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Georgia Senate Democrats reelect Gloria Butler minority leader

Sandy Springs Reporter 11/28 11:44A Dave Williams | Capitol Beat

State Senate Democrats reelected their top leadership team Monday. Sen. Gloria Butler will return as Senate minority leader during the 2023-24 legislative term starting in January. “I am honored and...

‘TCM Underground: 50 Must-See Films’ is for lovers of cult cinema

Sandy Springs Reporter 11/28 8:51A Dyana Bagby

TCM Underground: 50 Must-See Films from the World of Classic Cult and Late-Night Cinema is a companion book to TCM Underground, the cult-film franchise that airs weekly on Turner Classic Movies. As a...

Local nonprofits look for donations on Giving Tuesday

Brookhaven Reporter 11/28 6:50A Bob Pepalis

Bins of produce are available for CAC clients during food pantry hours at its south Sandy Springs branch at 120 Northwood Drive, Suite 150. (Bob Pepalis) Credit: Bob Pepalis Nonprofits throughout...

Nearly 200,000 Georgians voted over the weekend in U.S. Senate runoff

Sandy Springs Reporter 11/28 4:52A Collin Kelley

Waits of more than an hour were the norm in many communities over the weekend as nearly 200,000 people turned out on Saturday and Sunday to cast votes in the U.S. Senate runoff. Georgia Secretary of...

A stroke survivor's road to recovery after MS misdiagnosis

CW69 Atlanta 11/28 3:41A Valencia Jones

ATLANTA (WUPA) -- The unthinkable happened to Jordan Plunkett in 2019 when she was 29. "I saw my husband talking to me, but I couldn't hear him," she said, recalling one of...

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Atlanta Public Schools selected for pilot teacher evaluation program

Northside Neighbor (Education) 11/23 7:47A Elizabeth Nouryeh-Clay @NouryehN

Atlanta Public Schools is one of 12 school districts in the state, and the only district in metro Atlanta, selected by the Georgia Department of Education to participate in...

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Beyond The Mortgage: 4 Different Types of Homeowner Loans You Should Know About

Thou Swell 11/24 3:05A Thouswell

Rising home prices, a restricted supply of new housing, and an incredibly sophisticated financial system have resulted in plenty of options for homeowners in the US. Whether...

Thanksgiving Throwback: Check out these vintage photos of Georgia’s past turkey days

Atlanta Magazine 11/23 6:30A Rachel Garbus

In the early decades of the fledgling American republic, Thanksgiving was only celebrated in New England. It became a country-wide holiday after the Civil War, when President Abraham Lincoln...

Meet some of the folks that make up Georgia’s wine industry

Atlanta Magazine 11/23 6:08A Betsy Riley

Tyler Barnes Photograph by Ben Rollins The Maverick Winemaker Tyler Barnes became a winemaker by accident. “Honestly, it was my day off,” he says of his first day working at a vineyard. “I wasn’t even...

14 Georgia distilleries worth the drive

Atlanta Magazine 11/23 6:03A Matt Walljasper

Thanks to recent legislation, craft distillers in Georgia can now sell cocktails and bottles at their own locations. New tasting rooms are destination-worthy locales, where you can try a new spirit...

A blind tasting of North Georgia wines

Atlanta Magazine 11/23 6:02A Atlanta Magazine

We recruited Sarah Pierre, owner of 3 Parks Wine Shop in Glenwood Park, to do a blind tasting of wines we collected while exploring North Georgia’s wine country. Selected by Wine Enthusiast as one of...

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National burger chain debuts first metro Atlanta location

Food - The Atlanta Voice 11/27 11:00P Madgie Robinson

Metro Atlanta s first Whataburger franchise opens today in Kennesaw. Photo by Madge Robinson/The Atlanta Voice For fast food and burger lovers in the metro Atlanta area, a popular option will be in...

Black-owned business profile: The Black Coffee Company/Black Coffee ATL

Food - The Atlanta Voice 11/24 8:00P Isaiah Singleton

The Black Coffee Company, or Black Coffee ATL was founded in 2018 by Chris Bolden, Jamin Butler, Branden Cole, Gino Jones, Leonard Lightfoot. The coffee company is a premier coffee shop serving...

Thanksgiving in Atlanta: Tis’ the time to give back

Food - The Atlanta Voice 11/18 12:00A Isaiah Singleton

It’s the season of giving and Thanksgiving is fast approaching. Local businesses, churches, and other organizations around metro Atlanta will be providing Thanksgiving services. Here are 10 events...

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The Best in Black Friday Fashion Promos

Coco Bassey 11/23 6:56A Dani Fines

Happy Black Friday! The busiest shopping day of the year is here ?? If you re a smart shopper like me, I know you love a good deal, and today s the best day to get them! Black...

Holiday Travel Fashion Essentials for Easy, Comfortable Trips

Coco Bassey 11/20 9:00P Dani Fines

Upgrade your go-to travel look with holiday travel fashion essentials! If you ve been following me this year, you know I ve been on the go quite frequently — and with the...

3 Ways to Style Your Favorite Denim Jeans This Winter

Coco Bassey 11/17 9:41P Coco

I recently partnered with Madewell to style their denim collection, and I m so excited to share my three looks with you today! Madewell tapped four fashion creators (myself...

10 Black-Tie Dress Picks for Your Fancy Holiday Parties

Coco Bassey 11/16 9:00P Coco

If your holiday party schedule is quickly filling up, and you don t know what to wear — today s post is for you! Let s be honest, we all know how and where to shop for a cute...

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Minnesota WR Justin Jefferson Leads Pro Bowl Games Voting by Fans

Sports - The Atlanta Voice 11/28 12:14P Staff Report

Minnesota wide receiver Justin Jefferson, with 90,313 votes, leads all players in balloting for the 2023 Pro Bowl Games Vote presented by Castrol. Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes (87,384...

US has clear World Cup task against Iran: win or go home

Sports - The Atlanta Voice 11/28 11:57A Ronald Blum and Associated Press

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The task is clear for the United States: beat Iran in a politically charged World Cup match or go home. “We have to get out of our group by all means,” U.S. captain Tyler Adams said...

Brian Robinson added “special moment” in locker room to big day on the field

Atlanta Falcons ProFootballTalk 11/28 2:52A Josh Alper

Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson had the biggest day of his brief NFL career on Sunday. Robinson ran for a season-high 105 yards and scored his first career...

Bam Adebayo and Miami Heat gets the best of Atlanta Hawks 106-98

Sports - The Atlanta Voice 11/27 3:58P Itoro Umontuen

Atlanta was dominated in the painted area, 58-34, as they fell to the Miami Heat 106-98 Sunday evening at State Farm Arena. Bam Adebayo had 32 points and 8 rebounds. Tyler Herro had 11 points, 11...

AP Top 25: Michigan up to No. 2 behind top-ranked Georgia

Sports - The Atlanta Voice 11/27 10:55A Ralph D. Russo | The Associated

Michigan moved up to No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll Sunday, with TCU at No. 3 and Southern California at No. 4 behind top-ranked Georgia after four top-10 teams lost on the final...

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What Is the Best Milk Allergy Treatment?

Food Allergies Atlanta 11/17 4:00A Dr. Thomas Chacko

With so many children dealing with an allergy to cow’s milk, it’s no surprise that many Atlanta parents seek out dependable milk allergy treatments . Hives, swelling and...

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