A photo of some questionable mac and cheese that went viral over the holidays led to a new campaign to fight hunger in Atlanta. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms joined Kroger and the Atlanta Community Food Bank Thursday to launch the “More than Mac” campaign created to fight food insecurity and hunger. What started off as […]
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Salata Salad Kitchen is coming to Peachtree Corners
Peachtree Corners will soon have another healthy dining destination. Houston-based Salata Salad Kitchen will open its newest restaurant in Peachtree Corners Feb. 7. Located at 5210 Town Center Blvd. in Peachtree Corners Town Center, the new Salata will offer guests fully customizable, tossed-to-order salads and wraps, soups, organic teas and lemonade, breads and cookies. All fruits […]
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Dunwoody to kick off Super Bowl Sunday with Caffeine and Octane event
Super Bowl Sunday will start early in Dunwoody with Caffeine and Octane, the nation’s largest monthly car show that regularly attracts more than 2,000 vehicles and 15,000 fans. A record crowd is expected for the Feb. 3 event. Caffeine and Octane is the only live event taking place on the morning of Super Bowl LIII. It’s […]
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Macon man who created fake Facebook profiles to manipulate victim sentenced to 75 years for child molestation
A Macon man who created fake Facebook profiles to manipulate a girl into participating in sex acts was found guilty of aggravated child molestation and other crimes Thursday. According to the Macon-Bibb Sheriff’s Department, 44-year-old Adrian Fernand Tennison was convicted following a three-day jury trial in Bibb County Superior Court. A judge sentenced him to […]
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Caught on Camera: Suspect steals lawn equipment from Ace Hardware in broad daylight
Gwinnett County Police are searching for a bold criminal who was caught on camera stealing $1,000 worth of lawn equipment from a local Ace Hardware store in broad daylight. Police say the theft occurred Dec. 27. The suspect was recorded pulling into the Ace Hardware at 275 Athens Highway in unincorporated Loganville. The suspect then […]
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Looking for a place to watch the Super Bowl? These Atlanta restaurants won’t disappoint
While some 75,000 fans will be descending on Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Feb. 3, it’s not necessary to stand shoulder to shoulder with the masses to enjoy every snap of the big game. From high-energy sports bars to beloved neighborhood taverns, Atlanta is home to an all-star lineup of venues filled with winning menus, bountiful taps […]
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Georgia to Hotels: Honor existing reservations and rates during Super Bowl
Georgia’s attorney general is warning hotels against changing reservations and rates this week due to high demand for rooms during the Super Bowl. He is also encouraging consumers to try to work any disputes out with the business first before going to the state for help. “Consumers attending the Super Bowl or the surrounding events […]
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Owen’s Craft Mixers to host Super Bowl pre-game cocktail parties at Tongue & Groove
The Patriots will take on the Rams on Sunday, Feb. 3 in Atlanta and Owen’s Craft Mixers, along with Tao Group, will host two pre-game cocktail parties on Friday, February 1 and Saturday, February 2 from 8 – 10 p.m. at Tongue & Groove in Atlanta. An RSVP is required for entry. Yes, you must […]
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Women of Football event comes to Atlanta in time for Super Bowl
BRANDed Management announced that the fourth annual Women of Football event presented by Women Rising will return to the Super Bowl week event lineup in Atlanta on Sat., Feb. 2 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at American Cut Steakhouse. In partnership with Paramount Pictures’ new film, “What Men Want,” the event will feature a […]
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Police: suspects stored meth and marijuana in soda cans
Bibb County Sheriff’s Patrol Deputies arrested two people for drug charges on I-16, near Exit 6, (Ocmulgee East Blvd) at about 11:00p.m. Jan. 28. While monitoring traffic on the interstate, deputies noticed a black GMC Envoy with a headlight out. The vehicle then began changing lanes quickly. The deputies stopped the vehicle for traffic violations. […]
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Newnan car chase to be featured on Investigation Discovery
A car chase down the streets of Newnan will be the subject of an episode of Investigation Discovery’s popular show Body Cam next week. The episode will air Tuesday, Feb. at 10 p.m. on true-crime network Investigation Discovery (ID) and will showcase the harrowing story of Newnan law enforcement Officer Kevin Black and Sergeant Bradley Thompson. Here […]
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Stacey Abrams will deliver the democratic response to Donald Trump’s State of the Union
House and Senate democrats have picked former gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams to deliver the democratic response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address Tuesday. Abrams received national attention in last year’s campaign against Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and her strong stance on voting rights have fast made her a standard-bearer for democrats nationwide. […]
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Georgia Waits for Snow: Weather updates and closings
With about 2 inches of snow expected for much of north Georgia Tuesday, Georgians are on high alert and several closings have already happened, including Gov. Brian Kemp announcing that all state offices would be closed. Updates on the weather system and closings as they progress will be posted in the live reporting tool below. […]
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Snow Update: Kemp orders state offices closed on Tuesday
With snow looming in the forecast for Tuesday, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has preemptively closed state government offices for Tuesday and is telling all non-essential state employees in the region affected by the storm not to report to work. According to the National Weather Service, rain will begin mixing with and changing into snow across […]
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Suspect in Rockmart homicides arrested in Indiana
A man who is wanted in connection with two double homicides in Rockmart fled Georgia and was taken into custody in Indiana. A manhunt began for 27-year-old Daylon Delon Gamble last week after four victims were found dead at two different locations Jan. 24. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Marshal’s Service’s […]
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North Georgia braces for snow Tuesday
Winter weather is headed for Georgia and could arrive as early as Monday night. While snow is possible, that doesn’t mean it is a certainty and it will depend on what the temperature is when the rain actually starts falling. When will it start?: The National Weather Service has placed a large portion of north […]
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What Georgians Are Reading: Murders, manhunts and miracles
Driving to jail in style: A Gwinnett County man found out his girlfriend was in jail for driving a stolen vehicle. According to police, he hopped into his stolen vehicle and drove down to the jail to bail her out, but instead joined her in her stay. Police found two more stolen cars at their […]
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Southern Roots Festival to feature Food Network Stars, Super Bowl theme
Four Food Network Culinary Divas will join Celebrity Chef Ashley Clay to bring the richness of “Down South” to the forefront during the Southern Roots Festival in Atlanta, as a prelude to the Big Game. The Southern Roots festival will kick off on Jan. 28, and will run until Feb. 3. In conjunction with Southern Roots Festival Creative Director […]
