📻 ‘City Lights’ out at WABE

Thursday thoughts Sept Services for fallen DeKalb County firefighter Preston Fant will be held at Truist Park nowadays at p m The community is invited to pay their respects to the -year veteran who lost his life in a warehouse fire on Sept Sunny and at present Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger declared his candidacy for governor on Wednesday The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is meeting currently and the following day in Atlanta and could influence how and when pharmacists and doctors give vaccines Former CDC director Susan Monarez reported a Senate hearing Wednesday that she was fired after refusing Vitality Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr s directive to pre-approve vaccine recommendations The four Sandy Springs mayoral candidates traded blame on the city s redevelopment lag and disagreed on how to improve local schools during a forum on Monday The Georgia Board of Regents unanimously approved a pay raise for Chancellor Sonny Perdue bringing his take-home pay up to Channel Action News reports that new court filings show that former UGA star Jalen Carter didn t help casualties of a deadly crash staying on the sidewalk to avoid injury The Dream hosts the Fever in a decisive Contest of Round of the WNBA Playoffs tonight at p m at Gateway Center in College Park TV ESPN ELSEWHERE The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate a quarter of a percentage point the previous day in an effort to revive the flagging labor territory ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live off air indefinitely after the host s comments about the reaction to Charlie Kirk s killing drew boycotts from local station owners and threats of FCC penalties Jerry Greenfield co-founder of Ben Jerry s resigned accusing parent Unilever of silencing the ice cream company s history of social activism Here s what s in the present day s newsletter City Lights Collective to end Cultural affairs update DBF Author Profile Blockchain crypto startupsAND Quick Bites From scenic sights and cozy stays to local flavors and lakeside adventures fall at the lake is as unforgettable as it is beautiful If you re looking to unwind reconnect or explore Lake Oconee is Georgia s hidden gem for fall getaways Find your reason to linger longer this fall with this Ultimate Guide SPONSOR MESSAGE Photo courtesy of WABE WABE ends City Lights Collective due to federal funding cuts After just three months WABE has ended City Lights Collective its weekday arts and values show that took the place of City Lights with Lois Reitzes in July The move comes after the U S regime s decision to roll back federal funding for society media including NPR and all of its member stations like WABE According to WABE President and CEO Jennifer Dorian WABE lost of its budget due to the federal cuts Reitzes show originally started in City Lights Collective which was hosted by Kim Drobes and Jon Goode started on July this year The last show will be Sept More on this story here The Ultimate Fall Getaway Guide to Lake Oconee SPONSORED BY VISIT LAKE OCONEE Fall is one of the largest part magical times to visit Lake Oconee As the leaves shift from green to fiery hues of red gold and orange Georgia s serene lake country becomes the perfect escape for leaf lovers cozy travelers and outdoor adventurers alike Whether you re planning a romantic weekend a family outing or a solo recharge this ultimate fall guide will help you make the majority of the season at Lake Oconee Georgia s hidden gem for fall getaways Find your reason to unwind reconnect explore and linger longer at Lake Oconee this fall Photo by Sherri Daye Scott Atlanta cultural affairs director Adriane Jefferson reflects on first six months VIA SKETCHBOOK A WEEKLY ARTS NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBE Adriane Jefferson began leading the Mayor s Office of Cultural Affairs in February Six months in she is thinking about how Atlanta tells its cultural story and what legacy she wants to leave behind Sherri Daye Scott in recent times linked up with Jefferson to talk about her first six months in office The two met at the in recent weeks opened Pearl Cleage Zaron Burnett Center for Creativity Way of life and spoke about the developments that Jefferson is largest part proud of as well as what is yet to come Jefferson gave her thoughts on Atlanta s cultural landscape cultural equity and so much more Check out the full conversation here Jason Mott People Like Us IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DECATUR BOOK FESTIVAL Gun violence grief love and laughter collide in Jason Mott s People Like Us a novel that s wickedly funny and achingly sad all at once This session is moderated by the Decatur Book Festival s Literary Luminary sponsor Joe Barry Carroll The panel is at a m on Sat Oct in the Marriott Hotel Decatur Ballroom B Get more information on the Decatur Book Festival here Photo via Hypepotamus Even after getting scammed Marlon Williams still believes in blockchain and crypto startups Marlon Williams was at first hesitant to talk to the residents when the FBI unsealed a federal criminal indictment over the summer which revealed North Korea cybercriminals targeted and stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from his Atlanta-based company through a false employee scam He changed his mind when he realized the impact that his speaking out could have That impact outweighed his desire to stay behind the scenes Besides talking to outlets like The Wall Street Journal and the AJC Williams noted that the development made him more outspoken at the Atlanta Blockchain Center where he is the founder Now he is prioritizing assurance for crypto-centric companies and those investing in and buying crypto Read the whole story from Hypepotamus here From scenic sights and cozy stays to local flavors and lakeside adventures fall at the lake is as unforgettable as it is beautiful If you re looking to unwind reconnect or explore Lake Oconee is Georgia s hidden gem for fall getaways Find your reason to linger longer this fall with this Ultimate Guide SPONSOR MESSAGE Photo provided by Mambo Zombi Quick Bites VIA SIDE DISH A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBE HERE For this week s Quick Bites Rough Draft Dining Editor Beth McKibben brings you details on the openings of Mason s Super Dogs on the Eastside Beltline relocation plans for cocktail bar Mambo Zombi from Sweet Auburn to East Atlanta Village and Doraville tapping Dunwoody s DASH Hospitality to curate its new city center restaurant scene Plus more food and restaurant news from the week Here s the latest dining news from Beth MORE DINING NEWS Across Atlanta restaurants are launching weekly specials swapping finer-dining dishes for nostalgia-fueled plates and offering budget-friendly tasting menus to boost sluggish sales Coach s Coins Inherited gold or silver We specialize in helping clients with gold coins fine jewelry tea sets and silverware collections Let us guide you through the process with care and expertise Check out our website send us an email or call us this day at - - SPONSOR MESSAGE 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