After a two-year COVID hiatus, the Atlanta Cask Ale Tasting returns on Jan. 21, celebrating 17 years. Bold Monk Brewing will host again, and as always, proceeds will benefit the Atlanta Humane Society.
Month: January 2023
Gwinnett earns Platinum recertification as a Green Community
Gwinnett County continues to uphold its commitment to sustainability, earning recertification as a Green Community at the Platinum Level by the Atlanta Regional Commission.
Developed in 2009, the Green Communities Program is a voluntary sustainability certification program that helps local governments implement measures that reduce their environmental impact through actionable measures.
As a Green Community, Gwinnett earned recognition for the implementation of sustainable policies, practices, and programs, including:
Conducting building condition assessments for all facilities, allowing the county to prepare a capital improvement plan to replace aging equipment with newer, more energy efficient equipment and systems
Continuing to implement its Countywide Trails Master Plan that outlines the development of a high-quality network of greenway trails that connect and preserve greenspace, providing with improved walkability and access to exercise space
Partnering with Waste Pro USA to install glass recycling containers at OneStop Norcross and Pinckneyville Park, diverting more than 35 tons of glass from landfills in the first six months of the program
Completing in-house water audits of 3,500 fixtures in government-owned buildings and identifying maintenance needs on just over 4 percent of all fixtures audited, with just 1.4 percent deemed in need of replacement
Developing The Water Tower, a new center for water innovation with a mission to bring together the public and private sectors of the water industry, side by side with academia and nonprofits to tackle the industry’s greatest challenges
The recertification recognizes Gwinnett’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and leadership in sustainability practices for a stronger, greener community.
Gwinnett first earned certification as a Green Community in 2010 and became the first county to be certified at the Platinum Level in 2018.
Try this Southern comfort food with an Asian kick in Kennesaw
Combining two culinary genres in one dish can create an extraordinary and enchanting marriage of flavors. That’s precisely what is going on at Kennesaw’s Forks & Flavors, where chef David Wilmott adds Korean flair to Southern comfort food.
Full Commission closes permanently in Grant Park
Grant Park restaurant Full Commission has permanently closed, and three pop-ups that were set to have yearlong residencies at the eatery have come to an end after less than five months.
Loganville Man Shot After Pointing Gun At Snellville Officer: GBI
According to the GBI, the man pointed a handgun at a police officer Monday.
UGA Football's Devin Willock, Recruiting Staffer Killed In Crash
The crash occurred hours after a parade to celebrate the Bulldogs’ victory Monday in the College Football Playoff National Championship.
Taste Wine Bar opens at The Works and and more Atlanta restaurant news from the week
Taste Wine Bar & Market opens at The Works development on the Upper Westside and more Atlanta restaurant news.
Poole’s Bar-B-Q reopens in Ellijay with new owner, same Pig Hill of Fame
Poole’s Bar-B-Q restaurant reopens in North Georgia after being closed for two months.
Measles, Other Disease Vaccinations Lag; How Protected Are GA Kids?
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted vaccinations and school officials’ ability to track which students aren’t up-to-date on their shots.
Beer Pick: Monday Night’s new Chef Series features Miller Union chef
Atlanta’s Monday Night Brewing is launching its new Chef Series today with a barrel-aged and blended strong ale inspired by the prized Venezuelan oatmeal and chocolate chunk cookies Miller Union executive pasty chef Claudia V. Martinez makes.