August 8-12: What's ahead this week in Atlanta business
A busy and traffic-jammed week is ahead as many metro Atlanta school systems start a new year. Here's a look of some of what's ahead this week in Atlanta ...>> view originalYoung: Atlanta '96 Olympic cauldron 'an embarrassment'
19 Jul 1996: An AMerican flag is waved during the Opening Ceremony of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. \ Mandatory Credit: Billy Stickland /Allsport Billy Stickland, This content is subject to copyright. ATLANTA, UNITED STATES: France's gold medalist in the women's Olympic 400m race Marie-Jose Perec (C) stands on the podium 29 July with fellow medalist Nigeria's Falilat Ogunkoya, bronze, (L) and Australia's Cathy Freeman, silver, 29 July 1996 ..>> view originalRecapping Saturday at the BB&T Atlanta Open
There were four matches as part of Saturday’s play at the BB&T Atlanta Open. Here’s a look at the results from the two singles showdowns and the two doubles matches.SinglesNo. 1 John Isner (USA) defeated Reilly Opelka (USA) 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-2: Isner wasn’t able to close out the first set tiebreaker after being up two points, but that turned out to be the last major mistake for the top seed. His serve was too much for the 18-year-old, as Isner managed 22 aces in the three-set victory.ATLANTA, GA - ..>> view originalFamily begs for answers in killing of innocent bystander in NW Atlanta
Family begs for answers in killing of innocent bystander in NW Atlanta by: Nefertiti Jaquez Updated: Aug 6, 2016 - 11:42 PM ATLANTA รข€” An Atlanta mother is begging for answers after her teenage son was killed in a shooting on Mayson Turner Road. Stacey Watson had a difficult time standing at the very spot where she says her son was shot to death. She says her son had plans to serve in the military and was an innocent bystander when he was hit by gunfire last week. "He graduated f..>> view originalAre the Atlanta Hawks Overpaying Kent Bazemore?
Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports While Bazemore's $70 million, four-year deal is a little more than his play has warranted, this contract is far from a disaster. During the 2015-16 season, many sports commentators made two predictions about Kent Bazemore. The first was that he would receive a massive raise over the $2 million he was then making, a prediction that proved to be accurate when he signed a four-year, $70 million contract with the Atlanta Hawks. The second prediction was that Baze..>> view originalKandi Burruss hosts back-to-school bash at Macy's in Atlanta
Photo: Jamie Thompson for Steed Media Kandi Burruss and her Kandi Cares Foundation recently helped families celebrate the return of school with a back to school bash. Held at Lenox Mall in Atlanta, the event featured free ’90s-inspired beauty makeovers, styling tips and fashion must-haves. Kandi’s groups LOUD and Glamour were also on hand to perform and meet fans. The first 200 customers who spent $35 or more in the mstylelab department were able to meet LOUD and Glamour and received a gift. “..>> view originalKyrgios, Zeballos and Molteni advance to Atlanta Open finals matches
Nick Kyrgios talked earlier in the week about what he must do to win the BB&T Atlanta Open. On Saturday, the 21-year-old took one step closer to making it happen.Kyrgios outlasted Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in the first singles semifinals match. The victory means Kyrgios advances to his third career ATP final and the second this year.“It feels good,” Kyrgios said. “I knew at the beginning of the week I could get this far. I knew if I played the right style of tennis, I could. It’s ..>> view originalATLANTA BRAVES: Freeman, Garcia boost Braves
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Freddie Freeman and Adonis Garcia had three-run home runs and the Atlanta Braves got enough from Roberto Hernandez in his first start this season for a 13-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night. The 35-year-old Hernandez (1-0), who previously pitched under the name Fausto Carmona, was the 14th starting pitcher used by the Braves this season, one off the franchise record in 1975. He allowed three runs in five-plus innings in his first start since July 19, 201..>> view originalAtlanta Braves: Could Yasiel Puig be headed to Atlanta?
The Atlanta Braves just came out of the non-waiver trade deadline adding Matt Kemp and a couple of other pieces. Now that teams can only pick up players off of waivers, will the Braves go after a player that would instantly help their offense? The Atlanta Braves are in the middle of a rebuilding period where they are awaiting young prospects to make it to the big leagues and showcase their talent. Brian Snitker is the interim manager for now, but could be the manager of the future. Having a pla..>> view original
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
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