Atlanta, GA
Atlanta’s local hip-hop community rallies around family of Deacon Johnny Hollman
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Feb. 2 was Deacon Johnny Hollman’s birthday and the first one his daughter Arnitra spent without him.
“We did go out to the cemetery, we did put flowers down. We went to the memorial site,” she said.
Atlanta’s hip-hop community rallied together Saturday to hold a benefit concert at Bonfire ATL for Hollman’s family.
“The reason this event is so important is because we are trying to get the arrest of former Officer Kiran Kimbrough and also this tow truck driver from S&W, Eric Robinson,” said Hollman.
The beloved father and deacon was killed in August of 2023 during a traffic stop. Hollman initially refused to sign a ticket when first asked. As seen on body camera video, Officer Kiran Kimbrough takes him to the ground, and tases him multiple times. He loses consciousness and dies shortly after.
“It’s very heartbreaking to not have him here, because my daddy should be here with us. His life should not have ended over a traffic ticket,” said Hollman.
Arnitra said she would often play the song ‘Dance with my Father’ and dance along with her dad. Now that is only a memory. She played that song at his funeral.
“I literally was dancing with my mother, sister and my cousin when I should have dancing with my daddy ,” said Hollman.
Advocates, community leaders and artists all banded together to support the family. Many supporters, reflected on the body camera footage they saw.
“I didn’t want to watch it anymore after seeing it, realizing like wow we are still going through that?” said Mike Beezy, artist and supporter.
Most recently the family filed a lawsuit against the city of Atlanta, and Kimbrough who was fired. Kimbrough denies any misconduct and is appealing his termination. Arnitra Hollman said ultimately they want justice and they want it soon.
“We want to see charges filed. We want to see an indictment. We want to see an arrest,” she said.
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Atlanta, GA
When and Where to Watch ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Season 17 Online
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Sunday, April 5 is a stacked night for Housewives fans. Season 17 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta premieres at 8 p.m. PT/ET, followed directly by the second-ever Real Housewives of Rhode Island episode at 9 p.m. PT/ET. And since The Real Housewives airs on Bravo, cord-cutters can watch new episodes live on any streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
Additionally, new Housewives episodes stream on-demand the following day on Peacock (meaning the season 17 premiere drops on Monday, April 6), and while the streamer doesn’t offer a free trial directly, deal seekers can enjoy free Peacock access through partner subscriptions, including DirecTV, Instacart+ and Walmart+. More on each option below.
At a Glance: How to Watch The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 17
- Premiere: Sunday, April 5, 8 p.m. PT/ET (new episodes air weekly during same time slot)
- TV channel: Bravo
- Stream online: DirecTV, Sling and Hulu + Live TV; next day on Peacock
Where to Watch The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 17: Air Date and Time, Stream Online Free
Season 17 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta premieres on Sunday, April 5, at 8 p.m. PT/ET on Bravo, which can be streamed live via DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Sling or Hulu + Live TV. Remaining episodes will air weekly on Sundays during the same time slot.
Additionally, new episodes will drop on Peacock the day after airing on Bravo. Not a Peacock subscriber? While the streamer itself no longer offers a free trial period, customers who sign up for one of DirecTV’s signature packages — Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier — can get two months of the Movies Extra Pack + Peacock at no cost (a $19.98 value). Plus, DirecTV offers a five-day free trial for any plan, meaning new members can stream Real Housewives (and everything else the packages have to offer) at no cost during the trial period. Simply select your preferred signature package, then opt to add “Movies Extra Pack + Peacock Premium” where it instructs you to pick your add-ons.
The Best Peacock Subscription Deals and Free Trial Hacks
Prefer to watch it live? Learn more about each option (and their free trials and new subscriber discounts) below.
DirecTV
Five-day free trial; packages from $19.99 per month
Bravo is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning new subscribers can catch new episodes at no cost.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.
Sling
Half off first month for select plans
Bravo is included in Sling’s Blue Plan, starting at $45.99 per month.
For the best bang for your buck, opt for Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, which is currently half off for the first month: $33 for the first month and $65.99 monthly thereafter.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; packages from $89.99 per month
Watch Bravo for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $89.99 per month.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta Cast for Season 17
Newcomers Pinky Cole and K. Michelle join returning cast members Phaedra Parks, Porsha Williams (star of The Traitors season four), Drew Sidora, Kelli Ferrell, Shamea Morton Mwangi and Angela Oakley. Cynthia Bailey will make her RHOA return as a friend-of.
Atlanta, GA
3-year-old dies after being shot in southwest Atlanta
Atlanta police officers investigate a shooting that killed a 3-year-old on April 5, 2026, on Washington Street SW. (FOX 5)
ATLANTA – A 3-year-old child died at the hospital after being shot in southwest Atlanta early Sunday morning, police said.
What we know:
Atlanta police officers responded to the reported shooting near the 900 block of Washington Street SW around 12:37 a.m. on Sunday.
When they arrived, police found that a 3-year-old had been shot.
The child was rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital where medical staff pronounced them deceased.
Investigators are still in the preliminary stages of the investigation.
What we don’t know:
Investigators are still working to determine what led to the gunfire and the exact circumstances of how the child was shot.
No suspect descriptions or information regarding potential arrests have been released by the Atlanta Police Department at this time.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from official preliminary reports provided by the Atlanta Police Department.
Atlanta, GA
1 teenage girl killed, another injured in shooting at Piedmont Park, police say
Editor’s note: The video above is from an earlier report.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A teenage girl was killed and another was injured in a shooting at Piedmont Park on Saturday night, according to Atlanta police.
The shooting prompted a large police response to the Midtown Atlanta park around 9 p.m., soon after a festival there celebrating the city’s 404 Day, which drew thousands of people, wrapped up.
Upon arrival, officers located two girls with gunshot wounds.
Paramedics pronounced one victim, a 16-year-old, dead at the scene. Her identity has not been released.
The second victim, a 15-year-old, was alert, conscious and breathing, and was taken to the hospital, police said.
Soon after the incident, a witness told Atlanta News First that hundreds of people took off running after dozens of shots were fired.
Police said the park’s permitted 404 Day festival concluded around 7:45 p.m.
“At this time, there is no information indicating that the shooting is connected to that event,” police said.
Instead, the department’s “preliminary investigation indicates the incident stemmed from an unpermitted gathering that occurred near the far west end of the park,” the opposite side of the park from where the festival was being held, police said.
Earlier, a witness told Atlanta News First there was also a “teen takeover” event in the park Saturday night.
Officers were seen gathered around Lake Clara Meer in the heart of the park.
Police shut down surrounding streets, and video captured an ambulance at 12th Street NE and Piedmont Avenue, at the southwest corner of the park.
Police have not announced suspects.
This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.
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