1. Cops: 8 women held against their will in nearly $1M Sandy Springs home. A 33-year-old man in Sandy Springs was arrested after police said he held eight women against their will in a nearly $1 million home. "I'm in a very bad situation, and I need to get help," a caller from the home told a police dispatcher. [Read more]
2. Georgia Power looks to sell key Atlanta Beltline property. The utility's operations center on Ralph McGill Boulevard next to the Historic Fourth Ward Park is one of the largest remaining single tracts along the Beltline' Eastside Trail. It's long been coveted in the Atlanta real estate community because it touches the trail and the park. [Read more]
3. Photos: What former NBA stars will play on Ice Cube's Big 3 League. At least eight former Atlanta Hawks are among the four dozen NBA stars who have signed on to prospectively play in Ice Cube's Big 3 League. Here are the stars you may see on the court: [Read more]
4. After losses, former CBS, GPB sports guy Mark Harmon lands full-time job with Melt sports marketing. It's been a tough few months for Mark Harmon, former CBS46 sports anchor. In December, a week before Christmas, he lost his sports director job at Georgia Public Broadcasting. Three days ago, his house burned down. Today, Harmon is now employed, thanks to a local sports marketing entrepreneur. [Read more]
5. Atlanta United working with Georgia Tech to improve experience. Atlanta United President Darren Eales said Atlanta United will do what it can by using its communication channels (social media, app, e-mail blasts, working with the four supporter's groups) to try to make sure those coming to the game are aware of policies such as which gate to enter, to have tickets ready to be scanned upon entering the stadium, the clear-bag policy, etc. That confusion regarding some or all of the entrance policies were a reason for some of the long lines to get in to Bobby Dodd Stadium. [Read more]
