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US protests July 20, 2020

Former police officer in Rayshard Brooks slaying seeks removal of Fulton County District Attorney: report

Attorneys for the former Atlanta police officer charged with felony murder in the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks sought to remove the district attorney prosecuting the case Monday.

US protests July 20, 2020

Mayors of Portland, Chicago, Atlanta, other big cities demand 'federal forces' withdraw

Several big-city mayors that have seen upticks in violent crime and escalating clashes between police and protesters are demanding federal agents be withdrawn from their cities -- and any plans for more federal deployments be halted.

Freddie Freeman July 19, 2020

Braves' Freddie Freeman prayed during coronavirus battle: 'Please don't take me'

Freddie Freeman doesn’t know if he has time to be ready for the Atlanta Braves’ opener. Following a scary journey in his battle with COVID-19, Freeman is grateful to even have a chance.

EDUCATION July 17, 2020

Some private schools plan in-person learning in places where public schools are not

Atlanta area public schools are remaining online this fall due to the coronavirus pandemic—but private schools are planning to open with classroooms occupied.

Celebrity News July 17, 2020

Tyler Perry's latest donation aims to 'bridge unity' between Atlanta police and residents

Atlanta-based media mogul Tyler Perry is doing what he can to bring his fractured city together.

CRIME July 17, 2020

Atlanta man shot and killed while investigating power outage at his home: police

A man has been shot and killed in Atlanta early Friday after venturing outside to investigate why the power went out inside his home, police say. 

Obituary July 17, 2020

Rev. CT Vivian, civil rights veteran who worked with Martin Luther King, dead at 95

Vivian died at home in Atlanta of natural causes Friday morning, his friend and business partner Don Rivers.

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Flash July 16, 2020

Kilmeade presses Biden campaign chair: Why hasn't he weighed in on violent crime spikes?

Joe Biden has already addressed the issue of crime in America's cities, Biden Campaign Chair Cedric Richmond asserted Thursday.

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Flash July 16, 2020

National Association of Police Organizations endorses Trump: 'We anticipate' another four years

The National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) announced its decision to endorse President Trump on Wednesday, after two-thirds of their members expressed their support in a virtual meeting.

CRIME July 15, 2020

Atlanta police charge suspect in shooting death of 8-year-old girl near Wendy’s

A teen suspected in the fatal shooting of an 8-year-old Atlanta girl during a deadly holiday weekend turned himself into police, authorities said Wednesday. 

Christianity July 15, 2020

Atlanta megachurch closed through end of 2020 due to coronavirus

One of the nation's largest churches in Georgia announced it will not resume in-person services through the remainder of the year.