This was Atlanta's Empire Building circa 1900
This was Atlanta’s Empire Building circa 1900 Be glad you didn’t help construct this thing 117 years ago September 2017Thomas WheatleyComments Photograph courtesy of Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History CenterWhen construction on the 14-story Empire Building at Marietta and Broad streets began in 1900, Atlanta developers were on track to spend a record-setting $6 million on new high-rises. Thought to be named after the insurance firm that bankrolled its construction, the Empire was a risk..>> view originalWhat do they get wrong about the Atlanta Falcons?
... suffering a Super Bowl hangover, or whatever particular angle he was humping away at for four quarters in what turned out to be a blowout win for Atlanta.>> view originalAccenture bringing 800 new jobs to Atlanta
Accenture bringing 800 new jobs to Atlanta Tim Darnell , WXIA 4:18 PM. EDT September 20, 2017 ATLANTA - Accenture, a professional services company, is adding 800 high-tech jobs in Atlanta, according to an announcement held Wednesday.Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and Gov. Nathan Deal made the announcement, along with officials from Accenture.The company plans to open an Innovation Hub that will expand its presence in Midtown’s Technology Square. The company is recruiting candidates with skil..>> view originalWho won 'America's Got Talent'?
AMERICA’S GOT TALENT — “Live Finale Results” Episode 1224 — Pictured: Angelica Hale — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC) This was posted on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 by RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com on his AJC Radio & TV Talk blog Amazing 12-year-old ventriloquist singer Darci Lynne took the season 12 crown on “America’s Got Talent.” Ten-year-old Johns Creek singing phenom Angelica Hale couldn’t fend off Lynne’s combination of humor, ventriloquism skills and charm. But Hale’s exceptional sweetness and voc..>> view originalOne of the best taco spots in the country is in Atlanta, according to ...
There are so many yummy Mexican dishes to choose from, but tacos are a favorite. While there are a ton of taquerias across the country, there are a few that stand out above the rest, including one in Atlanta. Food & Wine magazine recently released its “Best Taco Spots” round-up, placing ATL’s Taqueria del Sol, which has locations in Decatur and Atlanta, among the best. It was No. 21 on the list of 24. Overall, Texas dominated with five restaurants, followed by New York and California, which..>> view originalMark Ruffalo honors Atlanta environmental activists as superheroes
Mark Ruffalo honors Atlanta environmental activists as superheroes The actor, in town for Avengers: Infinity War, launched the #ATL100 campaign on Tuesday September 20, 2017Kristi York WootenComments Mark Ruffalo talks about #ATL100 at the Plaza Theatre.Photograph by Erik VossMark Ruffalo is making the most out of his time in metro Atlanta, both on and off movie sets. While filming his roles as Bruce Banner and the Hulk for Avengers: Infinity War at Fayetteville’s Pinewood Studios (and on loc..>> view originalAtlanta United 4, LA Galaxy 0: Player ratings
My player ratings for Atlanta United from Wednesday’s game against the L.A. Galaxy at Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Goalkeeper Brad Guzan, 7: Forced to punch a shot over the crossbar in the sixth minute. ... That’s about all he had to do. Right fullback Anton Walkes, 7: Out after 70 minutes after another solid defensive effort. ... Speedy Emmanuel Boateng was a non-factor. Centerback Michael Parkhurst, 8: Combining with Pirez, they handled Gyasi Zardes and Gio dos Santos with little trouble. ....>> view originalPolice: Robbers lured delivery driver to vacant house before shootout
by: Darryn Moore, Audrey Washington Updated: Sep 20, 2017 - 7:50 PM ATLANTA - Police are searching for a man and two women they said lured a delivery driver to a vacant house and shot him. Atlanta police said they responded to a call of shots fired in the area of Wisteria Way and Mellrich Avenue in northeast Atlanta late Tuesday night. When officers arrived, they found a man shot. The victim stated he was a delivery driver and he received an order to a vacant house on the corner. Polic..>> view originalSuspect in deadly Atlanta apartment shooting arrested in South ...
A month after Atlanta police found Deante Benton’s body outside an apartment complex, authorities arrested the suspected shooter at a home in Marion, S.C. Mariol Rawls was arrested Aug. 17 by the United States Marshals service, according to a police report obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Rawls was identified as a person of interest a day after the shooting. Benton, a father of four, had just celebrated his 29th birthday when he was shot and killed July 16 in the 2000 block of..>> view originalAftermath of Hurricane Maria hits close to home in Atlanta
Aftermath of Hurricane Maria hits close to home in Atlanta 11Alive spoke to several local people with connections to the island. Adrianne Haney and Joe Henke, WXIA 12:13 AM. EDT September 21, 2017 Hurricane Maria is on her way to the Dominican Republic as a category 2 storm, but earlier today, it pummeled Puerto Rico as a strong category 4 storm.Maria left 100 percent of the island without power and sent people scrambling for safety. 11Alive's Joe Henke spoke to multiple people..>> view original
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