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WATCH: Angry Dad Tackles Youth Soccer Ref After Controversial Call
ROSEVILLE, Calif. (CBS13) — A parent attacked a referee by hitting him down to the ground during an under-16 boys soccer game in California. Video shows the violent act by the soccer dad running across the field and blindsiding a referee. The dad then stands over the ref, shouting at him. Andrew Reali is the referee who got decked by the dad, who was more than twice his size. “It felt like I got hit by a train,” Reali said. “This was easily the hardest hit I’ve ever taken in my life.” The attack stemmed from a call off camera against the father’s son....
Atlanta Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony For Cascade Road Improvement Project
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — The City of Atlanta broke ground on the Cascade Road Complete Street Project on November 17, 2021. City officials reflected on the long road to these improvements and shared what Southwest Atlanta drivers and pedestrians can expect. “This is what it’s all about, making our community safer, making sure that our roads are paved and that we have sidewalks,” Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said. A groundbreaking ceremony was held outside of Cascade United Methodist Church, three months after Mayor Bottoms signed off on the $21 million project. “It is a beautiful day. It is a day...
Priest Assaulted, Robbed At Gunpoint, Outside Baltimore Roman Catholic Church
BALTIMORE (WJZ-TV) — A priest was assaulted and robbed at gunpoint outside a church in Baltimore’s Little Italy neighborhood Friday afternoon. Father Bernie Carman of St. Leo’s Roman Catholic Church has bruises and scrapes, but is doing OK, thankfully. His parishioners are concerned for him, especially since he has other health issues. The priest is waiting for a new kidney and just had surgery to prepare him for dialysis. “I did think to myself, right in that moment, ‘Oh God, he could shoot me,’” Carman said. “He could fire this thing.” Baltimore Police said the attack happened just before 4:00 p.m. Friday afternoon. Father Carman said...
Georgia Labor, Home Care Worker Advocates Urge Congress To Pass Build Back Better Act
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — Low wages are driving home care workers out of the industry, and the shortage is especially hitting home in Georgia. Advocates held rallies, demanding lawmakers on Capitol Hill pass the Build Back Better Agenda as the solution. Labor advocates and community leaders rallied outside the nation’s Capitol on November 16, 2021, as local leaders rallied inside the Georgia State Capitol. They said if Congress passes the legislation, it will address the home care worker shortage. “Those health care workers are essential, and they should be treated as such,” said Sandra Williams, executive director of the Atlanta-North...
Stonecrest Resident, State Lawmaker Respond To Federal Charges Against Mayor
STONECREST, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — Allegations that Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary stole COVID-19 relief funds are now playing out in federal court. A bookkeeper is also facing charges in the case. Residents and a state lawmaker say red flags regarding the situation were there from the beginning. Several Stonecrest residents, including Faye Coffield, have said the federal charges against Lary come as no surprise. “We were going to do business with him when he was in charge of one of our arts establishments. We had problems with him then,” she recalled while reflecting on a time before the city was...
Metro Atlanta Residents Impacted By Highest Inflation In Decades
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — We’re seeing the highest inflation in decades in the country, and according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Atlanta’s inflation topped all other metro areas around the country as of October 2021. Skyrocketing prices have Metro Atlanta consumers shaking their heads. More demand and less supply is causing inflation. “We have to pay a lot of gas, and we travel more than most people,” said Raphael Alvarez, a construction worker and Atlanta resident. “I think at this time we have no choice but to pay,” said DeKalb County resident Howard Woodburn. The BLS’s...
Atlanta VA Medical Center Holds First Veterans Day Parade
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — Atlanta VA Medical Center staff hosted a parade to salute the veterans they serve every day on November 11, 2021. The Atlanta Braves Organization joined in with their food truck for the occasion. Organizers drummed up all the fanfare they could for the Veterans Day Classic’s Cruise for Our Heroes Parade. Several veteran service organizations other groups circled the hospital twice,” said Bruce Riggins, an Army veteran. The crowd cheered on the groups marching in the parade, and the bands paid special tribute to those who have served the country. “I’m so happy to be able...
Atlanta Mayor Announces New Pre-Arrest Diversion Center To Open At City Jail
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms joined Fulton County Commissioners to announce an agreement to put a pre-arrest diversion center at the city jail. This comes after years of debate on what to do with the jail and overcrowding at the Fulton County Jail. Bottoms says what she reimagined has come to pass. The Atlanta City Detention Center is now home to a Center for Diversion and Services. “This fight has been a very, very long one, and the fight continues,” she said. The center is designed to help non-violent offenders struggling with mental illness and homelessness without...
Dept. Of Labor Recognizes Atlanta-Based Company For Hiring, Supporting Veterans
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — The U.S. Department of Labor announced its annual HIRE Vets Medallion Award recipients in a virtual ceremony on November 10, 2021. HIRE Vets stands for Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans. DOL Secretary Marty Walsh recognized 849 businesses across the country. Atlanta-based Scientific Research Corporation (SRC) won for a third year in a row. Officials select employers based on their hiring, retention and programs supporting veterans. The recognitions also tie into the DOL’s efforts to help active duty servicemembers transition into the workforce. “It’s incredibly important that all organizations really respect and show appreciation for veterans,” said SRC Vice President of Human Resources John Rocholl. “There are any, many businesses that recognize the value of veterans and who are willing take a chance and help their business grow with veterans within their ranks,” said DOL Regional Veterans Employment Coordinator Gabriel Soltero. The DOL’s Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) helps transition veterans into the workforce. For more information on VETS, click here. For information on the HIRE Vets Medallion Program, click here.
Metro Atlanta Stores Launch Holiday Shopping Season, Black Friday Deals
WOODSTOCK, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — It’s officially holiday shopping season in Metro Atlanta. Customers cashed in on some early Black Friday deals at The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta this past weekend. Shoppers chimed in on how the outlet put out Christmas decorations weeks before Thanksgiving. “Please let Thanksgiving pass before we start putting up Christmas,” one customer joked. “We love it, It’s great,” said another customer, who added he’s fine with spreading a little early Christmas cheer. The outlet held a Holiday Block Party, ushering in the holiday shopping season. The early decorations went up just in time for those early...
‘How Not To Suck At Money’: Invesco, Sports Legends Discuss Financial Literacy At Georgia Tech
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — When entering the adult world, it’s no secret that managing your finances can be hard, but an Atlanta-based investment company has unveiled a new game designed to teach young adults and college students more about financial literacy. One day before Georgia Tech tipped off its basketball season, Invesco tipped off college students about its financial literacy game called “How Not To Suck at Money.” It’s an online interactive tool providing financial education. Investco joined a panel of sports legends on campus on November 8, 2021, to discuss the realities of managing money. “The way we...
BBB: Military Spouses and Veterans Report Highest Losses to Employment Scams
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), military spouses and veterans are often hit the hardest by employment scams. Henry County resident and retired military wife Susan Thompson responded to an email about an administrative assistant job. It sounded lucrative, until they asked for her bank account information over the phone, claiming it was required to set up direct deposit. Fortunately, she didn’t provide it, but thousands do, not realizing they’ve been scammed until the scammers steal their hard-earned dollars. Thompson says she’s received countless other calls and texts that sounded too good to be...
Georgia’s New Election Law Impacts Fulton Co. Voters, Polls During November 2021 Election
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — Georgia voters and poll volunteers had new rules to follow on November 2, 2021 in the wake of Georgia’s election law. Some affect voters while others lay out procedures election offices need to follow. Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts spent Election Day checking up on the polls. There was a low turnout, as expected, one year after the Presidential Election. CW69 followed him to several polling locations, starting at Sandy Springs Charter Middle School, where voters were optimistic about the election process. “It’s been a joyful ride. Certain things have changed, and it gets...
Fulton Co. Commission Chairman Pitts Discusses 2021 Election Preps, 2020 Election Criticism
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — The high-profiled race for Atlanta’s mayor is just one election coming to a head on Election Day on November 2, 2021. Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts shares what voters can expect and responds to ongoing criticism from last year’s election. Metro Atlanta voters are ready to hit the polls to decide on several key races. “It is important to pay attention to not just to like the big people, like the president, your senators, Congress, but also city council, because they have influence over your children’s schools,” said Fulton County Resident Grace Hensel....
Cobb Co. Police Increase Security Measures For World Series
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — With fans expected to crowd Truist Park and The Battery for the World Series through the weekend, Cobb County police say they’re taking extra safety measures, and they’re asking for help from the public. Fans didn’t mind waiting in a long line Friday afternoon to get Atlanta Braves World Series gear from the Clubhouse Store in The Battery, as the team battles the Houston Astros in Atlanta. “I’m really excited, because I’ve never been to a World Series before,” said Andrew Michael Maldoven, a 10-year-old Braves fan. “I’m just excited for this game, and we have a...
Hosea Helps Celebrates 50th Anniversary And Grand Opening Of New Facility
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — The longtime Atlanta organization Hosea Helps is celebrating 50 years and the grand opening of their new location. Celebrities and community leaders helped cut the ribbon on the new facility on October 28, 2021. The grand opening of the new facility was more than a grand affair. It was a 50th anniversary celebration honoring Hosea Williams, who spearheaded their five decades of serving those in need, and the family members who have kept his legacy alive. “We’d like you to meet some of the people that have stood with us through the years,” said Williams’...
Atlanta Public Schools Holds Renaming Ceremonies For Midtown High School And Stadium
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) – Atlanta Public School officials celebrated the renaming of Midtown High School, formerly known as the historic Grady High School, on October 27, 2021. It’s now among a list of APS schools that have removed the names of Confederate or White supremacist leaders. The Midtown High School Choir, Band and Orchestra all performed during ceremony, as officials also saluted the completion of roughly $35 million in renovations. “We’re very thankful the school project is complete and our school has settled in,” said Betsy Bockman, the principal. The school was previously named after Henry Woodfin Grady, an...
Atlanta Police Officer Recovering Months After Drunk Driver Slammed Into His Patrol Car
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — An Atlanta police officer spoke for the first time on October 26, 2021, months after a drunk driver slammed into his patrol car. He shared what he wants people to know about the dangers of the highway. Officer Duc Vo remembers when he nearly lost his life while helping a stalled driver. “I was praying to God that the car that was driving toward my lane would move.” But that didn’t happen. His body camera footage from June 5, 2021, shows the moment of the crash. “She just rear ended my car, my car flew...
6th Annual Free College Scholarship Fair Underway In Stonecrest
STONECREST, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — Hundreds of students have attended a major event in Stonecrest that is providing millions of dollars in scholarship funds this week. The 6th Annual Free College Scholarship Fair is happening at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. It’s sponsored by The Leadership Team USA and Infinite Scholars. Students are filling out applications with 50 different colleges and universities, and some, like Miller Grove High School Senior Amir Williams are receiving scholarships on the spot. “It means my mother doesn’t have to worry so much about me getting my secondary education,” he said. “It’s gonna be meaningful and impactful for so many families around DeKalb County,” said New Birth Pastor Dr. Jamal Bryant. “This has been our number one priority since our inception, was to uplift our youth,” said Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary. The fair is from October 25 through October 28, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more details, click here.
Fans Give Atlanta Braves A Big Send-Off To The World Series
ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — Fans crowded The Battery outside Truist Park on October 25, 2021, to send the Atlanta Braves off to the World Series. They cheered the team on as the players loaded buses for Houston. The fans said the day couldn’t get any brighter, and neither could the pearls they wore to pay tribute to pearl-wearing outfielder Joc Pederson. “This is very exciting. We are pumped up. We are looking forward to this win,” said Braves fan Saresa Brooks. They’ve been looking forward to this send-off since the last one in 1999. The journey holds special meaning for...
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