35 arrested after clashes at Atlanta police training center site It's the latest confrontation between police and protesters at the site of the complex protesters have dubbed "cop city." Axios · Mar 6, 2023
Fire reported at Atlanta public safety training center site ATLANTA — Law enforcement officials responded Sunday evening to reports of a fire at at the construction site for the new Atlanta Police Department training facility. Tribune News Service · Mar 6, 2023
Two people killed and six injured as shooting erupts at house party with over 100 teens Investigators are still trying to work out exactly what happened that led to the two deaths during a house party in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, US, police have said Daily Mirror · Mar 5, 2023
2 dead, 6 injured in shooting at house party in Georgia ATLANTA — Two people are dead and six others injured after a house party attended by more than 100 teenagers erupted in gunfire late Saturday night in Douglas County, according to officials. Tribune News Service · Mar 5, 2023
Could the Falcons become part of run on quarterbacks? The Houston Texans are part of a four-team race for quarterbacks in the top-10 of the 2023 NFL draft. Could the Atlanta Falcons become a fifth? USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 5, 2023
Giorgos Giakoumakis blames Celtic transfer exit delay for 'frustrating' Atlanta United debut The Greek striker was a second half sub for his new side during 1-1 draw with Toronto United. Daily Record · Mar 5, 2023
Activists and groups gear up for week of action against Georgia’s ‘Cop City’ Protest comes less than two months after police shot dead activist defending forest under threat by proposed project The Guardian - US · Mar 5, 2023
Environmentalists, clergy, other activists rally against training center ATLANTA — Opponents of a plan to build a police training center on an 85-acre wooded property in DeKalb County gathered Saturday to kick off a week of protests and festivities aimed at stopping the project from moving forward. Tribune News Service · Mar 5, 2023
Civil rights leaders press Biden to pick Atlanta for DNC ATLANTA — Civil rights leaders urged President Joe Biden to pick Atlanta to host the Democratic National Convention, arguing that selecting the city for the party’s premier event would honor both its historic legacy and the Black-owned businesses who call the region home. Tribune News Service · Mar 4, 2023
Georgia votes down rich Atlanta suburb’s attempt to secede Buckhead is wealthiest and whitest area of Atlanta The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023
House panel passes bill to allow inspection of Georgia ballots ATLANTA — A divided state House committee approved a bill Friday that would allow Georgians to inspect paper ballots after an election. Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2023
Giorgos Giakoumakis life after Celtic visa nightmare set to end as Atlanta pencil in MLS debut date The striker has been stuck in limbo since leaving Scotland but is now set to enter the pitch again. Daily Record · Mar 3, 2023
CBS brings back 1994 ‘True Lies’ in modern spy drama form ATLANTA — In 1994, Arnold Schwarzenegger at the peak of his box office power landed the third most popular movie of the year with “True Lies,” an entertaining blend of action, comedy, drama and romance produced by James Cameron. Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2023
Newly discovered early ‘Gone With the Wind’ movie script reveals a much harsher depiction of slavery ATLANTA — A recently discovered early script version of the 1939 film “Gone With the Wind” showed a much harsher depiction of slavery than what ultimately made it onscreen. Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2023
Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023 Michael Cunningham: Georgia’s Kirby Smart failing at big part of his job ATLANTA — Kirby Smart is very good at winning games, but that’s only part of his job. Georgia’s football coach also has a moral and ethical responsibility to protect the welfare of his players and the community. He’s supposed to ensure that his program is a positive representation of the…
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023 Judge in Young Thug trial orders probe of leaked evidence The judge overseeing the racketeering and gang case against Atlanta rapper Young Thug and others has ordered an investigation into the leak of a video that shows a state's witness offering information in exchange for leniency
The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2023 ‘People were going crazy’ – how the Super Eagles took the world by storm A new documentary charts the success of Nigeria in the 1990s and what it meant to the country’s people, including the daughter of the executed activist Ken Saro-Wiwa
Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023 We’ve had 25 million flu cases in 2023. Will we see a second wave? ATLANTA -- As of Feb. 24, Atlanta’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated 25 million illnesses, 280,000 hospitalizations and 18,000 deaths from the flu this season. With that in mind, the CDC also reported that influenza activity is low nationwide as of Feb. 18. The virus certainly made an…
Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023 Pregnant attorneys in Young Slime Life trial ask judge to wait before ruling on severances ATLANTA — Given the slow pace of jury selection, two pregnant attorneys representing defendants in the “Young Slime Life” gang case think they can have their babies, take maternity leave and still be back in court for opening statements.
Tribune News Service · Mar 1, 2023 Mark Bradley: Isn’t it time we heard from Georgia coach Kirby Smart? ATLANTA — This is Kirby Smart’s program, for better and for worse. He’s paid $11.25 million per annum to win national titles, which he has done two years running. He’s also charged with running a program filled with players and staff. Forty-five days ago, one player and one staffer died.
Tribune News Service · Mar 1, 2023 Gender identity schools bill stalls in Georgia Senate ATLANTA — Georgia legislation that would have prohibited classroom discussions about gender identity without parent permission stalled in a committee hearing Wednesday, undermining its odds of becoming law.
Tribune News Service · Mar 1, 2023 Several kids sick, 2 taken to hospital after ingesting liquid at Atlanta school Nine third graders ingested a “foreign liquid substance” at an Atlanta school Wednesday, causing several of them to feel ill, the school district said.
Tribune News Service · Mar 1, 2023 Police: UGA football staffer drunk, traveling 104 mph before fatal crash ATLANTA — University of Georgia staffer Chandler LeCroy’s blood alcohol level was .197 -- twice the legal limit -- and she was traveling 104 mph just before the fatal Jan. 15 crash that led to her death and the death of offensive lineman Devin Willock, police announced Wednesday.
Tribune News Service · Mar 1, 2023 Georgia prisons see unprecedented number of suicides ATLANTA — Georgia prisons set a record for inmate suicides last year, with 39 men and one woman taking their own lives, an analysis by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution shows.
Tribune News Service · Feb 28, 2023 Former Atlanta fire chief says God brought slaves to America to save them ATLANTA — A former Atlanta fire chief, fired eight years ago over his self-published book that likened homosexuality to bestiality, spoke to a group of state government workers Monday for Black History Month. During the meandering speech, Kelvin Cochran said it was God’s plan to bring Africans to America as…