Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Science Festival connects art, science, music and design in Guthman Musical Instrument Competition – WABE
The Atlanta Science Festival returns March 9-23 with more than 150 interactive and educational events in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Within the festival, at the intersection of music and technology, is The Guthman Musical Instrument Competition. For the past 26 years, Georgia Tech’s Department of Music has welcomed inventors worldwide to create original and exciting sound machines.
On March 9, the finalists will perform with their instruments in hopes of winning $10,000 in prizes.
Jason Freeman, professor and chair of Georgia Tech’s School of Music, joined “City Lights” managing producer Kim Drobes to discuss this year’s instrument inventors and their ideas about the future of music.
Atlanta, GA
Falcons NFL Draft Recap: Atlanta emphasizes defense after controversial QB pick
Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty Birds and Brews podcast! The Atlanta Falcons finalized their 2024 NFL Draft class with five picks on Day 3, finishing with a defensive emphasis after a controversial QB pick at the top. Host Kevin Knight is here to break down all the selections and the draft as a whole, starting with the pick of Michael Penix Jr., the future-focused selections on the defensive line, and some late additions to the offense.
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Did Falcons Get Steal Of Draft? Contract Details
Former Oregon Duck defensive end Brandon Dorlus was drafted No. 109 overall to the Atlanta Falcons in the 2024 NFL Draft. Fresh off his best season yet, Atlanta could have just gotten a draft steal.
There was a generous sentiment that Dorlus should have gotten more buzz during the draft process.
The 6-foot-3, 283-pound Dorlus ran the 40 in a killer 4.85 seconds at the NFL Combine. His time was second among DL only to Florida State’s Branden Fiske.
FIT WITH ATLANTA
Physical and forceful, Dorlus played everywhere on the defensive line for Oregon. His versatility will play well in the NFL, which loves a hybrid player. Dorlus naturally fits as a power end in both 4-3 and 3-4 schemes, though teams might consider having him bulk up to assume a full-time role as a 3-technique.
CONTRACT
Dorlus’ four-year contract with the Falcons is projected to be worth $4,842,396, with a $822,396 signing bonus, according to OverTheCap.com
PRO COMPARISON
Dorlus is compared to Carlos Dunlap by NFL.com because of their similar pass rushing and run stopping ability. Dunlap earned two Pro Bowl selections and won a Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022.
COLLEGE CAREER
In 2023, Dorlus lead the Ducks with a career-high 5 sacks and added 6.5 tackles for loss, 25 total tackles, nine passes defended and one fumble recovery. Dorlus earned an All-Pac-12 first-team defense selection.
Dorlus played five seasons with the Ducks and improved each year, finishing with 106 total tackles, 12 sacks and 27 tackles for loss. He signed as a three-star recruit out of Deerfield Beach (Fla.) in the class of 2019.
Dorlus is the fifth Duck drafted so far in the 2024 NFL Draft, joining Bo Nix, Jackson Powers-Johnson, Troy Franklin and Khyree Jackson.
Atlanta, GA
Legendary Atlanta hip-hop producer Rico Wade laid to rest
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – On Friday legendary Atlanta hip-hop producer Rico Wade was laid to rest. The music icon died at age 52 earlier this month.
A private service was held at Ebenezer Baptist Church, led by Rev. Raphael Warnock.
“In a real sense his music has been a part of the soundtrack of our lives. And while I’m the pastor of this church and a Senator from Georgia, we are roughly the same age. He’s a couple years younger than me, so to see someone like him come from where he came from, telling the stories of kids like him, I think is so important,” Rev. Warnock said.
Wade was a trailblazing and innovative musical talent known for discovering hip-hop duo OutKast and helping launch the careers of artists like TLC and Goodie Mob. He was also a founding member of The Dungeon Family, an Atlanta-based music collective made up of famous hip hop, funk, and soul artists.
“I grew up with him all through the music and all that, so I’m going to miss him a whole lot. He’s been a very big influence on hip hop in Atlanta,” Gregory Gibbs said.
“Just to be here on the day he marks his ending on the earth, just you know, his blessings will still outpour on others,” Mekisha Smith said.
After the service, Wade’s casket was loaded into a horse-drawn carriage and driven through his hometown streets. Atlanta rappers Killer Miker, 2 Chainz, and T.I. were all in attendance.
“It takes a great spirit, a person with a generous heart to summon this crowd to one place at one time,” Rev. Warnock said.
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