Atlanta repeals ordinance after immigration complaint
Apr 30th
The city of Atlanta has repealed an ordinance that recognized a particular Mexican ID card for city government transactions. The city council voted April 16 to repeal the ordinance after a complaint was filed with the newly created state Immigration Enforcement and Review Board. More >
Atlanta Falcons seeking $1 billion
Apr 26th
The Atlanta Falcons are negotiating a deal to build a $1 billion retractable-roof stadium to replace the Georgia Dome, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Thursday. More >
Atlanta Home Price Index at 16-Year Low
Apr 25th
Home prices fell much more sharply in metro Atlanta than in other U.S. cities in February, dragging the region’s average to 1996 levels, according to a widely watched survey. More >
Atlanta home price index at 16-year low
Apr 24th
Home prices fell much more sharply in metro Atlanta than in other U.S. cities in February, dragging the region’s average to 1996 levels, according to a widely watched survey. More >
Former Atlanta Falcons safety Easterling dead at 62
Apr 23rd
Former Atlanta Falcons safety Ray Easterling, who suffered several concussions playing football during the 1970s, died on Thursday at the age of 62, his wife confirmed on Sunday. More >
Michigan artists fared at 2012 Dove Awards in Atlanta
Apr 20th
It was a big night Thursday for singer-songwriter Laura Story at the Gospel Music Association Dove Awards. Not only did the suburban Atlanta church worship leader win multiple awards in connection with her CD “Blessings,” but she learned earlier in the day she will be delivering a baby girl in September. More >
Atlanta Housewife Sheree Whitfield leaving show
Apr 19th
In the “takes one to know one” category, Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Sheree Whitfield says she’s leaving the popular Bravo show because she’s tired of all the drama. More >
Dickey’s Run of Quality Starts Ends in Atlanta
Apr 18th
For all the fickleness of its flight, R. A. Dickey’s knuckleball had been producing remarkably steady results for its owner. Starting last summer, Dickey churned out 14 consecutive quality starts — outings in which he pitched at least six innings and allowed no more than three runs — and in the process became a pillar of consistency in the Mets’ rotation. More >
Ricky Gadson to Perform at Big Kahuna Atlanta
Apr 17th
Rickey Gadson, the most recognized face in motorcycle drag racing, will be on-hand April 20-22, 2012 when M1 PowerSports and AMA Pro Road Racing return to Braselton, Georgia’s Road Atlanta for the Triumph Big Kahuna Atlanta presented by Dunlop Tire and LeoVince. To give fans a sense of the straight-line power of the 2012 Kawasaki ZX-14R, Gadson will take out his eye-catching green machine for a series of drag demos to ring in the event weekend.
“The Big Kahuna was built on bringing out the best of the best in the motorcycle world and having Rickey in attendance will make a lot of fans happy,” said Cameron Gray, CEO of M1 PowerSports.
Brewers losing streak hit four games with loss to Atlanta
Apr 16th
A four-game losing streak has dropped Milwaukee two games below .500 and has manager Ron Roenicke looking for better pitching and hitting. Chris Narveson gave up five runs in four innings and the Brewers managed only one run through the first eight innings while falling to Atlanta 7-4 on Sunday. More >
