Atlanta, GA
Warming centers see surge in people during winter weather in metro Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – As the snow came falling down in metro Atlanta, many were left wondering where they could go for shelter.
Frontline Response International on Gresham Road is an option.
“We actually started bringing people in early,” said Terry Tucker, CEO of Frontline Response. “Today we felt like we had most people, then the actual snow started to come and we started to see more people come in.”
The nonprofit is open year-round, and converts to a warming center when the dangerous cold hits. But Tuesday night was not an ordinary night. Another snowstorm came through.
“Even during traditional warming center times, we probably would see about 120-150 people, but when it gets down to this level of temperature, everybody wants to come in,” said Tucker.
Tucker said they are happy to take people in. On Tuesday, numbers were inching closer to 300 for both their facilities combined.
Dontavious Little came during the first winter storm nearly two weeks ago.
“It was cold, it was overwhelming. I’m truly grateful because they didn’t have to provide beds but they did. They didn’t have to provide food – they did,” said Little, a volunteer who was formerly unhoused.
Now he is doing all he can to get those unhoused people out of the elements.
“We’re sticking all together and making things happen,” said Little.
Due to the roads being so hazardous, Tucker said Frontline had to temporarily halt pickups, but they want all to know their doors are open for whoever needs it.
“Someone may not realize how the temperature is affecting the inside of their body,” Tucker said. “If you don’t really encourage them to come out, they may end up succumbing to the temperature and not even be aware they’re in danger.”
If you know of someone who is seeking shelter, contact Frontline Response:
Men’s Support Line: (678) 412-8395
Women’s Support Line: (404) 946-3729
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Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Braves Manager Makes Honest Statement After Giants Game
Atlanta, GA
Robbie Ray leads SF Giants over Atlanta for first winning homestand since April
SAN FRANCISCO — Robbie Ray was everything the Giants could ask for on Sunday afternoon at Oracle Park.
In a performance that continued a strong recent stretch, the 34-year-old went eight innings and gave up a single unearned run, leading San Francisco to a 3-2 win.
It was an outing that will only increase potential interest in Ray at the upcoming MLB trade deadline, one where the Giants figure to be busy after ending their first winning homestand since April with a record of 35-48.
The Braves, who remain in first place in the NL East, are 49-33.
Ray was perfect through four innings until Matt Olson broke up his run of 12 consecutive batters retired with a single to center to lead off the fifth.
His shutout bid was ruined in the eighth when Michael Harris II drove in Eli White with a sacrifice fly, but Ray buckled down and retired Ozzie Albies with a popup to center to end the inning.
The Giants got on the board when Luis Arraez scored in the sixth on an infield single by Rafael Devers, running home when Austin Riley’s throw bounced off Olson’s glove and trickled away from him down the right-field line. They scored again when Albies threw the ball past Olson on Jung Hoo Lee’s grounder to the right side, allowing Heliot Ramos to score.
Ramos made his return from a right quad strain Sunday and played in his first game with the Giants since May 15.
Arraez led off the inning with an infield single down the left-field line, and Ramos further set the table with a single to center. Arraez added on in the seventh, bringing in an insurance run with a sacrifice fly to right that scored Drew Gilbert, who had led off the inning with a pinch-hit single to center.
The Sunday matinee was attended by 33,138 fans. Next up for the Giants is a quick six-game trip that begins Monday with an evening game in Arizona and will continue with a three-game set in Colorado over the holiday weekend, starting Friday.
Check back for updates to this story.
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Atlanta, GA
Would you work here? Georgia’s top office has been revealed
Top fast food chain report: Jersey Mike’s takes first place
After an 11-year run, Chick-fil-A is no longer the top-rated quick-service restaurant, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index.
A new survey suggests that if Georgia workers could choose any office in the state to work from, many would pick Chick-fil-A’s headquarters in Atlanta.
The survey from Resume.io asked more than 3,000 workers nationwide to identify the workplaces they would most like to work from if location were not a factor.
Participants were instructed to judge the office environment itself rather than salary, benefits, company culture or employer reputation.
Among Georgia locations, the Chick-fil-A Support Center ranked highest, followed by Porsche Cars North America’s headquarters in Atlanta.
Chick-fil-A tops Georgia list
The Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A Support Center ranked No. 17 nationally in the survey.
Researchers highlighted the campus-style setting, which includes landscaped grounds, gardens, walking trails and visitor experiences. The workplace was noted for having a more retreat-like atmosphere than a traditional office tower.
The support center serves as the corporate headquarters for the restaurant chain founded by S. Truett Cathy.
Porsche headquarters also earns recognition
Coming in at No. 30 nationally was the headquarters of Porsche Cars North America.
Located in metro Atlanta, the campus is home to the Porsche Experience Center and includes a driver development track, simulators, event space, training facilities and a vehicle restoration workshop.
The survey described the site as a workplace that immerses employees in the brand’s automotive culture.
What workers want from an office
According to Resume.io, respondents were asked to focus strictly on the physical workplace environment when making their selections.
The survey comes as many employers continue balancing in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements.
Amanda Augustine, a career expert with Resume.io, said employee expectations have changed as flexible work has become more common.
“If people are going to spend time commuting and working onsite, the experience has to offer something more than a desk and fluorescent lighting,” Augustine said.
Which offices ranked highest nationwide?
Nationally, the top-ranked workplace was Bloomberg’s headquarters in New York City.
Other offices appearing near the top of the list included the PGA TOUR Global Home in Florida, Servco Pacific’s headquarters in Hawaii, Google’s St. John’s Terminal in New York and TikTok’s U.S. Data Security office in Arizona.
Georgia was one of only a handful of states to place two workplaces among the survey’s top 30 most desirable offices.
For more information, visit resume.io.
Vanessa Johns is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia, covering food and entertainment. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com.
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