Atlanta braces for winter weather, advisory expands to south metro
Some schools were closed, others dismissed early and the governor declared a state of emergency in 21 counties ahead of a system that may dump as much as 2 inches of snow in metro Atlanta and more than a foot in higher elevations in north Georgia.Wet conditions Friday morning had already led to downed trees and crashes throughout metro Atlanta, according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center. There were nine accidents on I-285 before 8 a.m., the Traffic Center’s Mark Arum said.By noon, icy condition..>> view originalAtlanta weather | Some metro schools to close early as Georgia ...
Widespread snow could reach metro Atlanta by late Friday and early Saturday morning, prompting a winter weather advisory for the area, a winter storm warning for far North Georgia, an expanded state of emergency for multiple counties and an order for state government to close offices by noon Friday.Several schools announced early closings, including Atlanta Public Schools; Clayton, DeKalb and Cobb counties; and Georgia State and Kennesaw State universities.Rain predicted before the snowfall coul..>> view originalDespite stadium delay, Atlanta United will soon unveil ticket prices
Despite the three-month delay in the finishing of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta United plans to unveil its season-ticket prices next month and that they won’t be affected by what may be a compressed home schedule.Team owner Arthur Blank told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution of the delay, related to the structure that will support the stadium’s retractable roof and video board, on Thursday. The new opening has been pushed from March to June 1. As a result, Atlanta United may be forced to open it..>> view originalAtlanta weekend | Snow flurries, roadwork delays, Hot Chocolate ...
Expected snow flurries and chilly temperatures shouldn’t delay highway improvement plans this weekend in metro Atlanta.Construction on the I-75 Express Lanes projects and sign structures will lead to lane closures, and therefore, traffic delays.Here’s what you need to remember to avoid the work zone backups:The Express Lanes project will require one northbound and one southbound lane closure on I-575 between Bells Ferry Road and SR 92 Alabama Road from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Saturday.One southb..>> view original"The 5th Wave" production designer: Atlanta offered us "visual ...
Sci-fi flick "The 5th Wave" shot here in Atlanta, and cast and crew members liked what they saw. In an interview with the Motion Picture Association of America's ...>> view originalGOP lawmakers want exemptions for gay marriage opponents
Months after the Supreme Court effectively legalized same-sex marriage, lawmakers across the U.S. are pushing bills that would give businesses and some public employees the right to refuse serving gay couples because of their religious beliefs.The American Civil Liberties Union opposes such bills and says variations have been proposed in 22 states — mostly by Republicans, though they aren't universally backed in the GOP. Top employers, including Delta Air Lines, Home Depot, Porsche and UPS in Ge..>> view originalYour guide to 2016 Atlanta beer festivals
If you like beer and the great outdoors, this is the list of Atlanta's beer festivals for you. We'll add to it as events and information are announced.Sweetwater 420 Festival. 4:20 p.m, April 22-24. $89-$138. 265 Park Ave. W NW, Atlanta. sweetwater420fest.comSweetwater's annual beer, music and cultural showcase 420 Fest returns for its 12th year April 22-26 in Centennial Olympic Park. The Atlanta brewers emerge from their sudsy Wonka-wonderland on Ottley Drive and make for Centennial Park to cel..>> view originalWhat does Bobby Jones Golf Course have to do with Atlanta ...
A deal to sell Underground Atlanta to a developer has been held in limbo by a complicated land swap between the city of Atlanta and the state of Georgia. And a group dedicated to preserving Bobby Jones Golf Course, miles away in Buckhead, is afraid the public course along Peachtree Battle Creek could be part of the high-stakes trade.Residents and others around the golf course want answers about whether the revered facility is involved in negotiations, but city and state officials aren’t talking...>> view originalGwinnett, DeKalb, APS SAT testing cancelled Saturday due to weather
Multiple SAT testing sessions scheduled for this weekend in Georgia schools have been cancelled due to expected wintry weather.Gwinnett County, DeKalb County and Atlanta Public Schools schools SAT testing scheduled for the weekend has been postponed. Makeup dates for testing in both districts has not been announced.As of 11:30 a.m. Friday, test sessions in Dawsonville, Hampton, Mount Airy and Toccoa have also been cancelled, according to the College Board. Staff photo by Marshall Go..>> view originalAtlanta airport again busiest in flights, passengers
Bill Johnson, the brash American who became the first U.S. skier to win an Olympic downhill title, died after a long illness, the U.S. ski t…>> view original
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