National Guard to be deployed to hospitals, testing sites as COVID surges and more from Atlanta Intown
National Guard to be deployed to hospitals, testing sites as COVID surges
A surge of COVID-19 cases across metro Atlanta and Georgia has filled hospital emergency room beds and led the state Department of Community Health to call for help from the National Guard, the AJC reported. Gov. Brian Kemp spokesperson Katie Byrd told the AJC in an email that the state health agency will assess needs […]
New Year’s Eve Peach Drop cancelled as city moves into COVID-19 red zone
The return of the New Year’s Eve Peach Drop to Underground Atlanta will be delayed another year due to the surge in COVID-19 cases. After a three year hiatus, the Dec. 31 event was set to feature performances by Goodie Mob, Ashanti, and Blanco Brown to ring in 2022. In a statement posted on social […]
As wine professionals, we are often asked what our desert island bottle is. Many tipplers are surprised that the answer is so often sparkling. Effervescent wines bring about joy, whether you’re at a wedding, celebrating a victory or just have a Tuesday off – bubbles evoke a sense of fun and festivity. To start the […]
2022 Predictions: Jim Durrett, Buckhead Coalition and Buckhead CID
Editor’s Note: 2022 certainly promises to be another news-filled year, from a continued fight against COVID-19 to a debate over whether Buckhead should break off from Atlanta. Reporter Newspapers surveyed local leaders to hear what they think will be the biggest issues in the next 12 months. Jim Durrett, President of Buckhead Coalition, Executive Director […]