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Family holds vigil for murdered metro Atlanta mother Briana Winston

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May 27, 2024

Family holds vigil for murdered metro Atlanta mother Briana Winston

SOUTH FULTON, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Those who loved 23-year-old Briana Winston gathered at Trammell Crow Park on Sunday to reflect on her life.

“She was very independent. She had a vision of what she wanted her life to be and she just kept pushing,” said Diana Moore, her godmother.

Clayton County police said the 23-year old mom of one was killed in March during an argument with her boyfriend Michale Edwards. Family said he had them fooled.

“He was quiet, he seemed to be caring, he was very adoring of his daughter, and Briana as well. So, it was extremely shocking,” said Moore.

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Investigators said Edwards allegedly choked her to death, then – along with an accomplice – placed her body in a suitcase, drove to Tennessee and set the suitcase on fire. On top of all that, police believe his wife, brother and mother were all in on it.

“I was enraged. I didn’t understand. A lot of unanswered questions – why?” said Kendrick Langford, Briana’s uncle.

“I talked to Briana on March 16. She asked to come over to the house, and she decided to go to her best friend’s house instead. And the last thing I said to her was, ‘Be safe. Thank you for letting me know,’” said Moore.

For a moment, Briana’s family wanted to put the disturbing details aside, and remember how she lived, not how she died.

Police provide updates after boyfriend charged in Clayton County mother’s death

“What happened to her, it should have never happened,” said Grace Jamison, a friend.

They said one way to remember Briana is to hold your loved ones a little closer.

“Celebrate life, enjoy life. Go out and give somebody a hug that you know. Call somebody you haven’t talked to in a long time, tell them you love them,” said Langford.

Memorial service details are still in the planning stages.

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Prediction and betting odds for Jan. 28, Houston Rockets at Atlanta Hawks

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January 28, 2025

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Prediction and betting odds for Jan. 28, Houston Rockets at Atlanta Hawks

In a makeup of a postponement from earlier this month, Jalen Green and the Rockets (-6.5) are in Atlanta to face an injury ravaged Hawks team. For both teams, it’s night two of a split back-to-back.

Seventeen days later than originally planned, the Houston Rockets will make their lone visit of the 2024-25 NBA season to Atlanta on Tuesday night.

The original Jan. 11 date was postponed due to winter weather in the Atlanta area. Since the Rockets and Hawks are in different conferences, they play only twice per season (once in each city).

Because this game was a late addition to the schedule, both teams will be navigating back-to-back considerations — and with travel in-between. Atlanta played at Minnesota on Monday night, while Houston was at Boston.

Due in large part to widespread injuries throughout their roster, the Hawks (22-24) have lost five straight games while falling to No. 9 in the Eastern Conference standings. The Rockets (31-14) remain No. 2 in the West after Monday’s thrilling road victory over the Celtics.

Projected Lineups, Broadcast Info

Rockets at Hawks Betting Odds:

All NBA Odds via BetMGM:

Point spread: Rockets -6.5
Money line: Rockets -225 / Hawks +185
Over-under: 226.5

Rockets at Hawks Injury Updates:

Rockets: Jabari Smith Jr., out, left metacarpal fracture
Rockets: Tari Eason, out, left lower leg injury management
Rockets: Cam Whitmore, questionable, illness
Hawks: Jalen Johnson, out, left shoulder injury
Hawks: Trae Young, questionable, right hamstring tightness
Hawks: Kobe Bufkin, out, right shoulder surgery
Hawks: Cody Zeller, out, not with team

After his recent return from a lengthy injury, Eason’s absence is due to the team being cautious on back-to-backs for the time being.

Prediction and Picks for Rockets at Hawks:

It’s night two of a road back-to-back for both teams, but the Hawks have significantly more injury concerns and less roster depth in general. That could lead to a good night for the road favorites.

With both teams likely fatigued and not defending with their usual energy , that could make the over a tempting bet. Athletic players who attack the rim — such as Jalen Green, who fared extremely well in Houston’s lone visit to Atlanta last season — could benefit.

Green, Alperen Sengun, and Fred VanVleet are Houston’s three leading scorers, but they combined for only 30 points a night earlier in Boston. (Amen Thompson and Dillon Brooks did the heavy lifting.) That might give Houston’s top scorers a bit more juice on night two of a road back-to-back than they would otherwise have.

Best Bet: Rockets -6.5 (-102)

Favorite Prop: Jalen Green, over 22.5 points (-120)

Prediction: 118-110, Rockets

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Cornelius Taylor's family reacts to moratorium

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January 28, 2025

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Cornelius Taylor's family reacts to moratorium

A moratorium on efforts to clear out homeless encampments in Atlanta is now in effect. Cornelius Taylor’s family reacts to the news with FOX 5 Atlanta. Taylor was killed by a bulldozer while sleeping in a tent in January.

Posted January 27, 2025 11:49pm EST

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Atlanta United 2 Announces 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season Schedule | Atlanta United 2

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January 27, 2025

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Atlanta United 2 Announces 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season Schedule | Atlanta United 2

ATLANTA (Jan. 27, 2025) – Atlanta United 2 today announced its 2025 MLS NEXT Pro regular season schedule. The 28-match schedule features 14 home matches at Fifth Third Stadium in Kennesaw, Georgia, which will once again be the team’s home venue. The season begins on Friday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. against New York Red Bulls II, while Decision Day is set for Sunday, Oct. 5 at Chattanooga FC (1 p.m.).

Tickets will go on sale in the coming weeks. Season, multi-match, group, and single match tickets will all be available for purchase. Check **www.atlutd.com/2** for more information.

During the opening two months of the season, ATL UTD 2 will host four of its seven matches at Fifth Third Stadium. Four of those matches will be against Southeast Division rivals, including a home meeting with Chattanooga FC on March 30 (7:30 p.m.). The month of May begins on the road with a trip to Huntsville City FC followed by two consecutive home matches against Crown Legacy FC and Orlando City B.

June sees the team open with home matches against NYCFC II (June 8; 7:30 p.m.) and Huntsville (June 11; 7:30 p.m.) before the team gets its first long break of the campaign. The team closes out the month at Inter Miami CF II (June 29; 7:00 p.m.). The team has its longest road stretch of the season closing out July going into August. From July 19 to Aug. 23, ATL UTD 2 will play four out of five matches away from Fifth Third Stadium.

That stretch is followed by two consecutive home matches against Division rivals Miami and Huntsville to close out the month of August. ATL UTD 2 then closes out the regular season with another tough road stretch, finishing with four out of the last five matches on the road. The regular season home finale will be against local rivals Chattanooga FC on Sept. 24 (1 p.m.) at Fifth Third Stadium. That match is followed by a road test at Chicago Fire FC II (Sept. 28; 2 p.m.) and then a Decision Day clash at Chattanooga FC on Oct. 5 at 1 p.m.

The 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs will feature 15 single elimination matches over the course of four consecutive weekends, with three rounds beginning the weekend of October 17 and culminating with MLS NEXT Pro Cup the weekend of November 7.

Matchups during the first two rounds of the Playoffs will be determined through the Pick-Your Opponent format that has garnered much acclaim since its inception in 2023. This season will mark the third straight year the unique process has been utilized by MLS NEXT Pro.

Fans can catch a majority of Atlanta United 2’s regular season campaign, plus all Decision Day matches, playoff matches and MLS NEXT Pro Cup live or on-demand through MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app. The remainder of regular season matches will air on mlsnextpro.com. Further broadcast details will be announced at a later date.

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