovers to look into their dark sides

Atlanta Magazine 12/9 8:40A Myrydd Wells

Beadwork from Kamryn Shawron Courtersy of Kamryn Shawron In psychology, the “shadow self” is the part of ourselves that we struggle with and choose to reject—our dark sides, if you will. Fascinated by...

Hidden cocktail bar Ranger Station opens inside Ladybird

Atlanta Magazine 12/8 9:29A Carly Cooper

A rendering of Ranger Station Courtesy of Blur Architecture Popular BeltLine watering hole Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall is launching a new bar-within-the-bar. Called Ranger Station , the new cocktail...

Special Events Catering- Dessert Options | Talk of The Town Caterers

TalkOfTheTownAtlanta.com 12/8 7:16A Chelsea Zabala

This event sure was “sweet”. As one of our most popular desserts, bread pudding is always a crowd-pleaser. With a twist of Caramelized Apple and an assortment of toppings,...

With Warnock’s win, seriousness trumps celebrity in Georgia’s protracted Senate race

Atlanta Magazine 12/7 4:22A Myrydd Wells

Senator Raphael Warnock speaks to the crowd at the Marriott Marquis on December 6. Photograph by Philip W. Patton Georgia football’s bulldog grip on the Peach State couldn’t quite carry Herschel...

Snapshots of Savannah: A heartsick writer discovers the self in selfie

Atlanta Magazine 12/7 3:51A Brady Nash

Forsyth Park Fountain in Savannah, Georgia Illustration by Aaron Griffin It was early January in Orlando, and I’d just had my heart broken. I stood barefoot on my driveway in the wake of that...

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14 Atlanta Restaurants That Are Simply Beautiful

Eater Atlanta 12/9 5:45A Beth McKibben

Atrium at Ponce City Market. | Angie Webb Atlanta restaurants where style and substance merge into undeniably beautiful design and decor There’s no shortage of stylish restaurants giving off serious...

Now Reopened in Alpharetta, Foundation Social Eatery Makes Its Triumphant Return

Eater Atlanta 12/9 3:45A Beth McKibben

Escargot swimming in garlic herb butter is meant for sharing with the table. | Heidi Harris After closing in Roswell two years ago, chef Mel Toledo reopens Foundation Social Eatery December 9 in...

Black-Business Profile: Anteel Tequila is coming to Atlanta

Food - The Atlanta Voice 12/9 2:00A Isaiah Singleton

Anteel Tequila was founded by Nayana Ferguson, the first Black woman to co-own a tequila company, alongside her husband Don Ferguson, in Metro Detroit. Nayana, who is a 17-year pancreatic and breast...

Kroger partners with ADA to provide free confidential diabetes risk assessment to customers

Food - The Atlanta Voice 12/8 6:16A Isaiah Singleton

Kroger customers can complete a confidential diabetes risk assessment at select Kroger locations and receive resources for diabetes management from Dec. 12 – Dec. 15. Kroger...

Why Deep-Fried, Jelly-Filled Sufganiyot Are a Hanukkah Tradition

Eater Atlanta 12/8 4:15A Robbie Medwed

Shutterstock And where to find the best kosher versions of the jelly-filled doughnuts around Atlanta  Food and food traditions have always played a significant role in many Jewish holidays and...

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Sarah Flint expands to Atlanta, opens store in Buckhead Village

Fashion - The Atlanta Voice 12/9 5:00A Janelle Ward

Luxury women’s shoe brand Sarah Flint is breaking into the Atlanta market, joining the ranks of other high-end brands in the tony Buckhead Village. The Buckhead location is the company’s third...

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Mariota or Ridder? Slumping Falcons ponder change at QB

Atlanta CBS Local Sports 12/9 5:43A CBS CW Atlanta

ATLANTA (AP) Mired in a monthlong slump but somehow still in playoff contention, the Atlanta Falcons are definitely planning changes during their bye week. Some will be subtle. Perhaps a tweak of a...

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Brittney Griner back home in US after Russian prisoner swap

Atlanta CBS Local Sports 12/9 1:48A CBS CW Atlanta

SAN ANTONIO (AP) Brittney Griner returned to the United States early Friday, nearly 10 months after the basketball star's detention in Russia made her the most high-profile American jailed abroad and...

Related: Griner for Bout: WNBA star freed in US-Russia prisoner swap Atlanta CBS Local Sports

Week 14 NFL playoff picture: Eagles, Vikings can clinch on Sunday

Atlanta Falcons ProFootballTalk 12/8 9:55P Michael David Smith

The NFL playoff race is in full swing, and two NFC teams can clinch playoff berths on Sunday. Meanwhile, another game features two NFC division leaders squaring off, and a...

The Heyward Brothers honor their legendary father, ‘Ironhead’, in win over Falcons

Sports - The Atlanta Voice 12/8 10:17A Diane Larché

The brothers Cameron and Connor Heyward, sons of former Atlanta Falcons’ fullback Craig ‘Ironhead’ Heyward, returned home with their Pittsburgh Steelers to take on the Atlanta Falcons and made...

Report: Falcons will start Desmond Ridder after bye week

Atlanta Falcons ProFootballTalk 12/8 3:48A Josh Alper

Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said after last Sunday s loss that everything is on the table when asked about the possibility of making a quarterback change when the team...

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How Effective Is an Oral Challenge Food Allergy Test?

Food Allergies Atlanta 11/29 4:00A Dr. Thomas Chacko

Understanding your allergies using food allergy testing is a crucial stage in a comprehensive treatment plan. With a precise diagnosis, your Atlanta area allergy doctor can...

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