Atlanta July 6, 2020 Atlanta street racers block intersection, perform 'donuts,' video shows Dozens of street racers blocked off an intersection of midtown Atlanta to perform “donuts” late Saturday evening as spectators shot fireworks, video shows.
CRIME July 6, 2020 Fourth of July weekend shootings result in the deaths of at least 6 children A group of American families and communities are in mourning Monday following shooting incidents over the Fourth of July weekend that resulted in the deaths of six children – the youngest just 6-years old.
Atlanta July 6, 2020 Atlanta mayor calls for citizens to stop 'shooting each other' after murder of 8-year-old near BLM protest site In an impassioned press conference Sunday night, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued a full-throated call for citizens to stop "shooting each other up on our streets," after an 8-year-old girl was shot and killed on the Fourth of July near a Wendy's that became a flashpoint of recent anti-police protests in the city.
US protests July 6, 2020 Reward offered for capture of 2 suspects sought in shooting of 8-year-old Atlanta girl: report The shooting death of an 8-year-old girl in Atlanta prompted a $10,000 reward for information as authorities searched for at least two people who opened fire on the car she was riding in near a flashpoint of recent protests.
Atlanta July 5, 2020 Atlanta mayor says Wendy's occupied by protesters will be cleared after shootings; 8-year-old girl killed After a night of a dozen shootings, including one in which an 8-year-old girl was killed, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms on Sunday said protesters may no longer occupy the Wendy’s where a police officer fatally shot Rayshard Brooks last month.
Atlanta July 5, 2020 Georgia State Patrol headquarters vandalized during protest, fireworks thrown inside spark fire Atlanta protesters vandalized the Georgia State Patrol headquarters early Sunday, spraying graffiti and sparking a fire inside the building with fireworks, the agency said.
Georgia July 2, 2020 Georgia's coronavirus cases hit daily record, officials say Georgia officials on Thursday said the state has confirmed nearly 3,500 new cases of the novel coronavirus to its official figures, the largest single-day increase since the pandemic began.
US protests July 2, 2020 Massachusetts rookie cop fired over Instagram photo of niece at Black Lives Matter rally: reports A Massachusetts police officer was fired last month after posting a photo to her Instagram account while off the clock showing her niece at a Black Lives Matter rally in Atlanta.
Atlanta July 2, 2020 Atlanta airport sees delays after TSA agent tests positive for coronavirus: reports Travelers using one of America’s busiest airports faced delays Wednesday after a Transportation Security Administration agent tested positive for the coronavirus.
Georgia June 30, 2020 Georgia judge grants $500G bond to Atlanta cop who shot, killed Rayshard Brooks A Georgia judge on Tuesday granted a $500,000 bond for the Atlanta-area police officer accused of killing Rayshard Brooks at a Wendy's parking lot.
Police and Law Enforcement June 30, 2020 Stepmom of ex-Atlanta cop Garrett Rolfe 'stunned' by firing after Rayshard Brooks shooting Melissa Rolfe says she was fired from her job in a "political move" because her stepson is ex-Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe.