Atlanta

Individuals Spoofing Law Enforcement Phone Numbers to Scam Victims

FBI Atlanta is warning the public about a phone scam where individuals are posing as university or college law enforcement officials by calling potential victims regarding outstanding warrants or fines against their children and asking them for payment.
Judge Orders Tyrese Gibson to Pay $250,000 Child Support to Ex-Wife Samantha Lee

Tyrese Gibson Ordered by Atlanta Judge to Pay Back Child Support of Nearly $250,000 to Ex Samantha Lee

An Atlanta judge on Tuesday ordered Tyrese Gibson to pay back child support of almost $250,000 to his former wife, Samantha Lee Gibson.
350.org

350.org Stands in Solidarity With the Movement to #StopCopCity

Over the weekend, communities in Atlanta have been rising up as part of a week-long mobilization to "Stop Cop City." "Cop City" is a $90 million, 85-acre urban warfare facility to "train" police forces across the country.
350.org

350.org Responds to Police Murder of an Atlanta Forest Defender

The Atlanta Police Foundation - a private entity - received governmental clearance to begin destroying Weelaunee Forest to build "Cop City" over the objections of local residents.
JONATHAN SPARKS

Jonathan Sparks Tackles the Man in the Mirror With His Captivating New Single 'Run Away'

Singer-songwriter Jonathan Sparks is at battle in his new blues-infused rock ballad, “Run Away."
girl_irl

girl_irl Pays Homage to Atlanta Trap Roots in New Deconstructed Single “float"

DMY signed "left-pop" artist girl_irl (they/them) is the latest act to pay attention to in the hyper-pop, glitch community of electronica. The Atlanta-bred, Brooklyn-based DJ and producer has dropped a new deconstructed industrial banger titled "float" across all streaming services.
Atlanta Artist Jonathan Sparks Tackles Online World in Punching New Single 'Real Human Being'

Atlanta Artist Jonathan Sparks Tackles Online World in Punching New Single 'Real Human Being'

Singer-songwriter Jonathan Sparks has a message to share with the world in his new punk-centered single, "Real Human Being."
AAPI Victory Alliance Executive Director Varun Nikore Joins CBS News to Discuss the 1-Year Anniversary of Atlanta Spa Shootings

AAPI Victory Alliance Executive Director Varun Nikore Joins CBS News to Discuss the 1-Year Anniversary of Atlanta Spa Shootings

AAPI Victory Alliance Executive Director Varun Nikore has discussed the one-year anniversary of the Atlanta spa shootings during an interview with CBS News.
AAPI Victory Alliance

AAPI Victory Alliance Issues Statement on One-Year Anniversary of Atlanta spa shootings, Urges Gun Violence Prevention and Raising Awareness

Today, in remembrance of the one-year anniversary of the Atlanta spa shootings which killed eight people, six of whom were Asian women, AAPI Victory Alliance released a statement to commemorate this tragedy and call for robust gun violence prevention policies.
Donald Trump Mocks Pres. Joe Biden Over Stacey Abrams Absence From Atlanta Speech, Says She 'Wants Nothing to Do With' Him

Donald Trump Mocks Pres. Joe Biden Over Stacey Abrams Absence From Atlanta Speech, Says She 'Wants Nothing to Do With' Him

Former President Donald Trump mocked President Joe Biden over Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams' absence from his voting rights speech in Atlanta on Tuesday.
Final International Flights Arrive In Sydney Of Border Restrictions Easing To Allow Quarantine-Free Travel

Pregnant Woman Breaks Water an Hour Prior to Delta Flight; Responders Deliver Baby Girl on Delta Air Lines' Mexico-North Carolina Flight

A pregnant woman who was traveling back to North Carolina from Mexico gave birth to her first child on an airplane. She was assisted by an onboard nurse to buy some time for the first responders, who safely delivered her baby girl.
Trans Woman Spent Nearly 6 Months in Jail After Cops Thought Sand From Her Stress Ball Was Cocaine

Trans Woman Spent Nearly 6 Months in Jail After Cops Thought Sand From Her Stress Ball Was Cocaine

An appeals court has ruled that the two Atlanta cops who arrested a transgender woman, whom they suspected of carrying cocaine and jaywalking in 2015, were no longer entitled to qualified immunity from her lawsuit.
CDC: Passenger With Human Monkeypox From Nigeria Enters U.S. Through Atlanta Airport

CDC: Passenger With Human Monkeypox From Nigeria Enters U.S. Through Atlanta Airport

A passenger with human monkeypox from Nigeria has entered the U.S. through the Atlanta airport, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said.
Biden Stumbles on Steps of Air Force One Before Atlanta Trip

Biden Stumbles on Steps of Air Force One Before Atlanta Trip

President Joe Biden was departing for Atlanta on Friday when he had a rough go climbing the stairs to Air Force One.

Atlanta Mayor Rolls Back Reopening After COVID-19 Deaths Surpass 3,000

The city previously announced the second phase of its reopening in early May, allowing most businesses to restart its operations.

Ex-Atlanta Officer Faces 11 Charges for Killing Rayshard Brooks

Investigators found the accused officer failed to administer first-aid following the shooting. The district attorney's office also discovered the victim was held down and repeatedly kicked while he struggled for his life.

Lawyer Denounces Officer who Shot Rayshard Brooks Following his First Statement: 'I Got Him.'

A 27-year-old black man was shot and killed after police officers responded to a call about a man sleeping at a Wendy's drive-thru.
University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas Professor Arrested Over Accepting 'Secret' Funds

American authorities arrested and charged an Arkansas professor with wire fraud after failing to disclose

'This is Us' Season 1 Spoilers: 'Atlanta' Star to Guest Star; Episode 16 Plot Synopsis, Promo Clip Revealed

Everything you need to know about "This is Us" Season 1 episode 16 "Memphis" is here.

Transgender Teacher to Open LGBT Private School in Georgia

A new private school in Georgia will open later this year to accommodate lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students and educators.

Martin Luther King Monument to be Built at Stone Mountain Near Atlanta

Plans have been made to erect a Martin Luther King monument atop Atlanta's Stone Mountain. Plans have been made to erect a Martin Luther King monument atop Atlanta's Stone Mountain.
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