Blog Profile / Fresh Loaf
| URL : | http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf | |
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| Filed Under: | United States / Atlanta | |
| Posts on Regator: | 11745 | |
| Posts / Week: | 44.5 | |
| Archived Since: | April 27, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
ATLwood: Reese Witherspoon arrested; Anchorman 2 takes over Manuel's Tavern
Reese Witherspoon Arrest - As most of you already know, Reese Witherspoon, here filming The Good Lie, was arrested for drunken and disorderly conduct earlier this week. Her husband, Jim Toth, was charged with DUI.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
First Slice 4/26/13: Investment firm buys 1,400 area homes in single deal
1. Fox 5's Amanda Davis is retiring.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Today's Tom Sawyer: Southern drama 'Mud' evokes Mark Twain
The Southern coming-of-age drama Mud doesn't so much introduce the title character as conjure him from the imagination of two adolescent boys. Ellis and his sidekick Neckbone (Tye Sheridan and Jacob Lofland) live in a dying Arkansas river community and enjoy sneaking off to their favorite hideouts by skiff.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
5 things to do: Atlanta Mess-Around
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Petition asks Deal to make more diverse hires and appointments
Over the past several months, Better Georgia has continually needled Georgia Republicans. The progressive advocacy group is at once again, this time to call attention to Gov. Nathan Deal's hiring practices.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Flint River named one of 'America's Most Endangered Rivers'
Georgia's Flint River was listed as one of "America's Most Endangered Rivers" by a national eco-advocacy group last week. According to American Rivers, the Flint River is "threatened by declining river flows and outdated water management...Show More Summary
May we present, 100 Dishes to eat in Atlanta, your 2013 culinary bucket list
Here at CL, our pants are fitting a bit tighter today because of all the pigging out research we've been doing for our 100 Dishes issue, our compilation of "signatures, classics, and bests, to once again help you navigate Atlanta's gastronomic glory," as our associate food editor Stephanie Dazey put it in her introduction. Show More Summary
Atlanta's largest recycling event takes place this weekend
EcoDepot, which bills itself as Atlanta's largest recycling event, will take place this Saturday in an effort to reduce hazardous household and electronic waste. The annual affair, hosted by Atlanta City Councilwoman Carla Smith and the city's Office of Sustainability, is scheduled to run from 9 a.m. Show More Summary
CNN's Don Lemon outs himself as a former Boy Scout
Boy Scout uniforms are so gay. Which is why the homophobia erupting over the supposed threat of gay scout leaders is pretty nonsensical to me. Just look at the above footage from earlier this week and ask yourself who looks like theShow More Summary
First Slice 4/25/13: State's largest movie studio planned for Gwinnett
1. Project Runway's Tim Gunn, writing on behalf of animal rights organization PETA, has called for the Atlanta Pride Committee to relocate its kick-off party from the Georgia Aquarium "over concerns for the health of the marine animals there," the GA Voice reports.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
5 things to do: Tequila tasting
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Corny Asian stereotypes get the smack down from Antony Bui
On the same day that Korean pop phenom Psy was on his way to breaking another YouTube record with his follow-up video to "Gangnam Style," Atlanta-based spoken word artist Antony Bui was busy garnering his own hype with a verbal smack down of pop culture's decades-long perpetuation of corny Asian stereotypes. Show More Summary
Natasha Trethewey elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
U.S. Poet Laureate and Emory University professor Natasha Trethewey was named today by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences as a 2013 member. Founded in 1780, the illustrious honorary society and independent policy research organization...Show More Summary
Chick-fil-A Bowl to host NCAA college football semifinals, could open door for title game bid
Atlanta's Chick-fil-A Bowl could soon play host to the NCAA's new college football playoffs as early as 2017. The bowl, which has regularly taken place at the Georgia Dome on New Years' Eve, is expected to become part of a regular rotation of six bowls hosting college football playoff matchups.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Check out this 23,292 square foot mural by HENSE
Atlanta-based artist HENSE has been making big moves in his career as of late. Late last year, he was commissioned to transform the exterior of a Washington D.C. church with his recognizably vibrant style.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Pro-pot group sues city for right to assemble in Freedom Park
A pro-marijuana advocacy group has filed a federal lawsuit against Atlanta for denying a permit to host its annual festival this weekend in a part of Freedom Park. The group claims the city is violating its rights to assemble and to due process.…
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Blank, Reed, Barnes to host Obama at Buckhead fundraiser
On May 19, be sure to avoid the majestic Buckhead compound where Arthur Blank plots world domination operates his nonprofit. The Home Depot co-founder and Atlanta Falcons owner will host President Barack Obama and U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet,...Show More Summary
First Slice 4/24/13: GDOT proposes new I-75 toll lanes in metro Atlanta
The Georgia Department of Transportation is looking into adding new toll lanes along a 12.26-mile portion of I-75 in Henry and Clayton Counties. The Dalai Lama will return to Atlanta this October to visit Emory University.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Ex-Woodruff Arts Center employee pleads guilty to embezzling $1.1 million
A former Woodruff Arts Center employee admitted today to embezzling more than $1.1 million from the non-profit organization. Ralph Clark, the center's former director of facilities, struck a plea agreement with federal prosecutors and...Show More Summary
Warren Hill's lawyer says U.S. Supreme Court push 'likely' following federal appeals court decision
Lawyers representing death-row inmate Warren Lee Hill will likely take his case to the U.S. Supreme Court after a federal appeals court denied an attempt to further postpone his execution.
In a 2-1 decision yesterday, the 11th U.S. Circuit...Show More Summary