Blog Profile / Fresh Loaf
| URL : | http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf | |
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| Filed Under: | United States / Atlanta | |
| Posts on Regator: | 11746 | |
| Posts / Week: | 44.5 | |
| Archived Since: | April 27, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
5 things to do: Atlanta Streets Alive
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5 things to do: East Atlanta Beer Fest
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City workers to potentially get $2.8 million in pay raises
City of Atlanta employees, including police officers and firefighters, will see a bump in salary next year, Mayor Kasim Reed said early Friday evening. As part of the city's proposed spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year, $2.8 million would be allocated towards raises for more than 6,300 city workers.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Jimmy Carter: 'We must do everything we can to discourage marijuana use'
"I do not favor legalization. We must do everything we can to discourage marijuana use, as we do now with tobacco and excessive drinking.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Thread Count puts fashionable twist on Atlanta street vending this Saturday
There's been little talk about street vending in this city since the mayor's office kicked downtown Atlanta street vendors to the curb in March. But a one-day event this Saturday could put a funky twist on vending in Atlanta.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Weekend Arts Agenda: The Campaign for Atlanta
Queer "idea collective" John Q take over the Cyclorama this weekend for "The Campaign for Atlanta: An Essay On Queer Migration." We've got more details about the performance, which runs tonight and tomorrow at 6:30 pm.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Atlanta to install free WiFi in Piedmont and Grant Parks, possibly expand Internet coverage to some neighborhoods
Free Internet access will soon be available throughout Piedmont and Grant Parks - and possibly some rec centers, the Atlanta Beltline, and neighborhoods - sometime in the coming year. Originally, Mayor Kasim Reed wanted a WiFi network to cover the entire city.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Karen Handel dives into 2014 U.S. Senate race
And that makes four! Karen Handel has finally declared that she'll run for U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss' seat in 2014.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
ATLwood: Aaron Paul pulls a Sad Keanu at Antico
Sightings
- Monday night, some friends and I spotted Aaron Paul, in town filming Need For Speed, at Antico Pizza (I told you guys, that's where all of the celebrities go!) He was just hanging out, lost in thought waiting for a takeout...Show More Summary
Atlanta Streets Alive takes over Downtown, Midtown this weekend
Although the streets of Atlanta are usually dominated by cars, for a few hours this weekend, some simpler forms of transportation will take over one of the city's most famous thoroughfares. This Sunday, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Atlanta...Show More Summary
First Slice 5/17/13: Whistleblower sues mayor for alleged conflict of interest
1. Former city manager Joe Reynolds has filed a federal whistleblower lawsuit against mayor Kasim Reed and Reed's ex-girlfriend after, he says, he was fired for exposing a possible conflict of interest.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
5 things to do: 'The Book Club'
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Grand jury indictment alleges state Rep. Tyrone Brooks, D-Atlanta, misappropriated charity funds
A federal grand jury today indicted state Rep. Tyrone Brooks, D-Atlanta, a longtime lawmaker and civils rights activist, for mail, wire, and tax fraud.
U.S. Attorney Sally Yates said the 30-count indictment accuses Brooks, who's served...Show More Summary
City Council fields questions - and some tweets - from Atlantans tonight at 'virtual town hall meeting'
As the Atlanta City Council continues to vet the city's 2014 fiscal year budget, they'll take a break to field questions from concerned and curious Atlantans at tonight's joint public hearing and "virtual town hall meeting." The meeting will take place at City Hall around 6 p.m. Show More Summary
First Slice 5/16/13: Bibles returning to state parks!
1. Governor Nathan Deal said bibles will return "rather quickly" to bedsides in cabins and lodge rooms in Georgia state parks.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
5 things to do: Margarita Wars
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Atlanta boosterism alive and well in 'Hollywood of the South' pilot season
To be or not to be "Hollywood of the South"? Probably a little late to be asking that question, especially since Georgia's film and TV industry has already declared itself such - and generated the state $3.1 billion in economic impact to prove it in fiscal year 2012.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Photo of the Day: Recycling facility catches fire near Mechanicsville
A recycling plant on Wells Street near Mechanicsville caught fire today, sending black plumes of smoke visible from Midtown. Two Atlanta Fire and Rescue engines responded to the blaze, which a department spokeswoman said was caused by workers who were welding next to an old refrigerator.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Summer Guide out tomorrow
Our annual Summer Guide will hit the newsstands tomorrow. Look for our guide to budget road trips from Atlanta, profiles of our heroes of summer, a massive list of the summer's best events, and lots more more in the issue.…
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City Council to consider regulating Atlanta's gun ranges
A new Atlanta City Council measure could place heavy restrictions on shooting ranges inside the city limits. The proposed ordinance, citing the "best interest of the public safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Atlanta,"Show More Summary