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Matt Hardeman (‘Big Brother 26’) exit interview: ‘I did not agree with how Angela treated me’
After an emotional week in the “Big Brother” house, Head of Household Angela Murray finally got her wish. Matt Hardeman was evicted by a vote of 8-3 over Kenney Kelley on Thursday night. The 25-year-old from Roswell, Georgia was the first houseguest sent packing from Season 26.'Big Brother 26' episode 5 recap: Was Kenney, Kimo or Matt evicted? [LIVE BLOG] “I came to play this game and try to represent something bigger,” Matt told host Julie Chen Moonves during his exit interview. “I hope you guys got to see, me being here, wasn’t just telling my story, it was telling my...
Housing, transit and green space: What's needed for sustainable living in the suburbs?
The “Closer Look” team heads to Café Amico in Roswell for the July installment of “Coffee Conversations.” As cities across the U.S. are adopting plans to reduce their carbon footprint, Rose talks with panelists about sustainability in the suburbs. Some suggested Roswell should be a...
Atlanta Church Faces Foreclosure Over Unpaid Property Taxes (video)
A landscaper working at the Solid Rock Christian Ministries church in Northwest Atlanta found a notice from the sheriff under a rug by the church door. The notice indicated that the church was set to be auctioned off due to unpaid property taxes. Historical Context. Solid Rock Christian Ministries has...
6-vehicle crash cleared from I-285 North in Fulton County
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - All lanes are back open on I-285 North at Langford Parkway in Fulton County after a multi-vehicle crash Friday morning. The crash happened around 6 a.m. and involved six vehicles, according to GDOT. There is no word on injuries at this time. The crash...
Summer break’s over for thousands of metro Atlanta teachers
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - With school starting at the end of next week for some metro Atlanta school districts, thousands of teachers are already in their buildings preparing for the new school year. Fulton County Schools kicked off a two-day new teacher orientation Thursday at the Georgia Tech...
Fulton County Students Achieve Record AP Exam Success
Fulton County students reached new heights in the 2024 AP exams, with increased participation and pass rates, according to Fulton County school officials. 📊 What’s Happening: In 2024, 10,888 students took 22,731 AP exams across 39 subjects. Key figures include:. Increased Participation: Up from 8,360 students in 2021,...
Judge won’t block Georgia prosecutor disciplinary body that Democrats fear is aimed at Fani Willis
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge has denied a preliminary challenge to block a commission created to discipline and remove state prosecutors, finding that it doesn’t violate the U.S. or state constitution. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker on Tuesday rejected the request for an injunction against Georgia’s Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission, which […]
Dunwoody to host ‘Edge City 2.0’ seminars to discuss future of Perimeter area
A group of Dunwoody government entities and affiliated organizations will hold a series of seminars called Edge City 2.0 on the future of the city’s Perimeter area. An announcement by city officials, the Dunwoody Development Authority, Discover Dunwoody, Perimeter Chamber, and Perimeter Community Improvement District said that the four-part series will “delve into critical aspects of […] The post Dunwoody to host ‘Edge City 2.0’ seminars to discuss future of Perimeter area appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Dunwoody seeks public input for long-term planning projects
DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Dunwoody City Council is pushing back the schedule for creating its 2045 Comprehensive Plan update and a new Unified Development Ordinance, insisting more focus be placed on community engagement. During a public hearing July 22, city officials asked consultants to find more opportunities for public...
Woodstock Man Sentenced After Crash That Killed Landscape Worker
A man convicted in a fatal crash that killed a landscape worker in 2020 will serve six years in prison, the Cherokee County District Attorney’s Office announced. On July 24, Senior Superior Court Judge Walter J. Matthews sentenced Patrick Emerson Thomas, 69, of Woodstock, to 15 years, with the first 6 years to serve in prison and the remainder on probation, for two counts of first degree homicide by vehicle, one count of reckless driving, and one count of driving under the influence (less safe,...
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