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Emory arts & sciences faculty votes no-confidence in president; students set to vote next week

Brookhaven Reporter 5/3 11:29A Collin Kelley

A majority of faculty in Emory University s College of Arts & Sciences passed a no-confidence vote against President Gregory Fenves following arrests of pro-Palestine and Stop Cop City protesters on...

Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2024 CFO of the Year Awards finalists

Atlanta Business Chronicle 5/3 8:52A Chris Fuhrmeister

These are some of the top chief financial officers in Atlanta.

Police, fire among Sandy Springs departments seeking more staff

Sandy Springs Reporter 5/3 6:45A Bob Pepalis

Sandy Springs Police Chief Ken DeSimone and other department heads asked the city council to consider hiring more full-time workers (City of Sandy Springs) Sandy Springs department heads want to add...

Teen clothing retailer files bankruptcy, to close Georgia stores

Atlanta Business Chronicle 5/3 6:09A Diana Barr

The teen clothing retailer has nearly 40 stores in Georgia, including several in metro Atlanta.

Fulton asks Atlanta for details of $5.7 million in water bill claims

Sandy Springs Reporter 5/3 6:06A Bob Pepalis

Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts said he plans to attend a meeting with the city of Atlanta so the water bill issue gets resolved. (Provided by FGTV) Fulton County has insisted that the...

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Pinky Cole Hayes gives 2024 Savannah State Comment Speech and gifts graduates $8.75M Entrepreneurial...

Education - The Atlanta Voice 5/3 10:00A Staff Report

Pinky Cole Hayes , renowned entrepreneur, 2023 TIME100 Next honoree, and founder of  Slutty Vegan  and Bar Vegan, gave an inspiring commencement speech for the Savannah State University 2024...

CFB Playoff trophy makes its way to local elementary school

Education - The Atlanta Voice 5/2 12:50A Noah Washington

College Football Playoff championship trophy during a stop at M. Agnes Elementary School earlier this week. Photo by Noah Washington/The Atlanta Voice On Tuesday, April 30, the College Football...

The Toughest Issue for Teachers Is Even Tougher For Students

Education - The Atlanta Voice 5/1 10:22A Joseph Williams, Word in Black

The number-one concern among teachers – student poverty – is the root of other major problems, like absenteeism and depression. “ This article was originally published on ...

‘I just know my stuff’: 8-year -old Kendall Rae Johnson talks urban farming, community and fresh...

Education - The Atlanta Voice 4/30 6:11A Laura Nwogu

At just eight years old, Atlanta native Kendall Rae Johnson is the youngest certified farmer in the nation. Photos by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice Q&A: The youngest certified farm in the nation,...

Morris Brown College president receives second contract extension

Education - The Atlanta Voice 4/29 4:34A Martel Sharpe

Morris Brown College recently announced that Dr. Kevin James, the institution s nineteenth president, was offered and accepted a contract extension to retain his position until June 2029. James has...

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Visit the HGTV Smart Home: Marietta, GA

Southern Hospitality 5/1 11:00P Rhoda

One of the most fun parts of my job as a blogger is getting invited to events like the one I'm sharing today, the HGTV Smart home. Somehow I got on their blogger list years ago and I've been honored...

Our Best of May

Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles 4/30 8:43A Kate Strickland

Hooray for the month of May—soak up springtime in Atlanta with these hot happenings Eric Alfaro in his NYC studio painting “Lotus and Wildflowers”, Photography by Eric Alfaro May 2 | Whether you are...

Atlanta’s Water for Elephants Earns 7 Tony Nominations

Encore Atlanta 4/30 7:18A admin@encoreatlanta.com

Nominations were announced April 30 for the American Theatre Wing’s 77th Annual Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards for superlative achievement on Broadway during the 2023-24...

Style Showcase 236

Southern Hospitality 4/29 11:00P Rhoda

We're back again today with another Style Showcase, featuring a poolside covered porch tour, setting a vintage Mother's Day table, how to spray paint wicker, and DIY spring branch wreath. We hope you...

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Southeastern Designer Showhouse 2024

Southern Hospitality 4/27 11:00P Rhoda

This event is something I look forward to every spring, touring the Atlanta Homes Lifestyles Magazine, Southeastern Designer showhouse and this year was no exception. Located in Atlanta's exclusive...

Related: The 2024 Southeastern Designer Showhouse Trends Report Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles

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Nostalgia Kitchen + Cocktails fuses various cultures, brings Decatur community together

Food - The Atlanta Voice 5/3 2:27A Isaiah Singleton

The jerk egg roll appetizer. Photo by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice Nostalgia Kitchen + Cocktails , Stone Mountain’s newest Black-owned restaurant, held a soft opening last month and will be open...

15 Hottest New Cocktail Spots in Atlanta

Eater Atlanta 5/2 3:25A Molly Harris

The “I love Puerto Rico No. 2” cocktail at Lazy Betty in Midtown. | Colette Collins From sleek speakeasies to laid-back listening bars In a city known for its Southern charm and cosmopolitan flair,...

Atlanta’s Restaurant Openings, April/May Edition

Eater Atlanta 5/1 3:05A Henna Bakshi

The dishes offered at newly opened Auburn Angel. | Auburn Angel Casa Balam, Auburn Angel, and vegan pizzeria Pizza Verdura Sincera are among the newest Atlanta spots Spring is a busy opening season in...

Celebrate Derby Day With These Watch Parties and Receptions Around Atlanta

Eater Atlanta 4/30 6:41A Henna Bakshi

The annual Kentucky Derby party at the Southern Gentleman in Buckhead. | The Southern Gentleman Here’s where to wear feathered hats and sip on mint juleps The 150th annual Kentucky Derby is this...

‘I just know my stuff’: 8-year -old Kendall Rae Johnson talks urban farming, community and fresh...

Food - The Atlanta Voice 4/30 6:11A Laura Nwogu

At just eight years old, Atlanta native Kendall Rae Johnson is the youngest certified farmer in the nation. Photos by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice Q&A: The youngest certified farm in the nation,...

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Atlanta set to host College Football Playoff for second time, supporting local education

Sports - The Atlanta Voice 5/2 12:50A Noah Washington

On Tuesday, April 30, the College Football Playoff (CFP) held a press conference announcing the return of the playoff to Atlanta, making history as the first city to hold the titular event twice. The...

Braves Games Pulled from Comcast Cable

Northwest GA News (Sports) 5/1 2:29A Staff reports

At least for the time being, Comcast customers will have to find a different way to watch the Atlanta Braves, because they won't be able to see them on Bally Sports.

Candace Parker, a 3-time WNBA champion and 2-time Olympic gold medalist, announces retirement

Sports - The Atlanta Voice 4/28 10:56A Associated Press

Candace Parker always said she’d know when it would be time to retire. That day came Sunday. The three-time WNBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist announced on social media that her career...

Detroit sets all-time NFL draft record with 275,000 fans in attendance for Round 1

Sports - The Atlanta Voice 4/27 2:42A Itoro N. Umontuen

DETROIT 275,000 fans packed the area around Campus Martius Park in downtown Detroit for night one of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Atlanta Voice was there for the record-breaking moment and more. By 6:30...

Max Verstappen ‘on another planet’ after winning dramatic Chinese Grand Prix, says Christian Horner

Sports - The Atlanta Voice 4/22 1:49A Issy Ronald and CNN

(CNN) — Max Verstappen is racing “on another planet,” according to Red Bull team manager Christian Horner, after the three-time world champion dominated a crash-filled Chinese Grand Prix to record yet...

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Are Food Allergies Hereditary?

Food Allergies Atlanta 4/23 3:00A Dr. Thomas Chacko

Understanding the causes of food allergies is a complex process. If you or your child has undergone food allergy testing in Atlanta , you were probably asked about your...

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