The founder of gusto!, Nate Hybl is opening the fourth outpost of his flavorful fast casual concept on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 530 17th St NW in the new West Midtown Center. The only Atlanta-based restaurant brand featured at the Northside and 17th development, gusto! West Midtown serves fresh bowls and wraps with bold, global […]
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Top places to host a Super Bowl party in metro Atlanta
Not everyone can afford to treat their friends or work colleagues to a suite at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the big game. For those looking to throw a party with a crowd of fellow football fans – or host a business gathering while in town for the festivities – Atlanta makes it easy to display a […]
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Norcross QuikTrip gets NASCAR fans revved up for race
Start your engines—early! NASCAR fans in metro Atlanta will not have to wait until February’s Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 event to get a glimpse of the 2019 race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. QuikTrip, one of the nation’s premier convenience and gasoline marketers, will host a Pit Party for fans on Saturday, Jan. 26 at a Norcross QT store […]
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Atlanta City Council members honor outgoing Georgia Governor Nathan Deal
Council member Michael Julian Bond, joined by members of the Atlanta City Council, honored Georgia Governor Nathan Deal Monday with a proclamation and celebrated the two-term governor’s accomplishments, including his reform of the state’s criminal justice system. “Most people don’t realize this but many of the Atlanta zip codes were the biggest contributors to the […]
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Savannah State University president announces retirement
Savannah State University President Cheryl Davenport Dozier announced last week she will retire as president effective June 30. “It has been an honor and a privilege to lead and serve as the 13th president of SSU – with the outstanding faculty and staff,” said Dozier. “The reward is the daily satisfaction of witnessing students succeed […]
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A Stone Mountain man was arrested for attempting to abandon his dog
A Stone Mountain man was recently arrested for attempting to abandon his dog along the side of the road. The incident took place on Dec. 30, at about 11:30pm on Breckinridge Blvd. in unincorporated Duluth. Gwinnett County Police Officers observed a vehicle pull off quickly and noticed a small dog running after it. Police say as […]
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When will Brian Kemp be sworn in as governor of Georgia?
Brian Kemp’s road to the Georgia governor’s mansion was not an easy one. First, he had to get through a tense republican primary where he was the underdog. Then, he went head to head with Lieutenant Gov. Casey Cagle in a runoff election. After winning the runoff, Kemp faced a strong challenge from democrat Stacey […]
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Liz Russo and Beat Bugs headline Aurora Theatre’s winter lineup
Theatergoers can look forward to a month full of sensational programming at Aurora Theatre as it kicks-off 2019. Guests of all ages are invited to celebrate fresh beginnings during Teatro Aurora’s Reyes Y Mariachis or let imaginations run wild during Aurora Children’s Playhouse. Aspiring young actors can learn the ins and outs of performing arts when attending winter classes at Aurora Theatre Academy, while […]
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Atlanta Boat Show sails into town next week
The 2019 Progressive® Insurance Atlanta Boat Show is coming ashore to the Georgia World Congress Center Hall A Jan. 10 through 13, 2019, showcasing more than 600 of the newest boats along with the latest in marine accessories and products. Tickets are on sale now at AtlantaBoatShow.com with $3 off all advance online tickets until Jan. 9. This year’s Show will move to […]