DeKalb CEO May proposes free after-school care and better roads
Interim DeKalb CEO Lee May is trying to make the most of his last year in office by repaving roads, bringing development to Memorial Drive and launching a free after-school program for middle-school students.May was delivering his final State of the County address Thursday. He isn’t running for election this year after leading the county for 2½ years.May acknowledged the county’s challenges — including corruption investigations and a failed effort to build a soccer complex — but he’s focused on ..>> view originalAtlanta airport announces $6 billion expansion plan
Latasha Givens, 11Alive 6:14 p.m. EST March 10, 2016Renderings of the expansion project at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport(Photo: ATLNext)ATLANTA (WXIA) -- The busiest airport in the world is getting even bigger.Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport announced a $6 billion expansion plan during a luncheon Thursday.“It’s a good day for Atlanta, a good day for the region and a good day for the state,” said Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed. “We have a lot a work to d..>> view originalAgencies upgrade Atlanta's bond ratings
All three bond rating agencies upgraded the scoring on Atlanta’s general obligation debt this year, according to the reports which were released to the city over the past two weeks.Bond ratings are important because the impact the amount of interest paid on debt.Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed said the ratings — AA+ from Standard & Poor’s and Fitch; Aa1 from Moody’s — represent the highest credit rating the city has had in more than two decades. In each case, the new ratings are the second-highest poss..>> view originalAtlanta weather | Partly cloudy skies, temps in the high 70s
Partly cloudy skies replaced early week sunshine Thursday.But above-average highs lingered and will continue to grace metro Atlanta with spring-like weather through the weekend.High pressure has pushed back a slight chance of showers until later Thursday evening.“So here’s the situation: Warm air’s coming in. It’s been pretty breezy during the day, some gusts up to 20/21 miles an hour during the afternoon,” Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Karen Minton said. “Toward evening, showers are tryin..>> view originalHawks' Schroder to open DS17 Lounge
Dennis Schroder will finally have a chance to be around his family — and more than three months at a time.The Hawks point guard is part of a venture that will open the DS17 Lounge on Sunday.Schroder is in his third season with the Hawks after they drafted the then-19 year old from Germany. Since then, he has only been able to have his family visit for short periods of time on visas. Maddie Meyer Dennis Schroder of the Atlanta Hawks looks on during the second quart..>> view originalMohamed Sanu signs five year deal with Atlanta Falcons
Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports After being linked with the versatile wide receiver for weeks, Mohamed Sanu has signed with the Falcons. Following a complete offensive collapse in the 2015 season, the Falcons needed to upgrade their receiving corps. The jury's out on whether Mohamed Sanu is a huge upgrade, but he's heading to Atlanta. The #Falcons have signed WR Mohammad Sanu to a five-year deal, source said. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2016 For #Falcons WR Moh..>> view originalTisha Campbell Martin talks about staying on top of her game
Tisha Campbell Martin Don’t call her “Gina”. There’s much more to Tisha Campbell-Martin than the television role she made popular in the sitcom, “Martin,” starring opposite comedian/actor Martin Lawrence. Martin-Campbell will be honored in Atlanta this weekend at the Black Women Film Summit’s annual “Untold Stories Award Luncheon” Saturday at the Intercontinental Buckhead Atlanta, 3315 Peachtree Rd. N.E. She is being honored as a television trailblazer , said Saptosa Foster, vice chairman of ..>> view original'Real Housewives of Atlanta' reunion preview
By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Thursday, March 10, 2016 Often times, the best fireworks in a “Real Housewives” season come during the reunion once everyone watches what folks have to say about what happened as it aired. Among the revelations in the 90-second teaser released today: NeNe Leakes does not think Kim Fields is a fit to be a cast member. Kenya Moore thinks Phaedra Parks is insulting her looks. Kandi Burruss gets angry with Kim Fields for “attacking” her husband Todd Tu..>> view originalNE Atlanta Ballet performs 'Sleeping Beauty'
The Northeast Atlanta Ballet will stage a performance of “Sleeping Beauty” that will require the help of dancers and artists from all over the world.A cast of more than 150 dancers will perform in the traditional ballet, including Nick Hagelin, who will portray Prince Phillip. Hagelin is a contestant on “The Voice” and has appeared in leading roles in the Northeast Atlanta Ballet’s productions of “The Nutcracker,” “Cinderella” and “The Little Mermaid.”Two performers will play the role of Prince..>> view originalAssume the Position: Running Backs
There is real reason for optimism heading into the spring practice period and beyond. Sony Michel will be back after a season where the weight of an entire offense rested on his shoulders. Brendan Douglas returns and some young guys will have to get a look. Of course, all eyes will be on the recovery and return of Nick Chubb to the rotation. He's number 27 in your program, number one in your heart. October 10, 2015. Knoxville, Tennessee. First play from scrimmage and you just knew. We all..>> view original
Thursday, March 10, 2016
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