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11:11 Realty Group joins Keller Williams Heart of Atlanta
11:11 Realty Group has joined the Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta office of Keller Williams Heart of Atlanta Group. 11:11 Realty is led by Esther Ozuna, who currently serves as the president of the Women’s Council of Realtors Atlanta and sits on the board of directors of the Atlanta REALTORS® Association. Previously, she served as marketing director for the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP).
Family of 27-year-old Hispanic man 'left to bake in the sun' sues Georgia Department of Corrections
The family of a 27-year-old Hispanic man who was incarcerated at Telfair State Prison has filed a lawsuit alleging guards left him to die after placing him in an outdoor “cage” for five hours without water, ice or shade. At a news conference announcing the lawsuit against the...
DeKalb County School District expands free breakfast and lunch program to 105 schools
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb County School District is expanding its involvement in a free breakfast and lunch program for students this year. DCSD's involvement in the USDA Community Eligibility Program (CEP) is expanding from 75 schools to a total 105, according to a press release. CEP allows schools...
Metro Atlanta family loses inheritance, family home, even late uncle’s ashes
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Walking around the Lithonia home that once belonged to his uncle, Trahan Brown said, “I have a lot of memories here. It’s very emotional.”. The home once belonged to Evans Lee Jr., who died in 2022. Now, Brown’s family is accusing a...
Photos: Artists prepare for inaugural Atlanta Crossroads Mural Festival on Saturday
ATLANTA - The inaugural Atlanta Crossroads Mural Festival is set to kick off at noon on Saturday. The event is the culmination of local artists celebrating public art in the city. The backdrop is a 20,000 square feet mural situated near the intersection of Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. and Humphries...
Atlanta History Center highlighting city’s ties to the Olympics
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Athletes from around the world are getting ready to compete at the Paris Olympics. At the Atlanta History Center, stories are told through artifacts, photos, and 3,000 3-D objects. With 25 members of Team USA hailing from Georgia, representatives say this is a great time to reminisce about our city’s Olympic history.
Village Premier Collection agent, team move to Side platform
Atlanta Realtor Angel Crayton recently launched 14th & Luxe, a new real estate agency on the Side brokerage platform. Crayton and her 14-agent team previously operated as the Luxe Living Atlanta team at the Village Premier Collection. In 2023, they closed $80 million in sales. Crayton serves on the board...
Contribute to a mosaic for former President Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday celebration
ATLANTA, Ga. (WALB) - The Carter Center is asking for the public’s help in celebrating former President Jimmy Carter’s birthday. “Let’s celebrate his extraordinary life and legacy!”, states The Carter Center in their post on social media platform X. President Carter’s birthday is on October 1,...
Support the future of woodworking at the IWF Silent Auction
ATLANTA — Woodworking professionals and supporters of skilled trades can bid on exciting items and experiences at the International Woodworking Fair 2024 Silent Auction. This fun and charitable event raises funds for the Woodwork Career Alliance (WCA), a non-profit dedicated to developing the next generation of woodworkers. Bid for...
The Georgia Chronicles: How Atlanta Landed The 1996 Olympics
The Olympics in Paris begin today, but let’s rewind to a different pivotal moment in Olympic history. The year was 1990, and the place was Tokyo. It was there, in a surprising turn of events, that officials announced Atlanta as the host city for the 1996 Summer Olympics. This...
Firms Defend $110 Million Conservation Easement Tax Deduction
An Atlanta business is challenging in the US Tax Court a $40.7 million penalty imposed by the IRS over a conservation easement donation deduction of almost 1,700 acres of North Carolina land. Pine Forest Reserve LLC and Adoette Holdings LLC, two LLCs with an Atlanta mailing address, have petitioned the...
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