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REPORT: Court of Appeals to consider removing Fulton DA from Trump election case

Sandy Springs Reporter 5/8 4:29A Collin Kelley

The Georgia Court of Appeals announced this morning that it would hear an appeal of a judge’s ruling allowing Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the county s election interference case...

Art of Nature installations return to Blue Heron Nature Preserve

Sandy Springs Reporter 5/8 4:15A Becca McCoy

Artwork by Laura Bell installed at Blue Heron Nature Preserve. Throughout time, nature has been a muse for artists. The Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle said, “Art takes nature as its model.”...

Georgia oversight panel ruminates on 2020 election hiccups as 2024 showdowns loom

Buckhead Reporter 5/8 3:16A Stanley Dunlap | Georgia Recorde

Georgia Election Board member Janice Johnston, far right, on May 7 said it’s a “travesty” that the board did not further investigate a complaint about the recount and preservation of several thousand...

Atlanta City Council votes on $15M to complete Southside BeltLine

Buckhead Reporter 5/8 2:44A Amanda Andrews | GPB

Officials with the city of Atlanta and partner organizations held a groundbreaking ceremony for the BeltLine s Southside Trail March 13, 2023. (Credit: Atlanta BeltLine, Inc) Two pieces of legislation...

Kemp signs $36.1 billion state budget

Sandy Springs Reporter 5/8 12:43A Dave Williams | Capitol Beat

Gov. Brian Kemp signed what he called an “historic” $36.1 billion state budget Tuesday containing healthy raises for state employees and public school teachers. The fiscal...

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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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The Ultimate Guide to Renting a Dumpster for Efficient House Cleanouts

Thou Swell 5/7 7:56P Thouswell

Decluttering and organizing your living space can be an overwhelming task, especially when faced with years of accumulated belongings. Whether you re gearing up for a thorough...

The innovative way the Georgia Aquarium manages millions of gallons of tank water

Atlanta Magazine 5/7 11:55A Rachel Garbus

The Tropical Diver tank Photograph by Wedig + Laxton It’s 9 a.m at the Georgia Aquarium and the first visitors of the day are just trickling in, but behind the scenes, staff is already buzzing. So are...

Floridaman, Breaker Breaker’s irreverent brother, debuts in May

Atlanta Magazine 5/7 10:07A Carly Cooper

Freak on a Beach cocktail (Dark rum, Chinola Mango, peach liqueur, and pineapple) With a tongue-in-cheek name, Floridaman is a dive bar set atop BeltLine seafood shack Breaker Breaker. Set to open...

Style Showcase 237

Southern Hospitality 5/6 11:00P Rhoda

We're back with a new Style Showcase, where we share our posts with all of you that you may not have seen before. Today we have pretty spring makeover ideas for your chandelier, spring at Scottsdale...

Atlanta Students Win Top Spots in National August Wilson Competition

Encore Atlanta 5/6 6:40A Keith Loria

Atlanta native Layla Mack, who attends the Martha Ellen Stillwell School of the Arts, was selected as the winner of the National August Wilson New Voices competition in...

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Damsel: Dinner and a show

Food - The Atlanta Voice 5/8 3:11A Isaiah Singleton

Damsel director and choreographer Otis Sallid (left) and and the restaurant s owner and operator Dave Green. Photo by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice Damsel , the multi-level establishment, is no...

20 Atlanta Restaurants Serving First-Rate Wings

Eater Atlanta 5/6 5:01A Mike Jordan

Fried chicken wings with lemon pepper seasoning. | Shutterstock From the iconic lemon pepper wet wings to spicy Korean fried ones, Atlanta has the best wings. Period. It’s a fact: Atlanta has cornered...

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...

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My Top 10 Favorite Flat Shoes & Ballet Flats of the Season

Coco Bassey 5/6 10:00P Dani Fines

This spring, give your feet a break and take some inches off your heels with stylish and comfortable flat shoes! If there s one thing to know about me — I m the kinda gal who...

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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...

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