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Jonesboro Girl, Union City Boy, 14, Vanish Hours Apart, Police Appeal for Help
Police in two metro Atlanta jurisdictions are asking the public for help finding a pair of missing teenagers who vanished within hours of each other over the weekend. A 15-year-old girl was last seen near Old Dixie Road in Jonesboro, while a 14-year-old boy disappeared on Flat Shoals Road in Union City.
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Lt. Gov.-elect Josh McLaurin goes On the Record With Atlanta News First
Lt. Gov.-elect Josh McLaurin discusses his priorities for health care and housing, the GOP’s narrow Senate majority and why he doesn’t favor asking lawmakers to switch parties for political gain.
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Fans demand refunds, new concert after Usher, Chris Brown Atlanta show starts late
Fans who attended the first night of Usher and Chris Brown’s R&B Tour stop in Atlanta are demanding refunds or another concert after they say Thursday night’s show started more than two hours late and ended without the experience they paid for.
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Atlanta's Iranian community unveils massive Cyrus the Great statue, a symbol of tolerance
There’s a quaint park in Midtown at 17th and State Streets, where Atlantans will find a 29-foot-tall bronze statue of Cyrus the Great, the founder of ancient Persia over 2,500 years ago. He’s a figure widely recognized for his declaration of religious tolerance and is considered one of the first charters of human rights in history.
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Update: Decatur pastor’s posts about Muslim voters and candidates have disappeared
Two Muslim organizations accused Alan Smith, the pastor of The Church at Decatur Heights, of using social media to condemn Muslim political candidates and influence voters at his congregation's site, which serves as an official polling location. The post Update: Decatur pastor’s posts about Muslim voters and candidates have disappeared appeared first on Rough Draft® .
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Marietta nonprofit The Extension names new CEO ahead of 40th anniversary
The Extension, Inc., a Marietta-based homelessness and addiction nonprofit, has appointed a new CEO in time for the organization’s 40th anniversary. Shannon Georgecink will serve as CEO for the nonprofit, which provides long-term residential recovery programs for men and women experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders. Founded in 1987, The Extension operates a 78-bed campus for men and a 20-bed campus for women, both located in Marietta. Shelley Elder, chair of The Extension’s Board of Directors, said the board is confident Georgecink is the right leader for the organization’s next chapter. “As we approach The Extension’s 40th year of service in 2027, the Board knew we needed a leader who could honor the extraordinary foundation that has been built here while helping us prepare for the next chapter,” Elder said. “Shannon brings a rare combination of nonprofit leadership, community engagement and fundraising experience, along with a deep belief in caring for the whole person.” In her new role, Georgecink will take over duties from the organization’s former longtime Executive Director Tyler Driver by leading The Extension’s two campuses and staff. Most recently, Georgecink served as the inaugural vice president of advancement and external affairs at Atlanta-based nonprofit Achieve Atlanta. Previously,
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Inside downtown Atlanta’s new food hall
CTR Food Works has opened inside The Center, the reimagined former CNN Center in downtown Atlanta. The food hall features 10 concepts, including Southern Bell Chicken Co., which pairs Southern fried chicken with global flavors, and Rivalry Beef, serving both Philly cheesesteaks and Chicago Italian beef. The tour also checks out the venue’s large central bar and other offerings, from tacos and pizza to burgers and ice cream. Good Day Atlanta's Paul Milliken reporting.
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Atlanta Man Tied to 18 Police Cases Tased, Arrested After Foot Chase
2400 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW — Approximate Foot Pursuit And Arrest Site. Atlanta police caught up with Javonte Avery on October 31 after he bolted from officers near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, ending the chase with a Taser deployment and an arrest. Investigators say the capture closes out pursuit of a man wanted in connection with a long string of police cases across the city, including an alleged CVS robbery that netted thousands of dollars in stolen perfume and cologne.
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Producer and casting director Jody Feldman retires after 35 years with Alliance Theatre
Jody Feldman, producer and casting director for the Alliance Theatre, is saying goodbye after 35 years. Feldman, who started with the Alliance back in 1991, will retire this December. According to a press release, Feldman cast more than 375 productions for both adults and children at the theater during her tenure, including “The Last Night […] The post Producer and casting director Jody Feldman retires after 35 years with Alliance Theatre appeared first on Rough Draft® .