Atlanta bribery scandal leads to more checks on emergency contracts
In the wake of the ongoing City Hall bribery probe and scandal and revelations that “pay-to-play” cost Atlanta millions after the 2014 ice storm, the Atlanta City Council is putting in new controls to hold those responsible for issuing emergency contracts accountable. Atlanta department heads who sign off on contracts costing more than $100,000 or 20 percent above market rates during emergencies will now have to explain the spending to council, including why a particular contractor was chosen..>> view originalWhat's next for closed Atlanta school?
Atlanta Public Schools told Whitefoord Elementary School parents Tuesday how it intends to redistrict students, continue local healthcare services and reuse the school building. The Atlanta Board of Education voted Monday, March 6, to close Whitefoord and Adamsville elementary schools. Students in Edgewood will attend Fred A. Toomer Elementary School next year, while students in Reynoldstown will attend Burgess-Peterson Academy. “Toomer and Burgess-Peterson, both located in the Jackson Clu..>> view originalLaRoy Reynolds back in Atlanta for 2017, per LaRoy Reynolds
The veteran linebacker will get another go-around in Atlanta, likely as a reserve and special teamer. by Dave Choate Mar 8, 2017, 9:16pm EST. tweet · share ...>> view originalWant To Save $12000 A Year? Move To Atlanta's Suburbs
A recent collaborative study between Care.com and Zillow found that the cost of living in some urban areas can be more than $10,000 dollars higher per year than suburban areas. Like us on Facebook For Atlanta, moving to the suburbs could save residents an average of $12,557 per year, ranking sixth on the list of highest savings below Chicago, Dallas, Washington, D.C., San Francisco and New York City, where suburban residents could save as much as $71,000 per year. The partnership between Care.co..>> view originalLEADOFF: Atlanta ranks No. 245 for college hoops
Good morning. This is Leadoff, the early buzz in Atlanta sports. With postseason tournaments under way, the personal finance website WalletHub ranked 291 U.S. cities from best to worst for college basketball fans. Atlanta does not score well. We’re No. 245. WalletHub based its rankings on seven metrics, including, among others, performance level of local teams, fan engagement and ticket prices. All cities with at least one NCAA Division I team were ranked. No. 1 is Chapel Hill, N.C., fo..>> view originalGet ready for a taste of spring
Today: Breezy. Mostly sunny. High: 70 Tonight: Mostly clear. Low: 48 Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. High: 73 The sunshine warm temps you enjoyed today could be gone this weekend. Rain chances this weekend could lower temps into the 20s, according to Channel 2 Action News. No planting yet! Big surge of cold air arrives next week. Lows will be near freezing in many areas. #wsbtv pic.twitter.com/B8Sr4gKLK1— Glenn Burns (@GlennBurnsWSB) March 8, 2017 A 30 percent chance of rain is expected..>> view originalEd Sheeran announces Atlanta concert date
Ed Sheeran announces Atlanta concert date WCNC 8:45 PM. EST March 08, 2017 Musician Ed Sheeran during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS) (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS) ATLANTA – Ed Sheeran is coming to the ATL.The British singer-songwriter turned pop sensation announced on Twitter Wednesday that he will be touring across North America in supp..>> view original2017 Atlanta Falcons Full Mock Draft - 2.0
The NFL Combine is technically a thing of the past at this point. Which means the actual Draft is only several weeks, thousands of hours, and an incredible ...>> view originalAtlanta faith calendar
Fish fry: To celebrate the Lenten season, a fish fry featuring fried catfish, baked tilapia, fish sticks plus a variety of sides and beverages will be available from 6:30-8 p.m. every Friday now through April 7 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. The meal is $10 for adults; $8 for seniors; and $5 for children 5-15 years old. Information: 636 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-378-4588, www.stmgaparish.org. Chicken fry: Grab a plate of chicken, sides and more during an annual chicken fry f..>> view originalAROUND MLS: Atlanta off to good start; Sounders head north
After the opening weekend of Major League Soccer, it looks as though Atlanta is doing everything right.Now all the team needs is a first victory.It could come Sunday against the league's other expansion team and another United, Minnesota, at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.Atlanta made its highly anticipated debut at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in the season opener against the New York Red Bulls. The announced crowd was 55,927, which included United's multiple supporters' groups: Terminus..>> view original
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