Atlanta, GA
Family of 7 searching for new home after deadly Atlanta house fire
ATLANTA — A household of seven is looking for a brand new dwelling whereas attempting to scrape collectively the funds to plan a grandfather’s funeral after a lethal home fireplace in southeast Atlanta Friday night time.
Atlanta Fireplace and Rescue Division mentioned the fireplace broke out earlier than 8:30 p.m. Friday night on Carter Avenue. AFRD is investigating to substantiate the reason for the fireplace.
Assistant Chief Greg Grey instructed Channel 2′s Courtney Francisco dwell throughout WSB Tonight onFriday that when his crew arrived, the house was engulfed in flames, and a person was trapped inside.
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Shurun Burrough instructed Francisco that man was her uncle, Stephon.
She instructed Channel 2 that he was in his 60s and lived within the dwelling along with her, her daughter and 5 different relations.
“He liked to have enjoyable, joke round and he was just like the lifetime of the get together,” mentioned Shurun Burrough.
She mentioned the house they shared was his mom’s dwelling they usually have been all in for the night time when the fireplace began.
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“Figuring out that my uncle was again there, I type of simply, it’s just like the world simply stopped,” Shurun Burrough mentioned. “The flames have been so massive, they usually have been so robust. It was coming towards the entrance of the home. It was coming by way of as if there was only a massive fan blowing it by way of the home.”
She mentioned the fireplace was like “one thing out of a horror film.”
Everybody escaped besides Stephon. The household parakeets and automotive didn’t make it both.
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The household mentioned the Crimson Cross has been useful with about $500 for inns. Nevertheless, she is anxious that gained’t final lengthy sufficient for everybody to search out new housing.
“It’s loads to deal with. No meals as of proper now. I’m attempting to save lots of the funds from Crimson Cross only for a shelter over my head. I’m coping with resort charges proper now,” mentioned Shurun Burrough.
A household buddy created a GoFundMe marketing campaign to attempt to assist with funeral bills, new clothes and home goods.
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Atlanta, GA
Buckhead drive-thru Starbucks aims for sexy upgrades
A ho-hum standalone Starbucks could undergo a full aesthetic makeover along a prominent Buckhead corridor that’s experiencing a multitude of changes right now.
Atlanta-based architecture, engineering, and planning firm GDP Group has filed plans to renovate and expand an existing drive-thru Starbucks location at 3330 Piedmont Road with a hip, modernized new look.
The Starbucks is located at the entrance to what’s been rebranded Buckhead Landing—the former Piedmont Peachtree Crossing shopping long anchored by Disco Kroger. Regency Center, the developer and owner, unveiled a fresh roster of tenants for other buildings in the strip center last month.
GDP Group is scheduled to formally present its Starbucks plans Wednesday to the Buckhead SPI-9 Development Review Committee.
Designs call for expanding the building, relocating drive-thru equipment from being wall-mounted to freestanding, and updating furniture and fixtures. No ordinance variations are being requested.
In front of the Starbucks, work to create what’s being called a Complete Street project—or what Atlanta urbanists are calling anything but—is ongoing near the Buckhead Landing main entry.
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Atlanta, GA
Smiley's gets ready for Atlanta Burger Week
Creative Loafing’s annual Atlanta Burger Week competition is kicking off next month, and we’re getting a special sneak peek from Smiley’s Burger Club in Decatur. Ean Bancroft and James Reynolds stopped by the Good Day Kitchen to make a few delicious burgers and talk about their collaboration.
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta turns heads with bizarre pick: Falcons draft QB Michael Penix Jr. despite trading for Kirk Cousins
The 2024 NFL Draft kicked off with a flurry of excitement, but it was the Atlanta Falcons who stole the spotlight, delivering a jaw-dropping surprise with their first-round pick.
Falcons’ unexpected selection of Penix Jr.
In a move that left fans and experts alike reeling, the Falcons selected Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 overall, sparking a wave of speculation and intrigue across the league.
As the draft unfolded, all eyes were on the Falcons as they made their selection.
While many anticipated a different direction for Atlanta, the team threw a curveball by choosing Penix, a move that caught even incumbent quarterback Kirk Cousins off guard.
Reports revealed that Cousins had no prior knowledge of the Falcons’ intentions, highlighting the secrecy surrounding Atlanta’s decision-making process.
NFL Media’s Daniel Jeremiah revealed on air that Cousins’ camp confirmed he didn’t have prior knowledge of the Falcons’ decision to pick a quarterback in the first round.
“I just reached out to his agent, Mike McCartney, he was not given a heads up. Kirk Cousins was not given really a heads up on this whole thing,” Jeremiah said.
The news of Penix’s selection left Cousins stunned and disappointed, according to sources.
Coming off a recent multi-million dollar contract, Cousins had assumed he would lead the Falcons’ offense for years to come.
However, the team’s bold move signaled a potential shift in direction, leaving Cousins to grapple with the uncertainty of his future in Atlanta.
Penix Jr. poised to learn from Cousins
For Penix, the draft day surprise was met with a mix of shock and excitement.
“I’m not going to say I knew it was coming,”Penix said. “But I knew once the phone call came through.”
Despite the unexpected nature of his selection, the young quarterback expressed readiness to learn from Cousins and embrace the opportunity to grow within the Falcons’ organization.
“He’s been in the league,”Penix said. “He’s been in there for a while. He’s played a lot of football. I feel like I’m going to come in and I’m going to learn. I’m going to learn from him.”
While Penix’s talent is undeniable, concerns linger regarding his injury history and age.
Multiple ACL injuries during his college career have raised questions about his durability, adding an element of risk to the Falcons’ decision.
However, with the guidance of experienced veterans like Cousins, Penix has the chance to develop his skills and overcome any obstacles that may arise.
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