Atlanta to tackle blighted Constitution building
The city of Atlanta is hoping to breathe new life into a forlorn downtown building that has been labeled one of the area’s biggest eyesores. Invest Atlanta, the city’s economic development arm, is seeking developers interested in turning around the Atlanta Constitution building at 143 Alabama Street. The organization said Wednesday it has issued a “Request for Proposal” or RFP in search of a buyer for the 95,000-square-foot building. “This is a very strategically located building that could ..>> view originalAtlanta demands parody page stop using trademark seal
Atlanta demands parody page stop using trademark seal A local Atlanta man started a parody Facebook page Julie Wolfe and Deborah Tuff, WXIA 7:18 PM. EDT October 12, 2016 A fan of satirical humor started a parody page mocking the City of Atlanta. ATLANTA - It's an inside-the-perimeter joke. And it's hilarious. Unless you're the City of Atlanta. "We have invested 90 million dollars in a trolley system that will allow citizens to travel 10 whole blocks in a to..>> view originalFright night at the theater: 6 scary movies playing in Atlanta
Prepare to get your scream on ahead of Halloween, Atlanta. Atlanta movie theaters are screening classic scary movies and a few brand-new offerings this October. There's something for most every taste, from the staggering undead to modern day psychos – and a very famous shower scene. Here are six scary standouts to consider: Debuted September 2016 and still showing at AMC and Regal locations in metro Atlanta, Movies 278 in Hiram, Movie Tavern Northlake in Tucker, Movies ATL in Atlanta, Ca..>> view originalReport: 'Martin' star Tommy Ford on life support in Atlanta
The actor who played Tommy on the 1990s sitcom “Martin” died Wednesday afternoon at an undisclosed metro Atlanta hospital. This evening at 4:50PM surrounded by family and close friends @BigTommyFord transitioned from this life to life eternal. #tommyford #RIP— Jay Mathis PR (@RJMConsults) October 12, 2016 Ford’s health had declined since he was admitted to the hospital Sunday after an aneurysm ruptured in his abdomen, wife Gina Ford told TMZ. She told the entertainment news organization ea..>> view originalA new list of metro Atlanta's 10 most terrible traffic hotspots
Traffic. It's as Atlanta as Coca-Cola, Outkast and baseball teams fleeing to the suburbs combined, and it routinely ruins your life — or your commute, at least. And while all ATLiens are keenly aware of traffic's existence, it's safe to bet they are also curious about where the logjams happen most often — and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (via data from the Atlanta Regional Commission) is here to please. And depress, because we've got a ranking of metro Atlanta's 10 most consistently te..>> view originalThe Brand Man: Meet Atlanta restaurateurs' best-kept secret
The Brand Man: Meet Atlanta restaurateurs’ best-kept secret You probably don’t know Alvin Diec’s name, but you’ve seen his work October 2016Osayi EndolynComments Photograph by Caroline C. KilgoreAlvin Diec is arguably the most in-demand brand guru on Atlanta’s dining scene, and you’ve never heard of him. Diec, who’s 34, prefers it that way. The unassuming graphic designer with thick-framed glasses is the quirky brain behind the websites, menus, trucker hats, and souvenir postcar..>> view originalLice treatment and care in metro Atlanta
School is back in full swing with the return to early schedules, homework and bus rides or pickup lines. And unfortunately, it also means that your child is more likely to come home with lice. Here's what you need to know: You may notice that your child is scratching his or her head a lot, or you may get the dreaded "lice letter" notifying you that lice have been found in your child's school. Look for the presence of lice, especially at the nape of the neck and over the ears. If you find any,..>> view originalCity Of Atlanta Considers Landmark Status For Round Bank
The "round bank" building in Piedmont Heights may soon become a city of Atlanta landmark. The city's Urban Design Commission meets Wednesday evening to discuss the fate of the building whose design was once a modern trendsetter for banks. David Southerland, executive director of the Georgia chapter of the American Institute of Architects, said the round bank building design was unique to Atlanta in the 1960s and spread around the Southeast soon after. “There's only one or two left in the region..>> view originalAfropunk Fest Atlanta strives to blend music, conversation
View Caption Hide Caption Last year was supposed to be a celebration for Afropunk Fest, its first year branching into Atlanta from Brooklyn with a diverse lineup of musical talent and plans for intelligent discourse. But a nasty storm threatened to soak the weekend and the fest was abruptly canceled, leaving fans disappointed and the 1,000-plus who volunteered to earn a free ticket to the event without a payoff. On Friday, Afropunk Fest, which started in Brooklyn in 2005 and also has outpo..>> view originalThree Atlanta teachers named Teachers of the Year
Three Atlanta teachers were named Atlanta Public Schools’ teachers of the year today. And an Atlanta school counselor has been named the state Counselor of the Year. Toomer Elementary gifted and talented teacher Jennifer Kraften is the elementary school teacher of the year. King Middle special education teacher John Wingate is the middle school teacher of the year. KIPP Atlanta Collegiate algebra teacher Jerry Kosoff is the high school teacher of the year. One of the finalists will be named..>> view original
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Atlanta to tackle blighted Constitution building and other top stories.
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