Atlanta, GA
Kroger announces partnership with Market Wagon in metro Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) – A brand new Kroger partnership will now give metro Atlanta prospects entry to greater than 60 farms, cooks and artisans within the Atlanta space.
Kroger Farmers Market, powered by Market Wagon, affords a uniquely native assortment of over 1,150 merchandise.
Prospects inside a 60-mile radius of Atlanta, which incorporates 28 counties, can place their orders and select their most popular supply day of Tuesday or Friday or each.
A few of the featured suppliers embody D&B Farm and Livestock in Loganville. D&B Farm gives free-range eggs and quite a lot of greens like squash and zucchini which are grown naturally with no pesticides.
Piedmont Kitchen Co., which is owned by Brad Coolidge, affords ready-to-eat meals and is knowns for his BBQ dishes and vegan choices like chili and stew.
The 7W Farm in Winston gives grass-fed floor beef, breakfast sausage and sustainably-grown greens.
Kroger Farmers Market powered by Market Wagon accommodates the whole lot you’ll look forward to finding at a bodily farmers market – native farm-fresh eggs, dairy, meat, produce, baked items, and extra. Buying requires no upfront charges or long-term subscriptions. Meals is delivered in reusable, insulated fabric baggage together with ice packs which may be reused over and over.
Farmer and tech entrepreneur Nick Carter teamed up with logistics professional Dan Brunner to begin Market Wagon in 2016. It’s now accessible in additional than 30 markets throughout Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Click on right here to position an order. https://marketwagon.com/kroger/
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Atlanta, GA
New York Giants at Atlanta Falcons: 3 Key Matchups (Big Blue Breakdown Podcast)
What can the New York Giants do to avoid setting a club record with a tenth straight defeat while playing spoiler against Atlanta, which is still hunting a playoff bid?
They will do their best to rattle rookie quarterback Micheal Penix Jr., who is making his first NFL start as the replacement for benched veteran Kirk Cousins.
The first-round pick is expected to lean on the powerful running duo of Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier while not losing sight of highly productive wide receiver Drake London.
Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito entered concussion protocol during last weekend’s loss to Baltimore. So Drew Lock will begin his second tenure as the starter after his first chance was shortened by heel and elbow injuries.
In the latest episode of the Big Blue Breakdown podcast, Paul Dottino analyzes the matchup’s significant battles.
Atlanta, GA
Quavo’s ‘Huncho Farms’ Event Provides Food to 500 Atlanta Families
On Thursday, Quavo and the team at Quavo Cares hosted their second annual Huncho Farms in partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank and the Atlanta City Council. Supporting seniors who are raising their grandchildren, Quavo Cares continues to pursue its mission to support communities facing food scarcity. The marketplace offered live music and holiday-themed activities for their 500 families in addition to a custom Huncho Farms cookbook containing timeless, nutritional, and easy-to-make holiday recipes.
After the success of last year’s event, this year’s Huncho Farms was inspired by local farmers markets with tents carrying fresh produce, meat, bread, pastries, and more. Quavo — who was named Variety’s Hitmakers Humanitarian of the Year earlier this month for his work in gun control — made a special appearance alongside Atlanta Councilwoman Andrea Boone, HOPE Hustlers, a leading criminal violence intervention, CVI, organization based in Atlanta that is part of The Rocket Foundation’s SPARK grants program collective.
“I’m so grateful that Quavo and the Quavo Cares Foundation chose this community for their Huncho Farms event this year,” Boone said. “This neighborhood is situated in a food desert, where a vast number of grandparents are raising their grandchildren. Food costs are exorbitant, making it more difficult for people to address their basic needs. This farmer’s market-style food drive will assist many hard-working people who deserve to have healthy fresh food and vegetable options this holiday season. Thanks to the generosity of the Quavo Cares Foundation, our residents will enjoy a beautiful Christmas dinner.”
Quavo Cares received a $150,000 grant from the Tender Foundation in support of single Black mothers through their guaranteed income program. After the drive-thru’s success, the event expanded and became Huncho Farms. With a focus on communities facing food insecurities,
Quavo Cares has previously partnered with Walmart, Feeding America, New Bethel Ministries, and the Atlanta Community Food Bank to foster community and serve families from Gwinnett, Fulton and Dekalb counties.
Atlanta, GA
Assaults On Transgender People Leads To Arrest In Atlanta
ATLANTA, GA — Police on Monday arrested a 28-year-old man accused of assaulting multiple transgender people in Atlanta, authorities said.
Michael Boykin was taken into custody after police received a tip that he was in the area of 160 Ponce De Leon Ave. Northeast. According to police, Boykin was wanted because of his connection to a series of assaults targeting transgender people.
Authorities said they believe Boykin had a gun and was considered armed and dangerous at the time of his arrest.
Police arrested Boykin on outstanding warrants for aggravated assault, criminal trespassing, battery and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was also charged with possession of drug-related objects.
No additional information was immediately available.
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