Monday, March 2, 2015

Atlanta’s Most Amazing Hike

During the month of March, Monadnock Madness takes over. Hikers earn free souvenirs for participating in naturalist-led hikes, field photography, mountaintop picnics and other events. You’ll hike about six miles, to the tops of three Atlanta mountains: Stone Mountain, Arabia Mountain, … Continue reading

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SweetWater to run limited edition Braves cans

SweetWater Brewing Co. and the Atlanta Braves partnered to introduce a limited run of cobranded beer packaging featuring Turner Field and the Braves logo and colors. In early March, 420 Extra Pale Ale, Take Two Pils and IPA will feature the new design in 12-pack bottle packages. The run will last into the 2015 season. Last year, SweetWater became the exclusive craft beer sponsor of the Braves.

Home of the Day: Stunning Cape Cod Farmhouse

By Julie Morton, Agent Home of the Day is presented by the Atlanta Business Chronicle with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. This is your invitation to view some of Atlanta's most-luxurious properties. Come inside and take a look around. Click on the gallery image to view today's featured property. 600 Owens Farm Road, Milton, GA 30004 | $1,120,000 Preview this stunning Cape Cod farmhouse nestled on a1.5 acre lot. Perfect for outdoor gatherings the home features a Pebble Tec heated pool…

Snapshot: Nurse who survived Ebola sues hospital + Jimmie Johnson wins at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Weather Drizzle and light rain are forecast for Atlanta on Monday. High: 55. Low: 45. Click here for more weather information from Atlanta Business Chronicle broadcast partner WXIA-TV. Today's Talkers Texas nurse who survived Ebola suing hospital where she contracted the disease, Click here to read more. Obamacare faces toughest test in Supreme Court challenge. Click here to read more. Is Facebook a friend or foe to telecom industry? Click here to read more. Ditching your smartphone bill and…

Ex-Georgia Democratic Party chairman pleads guilty to federal wire fraud

Michael Berlon, a former lawyer and former Georgia Democratic Party chairman, has pleaded guilty to one count of federal wire fraud and will be sentenced on May 6, the Daily Report is reporting. Berlon faces a maximum prison sentence of 20 years and a maximum fine of $250,000, according to the plea agreement. Berlon entered his guilty plea Feb. 25. In return for the guilty plea, the U.S. Attorney's Office agreed to drop the remaining 10 charges against Berlon, the Daily Report said. Berlon, 55,…

Trial set for alleged elephant abuse during Atlanta circus performance

A UniverSoul Circus trainer and marketing director accused of animal abuse will go to trial April 24. Trainer Larry Dean Carden and marketing director Benjamin Johnson pleaded not guilty to the charges, reports WABE. According to a police report, "witnesses" told Atlanta police they saw a trainer insert a bullhook into Bo the elephant's mouth during a performance, the station reports. Video footage of UniverSoul's Feb. 14 performance shows several unsuccessful tries to get the elephant to exit…

Sunday, March 1, 2015

Hockey is a 3 seed and other links

After things shook out over the weekend -- including BC's split with Notre Dame -- Men's Hockey fell to the 3 seed in the Hockey East Tournament. That is still enough to give them a bye into the Quarterfinals.

The Women's Hockey team crushed Providence in the opener of their Hockey East Tournament.

Baseball improved to 4-6 with their win over Kansas.

Women's Lacrosse upset Syracuse, ending a 0-13 streak against the Orange.

Women's Basketball beat Virginia Tech on some last second free throws.

Johnny Gaudreau is excited about the chance to play in front of his hometown crowd.