Dozens rally to support Ukraine in downtown Atlanta

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4 months ago

July 14, 2024

Dozens rally to support Ukraine in downtown Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Supporters of Ukraine gathered together in Centennial Olympic Park on Saturday.

The group rallied against Russia’s recent airstrike on Monday, which killed at least 41 civilians and targeted a Ukrainian children’s hospital.

Olga Gorman moved to Atlanta from Ukraine in late 2021, only a matter of months before the war erupted.

“All my family in Ukraine are under attack every day,” she said. “What happened this Monday, it just broke my heart.”

Gorman and dozens of others marched around Centennial Olympic Park to express their grief.

The group left several symbols of the tragedy that took place at the Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv, including blood-stained children’s toys, hospital gowns and shooting targets.

Olga Antonyuk came dressed in a blood-stained hospital gown.

“This has been top of mind for every Ukrainian throughout this, we all feel like targets” she said. “That’s why one of the visual images that we brought to this rally was a shooting target.”

This event in Atlanta, was part of a global effort effort aimed at attracting support and aid for Ukraine.

Through his nonprofit Helping Ukraine US, Atlanta native Emory Morsberger has helped raise over $5 million in supplies for the war-torn country.

“Seeing this many people out here on a 96 degree Saturday in the Atlanta sun, means a lot of people are anxious to support this cause,” he said.

Those that attended Saturday’s rally believe that more can be done to support their loved ones back home.

“The meaning of this rally today is to help Ukraine fight back,” Gorman concluded.

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Zoo Atlanta's newborn gorilla has died

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5 hours ago

November 18, 2024

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Infant gorilla born at Zoo Atlanta. (Credit: Josh Meyerchick)

ATLANTA – With heavy hearts, staff members at Zoo Atlanta announced the newest infant born to western lowland gorilla, Kambera, has died.

The baby girl was just five days old when she passed away.

“We are heartbroken by the loss of not just this special little individual, but by the loss of a newborn member of a critically endangered species. Like humans, newborn gorillas are very fragile, and the first few days of life are uncertain for any baby animal,” said Gina Ferrie, PhD, Vice President of Collections and Conservation. “If there is an encouraging takeaway from this sad moment, it is that we were so encouraged to see Kambera, who had not previously reared an infant, display all of the maternal inclinations we hoped to see. Our teams worked tirelessly and with outstanding commitment to help Kambera prepare for the birth and, following the birth, to ensure her and her infant’s wellbeing.”

It’s not clear yet what led to the infant’s death.

A necropsy, the animal equivalent of an autopsy, will be conducted soon, according to Zoo Atlanta.

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Wrong-Way GA-400 Crash Kills Woman, Injures Man

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November 18, 2024

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Wrong-Way GA-400 Crash Kills Woman, Injures Man

ATLANTA, GA — A wrong-way, head-on GA-400 crash killed a 24-year-old woman early Sunday morning, Atlanta Police said.

Police said the crash occurred around 5:15 a.m. on GA-400 North near Lenox Road.

A Kia Sorento and a Toyota Rav4 collided, killing the driver of the Sorento at the scene and injuring the 52-year-old male driver of the Rav4, police said. The man was taken to a local hospital, police said.