Friday, September 8, 2017

Atlanta likely in consideration for Amazon's $5 billion "HQ2" (Video) and other top stories.

  • Atlanta likely in consideration for Amazon's $5 billion "HQ2" (Video)

    Atlanta likely in consideration for Amazon's $5 billion
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  • Atlanta child murders focus of HowStuffWorks podcast 'Atlanta ...

    Atlanta child murders focus of HowStuffWorks podcast 'Atlanta ...
    This was posted on Thursday, September 7, 2017 by RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com on his AJC Radio & TV Talk blog Atlanta-based HowStuffWorks, the world’s largest for-profit podcast company, is expanding into comedy, entertainment and crime with its four newest podcasts in the upcoming months. And it shows a change of direction, as the company over the past decade has largely used in-house resources for its podcasts. It’s now reaching out and partnering with others to create more podcasts. Conal Byrne, ..
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  • Atlanta residents coordinate efforts to offer free housing for ...

    Atlanta residents coordinate efforts to offer free housing for ...
    Atlanta area residents are coordinating efforts to offer up their homes for Hurricane Irma evacuees.  Vanessa Faraj, a Decatur resident, started an online Google form Wednesday morning for people with space in their home to share. She calls the effort, "Atlanta Solidarity Housing."  The goal is to compile a list of Atlanta area residents who can share their homes and pair them with hurricane evacuees in need of temporary shelter.  "I know if I was in a situation like this, I would like for..
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  • Atlanta mosques open doors for Hurricane Irma evacuees

    Atlanta mosques open doors for Hurricane Irma evacuees
    Several metro Atlanta mosques will be hosting Hurricane Irma evacuees as the Category 5 mega storm that has devastated islands in the Caribbean heads toward Florida. On Thursday, the Al-Farooq Masjid in Atlanta shared a list of mosques that will act as shelters or donation distribution sites on its website. Registration for shelter space, according to the mosque, will become available at 2:45 p.m. after Friday prayers. Al-Farooq Masjid of Atlanta 442 14th St. NWAtlanta, GA 30318 Atlanta M..
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  • Dragon Con After Party: 16 things to do in Atlanta this weekend

    Dragon Con After Party: 16 things to do in Atlanta this weekend
    It's all about planning this weekend around Atlanta. Whether you're building a house, planning a wedding or landscaping your yard, there are many opportunities this weekend for families with big plans and projects ahead. After the planning’s all done, make sure to explore all the other community-driven events taking place around town: Fall Atlanta Home Show. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 to 10. $10 per person, free for seniors and children ages 12..
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  • Storm track: Metro Atlanta to take a direct hit from Hurricane Irma

    Storm track: Metro Atlanta to take a direct hit from Hurricane Irma
    Updated: Sep 8, 2017 - 5:11 AM ATLANTA - The track of Hurricane Irma has the storm now has metro Atlanta taking a direct hit from Hurricane Irma. Irma was downgraded to to a Category 4 hurricane early Friday morning. Severe Weather Team 2’s Katie Walls said the storm is expected to hit the Miami area as a Category 4 hurricane Saturday night or early Sunday morning. Sunday evening, Irma is expected to weaken to a Category 3 storm as it moved up the middle of the state. By Monday eve..
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  • Officials release Atlanta City Design book

    Officials release Atlanta City Design book
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  • Where to volunteer in Atlanta

    Where to volunteer in Atlanta
    If you're looking for a way to give back to your community, organizations around the Metro offer countless ways to get involved. Whether you're interested in helping children, seniors, animals or the environment, there's a volunteer opportunity for everyone throughout the Atlanta area. Animals Ahimsa House Inc. Serve and care for the animal and human victims of domestic violence around the state. P.O. Box 8181, Atlanta. 404-496-4038. www.ahimsahouse.org. Atlanta Humane Society. Work one..
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  • Failed health check: Roaches found at Chinese eatery in Atlanta mall

    Failed health check: Roaches found at Chinese eatery in Atlanta mall
    A Chinese restaurant failed a recent health inspection, Fulton County records show. New Dragon in Greenbriar Mall scored a 64/U following the Tuesday evaluation. Scores below 70 are considered failing. Its prior score, from July 2016, was a 97/A. According to the report, fruit flies along with live and dead roaches were observed. Officials also reported unlabeled food — sugar, salt and MSG — and cooked chicken stored longer than 24 hours without a discard date. Phone numbers listed for the ..
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  • The mystery of the tiger roaming in metro Atlanta has been solved

    The mystery of the tiger roaming in metro Atlanta has been solved
    Alarmed residents made multiple calls to 911 on Wednesday after seeing the animal, said Capt. Joey Smith of Henry County police. For hours, people wondered how the female tiger came to roam through several locations near Interstate 75 and Jodeco Road in the metro Atlanta county.Police eventually shot the tiger dead after she attacked a dog. Feld Entertainment, which had been contracted to move the tiger, said it does not know how Suzy got out while she was being transported from Tampa, Florida, ..
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