By KATE BRUMBACK, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Movie director Ryan Coogler was briefly handcuffed by Atlanta police after he was mistaken for a robber when he passed a teller a note while trying to withdraw a large amount of cash from his account, police said. The “Black Panther” director, who is Black, walked into […]
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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Georgia Abortion Law
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked Georgia’s restrictive new abortion law from taking effect, following the lead of other judges who have blocked similar measures in other states. The law signed in May by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp bans abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can […]
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Rap Brown Challenging Imprisonment
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The Black Panther formerly known as H. Rap Brown is challenging his imprisonment for the killing of a sheriff’s deputy in 2000, saying his constitutional rights were violated at trial. The 75-year-old inmate, who converted to Islam and now goes by the name Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, gained […]
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Recount Doesn’t Significantly Alter Atlanta Mayoral Race–Bottoms Remains Winner
ATLANTA (AP) — The recount is over in the close Atlanta mayoral election runoff, and the result remains the same, with Keisha Lance Bottoms appearing to be headed for the mayor’s office. Her opponent is still not conceding, however, saying Thursday that she is still concerned about potential irregularities in the voting. Mary Norwood requested […]
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It’s Official Keisha Lance Bottoms Wins Atlanta Mayoral Runoff
ATLANTA (AP) — The vote tallies for the runoff election in the Atlanta mayoral race are official, but with a razor-thin margin remaining, the trailing candidate said Monday that she plans to ask for a recount. Election officials in Fulton and DeKalb counties, which both include parts of Atlanta, certified their votes, which still have […]
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Supreme Court Grants Temporary Stay of Execution of Black Georgia Man
JACKSON, Ga. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court granted a temporary stay of execution Tuesday night for a Georgia man whose attorneys argue that the 59-year-old Black man is intellectually disabled and that his death sentence is tainted by a juror’s racial bias. This undated photo provided by Georgia Department of Corrections shows Keith Leroy […]
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Police: Doris Payne, 86, Notorious Jewel Thief Arrested Again
ATLANTA (AP) — A notorious jewel thief with an illicit career spanning six decades has been caught stealing again, but she wasn’t after sparkly gems this time, police near Atlanta say. Doris Payne, 86, was arrested at a Walmart store around 5 p.m. Monday and charged with shoplifting $86.22 worth of merchandise, according to a […]
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Police: Notorious 86-Year-Old Jewel Thief Strikes Again
ATLANTA (AP) — Police just outside Atlanta say a notorious 86-year-old jewel thief has struck again. Doris Payne was arrested Tuesday at a Von Maur department store after she put a $1,995 diamond necklace in her back pocket and tried to leave the store, Dunwoody police spokesman Mark Stevens said in an email. She faces […]
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Bobbi Kristina Brown’s Partner Defaults in Civil Wrongful Death Case Against Him—Faces Trial on Damages
ATLANTA (AP) — A judge ruled Friday against Bobbi Kristina Brown’s partner, Nick Gordon, in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by her estate, though the decision doesn’t answer any of the questions surrounding her mysterious death. This Oct. 12, 2012 file photo shows Nick Gordon and Bobbi Kristina Brown attending the premiere party for “The […]
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Lawsuit: Georgia Voter Registration Process Violates the Law
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s voter registration process violates the Voting Rights Act and has prevented tens of thousands of residents, mostly minorities, from registering to vote, according to a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday. Under a policy implemented in 2010, people aren’t added to the voter rolls if identifying information on their applications doesn’t exactly match […]
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Ex-Atlanta Police Officer Indicted in Death of Unarmed Man
A grand jury charged a white former Atlanta police officer Aug. 31 with felony murder and other crimes in the death of an unarmed black man. Former Atlanta police officer James Burns (left) at his booking at Fulton County Jail. (HO/AP); and Deravis Caine Rogers (left). (GOFUNDMe) The Fulton County grand jury also indicted James […]
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Man Gets 40 Years for Pouring Scalding Water on Gay Couple
ATLANTA (AP) — A judge sentenced a Georgia man to 40 years in prison Wednesday for throwing scalding water on a gay couple sleeping in an apartment, leaving them with severe burns that required surgery. Martin Blackwell watches arguments in his trial in Atlanta, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016. Blackwell was convicted of pouring hot water […]