Will the prisoners who labored to build Atlanta ever be acknowledged?
Will the prisoners who labored to build Atlanta ever be acknowledged? At the turn-of-the-century, many Southern farms, mines, and factories thrived on forced convict labor. Chattahoochee Brick Co. was no exception. February 2017Josh GreenComments Illustration by Daniel ZenderIn northwest Atlanta, between I-285 and the quaint bungalows of Whittier Mill Village, sits the former site of the Chattahoochee Brick Co. Beyond barbed wire fences, gnarly plants overtake wide swaths of concrete. Alongsi..>> view originalAtlanta zoo names cockroach after Patriots QB Tom Brady
ATLANTA More than a week after the Falcons fell victim to the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history, an Atlanta zoo has named a cockroach after Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Zoo Atlanta says on its Facebook page that it had a bet with Rhode Island's Roger Williams Park Zoo that called for the loser to name a baby animal after the winning team's star quarterback. Both zoos figured the loser would be pretty bitter about the game, so they agreed the animal in question would be a Madagascar hi..>> view originalThe Band Perry sets intimate pop-up concert date in Atlanta
The Band Perry will launch its intimate tour in Atlanta. Photo: Steven Klein BY MELISSA RUGGIERI/AJC Music Scene The Band Perry has a new look and a desire to share their new music with fans in an intimate environment. The trio of Kimberly, Neil and Reid Perry will host nine pop-up shows around the country kicking off with a 9 p.m. March 5 performance at Terminal West. Later this year, the band will release its third studio album, “My Bad Imagination,” and has dubbed this run of shows “Welcome ..>> view originalWhere to find remnants of old Atlanta
Where to find remnants of old Atlanta Gone but not forgotten February 2017Betsy Riley and Mary Logan BikoffComments Map by Andrew MacGregor1. Trail NetworkA network of Native American trails led to a Creek Village called Standing Peach Tree at the confluence of the Chattahoochee River and Peachtree Creek. White settlers built a fort here during the War of 1812—the first manifestation of Atlanta, now the site of a water treatment plant. Such trails once traversed the area; many now take the sh..>> view originalNow casting: OWN's 'Greenleaf' seeking churchgoers I Atlanta film jobs
Are you ready to make your mark on Atlanta’s film and TV industry? Are you the next Tyler Perry? ATL is in need of young stars. Check out the Peach City’s latest casting call for your chance at fame. OWN’s drama tells the story of Bishop James Greenleaf, a charming yet manipulative leader of a megachurch, and his wife Lady Mae Greenleaf, who loves money and power. It stars Emmy Award winners Keith David and Lynn Whitfield, and Oprah Winfrey will have a recurring role in the series. The series..>> view originalBill Gates to keynote Rotary International meet in June in Atlanta
How a MARTA wasteland became a soccer lover's dream
Since opening in mid-October, Station Soccer, a soccer field at the Five Points MARTA station, has scored a goal with Atlantans and made its mark as the world's first soccer field at a transit station. As early as 2015, Soccer in the Streets board member Sanjay Patel started talking up installing soccer pitches at MARTA stations. Even though he faced skepticism, Patel kept at it. On a visit to London, he watched as schoolkids and workers alike emerged from a train to nearby soccer fields to ..>> view originalShowers moving through north Georgia - CBS46 News
Showers moving through north Georgia Posted: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 3:18 PM EST Updated: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 12:25 AM EST By Rodney Harris, Weather & Digital Content Producer ATLANTA (CBS46) - Showers are currently moving through north Georgia and metro Atlanta. Click here to watch live radar.TimelineAs you head to work and school this morning, you'll continue to see scattered showers. The showers will be out of metro Atlanta before 10 a.m., so if you have lun..>> view originalRoddy White sounds off on Super Bowl
by: Jeff Schultz Updated: Feb 14, 2017 - 11:06 PM ATLANTA - As historically miserable moments for teams go, the Falcons established a new Atlanta sports low at the recent Super Bowl. As historically miserable moments for fans go, Roddy White also reached a new bottom the same weekend. The team’s former All-Pro wide receiver and recent NFL retiree traveled from his Atlanta area home to Las Vegas for what would be the start of a dream weekend: Living large as a high-roller on a S..>> view originalFalcons free agency: Is Atlanta bringing back Jonathan Babineaux?
If he's gone, Atlanta's essentially down to Grady Jarrett and Tyson Jackson at defensive tackle, and will need to sink both free agent and draft capital into the ...>> view original
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