10 major moments in history that shaped the city of Atlanta and its ...
When Atlanta was founded in 1837, even the chief engineer of the railroad responsible for putting the town on the map didn’t expect much of the place. “The Terminus will be a good location for one tavern, a blacksmith shop, a grocery store, and nothing else,” Stephen Long wrote, declining a chance to buy property in the frontier village. How did that unpromising village become one of the 10 largest urban centers in the United States? It’s a long and complicated story, but a handful of turnin..>> view originalAtlanta contacted by committee selecting host cities for 2026 World ...
Atlanta contacted by committee selecting host cities for 2026 World Cup The city of Atlanta has received a document from the United Bid Committee about moving forward as a potential host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Atlanta Sports Council President Dan Corso confirmed to 11Alive. Alec McQuade, WXIA 5:21 PM. EDT July 27, 2017 A look at progress on the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on May 10, 2017. ATLANTA -- The city of Atlanta has received a document from the ..>> view originalReward offered in teen's shooting death outside Atlanta food mart
Ja’Carlos Jeffries stood outside a southwest Atlanta food mart on July 13 as he was pierced with two bullets and killed. Two weeks later, Atlanta police still have no leads on who shot and killed the 19-year-old. A $2,000 CrimeStoppers award is being offered in what police called a targeted shooting, according to a press release Thursday. Police said the shooter hid behind a building and pulled a gun on Jefferies, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution previously reported. Jeffries sustained..>> view originalGridlock Guy: Lessons learned about commuting in Spain
My family travels abroad at least once a year and doing so easily conjures up the brain drain of “Back home, this would never be successful,” or “They are just so (insert the positive adjective) here.” The truth is that if we added up the pros and cons of the USA or Atlanta and compared them to any place we have been, our opinions would show far more nuance. That said, the commuting options and habits in both Madrid and Barcelona, Spain recently taught us quite a bit. First, there are multipl..>> view originalConcert review: Barry Manilow returns to Atlanta with loose, fun show
View Caption Hide Caption Barry Manilow performed at the Fox Theatre on Thursday - his first time back at the venue since 2002. Photo: Melissa Ruggieri/AJC BY MELISSA RUGGIERI/AJC Music Scene There’s a snarky line from Judd Nelson’s character in “The Breakfast Club” – recently resurrected for promos on SiriusXM’s ‘80s channel – directed at a school official: “Does Barry Manilow know that you raid his wardrobe?” It’s meant to be an insult, of course. Another jab at the eternal un-hipness..>> view originalA break from the heat and humidity
Today: Scattered storms. High: 87 Tonight: Storms likely. Low: 75 Tomorrow: Isolated storms. High: 86 After days of 90-degree temperatures and muggy conditions, metro Atlanta is getting a break — sort of — from the heat and humidity. The high is expected to reach 87 degrees Friday afternoon in Atlanta, and there is a 60 percent chance of rain, according to Channel 2 Action News. Damaging wind, hail, heavy rain and lightning are possible throughout North Georgia, Channel 2 meteorologis..>> view originalAtlanta's Lalabu babywearing couple on 'Steve Harvey's ...
Brian and Keri Fosse of Atlanta’s Lalabu will get their day in the sun on “Steve Harvey’s Funderdome” on ABC Sunday, August 6. at 9 p.m. This was posted on Thursday, July 27, 2017 by RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com on his AJC Radio & TV Talk blog Atlanta’s Brian and Keri Fosse will get their moment in the prime-time spotlight with (who else?) Steve Harvey to promote their babywearing line of shirts with hopes of winning up to $100,000. Harvey’s umpteenth show called “Steve Harvey’s Funderdome” on ABC fea..>> view originalHousing and the mayor's race
Atlanta may sell home parcels for $1
Atlanta may sell home parcels for $1 The city of Atlanta would all-but give away hundreds of parcels of city-owned property - in a proposal designed to create affordable housing across much of the city. Doug Richards, WXIA 6:02 PM. EDT July 27, 2017 Vacant land on Violet St. SE, Atlanta ATLANTA -- The city of Atlanta would all-but give away hundreds of parcels of city-owned property – in a proposal designed to create affordable housing across much of the c..>> view originalGrandson charged in woman's 'highly suspicious' disappearance
by: Aaron Diamant Updated: Jul 28, 2017 - 7:32 AM DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - Channel 2 Action News has learned a man has been charged in his grandmother’s disappearance. Millicent Williams, 78, was reported missing by her family from her home on Brookgreen Point in DeKalb County. When police searched the home for a welfare check, they found blood inside. Police said the woman disappeared under “highly suspicious” circumstances. Her 37-year-old grandson, Gregory Williams, has been charged wit..>> view original
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