Metro Atlanta celebrates 30th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The nation and metro Atlanta paused Monday to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.The January holiday came to be in 1983 after Congress passed a bill and President Ronald Reagan signed it to set aside the third Monday in January to remember the civil rights pioneer and Atlanta native.Despite being signed in 1983, it officially started in 1986.Across metro Atlanta, people marched in parades and held memorials to honor King. Hundreds of people packed Ebenezer Baptist Church in..>> view originalAtlanta United will announce season ticket prices soon
Atlanta United will begin the process of converting the pledges the MLS expansion team has received for season tickets into purchases within the next two months, club president Darren Eales said.The team has received pledges to purchase more than 29,000 tickets, which includes deposits and corporate suites sales.“We’re excited, it’s an incredible number of commitments we have,” Eales said. “Whenever we go to a (MLS) Board of Governors meeting, the other clubs are there and they can’t believe whe..>> view originalState agency finds flaws in Atlanta streetcar operation
The Georgia Department of Transportation is the latest agency to criticize the operation of the Atlanta Streetcar, noting numerous deficiencies of the $98 million system.Among them: Inadequate training of many workers, maintenance deficiencies and improper documentation of accidents, according to the draft report released this month.The state transportation agency reviewed the streetcar's safety and security practices in late October 2015, about two months after city officials executed an emerge..>> view originalBreaking Down Atlanta's 2015 Rookie Class
In the days following last spring’s NFL Draft, pundits across America more or less agreed the Falcons came away with an impressive haul. One season isn’t enough time to know if those talent evaluators were right, but given what Atlanta’s first-year players accomplished in 2015, it’s starting to look that way. Dan Quinn’s general philosophies are big reasons why the rookies have fared well so far. As he mentioned in December, he wants his development program to ”take every guy as far as they can..>> view originalSouthwest Atlanta wings restaurant fails health inspection
A southwest Atlanta wings restaurant has failed a health inspection with a very low score of 41.Joy Wings and Deli on Campbellton Road had violations on Jan. 13 that included spoiled food.In the inspection report, the Fulton County health inspector described finding spoiled raw fish and shrimp in the reach-in cooler that was slimy with a very bad odor. One of the violations included a build of red slime in the ice machine. Other violations included rice and shrimp not being held cold enough, and..>> view originalBernice King: We've been “distracted.” Live from MLK service
Dr. Bernice King launched the annual Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative service with a call to action Monday, saying that people have been “distracted” by reality TV and prime-time shows including “Real Housewives of Atlanta,” “Empire” and “Scandal.”“While we’ve been distracted, new voting rights restrictions have been created” and the educational system is the “worst in the world,” she said, also listing global warming and environmental justice as growing problems.The hundreds gathered at Ebe..>> view originalIn Atlanta: 4 awesome dining bets Jan. 19 – 21
Photo credit: The Cockentrice It’s time to start looking forward to Mondays. Yes, yes, yes, there’s work and meeting and lots of things to check off your to-do list, but can you make a little room for some fun, food events too? Support Usher’s foundation by dining out. Celebrate an anniversary at Krog Street Market. There’s more; read about it below. Remember, these events will keep your mood festive and your stomach full. Happy Monday. Anniversary party: Go. Now. For an unforgettable celebrat..>> view originalBone-Chilling Cold Winter Weather Blankets Atlanta Area
An audio version of this story. Residents of north Georgia, including metro Atlanta, will be bundling up this week as a burst of very cold weather hits the region. "We're looking at temperatures dropping anywhere from the mid-teens in the extreme northern suburbs, up around Canton, to near 20 degrees in the downtown [Atlanta] area," meteorologist Kent McMullen with the National Weather Service explained. “So [Monday] will be the coldest night we've had so far this season.” McMullen said th..>> view originalMagic vs Hawks preview: Atlanta hosts Orlando for MLK Day hoops
Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports The Hawks and Magic get together on MLK Day for what will be an interesting battle between division foes. Playing an afternoon game at Philips Arena on Martin Luther King Jr. Day is one of the better traditions associated with the Atlanta Hawks, and the 2016 edition has arrived. The Hawks will host the Orlando Magic this year in a contest between Southeast Division rivals, and Scott Skiles' team has exceeded expectations with a 20-19 record to begin the ..>> view originalPresident Obama Declares Emergency in Flint, Residents Demand ...
(Detroit Free Press) President Barack Obama acknowledged the seriousness of the Flint, Mich. water crisis this weekend by declaring the area a federal emergency, making it eligible for $5 million in aid. However, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, who requested federal aid on Thursday, is facing increasing calls to step down over his handling of the crisis. The situation has been blamed on the actions of Snyder-appointed emergency managers who decided to save money by switching Flint from the Detroit wa..>> view original
Monday, January 18, 2016
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