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OPINION: Atlanta's murder rate cut in half this year. At least so far - The Atlanta Journal Constitution...
ajc.com > opinion > columnists...In late June 2020, then Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant appeared before the City Council's Public Safety Committee facing alarmed members who... ...Then Councilman Antonio Brown cut into the chief's presentation to tell him residents had just called to say a young man had been shot to death on... ...I spoke with Volkan Topalli, a criminal justice professor at Georgia State University who has interviewed and studied gang members and causes of... ...This Monday, Deputy Chief Timothy Peek was before that same council committee with very different news....

Colorectal cancer awareness month: One Georgia man's story - The Atlanta Journal Constitution
ajc.com > life...Derrick Cameron had a vision of savoring the sun, riding his motorcycle, and spending more time with his family when he retired from the Georgia ... ...Department of Transportation in 2016.... ...Siegel, MPH, senior scientific director of surveillance research at the American Cancer Society and lead author of the report, in a statement.... ..."I probably should've gone to the doctor a little sooner," he told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "I started going to WebMD first....

Rap group Earthgang unveils "a learning garden," mural at Young ... - The Atlanta Journal Constitution...
ajc.com > life > arts-culture...It ain't heavy," Earthgang member Olu raps in the song.... ...Capturing an intimate portrait of Atlanta and its residents is a dominant theme throughout Earthgang's music.... ...Earthgang, in partnership with Goodr, Atlanta Public Schools and Universal Music Group, introduced the southwest Atlanta community to a new community... ...The Jean Childs Young Middle School is Goodr's first community garden....

Atlanta City Council grapples with training center - The Atlanta Journal Constitution
ajc.com > news > atlanta-news...Atlanta City Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari holds laid-back coffee drop ins.... ..."I'm completely alone in my fight against (the Atlanta Police Foundation)" she said of the organization leading construction.... ...Eric Teusink, an Atlanta real estate attorney, agreed.... ...Six current council members voted in favor of the lease agreement between the city and the Atlanta Police Foundation in 2021....

Kenny Rogers" Atlanta mansion is for sale. Here's what we know - The Atlanta Journal Constitution
ajc.com > life...Kenny Rogers" Atlanta mansion is for sale. Here's what we know The Atlanta Journal Constitution...

Atlanta United faces three problems against Red Bulls - The Atlanta Journal Constitution
ajc.com > sports...Atlanta United faces a threefold problem Saturday when it hosts New York Red Bulls on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium:. - The Five Stripes are... ...coming off a 6-1 loss at Columbus. - It has yet to defeat the Red Bulls in a regular-season match in 12 matches. - Manager Gonzalo Pineda said Thursday... ...Chicago Fire FC, 4:30 p.m., FS1. April 29 at Nashville SC, 1:30 p.m., Fox... ...New York Red Bulls, 7:30 p.m. April 8 at New York City FC, 7:30 p.m. April 15 at Toronto FC, 7:30 p.m. April 23 vs....

Computer Museum of America hosting smart, fun workshops - The Atlanta Journal Constitution
ajc.com > neighborhoods...The Computer Museum of America, 5000 Commerce Parkway in Roswell, has an interesting list of workshops ahead for young (and older), curious minds... ...Card Machine Demo - 2 to 4 p.m.... ...Saturday, April 15 -- The Atlanta Synthesizer Club will demonstrate all sorts of synthesizers -- from vintage monoliths to modern modular and unique... ...Events are free with museum membership or admission. www.computermuseumofamerica.org....

Milton equestrian committee discusses plans for year ahead
ajc.com > neighborhoods...The Milton Equestrian Committee recently met with the city council to review their accomplishments in 2022 and their plans for the 12 months ahead... ...They also added a new equestrian riding space at Birmingham and Freemanville Roads, created an equestrian webpage, increased awareness through social... ...The committee is also exploring the establishment of a dedicated dog park in the Freemanville Road/Birmingham Road space.... ...Plans also include more trail opportunities and future equestrian amenities on several properties including Milton City Park, the Kennedy property...

Georgia Regents approve Augusta University Health deal with Wellstar
ajc.com > politics...Wellstar would become the "sole corporate member" of Augusta University Health System, according to the board's vote.... ...The Georgia Board of Regents voted Friday to approve Wellstar Health System's potential takeover of Augusta University's hospitals.... ...Sonny Perdue, chancellor of the University System of Georgia, previously said the deal is critical to the medical college's future.... ...It's also expected to expand physician training for the Medical College of Georgia, part of Augusta University....

If you get a letter from RIP Medical Debt, it's not a scam but is a ... - The Atlanta Journal Constitution...
ajc.com > news > coronavirus...RIP Medical Debt is a nonprofit charity organization based in Long Island City, NY that acquires unpaid medical debts and forgives them.... ...and a nonprofit that goes by the name "RIP Medical Debt" have partnered to wipe out more than $61 million in medical debt for 89,220 people in Georgia... ...In Atlanta, Vituity provides care at Emory Decatur and Emory Hillandale hospitals.... ..."We get responses from individuals who we've helped, and they"ll say, "I can't believe this is real," Allison Sesso, chief executive officer of...