Sunday, April 14, 2013
In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) put himself at the forefront of history when he signed Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the team, breaking Major League Baseball's infamous color line.
Hero is a word we hear often in sports, but heroism is not always about achievements on the field of play. "42" tells the story of two men—the great Jackie Robinson and legendary Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey—whose brave stand against prejudice forever changed the world by changing the game of baseball. In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) put himself at the forefront of history when he signed Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the team, breaking Major League Baseball's infamous color line. But the deal also put both Robinson and Rickey in the firing line of the public, the press and even other players. Facing unabashed racism from every side, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and restraint by not reacting in …
Local artist David Tovey shares his unique brand of humor on Patch.
Each week, local artist David Tovey shares his unique brand of humor on Patch.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Stumped on what to do with the kids all week? Here are a few suggestions.
Smyrna area schools will be closed all week for spring break. Students in the Cobb County School District don't return to school until Monday, April 15. If you're looking for activities for the kids, the Cobb County Public Library System has activities planned all week. Here are some of the things on the library’s spring break week schedule: Spring Break Movie Fest: Join the staff at the West Cobb Regional Library for their Spring Break Movie Fest; they’ll be showing the following movies each day at 11:30 am: April 9: Wreck-It Ralph (PG) April 10: The Muppets (PG) April 11: Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (PG) April 12: Rise of the Guardians (PG) For more information, please call 770-528-4699. Spring Break Movie Madness: The East Cobb …
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Local artist David Tovey shares his unique brand of humor on Patch.
Each week, local artist David Tovey shares his unique brand of humor on Patch.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
There are only two days left to cast your ballot.
Monday, April 1, 2013
We have six finalists and now it's up to you to help us choose a winner and 2 runners up! You have until noon Sunday, April 7 to cast your ballot. (Larger versions of these images are in a gallery below this poll.)
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
Local artist David Tovey shares his unique brand of humor on Patch.
Local artist David Tovey shares his unique brand of humor on Patch.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Atlanta Ballet's New Choreographic Voices opened at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Friday, featuring standout performance by Smyrna resident Heath Gill.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Local artist David Tovey shares his unique brand of humor on Patch.
Local artist David Tovey shares his unique brand of humor on Patch.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Local artist David Tovey shares his unique brand of humor on Patch.
Local artist David Tovey shares his unique brand of humor on Patch.
Daniel Tewfik
5:34 pm on Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Retiring Jackie's number was huge. I created a visualization of MLB teams who have retired numbers (including 42). Check it out: http://bit.ly/14wUpGq more ›