Opponents of Atlanta United soccer deal speak out
Several DeKalb residents opposed to Atlanta United’s planned soccer stadium and practice fields were able to make public comments against it Tuesday, one week after the deal was already sealed. Some of...
View ArticleIllinois tribe's bingo proposal could mean economic boost
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — DeKalb County and the small northern Illinois village of Shabbona are hoping plans succeed for a Native American tribe to open a 24-hour electronic bingo operation. The DeKalb...
View ArticleMan charged in deaths of 2 people in DeKalb car wreck
A 25-year-old man has been charged with DUI and vehicle homicide in connection with a car wreck that killed two people in DeKalb County. Police said Donte Grant was driving a Chevrolet...
View ArticleMayor Of St. Paul Hoping To Land Soccer Stadium
— Back in March it was announced that Major League Soccer would be coming to Minnesota. Just a few months later, however, that plan could be in jeopardy with a...
View ArticleDeKalb CEO May responds to criticism of investigation and stadium
Interim DeKalb County CEO Lee May called a press conference Wednesday to defend his handling of a corruption investigation, as well as his support for a...
View ArticleSchool takeover plan foes see threat to local control of education
The vote is more than a year away, but debate over Gov. Nathan Deal’s proposed takeover of failing schools has moved from the Capitol into community centers and schools themselves. It pits Georgia’s...
View ArticleAurora dropping its appeal in Gaylord case, potentially losing millions in...
The city of Aurora is seeking dismissal of its appeal of an adverse February court decision that could significantly cut the amount of tax incentives it can offer to the developers of the proposed...
View ArticleSC will have to reveal more about incentives given to create jobs
South Carolina taxpayers soon will be able to learn more about tax breaks and inducements state and county officials give companies to attract jobs. Starting Dec. 15, officials must disclose the value...
View ArticleFulton board postpones action on Turner Field resolution
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners Wednesday postponed action on a resolution calling for the county and the city of Atlanta to agree on a process for redeveloping Turner Field. The resolution...
View ArticleFulton chairman renews push for say on Turner Field
Fulton County Commission Chairman John Eaves has renewed his call to have a seat at the table for any negotiations involving the fate of Turner Field. On Wednesday Eaves will ask his fellow...
View ArticleMetro Atlanta’s population grows by 60,300
Gwinnett County, with 15,700 new residents, tallied one-fourth of Metro Atlanta’s population growth the last year, according to an annual snapshot released Thursday by the Atlanta Regional Commission....
View ArticleCommissioners, citizens demand accountability on soccer deal
DeKalb Commissioners Kathie Gannon, Jeff Rader and Nancy Jester and a host of...
View ArticleCommunity Voices: Why do I live in DeKalb County?
I’ve lived in DeKalb County for nearly five years and like just about every other resident, I feel the sting of phrases like “… at least I don’t live in DeKalb.” In the short time I’ve been here we’ve...
View ArticleReport: Mercedes-Benz to acquire Atlanta United FC's stadium naming rights...
(Source: MLS - Major League Soccer) 00:00 00:00 A multinational company that has recently put down roots in Georgia will reportedly have its name on Atlanta United FC's...
View ArticleCounty leaders take bus tour of southeast DeKalb
DeKalb commissioners and its CEO piled into a MARTA bus Friday for a tour of the southeastern portion of the county, the area that had lacked representation until Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson was...
View ArticleImpact of DeKalb soccer complex argued
Boosters tout the planned 3,500-seat soccer stadium and practice fields as green beacons for development for the area near Interstate 285 and Memorial Drive in DeKalb County....
View ArticleWoman killed in DeKalb hit and run
DeKalb County police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a vehicle that killed a pedestrian over the...
View ArticleFalcons make it official for Mercedes-Benz Stadium
The Atlanta Falcons officially announced Mercedes-Benz as the naming partner to the $1.4 billion stadium under construction. The new Atlanta stadium is now officially named Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The...
View ArticleAtlanta Falcons’ new stadium naming rights go to Mercedes-Benz
There are going to be two venues in the NFL with the Mercedes-Benz name on them and, to make things even more confusing, they will both be in the same division. That’s because the Atlanta Falcons...
View ArticleMercedes Won't Exit Saints Stadium Pact With New Falcons Deal
Mercedes-Benz doesn’t have an option to end its naming rights agreement with the New Orleans Superdome and will now sponsor two National Football League teams in the same division. Steve Cannon, chief...
View ArticleFalcons officially announce stadium name: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
The Atlanta Falcons’ new stadium officially got its name today: Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Falcons owner Arthur Blank announced, as expected, that Mercedes-Benz, a corporate newcomer to metro Atlanta, has...
View ArticleMercedes-Benz Named Partner of New Stadium (Atlanta Falcons)
(Source: Atlanta Falcons) AMB Sports & Entertainment today announced Mercedes-Benz USA will be the naming partner of the new Atlanta stadium, now officially named Mercedes-Benz Stadium. AMB Sports...
View ArticleIt's Official: Mercedes-Benz Signs Naming Rights Agreement For Iconic New...
ATLANTA, Aug. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- AMB Sports & Entertainment (AMBSE) today announced Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) will be the naming partner of the new Atlanta stadium, now officially named...
View ArticleBlank confirms 27-year naming rights deal of Mercedes Benz Stadium (SLIDESHOW)
Atlanta is now home to the new Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United FC owner Arthur Blank confirmed Monday. Click the photo to view new renderings of the stadium. The agreement,...
View ArticleNew Stadium Name 'Represents the Best of Us' (Atlanta Falcons)
(Source: Atlanta Falcons) Mercedes-Benz and AMB Sports & Entertainment have reached a 27-year agreement in which Mercedes-Benz will have the official naming rights to the new stadium that opens in...
View ArticleMercedes-Benz Signs Naming Rights Agreement For Iconic New Stadium in Atlanta
AMB Sports & Entertainment (AMBSE) today announced Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) will be the naming partner of the new Atlanta stadium, now officially named Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The agreement, which...
View ArticleVolunteers sought for DeKalb audit committee
DeKalb County is seeking applicants for a five-person audit oversight committee, which will be responsible for nominating a watchdog over the county’s government. The independent auditor position was...
View ArticleFalcons new home will be known as Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Reprints + - FILE - This is a Feb. 1, 2013, file photo showing the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. The Atlanta Falcons will share a stadium name with their biggest rival. Mercedes-Benz, which...
View ArticleAtlanta Falcons' big reveal: new home to be called the Mercedes-Benz Stadium
New $1.4bn facility is being built next door to the Falcons’ current home, the Georgia Dome, which will be demolished in 2017 when the new arena opens ...
View ArticleAtlanta Braves notify city of Turner Field departure date
ATLANTA (AP) Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed says the Atlanta Braves will vacate Turner Field in downtown Atlanta by the...
View ArticleGive Back Connection: Provide transportation for cancer patients
Provide rides for cancer patients Cancer patients need help getting to their treatment because they do not have access to transportation. The American Cancer Society is seeking volunteers for its Road...
View Article5 Atlanta streets named after civil rights activists
You drive up and down them every day. Have you ever wondered who the people are that Atlanta's streets are named after? Some of the city's most traveled thoroughfares are named after prominent civil...
View ArticleDeKalb cops: Hit-and-run driver struck while fleeing on foot on I-285
DeKalb County police had to shut down part of Interstate 285 Monday during rush hour when a hit-and-run driver tried to flee on foot and got hit by a tractor-trailer. Police were dispatched at 6:40...
View ArticleGridlock Guy: Living, working in same county helps commute
Last week I celebrated my 18th anniversary at WSB-TV and WSB Radio. The media industry as a whole (especially the world of radio) is notorious for having a very high turnover rate, meaning people don’t...
View ArticleDeKalb Commissioner Larry Johnson chosen as board’s leader
The DeKalb County Commission voted 5-1 Tuesday to retain Commissioner Larry Johnson as the board’s leader. Commissioner Jeff Rader also sought the presiding officer seat, and his nomination was...
View ArticleMayor Muoio announces baseball land swap deal done (City of West Palm Beach, FL)
(Source: City of West Palm Beach, FL) August 5, 2015 (West Palm Beach, FL) - After months of discussions, the deal between the City of West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County to swap land for baseball is...
View ArticleBoynton Charged with Conspiring to Help Former DeKalb County Comissioner...
(Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation - Atlanta Field Office) ATLANTA-Marion Rooks Boynton has been arraigned after being indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiring with former DeKalb County...
View ArticleDeal appoints eight to boards (The Office of the Governor of the State of...
(Source: The Office of the Governor of the State of Georgia) Beth English, Mental Health Ombudsman Nominating Committee English is the executive director of Easter Seals Southern Georgia. She was...
View ArticleGa. Senate special election planned for November
A special election to replace former Sen. Ronald Ramsey Sr., D-Lithonia, will be held in November. Ramsey, whom Gov. Nathan...
View ArticleDeal appoints eight to boards (State of Georgia)
(Source: State of Georgia) Beth English, Mental Health Ombudsman Nominating Committee English is the executive director of Easter Seals Southern Georgia. She was president of the Georgia Municipal...
View ArticleFire rips through DeKalb apartments, 2 residents hospitalized
Two people were hospitalized Saturday after a fire ripped through their DeKalb County apartment building. The blaze at the Highlands at East Atlanta apartment complex — located at 2051 Flat Shoals Road...
View ArticleAt Issue: Is proposed soccer complex a good deal for DeKalb County?
With no public comment on the deal, the DeKalb County Commission voted 4-3 vote this month to give Atlanta United FC a $12 million incentive package to build its $30-million training complex in the...
View ArticleFalcons quotes after Saturday’s loss to the Dolphins
Falcons quotes from Dan Quinn, Arthur Blank, Julio Jones, Ryan Schraeder, Brooks Reed and Matt Ryan after Saturday’s loss to the Miami Dolphins. DAN QUINN, Head coach Opening statement Allen...
View ArticleBragbook for Aug. 21
Erwin Cai of The Center for Advanced Studies magnet program at Wheeler High School scored a perfect 2400 on the June administration of the SAT. Carlton Young of Ellenwood won the district-level...
View ArticleFarmers Market No Longer An Option For United Soccer Team
The Minnesota United may have lost out on a prime location to build a new soccer stadium. Minnesota United has had interest from Minneapolis and St. Paul to build a...
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