What we learned in Atlanta sports biz this week (Falcons, Braves ...
It was an interesting week on the business side of Atlanta sports:1. Falcons cut some PSL prices: The Falcons will reduce the prices on several thousand personal seat licenses in the upper level of Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Seat licenses in the four upper corners of the new stadium, which previously were priced at $1,500 and $1,250, will be re-priced between $500 and $750. Full story here.2. Braves push back spring move: The Braves won’t have a new spring-training home as soon as they had hoped. Af..>> view originalNorcross rocks out at annual BluesBerry festival
As Cody Matlock’s band played a slow blues jam in front of Norcross City Hall on Saturday night, the mood inspired Cumming residents Jerry Brier and Nancy Thrower to get up on their feet.The pair slow-danced in circles in the middle of the crowd at the BluesBerry and Beer Festival, eventually inspiring other couples in the crowd to get up and do the same thing.“We’re having a great time,” Thrower said afterward. “We just love the blues and we love to dance.” Downtown Norcross jammed to the rela..>> view originalBold Inciarte leads Braves to 4th straight win
NEW YORK – Ender Inciarte has shown alertness and multiple times this season, including a now-famous deke play when the Braves center fielder made Philadelphia veteran Carlos Ruiz think Inciarte lost a ball in the lights, only to catch it and double-up Ruiz before he could scramble back to first base.On Saturday night, Inciarte did it again, this time with a couple of smart, bold plays that singlehandedly created the decisive run in the eighth inning of a 4-3 win against the Mets at Citi Field, ..>> view originalHome builders: Chatham flood ordinance will sink property values
Kevin and Linda Winders had no suspicions of something being awry when they left for a closing on an undeveloped lot they intended to sell on Dutch Island a few months ago. But on their way to sign the paperwork, the couple got a call from their real estate agent, who told them not to bother showing up for the closing. They were told an issue had arisen with their land on Wild Thistle Lane. They later spoke to the would-be buyer, who told them they couldn’t purchase the property after all. The b..>> view originalDemocrats to give Trump 'rude awakening' in summer onslaught
NEW ORLEANS — Donald Trump’s unconventional campaign is about to feel the heat of political organization. Hillary Clinton and her Democratic allies have invested at least $41 million in commercials in crucial states such as Ohio, Florida and Nevada over the next six weeks, a series of summer broadsides against her Republican opponent. Those messages will be echoed by hundreds of Clinton workers in those same states and amplified by President Barack Obama and other top Democrats. Trump has made ..>> view originalIs this a sign Al Horford is leaving Atlanta?
Is this a sign Al Horford is leaving Atlanta? Al Horford talked to reporters after the Hawks' loss in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals saying he wants to stay an Atlanta Hawk. Alec McQuade, WXIA 8:53 PM. EDT June 18, 2016 Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Are we reading into this too much? Maybe.But when the Atlanta Hawks' highest-paid player does something days before he becomes an unrestricted free agent, it's noteworthy.Hawks center Al Horford f..>> view originalTake to task for June 20
Old item — AtlantaBud Hudsucker is frustrated over a water leak near his condominium at 2260 Peachtree Rd.“(I) have been trying to get the city to address this for almost one calendar year. At first it was just an eye sore, but now it’s a safety hazard. The leak continues to flow creating a small swamp area at the corner which forces pedestrians out into the street to get around it,” he wrote.Hudsucker said he has reported this many times to the city with no action to repair.We sent his request ..>> view originalTroy's Jared Bettcher holds on for victory at Southeastern Amateur
A round that had started with such promise threatened to slip away for Jared Bettcher.But the Auburn High product and Troy University rising senior held it together and went on to win the 87th annual Southeastern Amateur on Saturday at the Country Club of Columbus.“It’s amazing,” Bettcher said. “It is something I haven’t felt in a very long time. It is my first big amateur event win.“It is one of the greatest feelings ever.”Bettcher shot a 2-under-par 68 Saturday to finish at 7-under 273. Benja..>> view originalOlder workers a bigger chunk of unemployed
Considering how much the unemployment rate has fallen, people like Norris Knox are sure having a hard time landing a job.Metro Atlanta’s jobless rate is down from double digits a few years ago to a pre-recession 4.8 percent. All through the decline, Knox has sought – in vain – a full-time position.“I don’t consider myself old or disadvantaged,” said Knox, 57, of Cobb County. “In my 50s, a job search became easier because I know who I am. But my age made it more difficult too, because so many oth..>> view originalCONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN GOOGLE+ PINTEREST
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Tim Lincecum made a winning return to the majors, restarting his career after nearly a year away with six sharp innings and several ovations as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 7-1 Saturday.Sporting a bright red hat and Angels jersey that was in stark contrast to the black and orange he wore across the Bay Bridge for nine seasons with San Francisco, Lincecum gave up one run and four hits.The two-time NL Cy Young Award winner hadn't pitched in the majors s..>> view original
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