Protesters march through Atlanta for 4th night
by: Matt Johnson Updated: Jul 11, 2016 - 8:10 AM ATLANTA — A fifth night of protests are likely in Atlanta, as several demonstrators with the Black Lives Matter movement said their efforts are not over yet. Several protesters calling for police reform gathered at Woodruff Park and Centennial Park in downtown Atlanta Sunday. It was the fourth consecutive night protesters took to the streets of Atlanta in response to recent police shootings across the nation. [PHOTOS: Hundreds march ..>> view originalYESSSSS: Atlanta Zoo locates escaped python
A Timor python that escaped Saturday from an outdoor enclosure at Zoo Atlanta is back home. The python - described by Zoo Atlanta as between 5 and 6 feet ...>> view originalProtest through Midtown, downtown ends with arrests
by: Matt Johnson, Tyisha Fernandes, Steve Gehlbach Updated: Jul 10, 2016 - 9:17 PM ATLANTA — Protesters calling for reform in American policing gathered on the 17th Street bridge in Midtown Atlanta. PHOTOS: Hundreds march for fourth day of protests in Atlanta Several protesters left the bridge Saturday evening and began marching down Peachtree Street in Midtown. The group stopped a couple times to block intersections and chant. Protesters stopped at popular locations like the Fox T..>> view originalVOTE: What is the best farmers market in Atlanta?
Which farmers market deserves to be named the Best in Atlanta? From vegetables and fruit to locally sourced meats and treats, farmers markets around Atlanta have as much selectino as your local grocery store. Summertime means a visit to your local farmers market for the freshest ingredients of the season.Farmers markets can be found all around Atlanta. Here are some that could be near your neighborhood. If images of straight-from-the-farm veggies are just what you need to inspire a healthy summe..>> view originalTheme across Atlanta churches: It's time for healing racial wounds
The tension sweeping the nation after a week of death and protests in Baton Rouge, La., Dallas and a suburb of Minneapolis weighed heavily on Tommy Witcher’s heart.So when it was Witcher’s turn to give the opening prayer at the Church at Decatur Heights on Sunday, he felt he had to unburden his soul.“We have to take time out from hate, anger and violence and pray for our brothers and sisters,” said the former Gwinnett County police officer and Marine, who received two Purple Hearts in Vietnam.Pa..>> view originalZoo Atlanta finds missing Timor python
After leaving its private cage in Zoo Atlanta’s Conservation Breeding Center, a Timor python was found Sunday morning abot 10 a.m., officials said.The 5 to 6-foot, non-venomous snake is a semi-arboreal species native to southeast Asia and is described as non-aggressive and shy, Zoo Atlanta spokeswoman Rachel Davis said in a statement.“Timor pythons typically feed on birds and small mammals and do not pose a hazard to humans or domestic pets,” Davis said. “This animal is unlikely to eat anything ..>> view originalAtlanta Police: Protesters arrested after near-miss with car
Atlanta Police: Protesters arrested after near-miss with car APD arrested at least 10 people in Sat. night protests Julie Wolfe, WXIA 2:04 PM. EDT July 10, 2016 Atlanta Police say they had to shut down protests after a near-miss with a car. ATLANTA - Atlanta Police released the names of eleven people arrested in connection with Saturday night protests. According to the police report, protesters were given wide latitude to march through Atlanta streets unt..>> view originalA fourth night of protests underway in downtown Atlanta
Several hundred people are marching through downtown Atlanta, blocking traffic and chanting on the fourth straight night of protests over the police killings of black men in Louisiana and Minnesota.At one point, a group of Georgia State Patrol officers tried to block their path down one street. But the officers, who did not have weapons drawn or any special gear beyond their standard uniforms, backed off and allowed the protesters to pass peacefully.Marchers of all races chanted "Whose streets? ..>> view originalAtlanta Hawks have agreement with Jarrett Jack, per report
Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Hawks signing Jack to one-year deal. The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to a one-year contract with free agent point guard Jarrett Jack according to a report by The Vertical’s Shams Charania Free agent Jarrett Jack has agreed to a one-year minimum deal with the Atlanta Hawks, sources tell The Vertical.— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 11, 2016 The deal is reportedly for the league minimum and adds a veteran option to Atlanta’s point guard mix. The..>> view originalAndrew Young: Atlanta police face 'unlovable little brats some times'
Andrew Young, the former Atlanta mayor and veteran of the 1960s civil rights movement, said recent Atlanta protesters have been able to “show off with no consequences” and told city police officers to not get upset.“Those are some unlovable little brats out there some times,” Young said in a meeting with officers at a southwest Atlanta precinct.He visited to offer encouragement to officers as protests in Atlanta continue over shootings by police in Louisiana and Minnesota. Reporters were invited..>> view original
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