A medical examiner will present evidence Monday in the case against Jose Ibarra, a Venezuelan citizen charged in the February killing of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley.
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A medical examiner will present evidence Monday in the case against Jose Ibarra, a Venezuelan citizen charged in the February killing of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley. Ibarra, 26, faces […]
The Pink Pig will open once more as part of the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Arena.
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After a five year absence, a longtime Atlanta holiday staple returns to the city for oinks of fun and memories. On Nov. 23, the Pink Pig will open to a […]
Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern announced an agreement Thursday with Ancora Holdings to keep the investor from launching a repeat of this year's campaign to take control of the railroad.
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Norfolk Southern announced an agreement Thursday with Ancora Holdings to keep the investor from launching a repeat of this year’s campaign to take control of the railroad. Under the deal, […]
Opening statements are expected Friday in the trial of the man accused of killing a Georgia nursing student, in a case that helped fan the immigration debate during the last election cycle.
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Opening statements are expected Friday in the trial of the man accused of killing a Georgia nursing student, in a case that helped fan the immigration debate during the last […]
Two attorneys representing Rudy Giuliani in a lawsuit related to a $148 million defamation judgment against him have asked a judge to remove them from the case over disagreements with the former New York City mayor.
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Two attorneys representing Rudy Giuliani in a lawsuit related to a $148 million defamation judgment against him have asked a judge to remove them from the case over disagreements with […]
Basil recently artistically transformed that image of the civil rights pioneer into the John Lewis Memorial. The 12-foot bronze statue, located in the Decatur Square, sits atop a 6-foot-tall granite pedestal. For the strong, bold depiction of Lewis, Basil pays close attention to details; he spotligh...
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Renowned Georgia-based Jamaican artist and sculptor Basil Watson says images speak to him. When thinking about the late Congressman John Lewis, he recalls an image of Lewis with his hands […]
Jail officials in Georgia's most populous county violate the constitutional rights of people in their custody by failing to protect them from violence, using excessive force and holding them in filthy and unsafe conditions, U.S. Justice Department officials said Thursday while threatening to get the...
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Jail officials in Georgia’s most populous county violate the constitutional rights of people in their custody by failing to protect them from violence, using excessive force and holding them in […]
Georgia has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the nation. Home visiting programs are designed to address these disparities by offering regular in-home visits by a maternal and child health specialist trained to ensure moms, dads or other partners, and babies have what they need to stay ...
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On a quiet, leafy block southwest of downtown Atlanta, Ponchitta Perez Davis parks outside an apartment building, gets out and walks around to the back of her SUV. “Hey girl, […]
Election officials in Georgia and other states are debunking a conspiracy theory about Elon Musk using his internet provider Starlink to steal the 2024 election for President-elect Donald Trump.
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As President-elect Donald Trump begins filling key posts in his second administration, social media users are pushing false claims that the 2024 election was rigged in his favor. One such […]
Artist, art scholar and educator Dr. Fahamu Pecou is leading a new discourse in Atlanta on Black and brown identity through the lens of “Afrotropes,” the recurring iconography of Black aesthetics, codes and concepts.
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Artist, art scholar and educator Dr. Fahamu Pecou is leading a new discourse in Atlanta on Black and brown identity through the lens of “Afrotropes,” the recurring iconography of Black […]
A man on Tuesday waived his right to a jury trial in the killing of a Georgia nursing student, a case that became a flashpoint in the national immigration debate.
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A man on Tuesday waived his right to a jury trial in the killing of a Georgia nursing student, a case that became a flashpoint in the national immigration debate. […]
Home Depot continued to deal with a pullback in spending from customers in its fiscal third quarter, but it was less severe than in the past, and its performance beat Wall Street's expectations. The home improvement retailer also boosted its full-year revenue outlook.
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Home Depot continued to deal with a pullback in spending from customers in its fiscal third quarter, but it was less severe than in the past, and its performance beat […]
Experts fear small gains made toward tenant protections during the Biden Administration are likely to disappear under President-elect Donald Trump.
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Experts fear small gains made toward tenant protections during the Biden Administration are likely to disappear under President-elect Donald Trump. The actions against corporate landlords that came late in Biden’s […]
Georgia voters say housing affordability is one of their top concerns. According to a new survey conducted by the University of Maryland’s Program for Public Consultation, there’s mostly bipartisan agreement from voters about how federal authorities should address the problem.
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Studies have dubbed Atlanta the most overvalued housing market, with homes priced 50% higher than where they should be. Renters and homebuyers across the nation are feeling the effects of […]
Atlanta’s Municipal Market, also known as the Sweet Auburn Curb Market, is receiving $1.26 million for improvements as it celebrates its 100th anniversary.
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Atlanta’s Municipal Market, also known as the Sweet Auburn Curb Market, is receiving $1.26 million for improvements as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. The Atlanta City Council has approved $489,000 […]
Policing Alternatives & Diversion Initiative (PAD) was expecting to renew a contract with the City of Atlanta. However, the city didn’t sign the finalized agreement and instead began a closed-door procurement process.
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Policing Alternatives & Diversion Initiative (PAD) offers wraparound services to people experiencing extreme poverty, substance use and mental health disorders. The nonprofit organization also responds to non-emergency calls. PAD was […]
Georgia is one of several states this week in which Black residents received racist text messages that are currently under investigation by the FBI.
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Georgia is one of several states this week in which Black residents received racist text messages that are currently under investigation by the FBI. The messages, which vary in wording, […]
The Justice Department on Friday disclosed an Iranian murder-for-hire plot to kill Donald Trump, charging a man who said he had been tasked by a government official before this week's election with assassinating the Republican president-elect.
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The Justice Department on Friday disclosed an Iranian murder-for-hire plot to kill Donald Trump, charging a man who said he had been tasked by a government official before this week’s […]
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced on Thursday that Georgia will soon receive over $55 million to expand access to opioid treatment, prevention and recovery services.
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Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced on Thursday that Georgia will soon receive over $55 million to expand access to opioid treatment, prevention and recovery services. The funding is apart […]
Family and friends of Rico Wade gathered Thursday for a ceremony and unveiling of the future site where a monument in honor of the late producer will be displayed.
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Near the intersection of Headland and Delowe Drives in East Point, a white enclosed tent stands on the former site of Delowe Garden Apartments. Here, Rico Wade created “The Dungeon,” […]