UPDATE: Protesters blocking tow truck from removing tractor trailer
Updated: 3:40 a.m.: Protesters and police have left the Downtown Connector entrance at Williams Street. WSB TV's Darryn Moore reports the entrance ramp to I-75/85 at Williams Street is open to traffic.Updated: 11:15 p.m.: Jamie Lake,30, owner of American Sushi Recording Studio in Little Five Points was among the protesters still out late Friday night. He said he’s marching for his 9 year old daughter.“She asked me not to get shot so I wore this bullet proof vest.” Lake says he hopes keeping prot..>> view originalJetBlue plans Atlanta flights in '17
JetBlue Airways plans to return to Atlanta.The New York-based low-cost carrier has long been missing from the world’s busiest airport. But JetBlue last week sent a letter of interest to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, saying it plans to renew service to Atlanta in September 2017.The airline said it plans 16 daily flights as long as it can get access to two gates suitable for large aircraft “and higher end business and leisure travelers that JetBlue is targeting in the Atlanta market.”J..>> view originalSocial media erupts with photo, video from Atlanta protest
Hundreds of Atlantans gathered outside the National Center for Civil and Human Rights Friday for an evening demonstration following this week's officer-involved shootings.The 6 p.m. rally, organized by the NAACP, along with Black Lives Matter of Greater Atlanta, follows recent police shooting deaths of two African-American men—Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Philando Castile in Falcon Heights, Minnesota.During a peaceful protest in Dallas, Texas Thursday evening, a sniper ope..>> view originalAlton Sterling shooting has Atlanta ties
Alton Sterling shooting has Atlanta ties Posted: Friday, July 8, 2016 7:38 PM EDT Updated: Saturday, July 9, 2016 12:11 AM EDT Alton Sterling (Facebook) ATLANTA (CBS46) - At the center of the horror facing the nation, are the two men that were gunned down this week.Philando Castile was killed by a police officer in Minnesota and Alton Sterling was killed by an officer in Louisiana.CBS46 has learned that Sterling’s story has links to metro Atlanta.The man representing th..>> view originalSorority to bring thousands to Atlanta
You may notice lots of pink and green more often than not this weekend.That’s because more than 22,500 members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will fill Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center for the sorority’s international conference.It has been more than 35 years since the conference, held every other year, made its way to Atlanta. It was last hosted in Atlanta in 1980, according to the sorority.“Atlanta was selected as the host site for the conference based on its deep civil rights roots and ..>> view originalElevate: Summer an arty street party in downtown Atlanta
The sights and sounds of spoken-word poetry, fiery theatrics, found-object costumes, Indian-style dance and electronic dance music will fill South Broad Street in downtown Atlanta on July 22.It’s a kick-off party for Elevate, the annual public arts program hosted by the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, and plans to make it a year-round program.For Elevate 2012, graffiti artist Tilt created this mural on South Broad Street. The area will host Elevate: Summer on July 22. PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Batt..>> view originalAtlanta chief: Officers told to stay vigilant after Dallas
Atlanta Police Chief George Turner said Friday that officers are being told to stay "vigilant and professional" following the Dallas shooting that killed five officers and wounded seven others the night before.Turner and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed also said people have the right to protest recent police shootings of civilians at events planned this weekend in Atlanta but urged them to cooperate with law enforcement. Hours after Reed and Turner spoke to reporters on Friday, hundreds of people began..>> view originalAtlanta celebrities, politicians react to police shootings
During a peaceful protest against police violence on Thursday night, a sniper opened fire and fatally shot five officers, authorities confirmed.Twelve other officers and two civilians were also injured in the shooting.The protest was held in response to recent police shooting deaths of two African-American men—Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Philando Castile in Falcon Heights, Minnesota.Some local celebrities and politicians took to social media to respond to the news.What's ..>> view originalTop 10 things to do around Atlanta (July 8-10)
by: Nelson Hicks Updated: Jul 8, 2016 - 2:40 PM Š 2016 Cox Media Group. Here are some more photos from Chihuly in the Garden at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Friday & Saturday Raccoon Creek Bluegrass Festival Enjoy the sounds of bluegrass music from bands from across the country at the Raccoon Creek Music Park in Dallas, GA. Friday Atlanta Dream Cheer on Atlanta’s WNBA team The Dream as they take on the Wings at 7:30pm. Saturday Reptile Day The Fernbank Museum of History puts y..>> view originalJeff Teague thanks Atlanta for making his 'dream come true'
Feb 5, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) drives to the basket against the Indiana Pacers in the second quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Brett Davis, Brett Davis Feb 5, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) and Indiana Pacers guard Monta Ellis (11) reach for a loose ball in the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Brett Davis, Brett Davis Jan 28, 2016; I..>> view original
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