Gov. Kemp and Visa announce new hub and jobs in Atlanta
Governor Brian Kemp and Visa have collaborated in a joint effort that will bring Visa’s latest office hub to the city of Atlanta. The new Visa hub is expected to bring 1,000 new jobs to the Greater Atlanta area.
Read full storyThe 7th Annual SHEEN Awards (formerly the Kimmie Awards) will continue virtually in 2021
Supporters of SHEEN Magazine and the publication’s annual awards show – the SHEEN Awards – will once again have the opportunity to see some of their favorite celebrities and entertainment executives honored this year. Despite an ongoing worldwide pandemic, the SHEEN Awards will be streamed to the public on October 21st, at 7 p.m. EST (the network will be announced later).
Read full storyQuar Brown features Atlanta-based artists in new 'Skin Storiez'
Art, in many of its forms, seems to be the lifeblood of East Point resident Quar Brown. The former Art Institute of Atlanta student and Army veteran is an accomplished photographer, music video director and author. Recently, Brown published the third edition of his book “Skin Storiez,” a collection of visual stories that feature celebrities and their tattoos, as well as the stories of inspiration behind those tattoos.
Read full storyI-285 construction project will close lanes until summer 2022
ATLANTA - In an effort to reduce high levels of congested traffic along Interstate 285, the Georgia Department of Transportation is undertaking an almost $1 billion construction project that will add additional lanes and bridges along the freeway. That’s the good news.
Read full storyAtlanta Hawks sign Trae Young to five-year extension
Trae Young will remain an Atlanta Hawk through the 2026-2027 season.Getty Images. Trae Young’s dominance last season, particularly during the post season, was a pivotal component of the Atlanta Hawks’ overall success this season.
Read full storyClark Atlanta University President Cancels Student Debt
ATLANTA - Clark Atlanta University President Dr. George T. French, Jr. announced on Friday that all student account balances from Spring 2020 through Summer 2021 will be cancelled. This initiative will eliminate any debt to the school that resulted in students’ attendance at Clark Atlanta from the Spring 2020 term through this year’s Summer term.
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