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Photo: JSO Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters has stated that there is no criminality in the viral video of a Black man who deputies repeatedly punched during a traffic stop, per ABC News. The viral traffic stop involving 22-year-old driver William Anthony McNeil and Jacksonville sheriff’s deputies unfolded on February 19 and was captured on cellphone … Continued

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Carjacking 972 Myrtle St

We will post the following carjacking arrest on our website on 7/23/25, around 11:45 p.m., officers responded to 972 Myrtle St in reference to a pedestrian robbery and carjacking. Upon arrival, officers met with two individuals were robbed at gunpoint and carjacked by three armed male suspects. The victims stated three males approached them on foot, brandished firearms and demanded their keys, wallets, and phones. The victims complied and the suspects fled in the victim’s vehicle. Units immediately began canvassing the area and reviewing nearby surveillance footage. During the investigation, Officers located the vehicle traveling near Leet St. SW in Zone 4. With supervisor approval due the recent carjacking, units gave pursuit behind the carjacked vehicle.

Two suspects exited and fled from the vehicle on foot, along with the diver, who was later identified asErnest Jones(DOB: 12/2001) The victims positively identified Jones as one of the suspects. Officers recovered a replica BB gun, personal items, and stolen financial cards from Jone’s possession. Jones faces multiple charges including Aggravated Assault, Armed Robbery, Theft by Taking (Felony), Possession of a Firearm during a Felony, Financial Transaction Card Theft, Theft of Lost or Mislaid Property, Driving without a License, Failure to Maintain Lane, Fleeing and Eluding, Reckless Driving, Striking a Fixed Object, and Obstruction. He was transported to Grady detention. Two additional suspects remain at large as the investigation continues.

Please keep in mind the above information is preliminary in nature and can change as the investigation progresses and new information comes to light.

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The City of South Fulton’s District 3 Councilwoman Helen Zenobia Willis is shining a spotlight on the next generation of innovators with the inaugural Young Boss Festival, a community event celebrating youth entrepreneurship. The event will take place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Welcome All Park located at … Continued

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Develop Fulton, the development authority for Fulton County, proudly announces the reappointment of restaurateur and philanthropist Pinky Cole Hayes to its board of directors and the appointment of Lynne Riley, former Georgia State Treasurer, as its newest board member. The Fulton County Board of Commissioners recently approved both actions, reflecting the County’s continued commitment to … Continued

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On Tuesday, President Donald Trump, while welcoming Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. into the Oval Office, openly accused former President Barack Obama of treason. Trump, sitting at the Resolute Desk, proclaimed to reporters that Obama had “attempted to steal the 2016 election” by “his” intelligence community investigating Trump’s campaign. His comments came during heightened media … Continued

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On Thursday, July 17, local and national organizers  will highlight the legacy of late Civil Rights leader and former Congressman John Lewis on the fifth annual John Lewis National Day of Action. With more than 1,600 events scheduled nationwide, GoodTroubleLivesOn.org says it will respond to the attacks posed on civil and human rights by the … Continued

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The youngest daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. has joined the chorus of critics calling on President Donald Trump to release the Jeffrey Epstein files in response to the federal government unveiling thousands of investigative documents relating to her father’s assassination. Bernice King expressed disapproval in a series of statements on Monday regarding the Trump […]

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As Fulton County's lease of Atlanta's detention center ends, the city and county should commit to utilizing diversion services.

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By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent In its most urgent warning to date, the National Urban League has declared a “state of emergency” for democracy and civil rights in the United States. The organization’s 49th annual State of Black America report, unveiled at its conference in Cleveland, Ohio, outlines what it … Continued

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A Spanish-language journalist who was arrested while covering a protest just outside Atlanta last month and is being held in a federal immigration jail felt a duty to help those whose voices […]

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As more than 200,000 government documents related to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were released this week, his children are reminding the public that while their father’s death has long captivated the nation, it remains, first and foremost, a deeply personal loss. In a joint statement Monday, Dr. Bernice King and Martin […]

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Chamblee plows forward to build downtown park with pond centerpiece Josh Green Tue, 07/22/2025 - 12:24

Burgeoning downtown Chamblee is gearing up to become a bit greener soon. 

Fish Bolt Park, a greenspace and stormwater initiative in the works for nearly a decade, has recently begun the bidding process for contractors in hopes of breaking ground in coming months. City officials held a pre-bid conference today. 

Tucked between Peachtree Boulevard and the city’s MARTA station, the 1900 Chamblee Tucker Road property in question is a former MARTA stormwater detention pond acquired by the City of Chamblee as part of its 2016 trails and parks expansion program.

The site is surrounded by infill development including hundreds of new multifamily units in nearby blocks downtown, with more in the pipeline. The two-mile Chamblee Rail Trail, a multi-use pathway, abuts the southern border of the future park. 

Location of Fish Bolt Park along the Chamblee Rail Trail, in relation to the city's MARTA hub (bottom) and downtown restaurants. Google Maps

Overview of plans for the constructed wetlands, seating areas, and multi-use pathways at Fish Bolt Park. Kimley-Horn, via City of Chamblee

According to project engineers Kimley-Horn, Fish Bolt Park will be considered a “constructed wetland,” or a shallow marsh system that controls runoff and treats urban stormwater, removing pollutants by way of marsh vegetation. 

Fish Bolt Park’s scope will also include an elevated observation deck, ADA-accessible pathways, a mural wall, additional decks with seating, lighting, landscaping, and other features meant to control erosion. 

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Construction on Fish Bolt Park is scheduled to start before the end of 2025. No targeted opening date has been specified. 

In the gallery above, find more visuals and context. 

Overview of the 1900 Chamblee Tucker Road site, now surrounded by residential development. Kimley-Horn, via City of Chamblee

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Location of Fish Bolt Park along the Chamblee Rail Trail, in relation to the city's MARTA hub (bottom) and downtown restaurants. Google Maps

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  By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Despite relentless corporate hype and rising concerns about mass unemployment, artificial intelligence has yet to lead to widespread job losses. Reports from Goldman Sachs, Brookings, CNN, the World Economic Forum, and tech industry analysts all point to the same conclusion: AI is changing the … Continued

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APD Statement on Recruit Conduct and Policy Standards

The Atlanta Police Department holds all members of our organization to the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and conduct-both on and off duty. We can confirm that four police recruits have been separated from the Department following off-duty conduct that did not meet the standards of our agency. Upon learning of the situation, the Department took swift action and opened an internal investigation.

The incident occurred at a business outside of our jurisdiction in the City of East Point.

The Atlanta Police Department has learned that the recruits were asked to leave the business and became involved in a dispute with a member of the establishment's security team, during which one recruit discharged a firearm. The recruits were not celebrating their Police Academy graduation, as they had not yet completed their required training. Actions that compromise the public's trust or jeopardize community safety will not be tolerated. This incident does not reflect the values or expectations of the Atlanta Police Department.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson is rebuffing pressure to act on the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, instead sending members home early for a month-long break from Washington after the week’s legislative agenda […]

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After an escalator malfunction left 11 people injured at a MARTA station following a Beyoncé concert last week, the state is conducting an investigation into the cause. On July 15, as people were leaving Mercedes-Benz Stadium after Beyoncé’s final show in Atlanta for the “Cowboy Carter” tour, an escalator at the Vine City MARTA station […]

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Each week, ArtsATL delivers a critic’s short list of the shows, exhibitions, concerts and events we recommend for the coming weeks within one discipline or venue type in the kaleidoscope of Atlanta arts and culture. This week, we’re highlighting art in outdoor spaces. :: Art on the Beltline The Atlanta Beltline features one of the largest temporary...

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MARTA officials announced on Thursday that they have partnered with Atlanta United to release a second “MARTA Collection,” a line of custom retail items created in collaboration between the two […]

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Atlanta music fans are mourning the loss of Grammy-winner Malcolm-Jamal Warner as they learn of his tragic passing. According to reports, Warner, 54, drowned Sunday while swimming off the coast of Costa Rica. While most remember Warner for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, which ran from 1984-1992, many in Atlanta also […]

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Siddhartha, She, a new opera by Grammy Award-winning composer Christopher Theofanidis and librettist Melissa Studdard, will premiere at the Aspen Music Festival on August 2. The creative process for this multi-disciplinary and sprawlingly collaborative work has deep roots in Atlanta. Under the baton of Maestro Robert Spano, music director laureate of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra,...

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By April Ryan Black Press USA Washington, DC Bureau Chief and White House Correspondent To the dismay of the children of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders, President Donald Trump has ordered the release of more than 240,000 pages of FBI documents related to the assassination of Dr. King in 1968. … Continued

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The Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority is without a permanent leader after CEO Collie Greenwood announced he was stepping down from the job amid delays in renewing his immigration paperwork. […]

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Georgia’s abortion law H.B. 481 took effect three years ago, following the U.S. Supreme Court Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision ending federal abortion protections. Atlanta abortion-rights advocates, doctors […]

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What has happened to the Okefenokee makes me think that all is not yet lost.

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