Atlanta holiday concerts: Dave Koz, Amy Grant, R. Kelly and more
BY MELISSA RUGGIERI/AJC Music Scene As 2016 crawls to a close — and takes with it a nerve-frazzling election and far, far too many musician deaths — it feels as if we need a little Christmas, right this very minute, doesn’t it? A slew of live music offerings are coming to salve our weary souls. Here are a dozen of them to consider. Kristian Bush will play his annual post-Thanksgiving shows at Eddie’s Attic. Mannheim Steamroller. When Mannheim Steamroller’s “Christmas” album arrived 32 years ago..>> view originalSix points for sounding smart about today's Atlanta job report
The metro Atlanta unemployment rate edged down to 4.9 percent in October, from 5.0 percent in September, the government reported today. It was a pretty good month for the job market: More people came into the market looking for work and got jobs, more people got hired and the number of unemployed dropped, according to the state department of labor. A year ago, the jobless rate was 5.3 percent. Improvement in the rate has been slow since then because about 113,000 people have entered the labo..>> view originalFormer Atlanta mayor compares Kasim Reed to Donald Trump
Former Atlanta mayor compares Kasim Reed to Donald Trump by: Lori Geary Updated: Nov 24, 2016 - 7:50 AM ATLANTA - Former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin called current Mayor Kasim Reed a bully and compared him to President-elect Donald Trump. In a blog post on her website, Franklin accused Reed of attacking her and her son, Cabral Franklin, when the pair disagreed with Reed on issues or held opinions different than his. “Reed’s bullying outbursts are not much different from those ..>> view originalAll of the dogs in 'last chance' fliers in Atlanta restaurants adopted
Over the past five years, Atlanta resident Erin Guthrie has helped nearly 75 dogs that would have otherwise been put down find a loving home — just by creating powerful fliers and posting them around popular Atlanta restaurants. "A lot of people that come in will read the fliers, write down the number and tell us they want to do something about it," Katherine Moron, a shift manager at Buckhead's Fellini's pizza joint, told The Atlanta Journal Constitution. It all started six years ago when ..>> view originalWant “Hamilton” tickets? This Atlanta arts center can hook you up
View Caption Hide Caption President-elect Donald Trump says “Hamilton” is “overrated,” but fans of the Pulitzer, Tony and Grammy-winning Broadway phenomenon might disagree. It’s sold out at least through August 2017. Thanks to the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, you might not have to wait until next September for a shot at a seat. The center’s upcoming Holiday Gala, planned for 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 1, features a silent auction, and one of the dazzling items is the “Ultimate Hamilton on Broadway ..>> view originalAtlanta reporter arrested, charged with DUI
Atlanta reporter arrested, charged with DUI 2016-11-24T03:51:14Z2016-11-24T03:51:14Z (Source: Tyisha Fernandes' Facebook Page) ATLANTA (CBS46) - An Atlanta reporter was arrested early Wednesday morning and charged with speeding, reckless driving and driving under the influence.An Atlanta police officer described driving southbound on Piedmont Road NE just after 3 a.m. Wednesday morning and noticed a Hyundai Elantra allegedly driving 66 mph in a 35 mph zone, according to a police ..>> view originalHow Atlanta proved black and blue lives matter
ATLANTA (CNN) -- Before #BlackLivesMatter became a trending hashtag, before names like Michael Brown, Laquan McDonald and Walter Scott filled national headlines, before protesters took to the streets of Charlotte and Baltimore, Atlanta Police had a moment of reckoning. Several officers killed an elderly woman named Kathryn Johnston in a botched drug raid. Johnston's death, which occurred 10 years ago this week, forced the Atlanta Police Department to undergo a major series of reforms. But did r..>> view originalHigh school marching bands join the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade includes high school marching bands from metro Atlanta and just outside Austin, Texas, along with six other high school marching bands. The parade, televised on NBC, begins at 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning. The marching band of Harrison High School in Kennesaw is making its second appearance at the big Thanksgiving parade. The first was in 2009. The Harrison Hoyas were scheduled to rehearse at Metlife Stadium and its members also have a chance to see the s..>> view originalMeet the C-Suite: Iain Bluett, co-founder of Ticket Alternative
Company goal yet to be achieved: I’d love to see Minnesota United FC get to the MLS Cup Final so that we could ticket a major sporting event final. Management philosophy Guiding principles for good management: Live and die by your core values. Best way to keep competitive edge: Stay informed. 100 plus Google Alerts. Make no enemies and never burn a bridge. Always take care of those who support you. Why people like working for you: It’s definitely not the jokes. I think we run a tight ship and..>> view originalRoads crowded, but security lines smooth at Atlanta airport
Updated: 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016 | Posted: 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016Roads crowded, but security lines smooth at Atlanta airport The Associated Press ATLANTA — Authorities say motorists heading to the world's busiest airport the day before Thanksgiving were encountering some congestion on nearby roads, but once inside found security lines were moving quickly.Online data from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Internatio..>> view original
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