Atlanta Provides Warming Stations During Artic Blast

Atlanta has been under attack from gusty winds, snow and frigid temperatures in the low teens. 

Many metro Atlanta schools and  business are closed as the city braces for the worse part of the southern storm.  Two term Atlanta Mayor Kassim Reed has made preparations to keep Atlanta's more vulnerable citizens safe as temperature dip below freezing. 

Mayor Kassim Reed's office in conjunction with the Department of Parks and Recreation, opened the Old Adamsville Recreation Center as a temporary emergency shelter to provide warmth and sleeping cots for Atlanta residents.

Old Adamsville Recreation Center at 3304 Delmar Lane, SW, will be open from 8 p.m. on Monday, February 10th until further notice. 

Please check this updated list of warming stations.

Gov. Nathan Deal declared a state of emergency for disaster preparedness.

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Bobbi Kristina Brown Moved to Emory

Bobby Kristina Brown is transferred to Emory University Hospital in hopes of getting the best care for her condition.

The 21 year-old remains on life support, clinging to life after being found face down in her tub and unresponsive. Brown, the only child of legendary songstress Whitney Houston with Bobby Brown, was discoved on by Nick Gordon the man that she referred to as her husband.

Her father rushed to be by her side after learning of her condition on Sunday.

"Bobbi Kristina is fighting for her life and is surrounded by immediate family," a family statement said Monday. "We are asking you to honor our request for privacy during this difficult time. Thank you for your prayers, well wishes, and we greatly appreciate your continued support."

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ATL's CeeLo Green Under Fire After Controversial Rape Tweets

In Fall of 2013 CeeLo Green plead no contest to a felony drug charge resulting from a 2012 incident during which he secretly slipped an unsuspecting woman the designer street drug Ecstacy. The 33-year-old woman claimed that she was raped by the Atlanta Rapper; meanwhile, CeeLo avoided Cell Therapy due to lack of evidence.

The former, The Voice judge, allegedly went on a Twitter rant in which he claimed that unconscious women can’t be raped.

Tweeting “if someone is passed out they’re not even WITH you consciously,” later adding that, “people who have really been raped REMEMBER!!!”

The unpopular tweets set the social media site ablaze. He came under such intense fire after his Twitter rant that he issued the following three tweets and then deleted his account.

"Let me 1st praise god for exoneration fairness & freedom! Secondly I sincerely apologize for my comments being taken so far out of context. I only intended on a healthy exchange to help heal those who love me from the pain I had already caused from this. Please forgive me as it.. …was your support that got me thru this to begin with. I’d never condone the harm of any women. Thank you."

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Lauryn Hill to Perform at Atlanta’s Tabernacle

Lauryn Hill will perform in Atlanta at The Tabernacle on Feb. 13. Hill, a former member of Grammy winning rap trio The Fugees, was recently released after a 3 month prison stint for tax evasion.

Hills return has been highly anticipated as the embattled Jersey girl stepped out of the spotlight over her dissatisfaction with the music industry.

 

During her hiatus from the scene the multitalented actress, rapper, singer, producer and songwriter has been devoted to raising her 6 children; 5 of which are with  Rohan Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley.

Keep up with L-Boogie and her current tour by visiting her website http://www.lauryn-hill.com/

Audra Radcliffe is a freelance writer, blogger and is the Atlanta Romance Examiner. Her business 1stWrite Media specializes in content management, brand identity and social media marketing. Connect with Audra on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter.

 

V103's Egypt Hosts 4th Annual Toy Drive

Egypt Sherrod's 4th Annual Egypt Gives Back Tour rolled through metro Atlanta December 9 - 13.

Today marks the last stop on the Egypt Give Back Tour. The Philadelphia native and her team posted up at the East West Connector CVS collecting toys and other supplies for financially challenged men, women and children of Atlanta.

The fabulous Towanda Braxton of Braxton Family Values stopped by to lend her celebrity to the worthy cause. The sister of grammy award winning Toni Braxton spoke candidly at the live broadcast.

According to www.v103.com, "Egypy has teamed up with CVS Pharmacy, Atlanta Children's Shelter, the Cascade House and the Covenant House."

The V103 midday radio personality collected new and used toys, as well as childrens coats and clothes to benefit the men, women and children of the Atlanta Children's Shelter, the Cascade House and the Covenant House transitional shelters.

The multifaceted Egypt also hosts HGTV's Property Virgins. This was a power move for the Real Estate expert.

You can catch up with Egypt to see what 's next on her busy schedule at www.egyptsherrod.com.

Audra Radcliffe is a freelance writer, blogger and is the Atlanta Romance Examiner. Her business 1stWrite Media specializes in content management, brand identity and social media marketing. Connect with Audra on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter.

11 Atlanta Eateries for Free Food on Your Birthday

Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday to you!

Several Atlanta restaurants are making your special day a little sweeter with a special gift just for you: FREE FOOD!

Mega coffeehouse Starbucks tops the list of eateries that are offering free birthday grub. Simply sign up for My Starbucks Rewards at least 30 before your birthday.Once you receive the reminder email prior to your birthday you are all set to for your complimentary cup of joe. Head to your favorite location and swipe your card or scan the mobile app and enjoy!

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Audra Radcliffe is a freelance writer, blogger and is the Atlanta Romance Examiner. Her business 1stWrite Media specializes in content management, brand identity and social media marketing. Connect with Audra on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter.

87th Annual Morehouse-Spelman Christmas Carol Concert

The historic 3-day Morehouse-Spelman Christmas Carol Concert kicks off this Saturday, December 7th.

The annual collaboration is part of Atlanta history and is deeply steeped in tradition. Morehouse Glee Club Director David Morrow said, "I've been told people actually put this on their calendar.  They leave the concert and go home and decorate their Christmas trees."

According to the Morehouse blog, "the concert, which is a gift to the community, is free and open to public, but you will need a ticket for the Sisters Chapel performance that takes place at Spelman College on Saturday night."

Performance Schedule 

Kick-off Performance
Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel
Morehouse College Campus
7:30 p.m.

Sisters Chapel
Spelman College Campus
7:30 p.m.

** For this performance only, a complimentary ticket is required. Please call Ticket Alternatives at 877-725-8849 to reserve your tickets. For groups of eight or more, please contact the Spelman College Office of Special Events at 404-270-5066.  This performance will also be streamed live on www.Spelman.edu starting promptly at 7:30 p.m.

Final Performance
Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel
Morehouse College Campus
6 p.m.

Audra Radcliffe is a freelance writer, blogger and is the Atlanta Romance Examiner. Her business 1stWrite Media specializes in content management, brand identity and social media marketing. Connect with Audra on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter.