Leadoff: Which two Atlanta teams rank among world's most tech ...
Good morning. This is Leadoff, the early buzz in Atlanta sports. Atlanta has two of the six most technologically savvy pro sports teams in the world, according to a new ranking by the website SportTechie. The Hawks rank No. 3 and the Braves No. 6 on the SportTechie 25 list, released Wednesday. The website, which covers the intersection of sports and technology, describes the Hawks as “an organization looking to stretch the proverbial envelope (in) innovative fan engagement.” It cites the..>> view originalJewelry thief Doris Payne strikes again at metro Atlanta mall
Doris Payne, who has stolen about $2 million worth of jewelry over the last six decades and reflected on her crimes in a documentary, is in trouble again. Payne, 86, was arrested Tuesday at the Von Maur department store inside Perimeter Mall after she allegedly stole a diamond necklace, Dunwoody police said Wednesday in an incident report. Police received a call about the theft just before 5:15 p.m. “In this incident, Payne concealed a $2,000 necklace in her back pocket and attempted to exi..>> view originalAtlanta United signs Larentowicz
Atlanta United’s new players Atlanta United has added nine players since Sunday: Mikey Ambrose Position: Defender Height: 5-9 Age: 23 From: El Paso, Texas How acquired: Selected in expansion draft. Made five appearances for Orlando last season. … Began his career with Austin in USL. … Played in college for Maryland. … Has played for U.S. youth national teams at Under-17, U18 and U20 levels. - Mark Bloom Position: Defender Height: 5-11 Age: 29 From: Marietta How acquired: In trade with Tor..>> view originalRapper Lil Uzi Vert arrested in Atlanta
by: Nicole Emmett Updated: Dec 14, 2016 - 5:09 PM © 2016 Cox Media Group. ATLANTA - A rapper was one of two people arrested after riding unregistered and uninsured dirt bikes on sidewalks and in a parking lot. Lil Uzi Vert, whose legal name is Symere Woods, was riding a dirt bike on the sidewalk near Northside Drive on Thursday night, according to a police report. He gained recognition after releasing his debut single, “Money Longer” and several mix tapes, including Luv is Rage, ..>> view originalPassengers: Intoxicated woman dragged off Delta plane by cops
A man recorded cellphone video of a woman hurling racist remarks at Atlanta police officers as they dragged her off a Delta Air Lines flight bound for Los Angeles. Ryan Lu told Channel 2 Action News over the phone that the commotion started moments before the passenger’s dramatic exit. Lu says he, his wife and their baby were on the plane when he heard a woman screaming, slurring her words and cursing at the flight crew from the back of the plane. “I’m on the flight with my 6-month-old baby..>> view originalAtlanta Gas Light delivers toys to Savannah children's hospital
The Atlanta Gas Light company delivered more than 1,800 toys to the Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital of Savannah on Tuesday afternoon. Santa Claus and his chief elf along with Atlanta Gas Light employees delivered the toys in a large, hand-built toy house, which was constructed by one of the company’s onsite engineers, according to Kristie Benson, company spokeswoman. The toys were donated from six Atlanta Gas Service Centers: Savannah, Brunswick, Jesep, Valdosta, Vidalia and Waycro..>> view originalAtlanta's Mendoza moving to Austin
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed Dec. 14 announced Commissioner of Public Works Richard Mendoza has accepted a position with the city of Austin, Texas, as director of public works.Mendoza, who has spent six years with the city of Atlanta, will leave Jan. 11. Deputy Chief Operating Officer William Johnson will serve as Mendoza’s permanent replacement.“For the last six years, Richard Mendoza has been a vital member of my senior team and has led the department of public works with integrity, professionali..>> view originalClayton County murder suspect arrested in Atlanta
A man wanted in connection with a murder in Riverdale was arrested Thursday in Atlanta, officials say. Ky Sean Ladarrius Mondaine, 25, allegedly shot and killed Remi Williams on Nov. 16, Riverdale police spokeswoman Lt. Nicole Rabel said. Witnesses told police that Mondaine saw his girlfriend in a Kia Optima with Williams. It was parked in front of 6810 Worthington Drive. The two men exchanged gunfire, Rabel said. Both were injured and were taken to Southern Regional Medical Center. Mondain..>> view originalTrade Center picks Atlanta firm to build Hutchinson hotel
The Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority voted unanimously Wednesday to begin working with Atlanta-based hotel developer Songy Highroads to design, build and operate a convention hotel on Hutchinson Island. Songy, partnering with Omni Hotels, will now move into the pre-development phase of the project — a minimum 300-room hotel on property just west of the trade center. Authority chairman Mark Smith said he was pleased with the board’s choice. “We’ll now begin discussions w..>> view originalAnti-Trump forces plan to protest Electoral College vote in Atlanta
Donald Trump. Sara D. Davis/Getty Images Opponents of Donald Trump are planning to protest in Atlanta and 49 other state capitals on Monday in a long-shot bid to convince enough electors to defy the Republican when members of the Electoral College formally cast their ballots for president. The organizers of the Dec. 19 protests are taking aim at the Electoral College voters who are charged with formally electing presidents during post-election meetings in statehouses. They argue that Hillary..>> view original
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