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Clayton County PD Warns Of Court Scam Calls
JONESBORO — The Clayton County Police Department is warning residents of a rise in court scam calls. The CCPD said scammers are pretending to be law enforcement officers, claiming that you’ve missed a court date or have an outstanding warrant. They’ll then demand payment — such as Zelle, Cash App, Apple Pay and Bitcoin — to resolve the issue.
Some landlords offering free rent as rental market slows down
(CNN)– If you’re in the market to rent an apartment, here’s some good news. The rental market is slowing down which means many tenants are now being given incentives to sign a lease. With rising vacancy rates, some landlords are offering perks like free parking or weeks...
Bonfire ATL wants you to bring your own party to Underground
For the past 11 years, Bonfire Atlanta’s storied Sunday night parties have been an institution in the city’s nightlife. Now, the so-called “church for those that may not be religious” has a new home at Underground Atlanta. The weekly bonfire has seen many location changes across...
America’s public school system 70 years after Brown v. Board of Education
The 1954 Supreme Court ruling was intended to end racial segregation in America’s public education system. Yet 70 years later, public schools remain deeply segregated by race and socioeconomic status. The overarching question remains: Are our public schools truly diverse and equitable for all, or have systemic barriers and persistent resistance hindered progress?
Rosa Burney Park shooting: Families give update
Family and community members came together Friday afternoon to give an update on those injured in a mass shooting over the weekend in Mechanicsville. It happened at a neighborhood reunion celebration aimed to bring people together. Five people got shot including one still in critical condition.
Mother describes security scare on Delta flight
A security scare on a Delta Air Lines flight had an Atlanta-area mother and her family terrified. Officials confirm a man was able to make it onto an Atlanta-bound plane at Washington Dulles International Airport without a boarding pass for that flight.
Lane, Ramp Closures Scheduled for Friday Night on Midtown Connector
This weekend, drivers in Atlanta should prepare for lane and ramp closures on the Midtown Connector as the Georgia Department of Transportation conducts resurfacing maintenance. The closures are planned to ensure the safety of both workers and motorists during the repair work. The Details: Starting at 9 p.m. on Friday,...
Abundant Housing Atlanta gauges City Council candidates’ urban planning aspirations
Urbanist nonprofit Abundant Housing Atlanta’s City Council candidate forum on Wednesday revealed stark differences in how the five Post 3 At-Large hopefuls envision the future of the city’s built environment. Vacated by Keisha Waites in March, the Post 3 seat represents the entire city of Atlanta. The winner...
Tumbling down: Intown Stars gymnastics abruptly closes after months of drama
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Intown Stars gymnastics abruptly closed on Thursday evening, leaving parents scrambling to find alternative classes for their children and wondering if they’ll get their money back. The closure follows a drama-filled few months for the company, which, until January 2024, was a gem...
Flies force Atlanta VA to temporarily shut down operating room
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center has temporarily closed its operating room due to several insects -- specifically phorid and moth flies -- found inside several rooms, which have affected 226 patients. According to Atlanta VA Director Kai Mentzer, the bugus are an ongoing issue that began...
Scions Extra: Michelle Collier 2024 Preseason Interview
With just over a day before Tech takes the court in the Gold and White game, Jack chats with Georgia Tech Volleyball head coach Michelle Collier to go through how the volleyball landscape has changed in the U.S. with the dawn of the PVL, Julia Bergmann’s success in Paris with the Brazilian National Team, how to replace Bella D’Amico/Paola Pimentel/Liz Patterson, and what to look forward to with this year’s team.
GPB evening headlines for August 16, 2024
Cobb County Schools bans 13 more books from its libraries. Mpox is detected in a Georgia prison. Usher, citing neck injury, reschedules Atlanta shows for December. State health officials are investigating a suspected case of mpox at Georgia’s Hancock State Prison. Georgia’s unemployment rate increased slightly last month to...
Lawsuit claims Emory lost part of man’s skull, then charged him $19k to replace it.
According to Cluster’s lawsuit, while he was being treated for the bleed, he underwent a procedure in which surgeons removed a 12- by 15-centimeter portion of his skull, which his attorney refers to as a “bone flap.”
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