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Georgia inmates tied to China fentanyl trafficking ring, feds say
8+ hour, 46+ min ago (407+ words) Two Georgia men are facing up to life in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking fentanyl and synthetic drugs from China into the state, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Georgia. Prosecutors say one of the…...
'Limitless' exhibit showcases artists with disabilities at Woodruff Arts Center
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (258+ words) InCommunity, an Atlanta-based nonprofit that provides support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has partnered with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra on a new display at the Woodruff Arts Center. Titled "Limitless," the free exhibit features a total of 21 curated…...
Beltline reaches 79% of its affordable housing goal
3+ hour, 55+ min ago (213+ words) Atlanta Beltline, Inc. (ABI) said it has reached 79% of its goal to create or preserve 5,600 affordable housing units by 2030, According to a press release, 4,425 units have been delivered within the Beltline Tax Allocation District (TAD). The Beltline and its partners…...
Three Taverns Brew Terminal opens with DAS BBQ on Eastside Beltline
5+ hour, 55+ min ago (287+ words) Three Taverns Craft Brewery opens its third location, Ponce Brew Terminal, on April 4 at Signal House next to Ponce City Market. The brewery sits on the ground floor of Signal House, the residential building on the edge of the Ponce…...
The Atlanta News Quiz for April 4
6+ hour, 25+ min ago (135+ words) It's time to test your knowledge with this week's'Atlanta News Quiz! This week's quiz is sponsored by Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. " The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra continues the season with an immersive program, April 23 and 25: Celebrate Latin American music and culture at…...
👩🏻🌾 Farmers market season has arrived
6+ hour, 51+ min ago (680+ words) Apr. 4" I always love when Easter and Passover overlap " it makes the season feel even more special. And since Ramadan recently concluded, it's a meaningful time for many. No matter what you celebrate, we hope this season brings you joy....
🛒 New grocery store proposed
6+ hour, 58+ min ago (688+ words) April 3It's Hayden from Rough Draft with my weekly newsletter on Norcross. This week, I chatted with the Public Arts Commission members behind the "Norcross Forever" campaign about their passion for the community, which blew me away. Here's a quick…...
Georgia-based troops seen playing key role as U.S. war unfolds in Iran
15+ hour, 41+ min ago (789+ words) Military experts say Georgia-based service members have likely played roles in ongoing U.S. airstrikes on Iran while other troops are probably on alert for potential deployment should ground forces invade the country. Pentagon and other defense officials, citing "operations security," have…...
💄 'American Music Show' refresh
11+ hour, 48+ min ago (991+ words) Apr. 4Happy Friday! Today, we're talking tax credits. As I'm sure anyone working in the U.S. film industry knows, it's getting harder and harder to get work lately, with so many big productions moving across the pond to the U.K., where incentives have…...
🪴 Opportunity for growth
7+ hour, 18+ min ago (611+ words) Apr. 4It's Cathy and Katiewith our weekly newsletter. Lot of things are "growing" in Tucker, pun intended. Let's get to it. "Sherry's Produce, after a kerfuffle about parking, is open for business. Enough said about that. "Tucker showed up and…...