1 dead in police-involved shooting in Midtown
1 dead in police-involved shooting in Midtown Michael King, WXIA 4:18 AM. EDT June 23, 2016 Police investigate a shooting in midtown Atlanta (Photo: WXIA) ATLANTA – A car burglary suspect was killed in an officer-involved shooting early Thursday morning on Monroe Drive in midtown Atlanta.According to the Atlanta Police Department’s Major Adam Lee, an off-duty officer at the Monroe Place apartment complex in the 2100 block of Monroe Drive noticed someone breaking int..>> view originalAtlanta housing authority agrees to give river property for bus depot
Objections by local residents and officials failed to sway the Atlanta Housing Authority board, which on Wednesday moved to turn over riverside property in West Atlanta to the city to use as a school bus depot.AHA voted unanimously to seek approval from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to either sell or exchange the 10-acre property on the Chattahoochee, previously the site of Bankhead Courts public housing, which was demolished in 2011.“Why [are we] giving up this incredible..>> view originalState drops charges against Justin Chapman, subject of 'Breakdown'
State prosecutors announced Wednesday they will not retry Justin Chapman for arson and murder, more than a year after his convictions for those offenses were thrown out and he was granted a new trial by Georgia’s highest court.A lengthy court filing, submitted by the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia, noted that key testimony initially relied upon by Haralson County prosecutors has since been discredited or completely contradicted. It also stated there is no other evidence to corroborate..>> view originalAtlanta Hawks trade Jeff Teague to Indiana Pacers as part of three ...
Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The Atlanta Hawks have acquired the No. 12 pick in the 2016 NBA Draft as part of a three-team trade with Indiana and Utah. UPDATE: The Atlanta Hawks will reportedly acquire the number 12 pick in the 2016 NBA Draft as part of the trade that sends Jeff Teague to Indiana. Sources: Utah is sending the No. 12 pick in Thursday's Draft to Atlanta as part of deal that sends George Hill to Utah, Teague to Indy. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) June 22, 201..>> view originalSix facts about the (surprising) drop in Atlanta's jobless rate
The metro Atlanta unemployment rate dropped to 4.6 percent in May, the lowest the rate has been since before the recession started in late 2007.The rate had been 4.8 percent in April. It is down from 5.8 percent unemployment a year ago. And it is now lower – by 0.1 percentage points – than the national rate.The improvement was somewhat surprising – and mostly for good reasons.The unemployment rate dropped in May — and for good reasons — as the metro Atlanta’s hiring engine continued to chug alon..>> view originalMain Calendar
Locomotive train, cane pole fishing, pony rides, tiny town, petting zoo, farm market, fireworks extravaganza and more. Carousel, zip lines and rock wall will be open at an additional cost. Concessions available. The Rock Ranch, 5020 Barnesville Highway, the Rock. $12 per person from 2-6 p.m.; $25 per family vehicle after 6 p.m. therockranch.com. 2 p.m. gates open, June 25.Independence Parade and Freedom Fireworks Parade grand marshal is Penrose Wolf. Live music from Backwoodz Branded, plus food..>> view originalAtlanta man boards flight, discovers 'I am the only person on this plane'
by: Kimberly Richardson Updated: Jun 22, 2016 - 10:00 PM © 2016 Cox Media Group. ATLANTA — A Lawrencville man says he was the only passenger on his flight home to Atlanta. Steven Schneider tells Channel 2’s Kimberly Richardson he arrived at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport on Tuesday only to find his gate to be a ghost town. “I was so nervous,” Schneider said. “I couldn’t believe it. I felt like I missed my flight!” Schneider says when he was at the gate, a Delta flight atte..>> view originalSyndergaard, Cespedes hurt in Mets' 4-3 win over Royals
Even when the Mets win lately, it hurts.Noah Syndergaard left his start after six innings with a sore elbow and Yoenis Cespedes came out because of an aching wrist, yet New York held off the Kansas City Royals 4-3 Wednesday for a two-game sweep in their World Series rematch.Both star players were sent to the doctor as the banged-up Mets packed for a seven-game road trip. Lucas Duda, David Wright, Juan Lagares and reliever Jim Henderson already are out with injuries, and Bartolo Colon lasted fou..>> view originalFootball Outsiders: Atlanta Falcons tight end Jacob Tamme ...
Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta Falcons tight end Jacob Tamme is a fantastic teammate and leader. He's also a damn fine football player. When Tony Gonzalez retired, the team was left with a gaping hole in their roster. The team made other efforts to address that need but were unsuccessful. (I'm looking at you, Levine.) The addition of Tamme gave franchise quarterback Matt Ryan a reliable safety valve again. Tamme isn't the sort of player you build a team around. He's competent and..>> view originalQuikTrip opens 1st non-fuel store in midtown Atlanta
QuikTrip opens 1st non-fuel store in midtown Atlanta Michael King, WXIA 4:32 PM. EDT June 22, 2016 QuikTrip's first non-fuel location in midtown Atlanta (photo: Michael King) (Photo: WXIA) ATLANTA - QuikTrip opens its first non-fuel location in midtown Atlanta on Thursday as a concept store for urban customers seeking convenience items.The location is at the corner of 6th and Peachtree streets in the lower floor of the Viewpoint building, and will feature the sam..>> view original
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