Thomas Wheatley

Atlanta

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Five-ish Points: State rep pleads guilty in traffic case

1 week ago | axios.com | Kristal Dixon |Thomas Wheatley

ğ³ï¸ Former Gwinnett County school board member Everton Blair is challenging longtime U.S. Rep. David Scott for the District 13 seat. (AJC)ğ The Georgia Department of Education will remove diversity, equity and inclusion programs from public schools to avoid losing federal funding. (WABE)âï¸ State Rep.
O'Hare's arrivals and departures are a work of art

1 week ago | axios.com | Justin Kaufmann |Thomas Wheatley
R. Thomas Deluxe Grill is for sale

1 week ago | axios.com | Thomas Wheatley

Richard Thomas opened the restaurant in 1985. Photo: Jeff Greenberg/Contributor via Getty ImagesR. Thomas Deluxe Grill, Atlanta's late-night beacon of healthy food, fresh-squeezed juices and tropical birds, could be yours for the right price. Why it matters: Though healthier options are easier to find today, R. Thomas remains an outlier where the menu — R's Meatless Meatloaf! — is just as colorful as its surfer shack decor of beaded curtains, rattan and bright colors.
This is what Sea-Tac's departures look like as modern art

1 week ago | axios.com | Christine Clarridge |Thomas Wheatley
Sandy Springs opens $56 million police headquarters

1 week ago | axios.com | Kristal Dixon |Thomas Wheatley

ğ® The city of Sandy Springs cut the ribbon on its $56 million police and municipal court headquarters. (Rough Draft)âï¸ An Atlanta law firm representing 17 college students, including seven in Georgia, who had their visas revoked has filed a federal lawsuit contesting those terminations. (11 Alive)The ex-husband of U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene reached a $75,000 settlement with three Muslim women he verbally harassed while they were praying outside a shopping center.
Decatur begins $8.5 million downtown square renovation

1 week ago | axios.com | Thomas Wheatley
Uber opens early sign-up for robotaxi riders in Atlanta

1 week ago | axios.com | Thomas Wheatley
Uber opens early sign-up for robotaxi riders in Atlanta

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Thomas Wheatley

1 day agoArtificial intelligence is scaling at an unprecedented speed. As major tech companies roll out AI-integrated products at an ever-accelerating speed, the technology is seeping deeper into every day life. And as the tech world makes strides in generative and agentic AI and more, we are getting closer …
Five-ish Points: Rory gets his jacket

1 week ago | axios.com | Kristal Dixon |Thomas Wheatley

ğï¸ Rory McIlroy won his first Masters title on Sunday, becoming the first European golfer to complete a Grand Slam. (NYT) ğ³ï¸ The Senate's surprise decision to adjourn early on Sine Die pushed the power struggle between Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and House Speaker Jon Burns into the spotlight. (AJC)Three Emory University alumni and a current student at the school have had their visas revoked. The day before, several UGA students also lost their visas.
Crates record shop opens in South Downtown Atlanta

1 week ago | axios.com | Thomas Wheatley

If you have flipped through all of Atlanta's vinyl and want to browse another record store, head to South Downtown. Driving the news: CratesATL opens this weekend in the neighborhood at the center of a billion-dollar development bonanza. Zoom in: Located on historic Hotel Row on Mitchell Street, Crates sells a range of 45s including vintage jazz (Joe Morgan's "The Gigolo") and contemporary hits (Taylor Swift's "Midnights").

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