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Fulton County DA, APD appalled at bond ruling involving suspect who allegedly shot officer
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — The Fulton County District Attorney and Atlanta Police Department are in an uproar after a judge granted an alleged gang member a bond. The suspect is a local rap artist who shot an Atlanta police officer multiple times in February. Officials shared why they are drawing attention to the case. Fulton County DA Fani Willis and APD are sounding the alarm on the judge’s decision to grant bond to alleged gang member Christian Eppinger. “A judge here decided to grant him a bond over the opposition of the state,” said Willis. “It is something...
Parents react to DeKalb School Board decision to deny proposed Druid Hills H.S. renovations
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — A video showing the poor conditions inside Druid Hills High School wasn’t enough to get school board members on board with proposed renovations. The DeKalb County School Board voted last night on a different plan that has left some parents confused and outraged. Students and parents were hoping their protest yesterday outside of the school administration building and the video of school conditions inspire board members. They hoped the school board would put Druid Hills back on the priority renovations list after it was the only school left off of it. However, the...
Family of boy shot at Golden Glide Skating Rink offers reward for information
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) –An 11-year-old boy is clinging to life after he was shot at a DeKalb County skating rink on Saturday, April 9. There is no word as to who is responsible for the shooting. A $10,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest of those responsible. Video of fighting and shooting that happened at Golden Glide Skating Rink on that Saturday night has circulated on social media. What can not be seen in the video shared with CW69 is the moment a bullet from one of the many gunshots hit D’Mari Johnson. “We are...
Dashcam video shows East Point officer-involved shooting that left man paralyzed
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — More than three years after an East Point officer-involved shooting left a man paralyzed, his attorneys received the never-before-seen dashcam footage of the incident. They released the video to the public on Friday, and gave an update on the case. The dashcam video from December 2018 shows police officers trying to stop Devin Nolley in a Publix parking lot after they followed him from a gas station on Camp Creek Parkway for allegedly driving a stolen vehicle. The video shows officers shooting at him as he maneuvers around a police cruiser. Then, Nolley led...
Atlanta mayor, police announce “significant arrests” of repeat offenders, fugitives
ATLANTA (CW69 News at 10) — The homicide rate is up in Atlanta, and so is the number of arrests, according to the Atlanta Police Department. APD officials joined Mayor Andre Dickens for a press conference on Thursday, to release details on some significant arrests made and their ongoing efforts to bring repeat offenders and fugitives to justice. Dickens and police officials recently announced a collaborative strategy to crack down crime, and they said the effort is paying off. The mayor said the department had seized a total of 284 firearms. APD data shows homicides are up by 40% this year, but...
Druid Hills H.S. students, parents raise concerns about sub-par school conditions
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — Students from Druid Hills High School and their parents are raising concerns about sub-par conditions inside the school. They are demanding the school board take immediate action to renovate the buildings. Students say the conditions inside the buildings are so bad, that the situation inspired them to make a video about it. “We can smell what human waste smells like while we’re trying to eat our lunch,” said one student in the video. They show mold, broken pipes, and leaks throughout the buildings. “Where the water’s supposed to drain, it just floods, and it ends up...
Atlanta’s Pothole Posse Resumes Work On Creating Safer Roads
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — The City of Atlanta’s Pothole Posse is full force, patching up roads for safer driving. Mayor Andre Dickens helped a crew fill in some holes in the Ormewood Park Neighborhood and shared the city’s plans for more repairs. Neighbors living near Emerson and Palatine Avenues Southeast will tell you they’re ready for the potholes to disappear. Craig Shackelford is one of them and says one damaged his tire coming out of the grocery store. “It’s like a thousand dollar drop in the bucket for me,” he said. They’re glad the city is taking action to...
Family Of Man Killed By Clayton County Police Demanding Release Of Body Cam Footage
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — A family is shattered and still looking for answers two weeks after police shot and killed a man outside of his home in Jonesboro. They’re accusing the police of giving a false account of what happened, and they are demanding justice and transparency. The family of Charles Calhoun, 68, has more questions than answers about why Clayton County police shot and killed him in front of his own house. “He’s a good man. He’s not a violent man, and I want to know why they couldn’t make sure he was ok,” said Sheryl...
BBB reports skyrocketing number of cryptocurrency scam victims
ATLANTA (CW69 News at 10) — Cryptocurrency is now a popular way to send and receive digital money and invest in your retirement. It’s also gaining popularity with scammers looking to drain your bank accounts. Michael Britton lived in Alpharetta for 30 years before moving to Florida six months ago. Last year, he responded to an individual on a Facebook blog who was urging people to invest in Bitcoin, the most popular form of cryptocurrency. “Everything seemed legit, you know, you went through crypto.com, buy the Bitcoin, then you would transfer money over, and he would trade it and put it into...
US Rep. Nikema Williams, lawmakers propose ‘Clean Slate’ student debt relief
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — Millions of student loan borrowers will feel the crushing blow of high monthly payments after August 31. This comes after President Joe Biden extended the pause on federal student loan payments on April 5. Lawmakers, including Congresswoman Nikema Williams (D-Ga., Dist. 5), have proposed another way to bring relief to borrowers. Detriana Kurzeja-Edwards is a fifth-year Georgia Tech student majoring in Biology with a minor in Business Leadership. She joins countless other students and graduates who are concerned about student loan debt. “I’ve heard a lot of crazy stories where people will end up paying...
Former Atlanta news reporter heads to Poland to help Ukrainian refugees
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — As Russia continues its attack on Ukraine, people worldwide have looked for ways to help Ukrainian refugees. A former Atlanta news reporter traveled to Eastern Poland, near the Ukrainian border, to do what he could to help in person. He gave CW69 an inside look at the journey. Former WXIA Consumer Advocate Reporter John Gerard now works in the tennis industry in Orlando, Florida. He called the Russian war on Ukraine absolutely heartbreaking. “My partner Kattia and I were watching the events unfold on the news just like so many people, and we were both...
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens Delivers First State Of The City Address
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — In his first State of the City Address, Mayor Andre Dickens reflected on the progress made during his first 90 days in office, touching on key priorities including crime, infrastructure, and affordable housing and sharing his vision for the city’s future. Mayor Andre Dickens arrived to fanfare at the Georgia World Congress Center and recognized stakeholders, other officials and family members. He recognized stakeholders, other officials and family members. “I am today here today to tell you that the state of the city is strong. We are and will continue to be one city with...
Thrift Shopping Increases In Metro Atlanta As Inflation Rises
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — Rising prices are hitting Americans at the pump, the grocery store, and at their favorite shops. Now, secondhand stores are seeing more customers as people turn to them for a break. Customers at the Atlanta Habitat for Humanity ReStore said it was a nice day to get out for some bargain shopping. “We’re building a bathroom right now, and we come down here for sinks, for our toilets,” said Anita Nelson, a customer. Shoppers are used to finding good deals on new and used items at the ReStore. “The ReStore makes it a really great...
Families First Unveils ‘Threads Of Resiliency’ Mural Celebrating 132-Year Legacy
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — A Metro Atlanta organization dating back more than a century unveiled a mural celebrating its legacy of resilience. Organizers weighed in on their mission and the artist who illustrates their resiliency movement. Members of Families First, an organization supporting local children and families, unveiled their ‘Threads of Resilience’ mural during an event on Thursday. The mural showcases the work of artist Sharanda Wilburn outside their headquarters on Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard in northwest Atlanta. “It really speaks to our mission of building resilient families so that all children can thrive,” said Families First Board Chairman...
Atlanta Airport Cleaners Celebrate Wage Increases After Decade-Long Battle
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — Contracted airport workers at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport celebrated a major victory on Wednesday, joining union organizers for a big announcement on how their fight for living wages has paid off and landed them higher wages. Cynthia Hartsfield has the same name as the Atlanta airport where she’s worked as a cleaner for 39 years. She says the runway to higher wages has been way too long. She and other cleaners were excited to learn about a wage increase from $8.50 an hour to a new starting pay of $12 to $15 dollars an...
Atlanta Mayor Announces New Repeat Offender Tracking Unit To Combat Crime
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10 ) — Mayor Andre Dickens held a press conference on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, announcing plans to create a Repeat Offender Tracking Unit. It involves partnership with multiple agencies to address the issue of offenders repeatedly committing felonies. Some community advocates are not convinced this new unit will fix the problem. “Every week, 30% of the arrests made by APD are men and women who have already been convicted of at least three previous felonies,” he said. “We acknowledge right now that any system that allows a cycle of career crime, it is a broken...
Black Men’s Organizations Canvas Atlanta Neighborhoods To Reduce Violence
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — Organizations of Black men spent the last weekend in March canvassing Atlanta neighborhoods to spread love and reduce violence. The crowd met at the Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA and walked down Campbellton Road on a mission to stop the violence. “We’re coming together, because our community needs us and that’s what we do as men, as fathers, as husbands, is step up,” said Mawuli Davis, an attorney and the chairman of Black Man Lab. “We gotta get out here and hit these doors so these folks can know that we’re actually out here moving,”...
Atlanta Police, Vision Cathedral ATL Remember Officer Jamaine Chester
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — The unexpected death of Atlanta Police Officer Jamaine Chester has left his friends, colleagues and church family in a state of shock. Both APD and a church official shared how he brought the two organizations together and how his legacy will live on. Those who knew Officer Chester will tell you there was a lot to love about him: his personality, his helpful spirit, and his infectious smile. His fellow officers are devastated by his unexpected death at just 41 years old. “When I got the phone call, I didn’t respond at all. The person...
Gwinnett Stripers Looking For a New ‘Fridge’
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — The Gwinnett Stripers are looking for a new person to put on the skin-tight silver bodysuit and goggles to become “The Fridge.” The Fridge originally went viral on social media in 2019 after the Beat the Fridge Race introduced the fastest appliance on earth to fans at Coolray Field. In a race that was not unlike the “Beat the Freeze” race between innings during Atlanta Braves games at Truist Park, the 300-pound Fridge would lumber slowly to a small lead during a five-second head start. Meanwhile, his challenger was set loose and quickly passed him...
Atlanta Community Food Bank Impacted By Supply Chain Shortages
ATLANTA (CW69 News at 10) — Local food banks are feeling the impacts of inflation and high food prices, as they try to provide food for those in need. The Atlanta Community Food Bank shared how it’s navigating around the hurdles and how the community can help. On Wednesday afternoon, the Publix parking lot in East Point was full of shoppers stocking up on groceries. Atlanta resident Jeffrey McDay said he couldn’t find all the items he was looking for. “Seems like all we have is shortage. The shelves are bare. The essentials you need, they don’t have,” McDay said, mentioning how he...
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