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‘Athlete of the Mic’ Winner to Perform at Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash

18May

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Entertainment, Metro Atlanta

‘Athlete of the Mic’ Winner to Perform at Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash

"The Athlete of the Mic" contest is back. And this year's winner will get the chance to perform at "Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash" in Atlanta. The contest, hosted by The Athlete's Foot (TAF) and adidas, gives new artists the opportunity to shine onstage alongside popular hip-hop artists like 2 Chainz, Kodak Black, Nardo Wick, Kali, BeatKing and Omeretta The Great. More than 30,000 music fans are expected to attend this year's show. "The Athlete of the Mic contest is one of our favorite annual events we host as it provides a way for our brand to be integrated into the community with a known presence and a way to bring us closer to our loyal customers," said Senior Director of Product and Marketing for The Athlete's Foot, Darius Billings. "This contest is unique for The Athlete's Fo...

3May

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Community, Events, Libraries, Nearby News

Children’s Book Festival Set for May 14

A new Children's Book Festival is coming to the metro area thanks to the Fulton County Library System, Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Foundation and presenting sponsor PNC Bank. The festival will take place May 14 at the newly renovated Central Library, One Margaret Mitchell Square, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is aimed at engaging young readers, from infants to teens, in all of the resources the library has to offer. “The need for live, in-person and engaging events for youth that are focused on literacy has never been greater," said Fulton County Library System’s Executive Director Gayle H. Holloman. "After nearly two years of remote learning, increased screen time and virtual programs for children of all ages, we’re ready to bring our young people together for this speci...

Atlanta Mayor Taps Former South Fulton City Manager for Chief of Staff

8Feb

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Nearby News, Society

Atlanta Mayor Taps Former South Fulton City Manager for Chief of Staff

City of Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has announced that Odie Donald II will join his administration as Chief of Staff on Feb. 28. Born and raised in Atlanta, Donald brings deep governmental and public administration experience to the city. He comes to Atlanta from Augusta, where he served as the Administrator for the consolidated government of Augusta-Richmond County. Before his stint in Augusta, Donald served as City Manager for the City of South Fulton. “Since taking office, my team and I have pushed the city into overdrive,” said Mayor Dickens. “As we continue our philosophy of working around the clock to move Atlanta forward, Odie is the right person with super-charged experience to help us meet our ambitious goals.” Donald's experience spans from the District of Columbia, w...

Love Center Parade and Party

This event is our ministry's effort to bring together members of the faith community, civic leaders, and local business in order to strengthen our neighborhoods. For over 20 years we have featured, marching bands, live DJ's, local recording artist, health care providers, small business, and many other offerings to provide fun and enrichment for the entire family. It is free to the public.

South Fulton City Manager to Give TED Talk on the ‘Future of Work’

15Aug

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Events

South Fulton City Manager to Give TED Talk on the ‘Future of Work’

South Fulton City Manager Odie Donald II will deliver a TED talk on "The Future of Work: Is a Job Enough" on August 17 at Frederick Douglass High School. Prior to joining the city as its head administrator, Donald was the Director of the Washington, D.C. Department of Employment Services. He is credited with helping nearly half a million people find jobs through government programs. Launched 30 years ago, TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to "ideas worth spreading." The organization's annual conferences feature talks by the world's leading thinkers and doers including Bill Gates and Sir Richard Branson. TEDx brings the spirit of the world-famous conferences into local communities. Donald will be featured in the lineup of the inaugural TEDxCollier Heights event. TEDxCollier H...

Councilwoman Gumbs Selected for ARC Regional Leadership Institute

11Jun

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Government

Councilwoman Gumbs Selected for ARC Regional Leadership Institute

The Atlanta Regional Commission recently announced that it has tapped 56 public, private, education and nonprofit leaders for the 2019 Regional Leadership Institute (RLI). Three City of South Fulton leaders have been selected: Councilwoman Carmalitha Gumbs; Stacy Blakley, associate, T.Y. Lin International; and Dwayne Patterson, vice president of strategy and engagement, The Partnership for Southern Equity. They will have the opportunity to dig into key regional issues during the week-long leadership development program to be held in Savannah from September 22 – 27. The 2019 RLI class will delve into the importance of regional collaboration to ensure the metro Atlanta area's success, with topics including water sustainability and resources, barriers to full employment and region...

Overnight Lane Closures at I-285 and Camp Creek

31May

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Nearby News

Overnight Lane Closures at I-285 and Camp Creek

Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) crews will implement overnight lane closures this weekend in conjunction with ongoing construction of the Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) project at I-285 and State Route 6/ Camp Creek Parkway in Fulton County. Weather permitting, these are the scheduled lane closures on I-285 northbound at the Camp Creek Parkway exit: Two right lanes will be closed overnight from 10:00 p.m. on Friday, May 31 until 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, and Two left lanes will be closed overnight from 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 2 until 4:00 a.m. on Monday, June 3. Traffic will be paced on I-285 northbound at Camp Creek when work crews are ready to remove the exit bridge overhang. Message boards and signage will alert drivers of the closures and traffic impacts...

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