Tag: Atlanta Hawks
Radio announcer Steve Holman on his 39 seasons with the Atlanta Hawks
"My first [Hawks] season was 1985–1986. I had hoped that I would be the longtime voice of the team. That had been my dream as a young broadcaster—to become that guy, like a Vin Scully [with the Los Angeles Dodgers] or Johnny Most with the Celtics or Chick Hearn with the Lakers. People that have been so-called 'lifers.' That’s what I set out to do. And here we are, 39 seasons later."
A love letter to MC Lightfoot
I have been waiting at St. Cecilia for over an hour. It’s pouring outside, but that’s not the reason for Stanford Lightfoot’s tardiness—he forgot about our interview. But, hey, when you’re one of the busiest concert host–comedian–do-it-all entertainers in the city, it’s easy to get off schedule.
How 4 key members of the Atlanta Hawks see this important season playing out
Coming off a so-so season where the eighth-seeded Hawks were manhandled by the Miami Heat in the opening round of the playoffs, there were lots of questions about the season ahead during the team's annual preseason Media Day. Here’s how four of the most important pieces to the Hawks’ 2022-23 puzzle answered those inquiries.
Atlanta Casting Call: What happens when we put famous Atlantans in our favorite nerdy franchises?
If Stacey Abrams can guest star on Star Trek, which other famous Atlantans could fit into our favorite nerdy franchises?
Years ago, I adopted Atlanta Hawks fandom. You should too.
Notes from a nonnative Atlantan—and longtime diehard Hawks fan—now that everyone is once again paying attention to our basketball team
10+ ways to spend Memorial Day weekend in metro Atlanta
While many of Atlanta's favorite Memorial Day traditions are still absent in 2021, there are still several events, both old and new, happening this holiday weekend. Here's are some things to do in Atlanta on Memorial Day weekend.
60 Voices: Dominique Wilkins and Trae Young on leading the Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins and current star point guard Trae Young talk about the game, Atlanta, and the toll of the pandemic.
Atlanta’s latest coronavirus updates: Tuesday, May 12
On Monday, MLB officials pondered this year's season and APD chief Erika Shields updated Atlanta City Council on how crime has been during the pandemic. Here’s your Tuesday morning update.
Atlanta’s latest coronavirus updates: Saturday, April 18
On Friday, Atlanta Public School announced four-day weeks and VA nurses protested. Here’s your Saturday morning update.
Amy Phuong: “It hit me. We’d been planning so long, and now, our wedding is not going to happen.”
For our 21st Century Plague project, we spoke with 17 Georgians about the toll of COVID-19.