Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has released a statement on the approval of funding for the controversial “Cop City” project in Atlanta. The budget resolution for the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center was passed today after months of passionate debate from both supporters and opponents of the project. The training center, which is set to be […]
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What are the strangest room service requests?
From “diet water” to “melted ice cream” or blow fish – those are some of the most outrageous requests guests have asked for.
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$50,000 reward offered for information on robbery of mail carrier in Augusta
The Gist: A reward of up to $50,000 is being offered by the U.S Postal Inspection Service for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those involved in the robbery of a mail carrier in Augusta. What Happened?: On Sunday, June 4, a USPS mail carrier was robbed at about 1:30 p.m. near […]
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Residents outraged as Atlanta approves ‘Cop City’ training center
Belkis Teran, mother of Manuel Esteban Paez Teran, describes the slain activist’s love for the environment at a February press conference. (Photo credit: Rebecca Grapevine) ATLANTA – The Atlanta City Council has approved building a controversial public safety training center after hearing more than 14 hours of emotional testimony from opponents of “Cop City” laced […]
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Atlanta City council member shares why she voted against ‘Cop City’
In a contentious and marathon city council meeting that lasted over 14 hours, a $67 million proposal to fund a new public safety training center, known as “Cop City,” was passed by an 11-4 vote. Among the dissenters was Council Member Keisha Sean Waites, reflecting a deep-seated opposition among a significant portion of the Atlanta […]
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Cobb County police dog dies after being in a hot patrol car
The Gist: A day of routine training ended in tragedy when K9 Chase, a police dog from Cobb County, was found unresponsive due to a heat-related incident at Allatoona High School. What Happened?: The officers were participating in active shooter training at the high school on Monday, June 5, just after 2 p.m. when K9 […]
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A Tale of Stolen Tablet and Swift Justice in Atlanta
The Gist: Swift action and a keen eye by an Atlanta police officer resulted in the recovery of a stolen work tablet and an arrest just minutes after the reported theft. The Crime: The incident transpired on Monday, May 22 at about 11:35 a.m., when a delivery man returned to his truck to find his […]
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Sally Davis Road in Floyd County will be closed Wednesday. Here’s why
Residents of Floyd County should be aware of an upcoming disruption to local traffic as Sally Davis Road is scheduled for a temporary closure on Wednesday. The Public Works department of Floyd County announced the closure, which will take place between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., as crews work to install a […]
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Georgia lawmakers grill Wellstar over hospital closures
ATLANTA – Wellstar Health System officials came under fire Monday for committing to invest nearly $800 million late last year in a planned partnership with Augusta University Health System (AUHS) after closing two Atlanta-area hospitals. Wellstar and AUHS signed off on a 40-year partnership in December that included, among other things, capital for a new […]