Atlanta native Julian Dorio was playing at Paris theater when
Channel 2 Action News has learned an Atlanta native and University of Georgia graduate is a member of a band that was playing at the Paris theater Friday night,where dozens of hostages were taken in a terror attack Friday night.Julian Dorio, who grew up in Atlanta and attended the Westminster Schools, is a drummer for the band Eagles of Death Metal. The band was playing Friday at Le Bataclan as part of their world tour.Channel 2 Action News spoke with Julian Dorio’s brother, Michael, who told ..>> view originalFive questions for Atlanta’s top teacher | www
Teachers need a seat at the table when state policymakers make decisions affecting public schools, Atlanta’s top teacher says.Scott Allen, a Latin teacher at Grady High School, was named Atlanta Public Schools 2015 Teacher of the Year. He’ll compete with teachers across the state to be named Georgia Teacher of the Year.Allen, who says his next big project is to ensure Latin is taught at the elementary and middle schools that feed into Grady, recently spoke with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.A..>> view originalAtlanta cops: 2 arrested after car burglars shoot at victims | www
Atlanta police reported two suspected car burglars were in custody Friday, with one suffering a gunshot wound to the leg.Four people were allegedly breaking into vehicles at 1685 Marietta Road when they were spotted by the owners about 9 a.m. and fled, police spokeswoman Officer Kim Jones said.The suspected burglars ran and jumped the fence and one allegedly fired a weapon toward the victims but instead “struck one of his accomplices in the leg,” Jones said.Two people were in custody and police ..>> view originalPlenty of sunshine means plenty of metro Atlanta roadwork | www
With dry weather forecast throughout the weekend, metro Atlanta motorists can expect road crews to be out in full force with interstate construction projects.Here’s what you need to know to avoid the lane closures and detours:Delays expected with I-75 express lane constructionIn Cobb County, the I-75 southbound entrance ramp from Barrett Parkway will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Saturday for Express Lanes construction. Traffic headed to I-75 southbound will be directed to I-575 s..>> view originalJeezy ready to rock the mic at Atlanta Hawks game | Atlanta Music Scene with Melissa Ruggieri
Jeezy will rock the mic at the Nov. 30 Hawks game. (Akili-Casundria Ramsess/Special to the AJC)BY MELISSA RUGGIERIThe Atlanta Hawks are hooking up with another hometown star for their tilt against the Oklahoma City Thunder.Hip-hopper Jeezy, who today released his sixth album, “Church in These Streets,” will perform at halftime and after the Nov. 30 game (tipoff is 8 p.m.).“Being an Atlanta native, it’s only right to partner up with the Hawks for my new album ‘Church in These Streets,’” Jeezy sai..>> view originalTackling Common Complaints Surrounding Atlanta's Offense - The Falcoholic
Atlanta knifed through the opening portion of the season with an explosive offense that has sputtered after averaging 32.4 points per game after the first five games. Since the overtime win versus Washington, theFalconshave averaged 16.8 points per game while dropping three of the last four games. The one game they did win was an uninspiring 10-7 victory over the beleagueredTennessee Titans, who were startingZach Mettenbergerat quarterback. The fanbase has predictably grown impatient with th..>> view original10-year-old girl hit by daycare bus in suburban Atlanta | www
The Associated PressSNELLVILLE, Ga. —Police say a 10-year-old girl was injured after being hit by a daycare bus in suburbanAtlanta.Gwinnett Police spokesman Cpl. Deon Washington tells TheAtlantaJournal-Constitution (http://on-ajc.com/1iZMrxK ) that the girl is in critical condition after being hit Friday morning. Washington says the girl, whose name was not released, tried to cross an intersection near Brookwood Elementary School.Washington says neither the bus driver nor passenger was injured. ..>> view originalF
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. —New crime data published by the Federal Bureau of Investigations shows Forsyth County has the lowest per capita crime rate in metro Atlanta.Channel 2's Aaron Diamant will show you how different counties stack up in his report on Channel 2 Action News at 6.Experts are surprised by the low figures from Forsyth County, because the area has had a significant population growth over the last few years.The Forsyth County sheriff credits new crime initiatives for his department's co..>> view originalJanis Joplin musical heading to the Fox Theatre in 2016
Mary Bridget Davies was Tony-nominated for her role as Joplin.BY MELISSA RUGGIERI“A Night with Janis Joplin,” the Broadway production which earned a Tony nomination for its star, is headed on tour.The show will hit 34 cities, including the Fox Theatre at 6:30 p.m. April 17.Tickets are $39-$79.50 and on sale now via the venue box office,www.foxtheatre.orgor by calling 855-285-8499.“Joplin” stars Mary Bridget Davies in the starring role. The rock belter has toured with Joplin’s original band, Big ..>> view originalTop 50 Falcons: No. 36, Alge Crumpler
Alge Crumpler finished his NFL career with 373 catches in 10 seasons with 4,743 yards and 39 touchdowns. (Curtis Compton/AJC)The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is counting down the Top 50 players in Atlanta Falcons history during the franchise’s 50th anniversary season. No. 36 is tight end Alge Crumpler.Years played for Falcons:Alge Crumpler was selected in the second round (35th overall) out of North Carolina in the 2001 NFL Draft. That draft proved to be a fruitful one for the Falcons and helped..>> view original
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