SPMG - Atlanta News & Events

03/13/2022

Photos from Marc H. Morial's post

12/24/2021

Nasuan Bryant, a Sophomore at Savannah State University, received $2,500 from our Companies that Care partner @DeltaCommunity. Throughout 2021, Delta Community granted a total of $10,000 to four students attending Georgia HBCUs.

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12/24/2021

SPMG Atlanta - After 45 years of serving presidents and celebrities, The Varsity says goodbye to Mrs. Dablah

After four and a half decades of asking "What’ll ya have… What’ll ya have?" a beloved member of The Varsity has an order up for some rest with a side of relaxation and maybe a Varsity Orange every so often. Family, friends, and regulars said goodbyes to Mrs. Rebecca Dablah and wished her well on her retirement this week.

Mrs. Dablah joined the Varsity, the world’s large drive-in restaurant located in the heart of Atlanta, back in 1976. Since then, she has worked alongside four generations of the Gordy family, who have owned the iconic Midtown establishment since 1928.

She served presidents, dignitaries, countless celebrities, and probably a few Georgia Tech fans.

Mrs. Dablah was spotted behind the counter in a 2012 photo with President Barack Obama who dropped in at the Varsity during a campaign stop in Atlanta.

Gov. Brian Kemp retweeted The Varsity’s announcement writing:

"Very cool! Enjoy retirement. #whatllyahave"

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12/24/2021

Kandi Burruss - ・・・
We are heartbroken to announce that performances have ended for Thoughts of a Colored Man as of Wednesday, December 22.

We have tried our hardest to safely navigate the current, unfortunate health crisis, but ultimately we are unable to continue under the unfortunate conditions of Covid exposure in the city and country.

Producers Brian Moreland, Ron Simons, Diana DiMenna, Kandi Burruss, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Samira Wiley have released the following statement: “While this is not the outcome we had hoped for, being part of this historic season on Broadway has been the greatest privilege of our lives. The theatre industry’s great return is about so much more than the success or failure of any single production. As a community, we remain undeterred, unflinching and unstoppable. We have never been prouder to be theater makers than at this very moment.”

Those with tickets for cancelled performances should contact their point of purchase for refunds.

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12/24/2021

Kierra Sheard Kelly Celebrates One-Year Anniversary With A Glamorous Wedding Ceremony

Kierra Sheard Kelly celebrated her one-year anniversary with a lavish ceremony over the weekend and the pictures are everything!

Although the gospel singer married Jordan Kelly in a quiet wedding last year, the couple couldn’t have a full ceremony in the way they wanted to due to the pandemic. That all changed this weekend, however, when the couple had a full, lavish wedding ceremony to celebrate their one year of wedded bliss in Kierra’s hometown of Detroit, Michigan.

The lavish ceremony was held at the Westin Cadillac in Detroit, Michigan, and was planned by wedding planners, Elle Audrey, and Lauren Dickens. The stunning white dress that The Clark Sisters actress wore during the ceremony was designed by Ese Azenabor while Kierra’s husband’s tux was designed by Times Square Custom Clothing.

The newlyweds were all smiles and let their love shine through as they posed for their beautiful wedding pictures in front of all of their closest family and friends. Check out some of our favorite photos from the lavish ceremony inside.

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12/24/2021

Christmas Angels: Giving Back to The Community Recap

Radio One Atlanta with The Help Of Amerigroup Community Care And 1-800-TruckWreck, are in the holiday spirit! Check out the recap of the Christmas Angels toy giveaway below.
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12/24/2021

Dr. Michael Owens - I'm running for Secretary of State in Georgia because I took an oath as a U.S. Marine to support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.

Any calls to overthrow our democracy should be taken seriously by all.

👇🏾This is a threat to our democracy!
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12/23/2021

Georgia Republicans purge Black Democrats from county election boards

Protesters filled the meeting room of the Spalding County Board of Elections in October, upset that the board had disallowed early voting on Sundays for the Nov. 2 municipal election. A year ago, Sunday voting had been instrumental in boosting turnout of Black voters.

But this was an entirely different five-member board than had overseen the last election. The Democratic majority of three Black women was gone. So was the Black elections supervisor.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/georgia-republicans-purge-black-democrats-county-election-boards-2021-12-09/

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Protesters filled the meeting room of the Spalding County Board of Elections in October, upset that the board had disallowed early voting on Sundays for the Nov. 2 municipal election. A year ago, Sunday voting had been instrumental in boosting turnout of Black voters.

12/23/2021

Guaranteed income program launched in Georgia to give $850 per month to more than 600 Black women

A new guaranteed income program in Georgia will provide more than 600 Black women across the state with $850 per month for at least two years, a community-based organization administering the program announced this week.

The program, called In Her Hands, will distribute out of a total fund of more than $13 million, the Georgia Resilience & Opportunity Fund (GRO Fund) said.

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/community/georgia-guaranteed-income-program-black-women-in-her-hands/85-9177425d-1924-4566-b41f-79358ae57be5

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The program was announced by the Georgia Resilience & Opportunity fund.

12/23/2021

Georgia native Ray Charles among Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame inductees

The Atlanta-based Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame has announced its 2022 inductees. The next group to be honored consists of Georgia native Ray Charles, Cicely Tyson, Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy.

The awards ceremony will be Feb. 17, during Black History Month.

https://www.ajc.com/life/celebrities/georgia-native-ray-charles-among-black-music-and-entertainment-walk-of-fame-inductees/L4PAG4VTR5DOLO77GJ7L7NPTNU/

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Also in the 2022 foundational group are Smokey Robinson, Cicely Tyson and Berry Gordy

12/23/2021

Reckless conduct charge against Georgia legislator dismissed

A judge threw out a misdemeanor charge against state Rep. Trey Kelley on Tuesday, ruling that his failure to call 911 in response to a fatal crash wasn’t reckless conduct.

Senior Superior Court Judge Stephen Schuster dismissed the indictment against Kelley, a Republican from Cedartown, that stemmed from his friend’s collision with a bicyclist in Polk County two years ago.

https://www.ajc.com/politics/reckless-conduct-charge-against-georgia-state-rep-kelley-dismissed/OX7Y4SNJXZFRRLNYCAB3LDJVCM/

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A judge on Tuesday dismissed a reckless conduct indictment against Georgia Rep. Trey Kelley. The state legislator had been charged with a crime after he failed to call 911 when he arrived at the scene of a fatal bicycle crash.

12/23/2021

Metro Atlanta UPS driver leaves sweet message for new mom, gets kindness repaid tenfold

A metro Atlanta UPS driver who left a kind message for a stranger during one of his deliveries is now getting that kindness back tenfold.

Dallen Harrell, 24, was making a delivery earlier this month in Roswell when he noticed a home with an oversized stork lawn sign announcing the birth of a baby boy.

Harrell left the packages and then a sweet message in the home’s Nest security camera.

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/metro-atlanta-ups-driver-leaves-sweet-message-new-mom-gets-kindness-repaid-tenfold/TLPOL4O2ZVBIJN2MNYOIFPINKI/

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Since he wished the new mom well through her doorbell camera, this new dad has been showered with love by the community.

12/23/2021

Cobb County issues declaration of emergency as omicron variant spreads

Cobb County has issued a declaration of emergency as COVID-19 cases begin to rise again.

The declaration requires masks to be worn by everyone in all county-owned buildings, not including public schools or the court complex which is governed under different directives. It also does not include private businesses.

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/cobb-county-issues-declaration-of-emergency-as-omicron-variant-spreads

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Cobb County has issued a declaration of emergency as COVID-19 cases begin to rise again.

12/23/2021

Robbie Roper: Roswell High School quarterback's sudden death shocks nation

Robbie Roper, a senior quarterback, received the HIGH 5 Sports trophy after a game against North Cobb. Reactions to his sudden death poured in throughout the day.

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/robbie-roper-nation-roswell-high-school-quarterback-sudden-death-reactions

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The death of beloved Roswell High School student and quarterback Robbie Roper shocked people close to his metro Atlanta home and across the country.

12/23/2021

Dr. John Eaves - Highlights of the Week

Among the highlights of the week: A Marine veteran (pictured above) walked up to me on Saturday in Stockbridge and said "I'm going to vote for you!" I also landed a key endorsement on Friday from Dekalb County Commissioner Robert Patrick.

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12/23/2021

John Eaves for Georgia

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021:
Christmas Day


Friday, Dec. 31, 2021:
End of Month Fundraising Deadline

KEY DATES

January 31, 2022:
Financial Disclosure Filing date

April 25, 2022:
Voter registration deadline for Primary

May 24, 2022:
Primary election date
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12/11/2021

Atlanta rappers Killer Mike, T.I., move forward with plans to revive historic Bankhead Seafood

Atlanta rappers Killer Mike, T.I., move forward with plans to revive historic Bankhead Seafood

11/05/2021

Atlanta, GA & Columbia, SC come party with me New Year’s Eve weekend! Get your tickets now!

🎉Fri 12/31 Atlanta, GA at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre🎉

➡️ https://www.ticketmaster.com/charlie-wilson-atlanta-georgia-12-31-2021/event/0E005B5ACD9C5CF2

🎉Sat 1/1 Columbia, SC at The Township Auditorium🎉

➡️ https://www.ticketmaster.com/charlie-wilson-columbia-south-carolina-01-01-2022/event/2D005B5AEFA35B39

10/17/2021

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09/18/2021

Cesar Millan’s pit bull killed Queen Latifah’s dog, lawsuit claims

A pit bull once owned by canine trainer Cesar Millan mauled one of Queen Latifah’s pets to death, and the reality TV star tried to cover up the attack by instructing his staff to tell the actress that her dog was hit by a car, according to a recently filed lawsuit.

The alleged incident is one of the more shocking revelations cited in the legal action against the “Dog Whisperer” star, brought in California by a former gymnast who claims the same dog attacked her in 2017 and ruined her career, TMZ reported.

https://www.ajc.com/news/cesar-millans-pit-bull-killed-queen-latifahs-dog-lawsuit-claims/XYAMBMTF5ZDDLGV3AUETTC76AI/

A pit bull once owned by canine trainer Cesar Millan mauled one of Queen Latifah’s pets to death, and the reality TV star tried to cover up the attack by instructing his staff to tell the actress that her dog was hit by a car, according to a recently filed lawsuit.

09/18/2021

Scattered showers expected through the weekend

You can expect a wet weekend in metro Atlanta as Music Midtown returns to Piedmont Park.

Scattered showers are expected both Saturday and Sunday with temperatures in the lower 80s.

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/scattered-showers-expected-through-weekend/WDTYARJR2RCAPD57LTVCK5376I/

We’re tracking how much longer we’ll have the rain and when drier weather returns, on Channel 2 Action News Saturday AM.

09/18/2021

Music Midtown to draw 50k fans this weekend under COVID-19 guidelines

Music Midtown is returning to Piedmont Park Saturday, but if you’re planning on attending, there are some new rules.

Festival organizers are requiring a vaccine or negative COVID-19 test to enter.

This is the first big event in the city to make that requirement and kind of a test. The same rules were required for the much larger Lollapalooza in Chicago last week and organizers hope they can repeat the same success here.

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/music-midtown-thousands-face-covid-19-requirements-before-attending-festival/CQXOOWNRFJBMNOJWZWACJKNX4E/

Music Midtown is returning to Piedmont Park this weekend but if you’re planning on attending, there are some new rules.

09/18/2021

Georgia restaurant forced to close after entire staff quits, posts sign on front door

A burrito chain restaurant in Georgia was forced to close after the entire staff quit, citing they all worked seven days a week for the past month.

"Store is closed. Whole staff [h]as quit do to under pay an [sic] lack of appreciation. We have worked 7 days a week for the past month and barely any time off. We are so sorry and love you all! old Barbs family, out," a sign at the restaurant’s Macon location stated, which was posted to social media by local residents.

https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/georgia-restaurant-forced-close-staff-quits

A burrito chain restaurant in Georgia was forced to close after the entire staff quit, citing they all worked seven days a week for the past month.