By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUSAssociated Press OXFORD, Miss. (AP) – Five decades after his death, William Faulkner still draws literary pilgrims to his Mississippi hometown, the “little postage stamp of native soil” he made famous through his novels. Oxford inspired the…
Daily Archives: July 4, 2012
No serious health issues at AJC Peachtree Road Race
by dangdatkat • • 0 Comments
The combination of milder temperatures and cautious runners contributed to no serious medical incidents during today’s Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road race, according to Dr. Joe Wilson, the event’s medical director. He said there were fewer heat-related illnesses this year than…
July 4 Events Around Metro Atlanta
by dangdatkat • • 0 Comments
Alpharetta – Celebrate Independence Day with family and friends at Wills Park on Wednesday, July 4, 2012! The City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department will provide free entertainment such as: Inflatable’s (giant slide will be $1 per slide or…
July 4th events in Metro Atlanta
by dangdatkat • • 0 Comments
ATLANTA (CBS ATLANTA) – Looking for something to do this Fourth of July? Here’s a list a places to go for fireworks and other fun. July 4, 2012 started with a bang, as over 60,000 people took part in the…
Attend National Black Arts Festival and Stay at Hampton Inn & Ste Atlanta …
by dangdatkat • • 0 Comments
ATLANTA, GA, July 04, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ — The Hampton Inn Suites Atlanta Airport Hotel (North, I-85) offers nearby lodging to guests attending the National Black Arts Festival (NBAF ), a celebration of the art, music, and culture of people of…
Atlanta Marriott Buckhead Partners With Macy’s For Ultimate Shopping Weekend …
by dangdatkat • • 0 Comments
ATLANTA, July 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – The Atlanta Marriott Buckhead Hotel invites guests to travel in styleArticle source: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/atlanta-marriott-buckhead-partners-with-macys-for-ultimate-shopping-weekend-package-161071575.html
CBS Atlanta 46AP PHOTOS: Americans celebrate the Fourth of July
by dangdatkat • • 0 Comments
By The Associated PressAssociated Press Across the United States, Americans are celebrating 236 years of independence with backyard barbeques, family gatherings and, of course, fireworks. While many celebrations have been scaled-down or canceled due to weather-related power outages and concerns…
2 Chainz Unveils "Based On A T.R.U. Story" Cover Art (PHOTOS)
by dangdatkat • • 0 Comments
2 Chainz! NEW MUSIC: Wiz Khalifa 2 Chainz “It’s Nothin” Our favorite rapper from Atlanta, 2 Chainz, finally unveiled the cover art to his Def Jam debut album Based On A T.R.U. story. With a classic black background, 2 Chainz…
Engineers, mechanics renovate NC whirligigs
by dangdatkat • • 0 Comments
By MARTHA WAGGONERAssociated Press WILSON, N.C. (AP) – The eccentric vision of a self-taught North Carolina artist famed for his whimsical, wind-powered whirligigs is getting an overhaul that’s as much about engineering as it is about art. Just as more…
Volstad loses again as Cubs fall to Braves 10-3
by dangdatkat • • 0 Comments
ATLANTA — The Chicago Cubs hoped Chris Volstad would return from the minors a better pitcher, more mature and better equipped to avoid big innings. Instead, Volstad gave up five runs in the fifth as Chipper Jones had five hits…
