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The Battery Atlanta is a vibrant mixed-use entertainment district in the Cumberland area of Cobb County, anchored by Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. Located at the intersection of I-75 and I-285 (roughly 12 miles from downtown Atlanta), this walkable destination offers far more than baseball.
Check Out the Best Things to Do at The Battery Atlanta
With restaurants, shops, live music, interactive experiences, outdoor spaces, and year-round events, it delivers a complete day-or-night outing for families, couples, groups of friends, and sports fans alike.
Here are some of the top things to do.
Catch a Braves Game (or Watch Outside the Park)
Truist Park is the centerpiece. On game days the entire district buzzes with energy. Even without tickets, you can settle on the lawn or Plaza Green and watch on the giant LED screens while enjoying the atmosphere. Pre- and post-game, the surrounding restaurants and bars fill with fans. Stadium tours are also available on non-game days for a behind-the-scenes look.
Dine and Drink
The Battery features a strong mix of chef-driven and casual spots. Standouts include Antico Pizza Napoletana for wood-fired Neapolitan pies, Superica for Tex-Mex and margaritas, C. Ellet’s Steakhouse for upscale Southern fare (including jazz brunch), Yard House for an extensive beer list and American favorites, Garden & Gun Club for craft cocktails and Southern dishes, and El Super Pan for Latin-inspired sandwiches and tapas. Other options range from sports bars like Walk-On’s and Live! at The Battery to sweet stops such as Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and River Street Sweets. Many places offer patios ideal for people-watching. Reservations are recommended on game days and weekends.
Experience Live Entertainment
The Coca-Cola Roxy, a roughly 3,600–4,000-seat venue, hosts concerts, comedy, and special events across genres. Park Bench offers live music and piano-bar vibes. Live! at The Battery and PBR Atlanta add high-energy options, including mechanical bull riding and watch parties. Outdoor stages and plaza performances (often free) frequently feature local musicians, DJs, and more.
Play and Interactive Fun
- Punch Bowl Social: Bowling, arcade games, karaoke, shuffleboard, darts, and a full menu in a lively social setting.
- The Escape Game Atlanta: Immersive themed escape rooms for teams of 2–8.
- Sandbox VR: Advanced full-body motion-capture virtual reality experiences.
- Good Game powered by Topgolf Swing Suite: Virtual golf and sports gaming with food and drinks.
- Great Big Game Show: Competitive team-based game-show experiences.
- Muse Paintbar: Guided paint-and-sip sessions—no experience needed.
- Battle & Brew: Gaming bar for video games alongside drinks.
Shop
Browse the Braves Clubhouse Store for official team gear, Baseballism for baseball-inspired apparel, the Mizuno Experience Center for sports equipment, DressUp for trendy clothing, Sugarboo & Co. for home décor, and other boutiques and specialty retailers.
Enjoy Outdoor and Family Spaces
The Plaza Green and Georgia Power Pavilion offer open areas for picnics, relaxing, or watching games on the big screen. A splash pad (typically open spring through fall, weather and events permitting) is popular with kids. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Park provides additional play space on select non-game weekends. The district is pet-friendly (leashed dogs welcome). Free or low-cost community events such as outdoor yoga, farmers markets, movie nights on the green, and seasonal festivals (food, music, holiday celebrations) occur regularly.
Catch a Movie or Stay Overnight
Silverspot Cinema provides a upscale theater experience with reclining seats and in-theater dining. For longer visits, the Omni Hotel at The Battery and nearby Aloft offer convenient lodging so you can extend the fun into a staycation.
Practical Tips
- Parking: Multiple decks (Red, Green, Purple, etc.) typically offer two hours free on non-event days; event/game-day rates apply closer to first pitch or showtime. Check current details before arriving.
- Getting there: Accessible via car, CobbLinc buses, MARTA connections, rideshares, and the Cumberland Circulator.
- Open container: Limited open-container rules apply within the district (check official policies).
- Best times: Game days are electric but crowded; non-game days and evenings are more relaxed for dining, shopping, and activities. Check the official events calendar at batteryatl.com for the latest lineup of concerts, markets, watch parties, and festivals.
Whether you’re cheering on the Braves, solving an escape room with friends, painting with a drink in hand, or simply strolling the plaza with ice cream, The Battery Atlanta delivers a self-contained entertainment experience that works for nearly every interest and group size. Plan ahead via the official site for hours, reservations, and schedules—then show up ready to explore.
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Georgia has some hidden gems when it comes to state parks. When is the last time you ventured into the adventurous Georgia outdoors?
This article will tell you all about some of the best state parks in the Peach State.
Don’t think that you have to travel far from Atlanta to enjoy these great parks — they’re closing than you think! Here are some of the best state parks in Georgia that are close to Atlanta:
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In this article, we’re going to show you some of the best state parks in Georgia. Gas up the vehicle and get ready to go!
All of these Georgia state parks are within 90 miles (an hour and a half tops) of Atlanta city limits. That makes them easily accessible by driving around I-285, I-85, I-75 and I-20.
No matter if it’s summertime or fall, you’ll enjoy the lush scenery in the heart of Georgia’s state parks.
Here Are Some Of The Best Sites To See Georgia Foliage
Georgia has elite foliage, if you didn’t know. We begin with one of the most beautiful state parks in Georgia and the home of the tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi River:
Amicalola Falls State Park
Here’s what one reviewer says about Amicalola Falls. “Beautiful falls with beautiful views around. Hiking is fun here and there are steps that you can take to go top of the falls. My 2year old kid did climbed easily 425 steps. There is plenty of space for picnic and spent valuable time there. All aside weather was just right. Overall it was a fabulous experience.”
2. Anna Ruby Falls (Twin Waterfalls)
Here’s what one reviewer says about Anna Ruby Falls. “Picturesque waterfall with a visitor’s center accessible by driving through Unicoi State Park.”
3. Black Rock Mountain
Here’s what one visitor says about Black Rock Mountain State Park. “Beautiful campground and state park! Our site was nice and shady. Just be warned, you will have to walk uphill to get to your site if you aren’t near the bottom. Not a big hill, but it’s uphill, none the less. Beautiful views were everywhere! The hiking trails are also pretty steep, but nothing too bad if you are a seasoned hiker.”
4. Vogel State Park
“Beautiful park. Camped here for 6 nights. Nice staff. Bathhouse was clean,” says one visitor. “They have several INDIVIDUAL bathrooms with a private shower, toilet and sink. It’s not community like a locker room. I absolutely love that!!! Number 68 was the best spot for us. It sits adjacent to the Bathhouse and our neighbors were not on top of us. The park has plenty of hiking paths, a man made beach and swimming area, paddle boating and a beautiful lake and waterfall. They have signs posted for black bears and copperhead snakes. We saw none, thank God! Beautiful and serene place. Would definitely return!”
5. Brasstown Bald
Here’s what one visitor says about Brasstown Bald State Park. “Finally made the trip back up there after many years too long of an absence. Much is still the same as I remember it with still some of the best views in North Georgia.
As of 10/5/22, there’s a $7 per person entrance fee. The walk-up trail is a nice paved path beginning between the gift shop and restroom facility. (Highly recommend the gift shop, lots of cool and unique items!) It’s about a half mile trek going constantly uphill to the top (a slight workout!), but a shuttle bus is also available if preferred.”
6. Cloudland Canyon
Here’s what one visitor says about Cloudland Canyon State Park: “$5 entrance fee for gorgeous views and short, but rewarding trails. Trails are extremely moderate for an experienced hiker, but present diverse landscape. The trails were well marked, mostly clear from a lot of foot traffic and dirt. Look out for armadillos! We saw two while we were here. You’ll hear them rustling around. We enjoyed going all the way around the loop and then ending with a peek at both waterfalls which weren’t too full but couldn’t have fomo. Lots of stairs to the waterfalls as expected. Camping, RV spots, cabins+ available for an extended stay. The trails were lively with people and dogs enjoying the mild Tuesday afternoon. I do recommend! Views still available right off from the parking lot if you are not feeling a hike. Bonus is that the park also has a disc golf course.”
7. Fort Mountain State Park
Here’s what one visitor says about Fort Mountain Park. “We visited Fort Mountain State Park recently and we had a wonderful time. Since we have visited all 56 Tennessee State Parks we thought we would visit Georgia State Parks. We are glad we went here. We enjoyed seeing the 4 story look out tower. It was a hike to it but not to hard. There is a lot of history here and several plaques are placed so we could read them. From the tower we hiked to the over look. Wow. This has amazing views here. We also drove around the park and we saw a nice lake and campground. There is another trail that goes to a waterfall which is nice. Overall great experience. Can’t wait to go back.”
8. Tallulah Gorge State Park
Here’s what one visitor says about Tallulah State Gorge Park: “What an absolutely beautiful park. We spent two days at the park, walking trails and enjoying the sights and water, and we still didn’t get the opportunity to see everything. But what we did see was stunning!
There are miles of trails you can hike. Some are located on the north side and some on the south side of the gorge. Additionally, you can cross the gorge via the suspension bridge, and even go to the bottom of the gorge. That said, we didn’t go to the bottom – it’s only 100 passes a day, though they are free – but I imagine it’s awesome. And we are hoping to do that ourselves next visit. I highly, highly recommend you been in decent to good shape if you plan to go to the bottom because there are a lot of steps (over 1000 total down and back up) that you must climb to do so. We opted to go down to the suspension bridge and back up and it was quite a work out on its own.”
9. Sweetwater Creek
Here’s what one reviewer says about Sweetwater Creek State Park: “A very well-staffed park. Excellent signage to direct you on where to go. We only took the Red Trail to see the Mill Ruins on a quick visit, but I do recommend that one for beginner hikers! The path is nicely packed and wide for comfort without much of a grade. I was a little disappointed in all the fencing around the ruins keeping you from getting a closer look, but I totally understand the purpose of it being there. The water was lovely and calming also. I would recommend this spot for a nice, relaxing afternoon in nature.”
10. Stone Mountain Park
One reviewer says this about Stone Mountain Park: “Our first time coming by to see Stone Mountain. $20 Vehicle Entry, was well worth the drive, literally around the entire mountain. Beautiful landscape, everywhere you look. We arrived very close to dark and were thrilled to find out that they close at midnight! The Lift to the top and Gift Shop were certainly closed by the time we arrived, but we were able to navigate a well-lit sidewalk, to get a bit closer to the carving. Really pretty area, very nice folks. Absolutely worth the stop!”
Georgia contains tens of thousands of acres of natural beauty with a wide variety of fun family activities and things to do in the Atlanta.
Final Word
You can have a great time in the Georgia outdoors.
No matter if you’re a visitor to the state or a family looking to bring the kids out for a day of fund and children’s attractions, you can find tons of outdoor recreational activities including kayaking, SUP, championship golf, hiking, biking, and more around Atlanta.
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If you’ve ever tried navigating Atlanta with a GPS or asked a local for directions, you’ve probably encountered the city’s most famous quirk: streets named Peachtree seem to be everywhere. Turn left on Peachtree, continue onto Peachtree, then take a right onto… another Peachtree. It’s enough to make newcomers wonder if half the city’s road signs share the same name.
So, how many Peachtree streets are there actually?
How Many Streets Are Named Peachtree in Atlanta? Around 71
The most frequently cited figure is 71 streets, roads, avenues, drives, lanes, and similar thoroughfares in the Atlanta metro area that include some form of “Peachtree” in their name. This number is often attributed to the Atlanta Regional Commission and is echoed by the Atlanta History Center and numerous local publications.1
Exact tallies can vary slightly depending on the criteria used:
- Whether the count covers just the City of Atlanta limits or the broader metro area.
- Whether directional variants (e.g., Peachtree Street NE vs. Peachtree Street SW) count as separate streets.
- Whether minor residential courts or short connectors are included.
Atlanta Magazine’s own survey found about 40 such streets before even clearing the Perimeter (I-285), noting that the full metro total is higher and that the classic “71” figure is approximate and somewhat dated. Other sources describe “over 70,” “around 60–70,” or simply “dozens.” The consensus remains clear: Peachtree-named roads are unusually abundant.
One True Peachtree Street (and Many Relatives)
Locals usually mean one primary corridor when they simply say “Peachtree.” Peachtree Street begins near Five Points in downtown Atlanta, runs north through Midtown, and continues into Buckhead, where it becomes Peachtree Road after crossing Peachtree Creek. Farther north it transitions into Peachtree Boulevard and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, forming a long continuous spine of roughly 18 miles under shifting names.
A separate West Peachtree Street runs roughly parallel through downtown and Midtown. Other well-known variants include Peachtree Battle Avenue, Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Peachtree Hills Avenue, Peachtree Center Avenue, Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, and many residential streets such as Peachtree Circle, Peachtree Drive, and Peachtree Lane.
Entire communities also carry the name: Peachtree City (a planned suburb south of Atlanta) and Peachtree Corners (to the north).
Why So Many Peachtrees? (It’s Not Really About Peaches)
Georgia is the Peach State, yet Atlanta’s street-naming obsession has little to do with actual peach orchards. The name traces back to a Muscogee (Creek) settlement near the confluence of Peachtree Creek and the Chattahoochee River. The Muscogee called the site Pakanahuili, commonly translated as “Standing Peach Tree.” Some historians suggest it may originally have referred to a “Standing Pitch Tree” (a pine used for resin or pitch), with “peach” emerging through later mistranslation or adaptation by English-speaking settlers.
In the early 19th century, the U.S. military established Fort Peachtree nearby. The old Native trail that connected settlements became an important early road. As Atlanta grew from a railroad terminus into a major city, developers and planners repeatedly borrowed the evocative name “Peachtree” for new streets, creating the dense web of variations that exists today. The name gained further cultural weight through Margaret Mitchell’s Gone with the Wind and the annual AJC Peachtree Road Race, one of the world’s largest 10K events.
Ironically, actual peach trees are scarce along most of these streets—though temporary plantings have occasionally appeared for promotional events.
Navigating the Peachtree Maze
For visitors, the abundance of similarly named roads can be confusing. A few practical tips:
- Specify the full name and neighborhood (e.g., “Peachtree Street in Midtown” or “Peachtree Road in Buckhead”).
- West Peachtree is a distinct street from Peachtree Street.
- Peachtree Road is the northern continuation of the main Peachtree Street corridor.
- When in doubt, ask a local which Peachtree they mean—or rely on precise addresses and GPS.
Atlanta’s Peachtree streets are more than a navigational oddity. They form a living reminder of the city’s Indigenous roots, its 19th-century origins, and the way a single evocative name can shape an entire urban identity. Whether you’re running the Peachtree Road Race, exploring downtown skyscrapers, or simply trying to find your hotel, you’re almost certainly on—or near—a Peachtree of one kind or another.
In short: there is one primary Peachtree Street, but roughly 70 variations that keep the name alive across metro Atlanta.
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The Real Housewives of Atlanta drama never really stays on the stage. Even after leaving the show, Kandi Burruss found herself pulled back into the mix when K. Michelle’s “Mean Girls of Atlanta” remark during the Season 17 reunion started circulating—and Kandi isn’t holding her tongue.
During Part 1 of the RHOA Season 17 reunion, Shamea Morton explained that certain women in her circle (referencing Kandi and others) weren’t thrilled about her growing close to K. Michelle. K. Michelle’s response? A pointed “The Mean Girls of Atlanta.” While she didn’t name Kandi directly, the timing and context left little room for interpretation in many viewers’ eyes—and clearly in Kandi’s.
Kandi Responds to K. Michelle’s Mean Girls of Atlanta Comment
Kandi addressed the shade head-on during an appearance on The Big Tigger Morning Show. When co-host Francesca Amiker brought up the reports that K. Michelle had labeled her a “mean girl,” the longtime RHOA alum kept it straightforward:
“I personally feel that mean girls can’t call other girls mean girls. It doesn’t work like that,” Kandi said. She added that if she’s being called a mean girl, then K. Michelle has been one too, pointing out the singer’s history of going after people on camera, calling them out of their names, and more. “If I’m a mean girl, she was a mean girl, too.”
Kandi also clarified her personal approach: “If you are not nice to me, I am not nice to you.” She described herself as a straightforward Taurus who matches energy rather than seeking out conflict.
The clip of her response quickly spread across X (including the one shared by accounts like @TheRhoaTalk), reigniting talk of the longstanding friction between K. Michelle and parts of Atlanta’s entertainment circle.
K. Michelle’s response and the deeper history
K. Michelle wasted little time firing back on X. She denied ever calling Kandi a mean girl specifically, writing that she’s “been calling the same two girls mean girls for years”—widely understood by fans to refer to longtime points of tension with Rasheeda Frost and Toya Wright (both connected to the broader Atlanta scene and Kandi’s orbit).
She didn’t stop there, throwing additional shade at the morning show host with a jab about someone allegedly calling Kandi “Tigger’s side piece.”
This latest exchange isn’t coming out of nowhere. The underlying issues between K. Michelle and Kandi’s circle stretch back years in Atlanta’s music and reality TV world. Kandi has long been known for her loyalty to her friends, including Rasheeda, with whom K. Michelle has had public and private clashes. Earlier in Season 17, tensions flared when Shamea left a hangout with K. Michelle to meet Kandi—without inviting the new Housewife—prompting questions about why certain doors stayed closed. Shamea later noted Kandi’s fierce loyalty as a factor.
Fans have also pointed to older drama involving mutual acquaintances and public accusations that have kept the sides from fully aligning. While Kandi and K. Michelle have both spoken respectfully of each other’s music careers at times, the personal and social circles have remained complicated.
For now, Kandi has made her position clear without diving into a full-blown war of words: energy gets matched, and labels like “mean girl” cut both ways. With the RHOA reunion still fresh and K. Michelle continuing to address the fallout, this chapter of Atlanta drama shows no signs of quieting down anytime soon.
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Kelli Potter’s ongoing legal battle with Gary L. Tolliver has escalated, with the latest collection effort now reaching the production company behind The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
On August 17, 2026, a Summons of Continuing Garnishment was filed in Fulton County State Court naming Truly Original, LLC as the garnishee. Tolliver is seeking to collect an $83,699 judgment against Potter through the move.
Kelli Potter’s RHOA Income Targeted In Legal Drama
The filing orders Truly Original to answer the court and disclose whether it holds or owes any property, money, or other financial interests belonging to Potter (also known as Kelli Potter-Ferrell) or her company, Kooking with Kelli INC.
Notably, the documents specifically reference potential “contractual payouts, episodic appearance fees, talent compensation, production fees, or residuals” that may be owed to Potter or her company. That language places her Real Housewives of Atlanta-related earnings squarely in the crosshairs of the collection effort, as Truly Original produces the long-running Bravo series.
Under the terms of the continuing garnishment, Truly Original would be required to withhold and accumulate any qualifying contractual payouts, production fees, episodic talent compensation, or residuals owed to Potter or Kooking with Kelli INC. The obligation begins upon service of the summons and continues through the 179th day thereafter.
The production company has 45 days after being served to file its initial answer with the court. The summons warns that failure to answer or comply could result in a default judgment against Truly Original for the full approximately $83,000 amount.
The development marks a significant turn in the dispute, directly linking Potter’s television income to Tolliver’s collection push. Further updates are expected once Truly Original responds to the court.
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Sidney “Starr” Favors, the reality TV personality known for appearances on Love & Hip Hop: New York, Baddies ATL, and other shows, faces multiple felony charges in Fulton County stemming from her Aug. 2, 2026, arrest by Hapeville police. Court hearings are scheduled for Aug. 25.
Favors, 37 (legal name Sidney Favors), remains in custody at the Fulton County Jail. According to jail records, the charges are sexual battery against a child under 16, aggravated child molestation, and sodomy.
Sidney Starr Accused of Sex Sex Crimes
The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office brought the charges after Hapeville officers investigated.
Details of the Hapeville Arrest
Hapeville police responded to the Embassy Suites at 3450 International Blvd. (near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport) on Aug. 2. Reports indicate a hotel employee contacted authorities regarding an alleged incident involving a juvenile.
According to arrest warrants and contemporaneous reporting, Favors allegedly met a male in the hotel lobby; the two went to her room, where she allegedly performed oral sex. She reportedly told investigators the encounter was consensual and that the individual had said he was 18. Parents of the juvenile informed police he was under 16.
Read: Sidney Starr arrested on sex charges in Hapeville.
Officers noted an open condom fell from her pocket during questioning, and another was found in her possession. Because the case involves a juvenile, Hapeville police have stated that no additional information will be released.
Favors was transported to the Fulton County Jail, where she has been held without bond. She has denied the allegations, with statements indicating she intends to vigorously defend herself; her mother has also described the claims as out of character.2
Upcoming Court Proceedings
On Aug. 25, Favors is scheduled for a preliminary hearing at 9 a.m. in Magistrate Court (room 1B), followed by a bond hearing at 9:30 a.m. in Superior Court before Judge Cox. Earlier proceedings deferred a bond decision, and she has sought release on the grounds that she is not a flight risk, has no prior criminal history, and is indigent.
The case remains under the jurisdiction of Fulton County authorities. Further developments will depend on the Aug. 25 hearings and any subsequent grand jury review.
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Alicia Denise Brown, the wife of Atlanta radio personality Darian “Big Tigger” Morgan, has filed a federal lawsuit against Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat and his department, alleging she was subjected to a high-risk felony traffic stop and arrest due to an erroneous kidnapping warrant.
The suit, filed Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, stems from events surrounding Brown’s July 6, 2026, arrest in Hart County, Georgia, on Maryland kidnapping-related charges. Brown contends that the warrant and/or its active status was erroneous.
Big Tigger’s Wife Alicia Brown Threatens Federal Lawsuit Against Fulton County Sheriff Over Warrant That Led to High-Risk Arrest on I-85 in Hart County
Law-enforcement agencies nonetheless relied on the information, resulting in her being subjected to a high-risk felony stop on Interstate 85, apprehension, loss of liberty, detention, humiliation, emotional distress, and other damages.
Details of the Hart County Arrest
According to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a “be on the lookout” (BOLO) alert around 8:46 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2026, regarding a vehicle traveling north on Interstate 85 whose driver was believed to be wanted on outstanding kidnapping-related warrants out of Maryland.
Hart County deputies located the vehicle near Exit 177 on I-85 (just south of the South Carolina state line) and, with assistance from the Georgia State Patrol, conducted a felony traffic stop. The 37-year-old driver, identified as Alicia Denise Brown of Atlanta, was taken into custody without incident. Two young children were safely recovered from the vehicle and were not injured. Reports indicated one of the children is the child Brown shares with Morgan.
Authorities confirmed Brown was wanted by the Baltimore County Police Department on warrants stemming from the disappearance of a 10-year-old child reported missing in 2019. She was also wanted at the time by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office on felony charges of interference with child custody (those local charges were later dismissed, according to some reports). Both jurisdictions confirmed the warrants as valid at the time of the stop, and Maryland authorities advised they would seek extradition.
The child connected to the Maryland warrants has been identified in media reports as Ailea (or Ailiea/Aileah) Brown, last seen on May 25, 2019, at a home on the 300 block of Erin Russell Court in Reisterstown, Maryland. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has noted she may have been in the company of her mother. Baltimore County police have said the child related to their investigation remains missing, and the two children recovered during the Georgia stop are unrelated to that case.
Brown’s arrest and the subsequent lawsuit form the latest chapter in a series of highly publicized legal matters involving the couple. In late June 2026, Morgan was arrested on charges of aggravated battery and cruelty to children stemming from a May 9 argument at their Sandy Springs home. According to the arrest warrant, the dispute began over text messages between Morgan and a co-worker; Brown allegedly sustained a bruise to her lip and a laceration over her eye after being pushed into a door. The couple’s then-13-year-old son was present. Morgan has denied the allegations and later stepped away from his V-103 radio position.
Separately, in late June, V-103 co-host Francesca Amiker filed a federal defamation lawsuit against Brown, alleging false Instagram posts claiming an affair with Morgan and implying involvement in the alleged domestic violence. Amiker seeks damages and a jury trial.
Brown’s federal lawsuit against Sheriff Labat and Fulton County officials seeks compensation related to the alleged erroneous warrant and the resulting high-risk stop and detention in Hart County. The case continues to unfold amid the broader legal and personal disputes involving the Morgans.
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Waffle House is rolling out a limited-time taco menu at 45 select locations across metro Atlanta and surrounding communities, offering both breakfast and lunch/dinner options that lean on the chain’s familiar ingredients.
The test features seven tacos. Breakfast varieties include scrambled eggs and cheese paired with a choice of bacon, sausage, chicken sausage, or ham. For later in the day, customers can order a patty melt taco, chicken melt taco, or cheesesteak melt taco, each with grilled onions and cheese.
The items are available only at participating restaurants for a limited time and can also be ordered through order.wafflehouse.com.
What Waffle House Locations Serve Tacos?
Participating locations include multiple spots in Alpharetta, Buford, Duluth, Lawrenceville, Norcross, Sandy Springs and other nearby cities such as Auburn, Bethlehem, Dacula, Doraville, Flowery Branch, Johns Creek, Lilburn, Marietta, Roswell, Statham, Suwanee, Tucker and Winder. Full addresses are listed on Waffle House’s site and promotional materials.
The chain has not announced whether the tacos will expand beyond the test markets or how long the limited run will last.
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MARIETTA, Ga. — Defense giant Lockheed Martin has unveiled MORFIUS™, a high-power microwave system designed to neutralize more than 50 enemy drones in a single flight, offering a reusable, lower-cost alternative to traditional interceptors amid rising threats from mass drone attacks.
While the system was announced at the Farnborough International Airshow in England, the news carries particular resonance in metro Atlanta, home to Lockheed Martin’s major manufacturing and engineering campus in Marietta.
Lockheed Martin Unveils MORFIUS Drone-Killer System as Marietta Plant Continues Driving Georgia Aerospace Innovation
The Marietta facility, which recently marked 75 years of operations, employs more than 5,600 people, generates an estimated $4.5 billion in annual economic impact for Georgia, and remains a cornerstone of U.S. military aircraft production, including the C-130J Super Hercules and center wing assemblies for the F-35 Lightning II.
According to Lockheed Martin, MORFIUS (Mobile Radio Frequency-Integrated UAS Suppressor) X-Rotor is a ground-launched, airborne high-power microwave (HPM) platform that uses directed microwave energy to disrupt or disable the electronics of multiple unmanned aircraft at once. Unlike conventional systems that fire one interceptor per target, MORFIUS is designed for “one-to-many” engagements, potentially delivering a significantly lower cost per kill against large drone swarms. The system is field-recoverable and reusable, sensor- and command-and-control agnostic, and does not require dedicated fire-control radars.
“By leveraging a lightweight, field-reusable high-power microwave architecture, we provide the most effective, low-cost solution on the market today,” said Randy Crites, vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Advanced Programs. The company noted that earlier MORFIUS variants have flown since 2017, with recent testing of flight, intercept, and lethality conditions conducted in Arizona, California, and Oklahoma. Prototype production is being accelerated to support the U.S. Defense Department’s Rapid Response Counter-UAS efforts.
As commercial and military drone swarms grow larger, more autonomous, and more affordable for adversaries, directed-energy solutions like MORFIUS are positioning themselves as a critical layer in next-generation counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) defense. The technology aims to address the cost imbalance of using expensive kinetic interceptors against cheap, mass-produced drones.
For the Atlanta region, Lockheed Martin’s Marietta operations represent far more than a single plant. The site has produced thousands of C-130s over decades, supports F-22 sustainment, contributes to F-35 production, and hosts Skunk Works innovation efforts. Company officials and state leaders have highlighted its role in job growth (including more than 1,200 added since 2019) and its status as a long-standing economic engine for Cobb County and Georgia.
While MORFIUS itself is advanced under Lockheed Martin’s Missiles and Fire Control organization, the broader company’s continued investment in advanced capabilities underscores the strategic importance of its Georgia footprint. Local workers and suppliers remain integral to the defense industrial base that develops and fields systems protecting U.S. and allied forces.
Lockheed Martin says it is moving the technology from testing toward field availability as drone threats evolve. For residents of Marietta and metro Atlanta, the announcement is another reminder that one of the world’s leading aerospace and defense companies continues to innovate from a deep local base—building the aircraft, components, and technologies that shape modern warfare while supporting thousands of Georgia jobs.
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The movie and TV streaming services are starting to get expensive.
There used to be a time when the alternative to cable was cut and dry, but with the rising costs of streaming and so many platforms to choose from, it’s getting a little pricey!
Thankfully, there is a way to watch the newest TV shows and movies for free.
How To Stream Your Favorite TV Shows And Movies For Free
There’s an easy way you can watch what’s streaming on Hulu, Netflix, Disney+ and the rest and we’re going to show you how to do it.
The key is to take advantage of the free trials that each of them offer. Some of them are even offering longer-than-usual free trials because of what’s going on.
What Is The Best Free Streaming Service?
The landscape of free streaming services continues to evolve as services such as Peacock, Kanopy, the Roku Channel and Xumo expand their reach.
Many of the top streaming platforms come with pre-installed apps on smart TVs, but you’ll have to download many of them.
Let’s take a look at some of the best free trials for streaming services:
How To Get Free Movie & TV Streaming Sites
When you think about all the TV streaming services available right now, all you have to do is add up how many days of free streaming you could have if you did the trial versions for all of them consecutively.
Here’s a table of all the free streaming days you can have if you start today:
Here Are The Best Movie And TV Streaming Sites
Streaming Service Free-Days Trial Plan & Channel Details Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial See Channels Apple Plus 7-Day Free Trial See Channels Direct TV Stream 14-Day Free Trial See Packages Disney Plus 7-Day Free Trial See Bundles HBO Max 7-Day Free Trial See Plans Hulu 7-Day Free Trial See Plans Kanopy 3-Day Free Trial See Plan Netflix 30-Day Free Trial See Plans Peacock TV 7-Day Free Trial See Plans Paramount Plus 30-Day Free Trial See Plans Roku Channel (Showtime, Starz, Epix) 30-Day Free Trial See Plans Xumo 7-Day Free Trial See Channels If you add up all the days of three streaming, that’s more than 150 days of streaming!
All you have to do is sign up for a free trial on the last day of the previous trial and you’ll be streaming a variety of top movies and shows.
To put it into perspective, if you follow this hack, you could realistically stream for free for six months.
These streaming services encompass some of the most popular platforms on the market today. If you like Marvel, Star Wars, action, crime and drama movies, these streaming services deliver.
How To Remember When To Cancel Your Streaming Service
In order to remember to cancel your streaming service, you’ll need to set a reminder on your mobile phone one day before the plan is set to begin charging you. That way, you’ll be able to switch to another streaming service without incurring any costs.
Remember, set up a calendar alert on your cell phone!
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