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A Georgia Man Built Himself A Stone Castle In The Middle Of Atlanta More Than A Century Ago

Cannon mouths poke out of a granite wall on a busy city street, and the man who put them there wanted roses growing from them. I love that detail more than I probably should. The builder was a wealthy inventor and farm supplier who called his retirement home Fort Peace. He designed it as half ship and half fortress.

Atlanta, GA · 1d
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Jordan leads Georgia Tech against UNC Asheville after 27-point showing

UNC Asheville Bulldogs (2-2) at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (3-0) BOTTOM LINE: Georgia Tech plays UNC Asheville after Tylis Jordan scored 27 points in Georgia Tech's 85-71 victory against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels. Georgia Tech went 10-9 at home a season ago while going 11-20 overall. The Yellow Jackets allowed...

Atlanta, GA · 9h
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Georgia Has A Japanese Market Packed With Seafood, Bento Boxes And Treats Straight From Japan

Rice balls rarely get a fan club, yet onigiri has one at a small Japanese market in Georgia. Shoppers rave about the salmon, plum, and roe fillings. The shelves also hold sashimi, bento boxes, and KitKat flavors most stores never carry. Who knew a quick snack stop could feel like a trip abroad?

Atlanta, GA · 2d
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Georgia governor announces $19 million project bringing 330 new jobs to metro Atlanta

HENRY COUNTY, GA — More than 300 new jobs are coming to Henry County as a New York-based company prepares to build a new logistics center south of Atlanta. Gov. Brian Kemp announced that SupplyHouse, an online distributor of plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical supplies, plans to invest approximately $19 million in the new facility.

Henry County, GA · 1d
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CBS News Atlanta

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Atlanta man overcomes adversity to open menswear business

When Eric Austin was accepted into a program that required him to wear a suit weekly during the school year, he had to figure out how to pull together a look. That experience became his inspiration for his business.

Atlanta, GA · 1d

The Cool Down

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Georgia woman drops health insurance after monthly premium jumps from $700 to $2,900

Enrollment is projected to drop to 816,000 in 2027.

Georgia · 2h

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets On SI

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The Most Interesting Quotes From Georgia Tech RB Trelain Maddox Ahead of Clemson

What stood out from what Trelain Maddox had to say?

Atlanta, GA · 1d

CBS News Atlanta

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Georgia nonprofit prepares to help unhoused as temperatures drop

As temperatures across the metro Atlanta area begin to feel more like winter, Frontline Response warming centers in DeKalb County are activating for double duty.

Dekalb County, GA · 20h

WSB Radio

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DeKalb County School District reaches $1.2 million settlement over unpaid employee benefits

This marks the third payment-related issue involving the DeKalb County School District this year.

Dekalb County, GA · 2d

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Best Thanksgiving weekend events in Atlanta this year

This year Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26, and Atlanta is giving families plenty of reasons to get out of the house once the dishes are done. From a sunrise race downtown to a two-night music celebration hosted by D-Nice, the long holiday weekend offers ways to move, laugh, dance and make memories across the metro area.

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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Sandy Springs Townhome Project Launches Sales With Prices Starting at $1.79 Million

Eight luxury townhomes have replaced a previously empty corner lot at 4784 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs. Sales have launched at Chastain Overlook, located at Roswell Road and Mystic Drive, just north of the Atlanta city limits and about a mile northeast of Chastain Park, according to Urbanize Atlanta. Citywide...

Sandy Springs, GA · 22h

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This free outdoor Christkindl Market is coming to Metro ATL, just 30 minutes from Atlanta & it’s absolutely gigantic

The holiday season is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to get into the festive spirit! If you’re looking for an amazing holiday market to check out, you’ve gotta hit up the Christkindl Market in Roswell, GA! Keep scrolling for all the details. A German...

Roswell, GA · 2d

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Sip Sip Hooray! Swig’s New Location Open in Atlanta, Georgia

What started as a small soda shop in Utah gained popularity and gradually spread across the country, with 200 locations across 17 states, according to Swig. The second location in Georgia opened just 2.5 miles down the road from Chamblee High School; the opening sparked interest among many Chamblee students and quickly became a staple in some students’ routines.

Atlanta, GA · 1d

CBS News Atlanta

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South Atlanta students embrace title of "Baddest Band in the Land"

As a member of South Atlanta High School's first graduating class, Jamont Lane had dreams of being a band director. Now he's back at his alma mater leading the "Baddest Band in the Land."

Atlanta, GA · 1d

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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CFP chairman reveals why Georgia is No. 1 in rankings

CFP Chairman Hunter Yurachek was effusive in his praise of Georgia and how its dominant 42-7 win over Ole Miss factored into No. 1 ranking.

Athens, GA · 2d

Country Herald

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Georgia Thanksgiving Travel: Rain, Mountain Ice Nov. 18–24?

NOAA's wetter-than-normal outlook raises concerns about storms and highway delays before Thanksgiving.

Georgia · 2d

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Officiant hosts mass wedding in Decatur to honor loved one

Fallon Jones, founder of Mobile Officiant of Atlanta, hosts an annual mass wedding event on November 11th called "Simply I Do" to commemorate the loss of her son in 2021 with a day of love and unity. Jones is marrying couples until 5 p.m. for free at 718 West in Decatur. In conjunction with this year’s event, Jones is launching the Jamari Jones Foundation, a community initiative created to support families experiencing the loss of a newborn.

Decatur, GA · 2d

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‘American Amazon’ documentary spotlights the wild South

Filmmakers Eric Bendick and Mac Stone spent four years following the rivers, swamps and springs of the Southeast for “American Amazon,” a documentary made for IMAX and giant screen theaters. The film, narrated by Jon Batiste, opens to the public Saturday, Nov. 14, at Fernbank Museum of Natural...

Atlanta, GA · 1d

Country Herald

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Georgia Winter Thanksgiving Travel: Even Salted I-75 Can Freeze

Atlanta, Marietta and Macon drivers should know why even treated highways can become dangerously icy.

Georgia · 1d

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Atlanta’s 71-degree days end as frigid front storms in this weekend

Atlanta will not see snow this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. The city will get its coldest air of the season so far, though. After highs near 71 degrees Tuesday and today, a late-week cold front will drop Saturday’s high to about 53. Sunday morning lows will fall to around 33 in the city and into the 20s in the North Georgia mountains.

Atlanta, GA · 2d