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Bystander captures teenage boys climbing on a moving car while attempting to sell motorists water on the side of a busy Atlanta intersection.
An Atlanta building, barely a quarter-century old, stands tall on the cities south side. But it's the history and the communities' battle over the building that casts an even bigger shadow. Built in the '90s as Atlanta won the bid to host the Olympics, the Atlanta City Detention Center made national headlines. It was made to house low-risk individuals who violate city ordinances. Around the same time, the city passed an ordinance that made loitering a new punishable offense. The community pushed back saying it was a way to penalize the homeless population and rid the city streets of the...
By tffhthewriter Source: Megan Varner / Getty Keisha Lance Bottoms will not run for re-election this year. On late Thursday night (May 6), the Democratic Mayor made the announcement that she has no plans to seek re-election as the city Mayor this year. Citing that while she still intends to make a difference, the next season of her life will not include being in the office of the Mayor, and she added that the decision was an emotional and difficult one to make. âAs (husband) Derek and I have given thoughtful prayer and consideration to the season now before us, it is with deep em...
The City of Atlanta – Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs is presenting a free, eighteen-episode virtual jazz series, called In the Tradition, which will feature jazz artists interviewed by local Atlanta jazz and art leaders. Jazz lovers can view the video interviews live on AtlantaFestivals.com, Facebook, YouTube and Channel 26 on select Tuesdays from April through August 31, 2021. “We’re excited to present this safe and free virtual interview series to jazz lovers both here in Atlanta and afar,” said Camille Russell Love, executive director – Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs....
Mayor Bottoms outlines steps to curb 'COVID crime wave,' address police reform, affordable housing In her State of the City address, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms laid out her goals for the city as well as highlighted its achievements over the last year. Author: Chenue Her Updated: 9:10 PM EDT March 31, 2021 ATLANTA — In her State of the City address Wednesday, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms laid out her goals for the city as well as highlighted its achievements over the last year. One issue she addressed is what people in the city have voiced concer...