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Sandy Springs Residents Raise Concerns Over Planned Hammond Drive Improvements
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. (CW69 News in Atlanta) — A multimillion dollar road widening project in Sandy Springs is raising concern for some neighbors who say the city has ignored their input and the money could be put to better use. Virginia Twynham grew up in Sandy Springs, and for the last 10 years, she has lived in a home on Brookgreen Road with her husband and two kids. She says the city’s plans to widen Hammond Drive between Roswell Road and Glenridge Drive will impact her property. “The current design is they’re lifting and shifting traffic from another street over to...
BET Hosts Atlanta Family Fun Night – Dodgeball Edition
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — Several BET shows are set to air for a new season tonight, March 23, 2022. Celebrities from one of the hit shows joined BET and the community in Brookhaven for a dodgeball game over the weekend to celebrate the occasion. Cast members from The Ms. Pat Show went head-to-head with local fans at the Lynwood Community Center. They’re celebrating the launch of BET’s Family Fun Night on Wednesdays, which includes the return of Tyler Perry’s “House of Payne” and “Assisted Living.” “The Ms. Pat Show” will also debut on BET for its second season, after a...
Metro Atlanta Lease-To-Own Option Opens Doors For Aspiring Homeowners
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — A lease-to-own program in Metro Atlanta is offering a solution to the affordable home crisis and giving local renters a chance at homeownership. Jo Ann Osbey is beyond excited after moving into a three-bedroom townhome in Stonecrest last month. She’s renting it through a lease-to-own program and plans to buy it within a year. “When the pandemic started, I was in an apartment, so I decided to move closer to my daughter,” she said, explaining how she came across Pathway Homes on Facebook and said the company has given her a pathway to the American...
Atlanta Asian Justice Rally Marks One-Year Anniversary Of Spa Shootings
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Atlanta spa shootings. State and local leaders joined the Asian American community to honor the lives of the eight victims tragically killed. They reflected on what has changed since last year and how they’re moving forward. On the one-year anniversary of the shootings, a coalition of Asian American organizations marched inside the Georgia Freight Depot for the Break the Silence Rally. Following the indoor march, they prayed and held a moment of silence. A gong was struck eight times, representing the eight victims killed, including six Asian...
Atlanta Area Academy Prepares For Potential Arrival Of Ukrainian Students
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — An Atlanta area non-profit academy that supports refugee and immigrant students is now preparing for the arrival of Ukrainian refugee students. Maison Babikar, a senior at the Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School, is originally from Sudan. A non-profit called Fugees Family, Inc. operates the school. “I was one of those kids who needed a place to like come and find and a second home,” said Babikar, whose family came to America to get medical care for her sister. Other students are immigrants or refugees escaping conflicts in their home countries. Luma Mufleh says the school has...
Atlanta ‘Trapezium’ Students Celebrate Pi Day Through Virtual Math Club
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — Some local elementary school students celebrated Pi Day on March 14, 2022 virtually with other students across the nation. They’re part of a national math club called Trapezium. March 14 represents the mathematical sign Pi, the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, which is 3.14. The students recited Pi numbers to celebrate the occasion. Angela McIver founded the brick and mortar business back in 2014, but the business shifted to a virtual setting during the pandemic. They send out kits with lots of math materials and games to participating students. The program is also focused on helping K-5 students, particularly underserved students, boost their math skills. “I started it out of my house in 2009 for my daughter, who was in third grade, and my son, who was in first grade. It’s still out of your seat. It’s still hands on, but it’s through Zoom, so our kids get to meet kids from all over the country,” McIver said. The business and Pi Day event also tie into Women’s History Month and McIver’s efforts as a woman mathematician to provide access to math education. For information on Trapezium, click here.
Atlanta’s Mayor, Police Chief Address Efforts To Combat Crime, Street Racing
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — City of Atlanta officials gave an update on efforts to combat crime, including the ongoing issue of street racing. They shared why this crime is high on the priority list and their strategies to address the problem. Mayor Andre Dickens and Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant say they’re putting all criminals on notice. “If you think you might want to commit a crime in this city, you might want to think again,” said Dickens. Dickens said APD’s Homicide Unit exceeds the national standard in closing homicide cases by arrest. APD closed 72% of its cases...
Delta Air Lines Pilots Protest In Atlanta Over Scheduling Issues
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — Delta Air Lines pilots protested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Thursday, demanding the company address pilot shortages and scheduling issues. They marched outside the airport’s South Terminal to a designated spot, where they launched a silent protest the group referred to as informational picketing. “We’re here to send a message to Delta Air Lines. Our pilots are tired and frustrated,” said Captain Evan Baach, a spokesperson with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the largest pilots’ union in the world. ALPA represents 62,000 pilots at 38 different carriers worldwide. Accordingly, the union and its Delta...
Landscapers Digging Their Way Around Record High Gas Prices
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — Metro Atlanta landscapers are digging their way around the high gas prices, finding solutions to keep their businesses up and running. The Derakhshan family founded Outdoor Makeover and Living Spaces in Metro Atlanta 20 years ago. Luke Love is their senior landscape designer. “We provide full design services and then build the projects for you,” said Luke Love, their senior landscape designer. HGTV has featured some of those residential projects, and Love will tell you it takes more than water and yard tools to operate the business. Their six to eight construction crews need gas...
Skyrocketing Gas Prices Taking A Bite Out of Metro Drivers’ Wallets
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — Metro Atlanta truck drivers are finding ways to handle the skyrocketing gas prices. CW69’s Valencia Jones spoke with a husband and wife trucking duo who shared how they’re keeping their freight delivery business afloat despite the high costs. An Uber driver also weighed in on the rising gas costs. Conectrice Sims decided to join her husband Quentin by joining the trucking industry. “I wanted to cross out the middle man and save us money, so I became a freight broker,” she said. They launched their company, CMQ Global Logistics, in January 2020, right before the...
‘Survivor’ Returns To CBS With Two Hour Series Premiere On March 9
(CBS)– Eighteen new castaways begin their battle for $1 million and the title of Sole Survivor, on the special two-hour season premiere of the 42nd edition of the CBS original series “Survivor,” Wednesday, March 9 from 8pm-10pm ET on CBS and also streaming live on Paramount+. In the premiere episode, some castaways take a journey to the summit and make a decision that could affect their game. The following are the 18 castaways competing in the 42nd edition of “Survivor”: VATI Tribe (Green): Jenny Kim, creative director Chanelle Howell, executive recruiter Lydia Meredith, waitress Mike Turner, retired firefighter Daniel Strunk, law clerk Hai Giang, data scientist TAKU Tribe (Orange):...
Atlanta Community Food Bank’s Annual Hunger Walk Run 5-K Returns On March 6
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — After a two-year virtual hiatus, the Atlanta Community Food Bank’s 38th Annual Hunger Walk Run 5-K is happening on Sunday, March 6, 2022, both in-person and virtually. The event will take place from noon to 4 p.m. in the green space at the Home Depot Backyard, next to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The 5-K run starts at 2 p.m. “It’s a beautiful space downtown, a 10-acre park, so it’s fully spread out,” said ACFB Director of Institutional Giving Cameron Turner. Online registration has ended, but organizers say you can register at the event. It costs $30 to walk...
Dr. Alveda King, Former NFL Player Jack Brewer Tour Opportunity Zones In Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — Opportunity zones are economic development tools that allow people to invest in underserved areas. Former NFL player Jack Brewer and Dr. Alveda King toured one in Atlanta today and weighed in on an initiative to continue these investments. As would-be homeowners and renters look for housing opportunities, Brewer and King discussed Opportunity Now, an America First Policy Institute initiative. Brewer is chair of the Center for Opportunity Now. He’s joining King, who’s also the niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., for a two-day tour. “We’re very excited about an opportunity to partner here in...
ComfiArt Helps Black, Indigenous Artists Master The Art Of Business
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — A black woman-owned resource hub called ComfiArt is giving minority artists a hand up in the art of business, addressing the lack of resources and equity gaps many Black artists face when marketing their work. Zarinah Dennis starting painting five years ago as a form of therapy and launched her brand called Bitter Darlings. “I wanted something that was kind of like an oxymoron, good and bad, negative and positive, so that’s where the bitter comes from, and the darlings,” Dennis said. She’s now showcasing her artwork just about everywhere: on canvases, notebooks and blankets, with...
Clayton County ‘Share Our Voices Teen Summit’ Encourages 9th Graders To Speak Up
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — Clayton County Public Schools continued its conversations on violence while hearing from 9th graders during the virtual 2022 Share Our Voices Teen Summit. A panel of teachers and community leaders, along with Author and Motivational Speaker Keith Brown, joined 9th graders for a discussion on ways to resolve conflict peacefully. “If someone doesn’t speak up, then who will, because there are a lot of people who are being quiet about certain situations,” said Makayla Hodges, one of the students. “Some students would be hesitant to speak up, because they feel like they may become the...
Metro Atlanta Ukrainian Community Responds To Russian Invasion Of Their Homeland
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — The local Ukrainian community is on edge as Russia invades their native country. The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America’s Georgia Branch is raising awareness of the crisis and calling on the U.S. and its allies to take swift action. UCCA Georgia Branch Vice President Yuriy Babak moved from Ukraine to the U.S. in 2007 for more opportunities. “People are not happy with what’s happening in Ukraine. We want to raise awareness. We want to make sure people understand what’s going on,” he said. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is raising alarm here in the U.S. for those with...
Atlanta-Area Churches Receive $8.5 Million Grant To Create Affordable Housing
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10 – A multimillion dollar grant will soon help several Metro Atlanta houses of worship create hundreds of affordable homes. Mayor Andre Dickens joined the organizations involved for a press conference to release the details on February 23, 2022. Inside Atlanta First United Methodist Church (AFUMC), Dickens joined Enterprise Community Partners and the Wells Fargo Foundation for the praiseworthy announcement: a $8.5 million grant will help 15 Atlanta area churches convert their underutilized land into affordable houses. “Churches have the land, but a lot of times, they don’t have to site development, the environmental study, the money to...
Atlanta-Based Djoli Kelen Inspires Community Through African Diaspora Dance
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — Djoli Kelen, an Atlanta-based non-profit organization, is inspiring the community through African dance, music and the arts. The group is also planning a big performance to wrap up Black History Month during the last weekend in February. The group consists of artists, musicians and dancers who came together six years ago, using their creative talents to celebrate African culture. “It started by us just being communal and wanting to dance,” said Kody Kitchens, a co-founder. “We met with one of our teachers, and he said, ‘You guys are Djoli Kelen. That means one blood,’ said Shannon Byrd-Crossley,...
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