Here's what you need to earn to afford rent in Atlanta
Looking to rent a new pad in metro Atlanta? You may want to read this.According to a recent report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC), Atlanta renters are paying more to rent than the average Georgia renter — and more than double the federal minimum wage.The fair market rent in Atlanta for a two-bedroom apartment is $916, according to the NLIHC, citing 2015 rent data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. To afford that (defining "afford" as not paying mor..>> view originalRed Moore, 99: Lasting link to Atlanta Black Crackers
Red Moore knew he was in trouble as soon as he stepped into the batter’s box for the first time against Satchel Paige.The catcher, Josh Gibson kept distracting him, warning the young Moore not to dig in against the legendary pitcher.Moore acknowledged years later that he never really saw Paige’s fastball that hot afternoon — but he heard it.February 7, 2014 Atlanta - 2014 Inductee John Smoltz greets with ASHOF member James “Red” Moore (right) and his wife Marry Moore before the Atlanta Sports Ha..>> view originalLive Nation taps Atlanta Hawks to negotiate Verizon Wireless ...
Hours after being named the new operator of the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater by the Woodruff Arts Center, Live Nation Entertainment hired the Atlanta Hawks ...>> view originalCold, breezy weather expected Wednesday, watch out for ice patches
If the roads look shiny Wednesday morning, watch out for patches of ice and use caution on your morning commute.Chattooga County schools will open three hours later Wednesday, due to projected cold temperatures and moisture on the roads, officials said.Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Brad Nitz said road temperatures were near or below freezing Tuesday afternoon in parts of north Georgia, where slippery conditions were expected to develop first Tuesday evening and overnight.“It’ll be later th..>> view originalFamily of murdered elderly woman: let accused killer stand trial
On Tuesday, the daughters of 76-year-old Mary Oliver met in the Fulton County District Attorney's office to join in a public plea: let Geary Otis stand trial for the stabbing death of their mother.(Photo: 11Alive)ATLANTA -- On Tuesday, the daughters of 76-year-old Mary Oliver met in the Fulton County District Attorney's office to join in a public plea: let Geary Otis stand trial for the stabbing death of their mother."I am begging the Supreme Court, the legislature and the Governor to reconsider..>> view originalBill Shanks: Atlanta Hawks struggling through ordinary season
It's easy to look back on last year's Atlanta Hawks team and say it had a special season. If last year was special, this season is as ordinary as you can get.Last year, the Hawks won 60 games. They lost only 22 the entire season. Here we are approaching mid-February, and the Hawks already have 24 losses, and they are just six games above .500.So what's been the difference? Well, DeMarre Caroll and Pero Antic are gone from last year's team. They were important pieces, but they aren't the only re..>> view originalAtlanta school newspaper calls for renaming Grady High School
The editorial board of Grady High School’s student newspaper says Henry Grady’s name should be removed from their school.In an editorial published in The Southerner last week, the board writes:“As a community of individuals from various backgrounds, races and ethnicities, we should not have a name that fails to represent that heterogeneity. More than that, we should not have a name that is counter to the goals of any productive and welcoming school — one that fails to celebrate many cultures and..>> view originalArthur Blank diagnosed with prostate cancer
FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons owner Arthur Blank has been receiving treatment for prostate cancer.“In December I was diagnosed with a treatable form of prostate cancer,” Blank said in a statement on Tuesday. “Over the last several weeks Angie (Macuga) and I have visited a number of expert doctors and hospitals across the country to identify the best treatment options for me.“I have chosen an aggressive approach that will include surgery and the overall prognosis is good. I’m looking forward to gettin..>> view originalMother's plea to find hit-and-run driver is latest in unsolved cases
Damon Benard was hit and killed January 9th(Photo: Benard family)FULTON COUNTY, Ga. -- The person who hit 42-year-old Damon Bernard left him on the side of the road to die. Around 12:30am on Sunday, January 9th, another car saw him lying along Roosevelt Highway and called 911. He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, where he later died.Police tried to collect evidence at the scene, but found few clues. Since no witnesses have come forward, investigators aren't sure which direction B..>> view originalIn a crowded market, Atlanta growler stores feel the pinch
In a crowded market, Atlanta growler stores feel the pinch Numbers dwindle since a surge of openings in 2010 and 2011 February 9, 2016Jim VorelComments When Lance Mendel opened TAPS Craft Beer and Growlers in Decatur in June of 2013, he viewed his new venture as a business with untold potential for expansion. Selling 1,500 growler fills per month right out of the gate, he imagined turning the business into a franchise and opening a handful more. What didn’t seem likely was the possibility tha..>> view original
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