Atlanta crime rate drops with 1,400 guns seized

Atlanta crime rate drops with 1,400 guns seized

Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum and Mayor Andre Dickens announced the news on Friday, saying that homicides, shootings and car thefts were all lower. “There has been a 10 percent reduction of overall crime since this time last year,” Schierbaum said during a June 18 press conference at the newly opened Atlanta Public Safety Training … Read more

Pentagon says US doesn’t want to pursue war with Iran after bombing 3 of its nuclear sites – Boston News, Weather, Sports

Pentagon says US doesn’t want to pursue war with Iran after bombing 3 of its nuclear sites – Boston News, Weather, Sports

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday that America “does not seek war” with Iran in the aftermath of a surprise attack overnight on three of that country’s nuclear sites. The mission, called “Operation Midnight Hammer,” involved decoys and deception, and met with no Iranian resistance, Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, … Read more

Fox Theatre to debut ‘Women & Wine’ event on July 24

Fox Theatre to debut ‘Women & Wine’ event on July 24

The Fox Theatre is set to launch a new event, “Women & Wine,” on Thursday, July 24, in The Marquee Club. The evening is dedicated to highlighting female wine professionals who are redefining the industry at large, according to a press release. The event features a panel discussion — moderated by Kelly Cornett, host of … Read more

The Study Hall gets $50K grant from JE Dunn Construction

The Study Hall gets K grant from JE Dunn Construction

The Study Hall will be able to invest in its after-school and summer camp programs thanks to a $50,000 grant from JE Dunn Construction.  The organization offers educational and enrichment curriculum for Atlanta students from kindergarten to fifth grade. It plans to use this money for its summer camp program, Camp Exploration, and to support … Read more

Sandy Springs wine festival tickets now on sale

Sandy Springs wine festival tickets now on sale

Sandy Springs Wine Festival attendees will get to taste a large selection of wines. (Provided by Sandy Springs Wine Festival) Early bird tickets are on sale now for the Oct. 5 Sandy Springs Wine Festival at Heritage Entertainment Lawn. The festival enters its third year after attracting more than 300 attendees in its first two … Read more