Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Manager fired after Atlanta sushi food truck fails recent health check and other top stories.

  • Manager fired after Atlanta sushi food truck fails recent health check

    Manager fired after Atlanta sushi food truck fails recent health check
    A food truck that serves metro Atlanta failed a recent health inspection, Fulton County records show. Gekko Truck, a mobile sushi and hibachi restaurant, scored a 64/U following the Thursday evaluation; 69 and below is considered failing. Its prior score, from February, was a 91/A. According to the report, a person in charge failed "to demonstrate knowledge” of complying with food code. Officials also reported that the rear door was open and food, including salmon, eggs and sauce, was held ..
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  • VOTE: What is the best suburb in Atlanta?

    VOTE: What is the best suburb in Atlanta?
    If a small town vibe within driving distance of the bustling city life is your speed, then you more than likely call a suburb of Atlanta home. This week’s Best of Atlanta poll wants to know which suburb has a special place in your heart.  Perhaps we already have a clue as to your favorite part of town by looking at the zip code declared Best in Atlanta for 2017.  Or maybe you agree with the Huffington Post on this Atlanta suburb holding the “cool card.” While you ponder just what makes a su..
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  • JAY-Z Announces 4:44 tour stop in Atlanta

    JAY-Z Announces 4:44 tour stop in Atlanta
    JAY-Z Announces 4:44 tour stop in Atlanta Joseph Jarosz, KXTV 6:48 PM. EDT July 10, 2017 In this photo taken June 26, 2017, a New York City bus with an advertisement for Jay-Z's anticipated new album "4:44" turns a corner in midtown New York City. Earlier this week, Jay-Z announced that official listening parties will take place across the US on June 29. Guest hosts will play the album in specific Sprint stores located in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and more ahead of i..
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  • Atlanta ranks third in the nation for environmentally friendly, 'green ...

    Atlanta ranks third in the nation for environmentally friendly, 'green ...
    Of the 30 largest U.S. office markets, Atlanta was recently deemed the third most environmentally friendly city in the country. That’s according to the fourth annual Green Building Adoption Index, a study conducted by researchers from the Commercial Real Estate Services (CBRE) and the Netherlands’ Maastricht University. To come up with the results, analysts examined the growth of Energy Star- and LEED-certified office spaces since 2005 in the 30 largest U.S. markets. Less than 5 percent of ..
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  • Winner: Best ice cream in Atlanta | Best of Atlanta

    Winner: Best ice cream in Atlanta | Best of Atlanta
    Now that summer is here in full blast, we bet you have a few secret go-to frozen treats to help beat the heat. Last week's Best of Atlanta poll was inspired by all things cool and tasty. Do you prefer a creamy ice cream, decadent sundae, tangy sorbet or creative Popsicle? Lucky for you, all of these can be found around Atlanta.  With 53 percent of the votes, it's fair to say that Butter & Cream Ice Cream in Decatur has Atlanta's favorite frozen treats and ice cream in town. As a small ba..
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  • Metallica melts Atlanta fans at SunTrust Park (SLIDESHOW & VIDEO)

    Metallica melts Atlanta fans at SunTrust Park (SLIDESHOW & VIDEO)
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  • Atlanta hospital removes Civil War monuments, but they'll be back

    Atlanta hospital removes Civil War monuments, but they'll be back
    During the Civil War Battle of Peachtree Creek,  Confederates attacked Union troops approaching Atlanta from the north. Thousands of men were killed, wounded or captured.  Two different memorials to the July 20, 1864 battle were raised in the early 20th century, on what is now the grounds of Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. But if you visit the site today, you won’t see either of them.  Both were moved in the past year or so in advance of the construction of the hospital’s new 16-floor Piedmont At..
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  • 5 films (besides 'Baby Driver') you didn't know were set in Atlanta

    5 films (besides 'Baby Driver') you didn't know were set in Atlanta
    If you've seen the recently released movie "Baby Driver," you've probably gotten caught up in the excitement of thinking, "Hey, I know where that is!" countless times as you watch the car chases unfold. Atlanta plays a very prominent role in the movie, which was also filmed here. Though there’s a running list of films and television shows that are shot in the Atlanta area, there are fewer lists devoted to those films that have Atlanta plot lines. If you want to see more of the ATL on the ..
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  • Black Restaurant Week is headed to Atlanta

    Black Restaurant Week is headed to Atlanta
      Negril Village Atlanta is one of a handful of restaurants participating in Atlanta Black Restaurant Week, which brings awareness to the black culinary community./Photo credit: Negril Village Atlanta. After a successful inaugural appearance in Houston last spring, Black Restaurant Week is expanding to Atlanta. The event was created to help showcase the black culinary industry in America and bring attention to the importance of diversity in the food industry. From July 31 to August 13, Atlantan..
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  • Teen girl, man shot, prompting standoff at Atlanta home

    Teen girl, man shot, prompting standoff at Atlanta home
    Teen girl, man shot, prompting standoff at Atlanta home Posted: Tuesday, July 11, 2017 5:04 AM EDT Updated: Tuesday, July 11, 2017 7:36 AM EDT Source: WGCL Source: WGCL ATLANTA (CBS46) - A teenage girl and a man were shot overnight, prompting a standoff at a home in northwest Atlanta.The victims were shot on the sidewalk of Joseph E. Boone Boulevard near Cairo Street. at about 1 a.m. The suspects then fled into a nearby home, witnesses said. Arriving officers requested ..
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