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  • ‘On to the next’: Atlanta Hawks are off for Thanksgiving, back on Fri. vs Cavs

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    The Atlanta Hawks will be off tonight and Thursday night before hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night at State Farm Arena, where the Hawks are 3-4 this season. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta Voice

    First-year Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker sat down in front of the reporter’s cameras, voice recorders, and notebooks after practice on Wednesday afternoon. From the look of his body language, the veteran Canadian guard was looking forward to having the next couple of nights off.

    Asked if he was looking forward to having Wednesday and Thursday night off before the Hawks host the Cleveland Cavaliers at State Farm Arena on Friday night, Alexander-Walker confirmed what his body was already giving off.

    “For sure,” he said. “You get time to relax, and it’s always good to mix in rest. You feel a lot lighter.”

    Alexander-Walker hasn’t gotten much rest this season, as he has played in 17 of the Hawks’ 19 games. Primarily a starter, Alexander-Walker is averaging 31.6 minutes per game to go along with nearly 19 points, three rebounds, and just over three assists per game.

    He added that it would be good to “get away from the X’s and O’s for a bit.”

    On Tuesday, the Hawks played like they were ready for Thanksgiving break, falling behind by 20 points to the Washington Wizards en route to a 19-point loss to one of the worst teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

    Atlanta, 11-8 overall, is currently in sixth place in the Eastern Conference and will have a tough string of games coming up. Along with hosting Cleveland, the Hawks will play back-to-back road games at Philadelphia and Detroit on Sunday and Monday, respectively.

    The Hawks will return to Atlanta to host the Denver Nuggets on Friday, December 5, before traveling to the Nation’s Capital to face the Wizards again on Saturday, December 6.

    Second-year Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (above) is averaging 11.7 points per game. He scored 17 points in the Hawks’ loss at Washington on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta Voice

    On Wednesday, Hawks second-year forward Zaccharie Risacher could be seen working on his three-point shot with coaches. Risacher was coming off screens and catch-and-shoots, trying to get his stroke back. A night earlier in Washington, he scored 17 points during what would be a blowout loss and one of the many mundane regular-season games in the NBA. The game wasn’t meaningless to Risacher, who broke a single-digit scoring streak he had been going through. Risacher scored just five points against the Charlotte Hornets the last time the Hawks were at home last Sunday, and eight points at New Orleans last Saturday. The Hawks won both games, but are a better team when Risacher, who averages 11.7 points, 2.8 rebounds per game, and shoots 44.6% from the field, adds his two cents.

    Risacher scored just two points in the Hawks’ loss in San Antonio a week ago.

    The Atlanta Hawks are 3-4 at home this season, but Alexander-Walker understands that the NBA season is indeed a marathon.

    “On to the next,” he said. “You’ve got to learn from your wins and your losses.”

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  • Atlanta Hawks, winners Sunday night, have to play better at home

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    Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder credited his team for keeping their poise during Sunday’s back-and-forth game against the Charlotte Hornets. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta Voice

    The Atlanta Hawks have had capacity crowds in State Farm Arena on several occasions this season, including for games against the Detroit Pistons (on Tuesday) and the Charlotte Hornets (tonight). For the most part, they have played competitively on their home turf this season. However, an overall home record of 3-4 following a 113-110 victory over Charlotte still leaves Atlanta playing underachieving ball in their own backyard. 

    On Sunday, against Charlotte, Atlanta got off to a slow start, falling behind by as much as six points before fighting back to take a 28-25 lead after the first quarter. For a team that is 8-3 on the road this season, and that’s without its All-Star point guard Trae Young, the Hawks do not seem to be as focused at home. As of Sunday, the Hawks had the best road record in the Eastern Conference (the Toronto Raptors are 7-3 and the Detroit Pistons are 6-1).

    The Hawks finished the game with four players having scored 20 or more points, and five players in double-digits, including 10 points off the bench from point guard Keaton Wallace.

    After the game, Hawks head coach Quin Snyder credited his team with “keeping their poise throughout the game” and remaining unselfish.

    “We didn’t think we were sharing the ball like we could have at the beginning of the game,” Snyder said.

    Charlotte regained a 35-31 lead early in the second quarter and kept an advantage throughout the quarter, ending the first half with a 55-53 lead. With both teams playing without their presumed best players, Charlotte was without guard LaMelo Ball (21 points, nine assists, and six rebounds), and the game was close throughout.  

    Jalen Johnson (28 points on 11-22 from the field), the Hawks’ leading scorer this season, scored six straight points to help Atlanta regain a 78-77 lead late in the third quarter. Johnson, the previous Eastern Conference Player of the Week, has been a huge reason for the Hawks’ strong play on the road this season, but a career year from first-year Hawk Nickeil Alexander-Walker (19 points, three assists, three rebounds per game) has done just as much to keep Atlanta among the top seven teams in the East.

    Alexander-Walker’s three-pointer near the end of the third quarter gave Atlanta a 92-88 lead. Defensive plays from Dyson Daniels (22 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and two steals) and Mouhamed Gueye, and a pair of three-pointers by Wallace contributed to Atlanta’s largest lead of the game, 101-92, with nine minutes remaining in the game. Alexander-Walker (23 points, four assists, five rebounds) made a couple of late-game free throws to help Atlanta secure the victory.

    Hawks reserve forward Mouhamed Gueye (above) blocked two shots during the Hawks’ three-point victory over the Hornets on Sunday night. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta Voice

    Gueye, who is averaging a career-high six points off the bench this season, only scored four points tonight, but blocked two shots. He said the entire team understands how to contribute night after night.

    “Everybody knows their role, and we’re just a team,” Gueye said in the Hawks locker room after the game. “We just find ways to win.”

    Atlanta will be back home a day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 28, to host former Hawks forward DeAndre Hunter and the Cleveland Cavaliers. 

    A Duke reunion of sorts: Between the Hawks and Hornets, there were five Duke University basketball players on the court Sunday night. The Blue Devils alumni game featured Hawks star Jalen Johnson and reserve forward Luke Kennard (DNP), as well as Hornets starters Sion James (seven points, six rebounds, three assists in 32 minutes), Mason Plumlee, and Kon Knueppel (28 points). 

    Former Pebblebrook High School star and Hornets guard Colin Sexton (8, above at free throw line) scored 22 points on Sunday night. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta Voice

    Welcome Home, Colin: Marietta native, former Pebblebrook High School star and McDonald’s All-American Colin Sexton started for Charlotte on Sunday night. In the middle of a steady NBA career, Sexton is averaging 15 points and nearly five assists a game this season. In front of the home crowd on Sunday night, Sexton got the Hornets out to a strong start with nine of his 22 points in the first quarter. 

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  • CIM Group, CentennialYards Company holds grand opening of the Mitchell Luxury Residential Tower

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    Photo by Isaiah Singleton/The Atlanta Voice

    Atlanta’s downtown is getting a new residential tower, and it’s just days from opening its doors. 

    CIM Group and Centennial Yards Company are set to debut The Mitchell, the first completed residential tower in the $5 billion Centennial Yards mixed-use development. Located at 250 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW, this 19-story, 300,000-square-foot luxury apartment building offers 304 modern homes in the heart of Centennial Yards. The Mitchell’s units range from studios to three-bedroom floor plans, with select residences featuring walk-in closets, balconies, and floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning views.

    The Mitchell showcases a unique blend of upscale urban living and a refined downtown lifestyle. Residents have access to a comprehensive range of top-tier amenities, including a community pool with views of the downtown skyline, a premium fitness center with a barre studio, co-working spaces with office suites, multiple outdoor gathering areas, indoor event spaces with a catering kitchen, and a dedicated pet area/spa. Approximately 16,000 square feet of ground-floor retail and restaurant space is planned to energize the street level with ample outdoor patio space. Khao Thai Isan, a Thai tapas concept introduced last winter by local favorite 26 Thai, will occupy 4,730 square feet.More retail and dining operators will be announced in the coming months. 

    Located at 250 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW, The Mitchell is a 19-story, 300,000-square-foot luxury apartment building bringing 304 modern residences to the heart of Centennial Yards. Photo By Isaiah Singleton /The Atlanta Voice

    Located steps away from Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena, in proximity to four MARTA stations, and overlooking the emerging Entertainment District at Centennial Yards, The Mitchell benefits from its proximity to a rich tapestry of community assets.

    Nearby attractions include the revitalized South Downtown and Underground Atlanta, the historic and arts-driven Castleberry Hill district, top-tier Georgia universities, and major tourist destinations like the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, all contributing to a vibrant and walkable urban experience in Downtown Atlanta.

    Photo by Isaiah Singleton/The Atlanta Voice

    Centennial Yards named The Mitchell to honor and reflect the historic significance of Atlanta’s Mitchell Street corridor. “Opening the Mitchell, the first residential tower at Centennial Yards, is a significant step in transforming Downtown Atlanta into a thriving neighborhood,” said Brian McGowan, President of Centennial Yards Company. “This community will bring new energy and life to downtown, offering a lifestyle that puts residents at the center of everything Atlanta has to offer.” Centennial Yards Company hosted an intimate ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Mitchell on September 4, marking the official opening of this new development.

    The event celebrated the addition of The Mitchell to Centennial Yards and was attended by company representatives, city officials, and community members. The grand opening of The Mitchell at Centennial Yards marks a major milestone in one of the country’s largest and most ambitious city center redevelopments. The 50-acre site where Atlanta was founded is being transformed into a vibrant mixed-use destination that includes several new city blocks with 8 million square feet of commercial and residential space. 

    Photo by Isaiah Singleton/The Atlanta Voice

    Plans feature 4 million square feet of retail, entertainment, office, and hotel space, about 2,000 new residences, and interactive public gathering areas designed to serve both Atlantans and visitors. 

    The Mitchell is the second residential community at Centennial Yards, joining The Lofts at Centennial Yards South, which offers 162 units located above the Georgia-based brewery Wild Leap. 

    The 292-key Hotel Phoenix is scheduled to open later this year. Cosm’s immersive sporting experience is planned for 2026, and a 5,300-seat Live Nation venue was announced earlier this year, with an opening expected in 2027. Centennial Yards Company was established by CIM Group to serve as the owner and master developer of Centennial Yards.

    “The Mitchell residential tower reflects our commitment to creating places that serve and strengthen the community,” Shaul Kuba, Co-Founder and Principal, CIM Group  said. “At Centennial Yards, we are proud to help shape a neighborhood that celebrates local culture, connects people through public spaces, and supports the everyday lives of Atlantans.”

     The Mitchell officially opens Sept. 15.

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  • Trae Young shines in Atlanta Hawks 121-116 victory over New York Knicks

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    Trae Young had 23 points, 10 assists and six rebounds as his Atlanta Hawks beat the New York Knicks 121-116 win Wednesday night State Farm Arena. It marked his seventh career 20-point, 10-assist game vs. them (regular season and playoffs).

    Head Coach Quin Snyder, Zaccharie Risacher, and Jalen Johnson joined Trae Young at the podium to discuss the victory.

    Risacher, the first overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft, admitted to reporters what gave him the confidence ahead of his big 33-point night Wednesday night.

    “He basically tells me to shoot the f—ing ball,” Risacher said. “That’s not just from him. That’s from everybody on the coaching staff and my teammates. It helps with my confidence.”

    Dyson Daniels dunks the basketball during an NBA game between the New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks inside State Farm Arena on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)

    Risacher is shooting 27% from three-point range this season.

    “I knew it was bound to happen eventually and I know it’s going to continue to happen with the way he’s been playing,” Young said of Risacher. “I struggled my first couple of months into my rookie year, and I was in Rookie of the Year debates in the second half. You’re going to go through ups and downs, especially in your rookie year. I know he wants to win, I know he wants to contribute. I just want him to always stay positive and keep his head on the right path.”

    “His progress isn’t going to be linear,” Snyder said. “He’s got to stay at it. We have confidence in him if he makes shots or he doesn’t. Today, he was really good on the defensive glass, as well.”

    The Hawks will face off against Detroit on Friday. They’ll be back at State Farm Arena Saturday night against the Chicago Bulls.

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  • Downtown Atlanta water service disrupted, forcing business closings and water boil notice

    Downtown Atlanta water service disrupted, forcing business closings and water boil notice

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    Atlanta officials were slowly repressuring the city’s water system Saturday after corroding water pipes burst in downtown and Midtown, forcing many businesses and attractions to close and affecting water service in area homes.

    The city was handing out cases of water and setting up portable toilets at several fire stations and first responders were checking high rise residences to see if the elderly or other vulnerable residents were OK.

    “Water is a valuable, critical resource and cities can’t function and lives can’t function without it,” Mayor Andre Dickens said during a news conference Saturday. “It’s absolutely at the top of our list.”

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  • Future and Metro Boomin’s ‘We Trust You Tour’ will stop at State Farm Arena

    Future and Metro Boomin’s ‘We Trust You Tour’ will stop at State Farm Arena

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    Three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Future and GRAMMY®-nominated record producer Metro Boomin announced the We Trust You Tour, presented by Cash App and Visa on Tuesday. It includes a stop at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on August 8. They will also stop in Brooklyn, Houston, Toronto, Las Vegas, Inglewood, Seattle and more before wrapping up on Monday, September 9 in Vancouver, BC. Additionally, the 27-date tour also features a festival performance at Lollapalooza in Chicago, IL on Saturday, August 3.

    The tour supports Future and Metro Boomin’s most recent collaborations, WE DON’T TRUST YOU which was released March 22, 2024 and WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU released this past Friday, April 12, 2024 via Freebandz, Epic Records, Boominati Worldwide and Republic Records. WE DON’T TRUST YOU debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 following release and the track ‘Like That’ with Kendrick Lamar leads Billboard’s Hot 100 for the third week in row.

    Future has collected 3 GRAMMY® Awards, dozens of multi platinum certifications and reached rarified air as one of only a handful of rappers to achieve Diamond status for 2020’s “Life Is Good” [feat. Drake], affirming him as one of the best-selling acts of all-time. In 2019, he garnered his first GRAMMY® Award in the category of “Best Rap Performance” for “King’s Dead” alongside Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, and James Blake. Kanye West sought him out as Executive Producer on the headline-making Donda 2 in addition to appearing on two tracks. 

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  • GRAMMY® Award-Winning multi-platinum artist Maxwell announces concert at State Farm Arena

    GRAMMY® Award-Winning multi-platinum artist Maxwell announces concert at State Farm Arena

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    Monday morning, three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning multi platinum artist Maxwell announced The Serenade 2024 North American Tour. Maxwell will be joined by special guest two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B powerhouse Jazmine Sullivan and rising singer-songwriter October London. Kicking off September 14 at Hard Rock Hollywood, the expansive 25+ date tour sees the soul singer return to State Farm Arena here in Atlanta on Friday, September 27.

    Tickets for The Serenade Tour will go on sale on Friday, March 29 at 10AM local time via musze.com and LiveNation.com. Full tour routing below. Exclusive meet & greet and VIP ticket packages are available for all tour dates.

    The Serenade Tour follows Maxwell’s remarkable recent years of touring, which saw him embark on the 2022 NIGHT Tour with Anthony Hamilton and Joe, a sold-out 25-date international arena run – included

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  • Bruno Fernando’s improvement is bright spot in up and down season

    Bruno Fernando’s improvement is bright spot in up and down season

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    Atlanta Hawks center Bruno Fernando (24, left) is averaging a career high in points, rebounds and minutes per game this season. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta Voice

    The Atlanta Hawks are now 31-39 on the season. They are firmly entrenched in the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference standings, four games behind the Chicago Bulls and five games in front of the Brooklyn Nets. There are many reasons to consider this season another dud heading into the postseason, but there’s also the emergence of reserve center Bruno Fernando to consider. With 12 more regular season games to play, Fernando is looking like a solid reason to be positive about the future of this team. 

    A former second round draft pick of the Hawks in 2019, after leaving Atlanta following the 2020-2021 season, Fernando has played for the Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets, and both times he has been in limited roles off the bench with the occasional spot start. This season he continues to come off the bench for the Hawks but in a much bigger way. He is averaging career highs in points per game (4.8), rebounds per game (4.2), and minutes per game (12.8). 

    During Friday night’s 132-91 victory over the Charlotte Hornets at State Farm Arena, Fernando scored a career-high 25 points in 26 minutes and made 11 of his 14 shot attempts. “I just try to come in and do my job,” Fernando said during the postgame press conference. “I just try to find ways to make myself available.” 


    Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Donnell began his career covering sports and news in Atlanta nearly two decades ago. Since then he has written for Atlanta Business Chronicle, The Southern Cross…
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  • Nicki Minaj is back in Atlanta

    Nicki Minaj is back in Atlanta

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    Nicki Minaj and the Gag City World Tour touched down in Atlanta at State Farm Arena this week. Photos by Isaiah Singleton/The Atlanta Voice

    “Sell out shows, we don’t sell our souls,” The Queen of Rap Nicki Minaj said in a tweet back in January. 

    Fast forward to March 20-21, Nicki Minaj touched down in Atlanta for her next stop on the Gag City World Tour. Minaj has also sold out eight shows so far on her critically acclaimed Pink Friday 2 World Tour.

    For context, Minaj dropped her fifth studio album and sequel to her debut album Pink Friday, Pink Friday 2 back in December. 

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