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Family of woman killed in Atlanta hit-and-run celebrate her 35th birthday, still seeking justice

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March 15, 2024

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Family of woman killed in Atlanta hit-and-run celebrate her 35th birthday, still seeking justice

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Friday marks what should have been Brittany Glover’s 35th birthday.

Glover’s family held a balloon release at the intersection of Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway and Finley Avenue.

“Today is a special day because it’s Brittany’s birthday. It was one of those signature birthdays,” said her mother Valerie Handy-Carey.

Glover was killed by a hit-and-run driver while trying to cross the intersection in September 2022.

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There have been no arrests. Atlanta Police says the case is currently in an “inactivated status due to inconclusive leads in the investigation.”

Her mother has been traveling to Atlanta from her home state of Ohio ever since Glover’s death.

Handy-Carey said she will continue to push for justice and pedestrian safety.

“We just want the community to be reminded that this is a high-risk area to be safe and to remember the life of Brittany Glover, a young lady who came here trying to fulfill a dream and didn’t get opportunity to do so,” she said.

The high-profile case has caught the attention of the Atlanta City Council. In November, the Atlanta City Council increased the reward up to $10,000.

There is legislation in the works to rename Finley Avenue to Brittany Glover Drive.

Handy-Carey said she’s been working with Atlanta city leaders on the proposal.

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“That’s one way to celebrate her legacy that her dying was not in vain,” she said.

Glover had moved to Atlanta to begin a career as a flight attendant. Her mother said Glover gained angel wings instead.

“It’s bittersweet. It’s hard to get through, it’s a faith walk for me,” Handy-Carey said.

The ordinance to rename Finley Avenue is in committee. It’s expected to go before the city council for a vote in the coming weeks.

Anyone with information on the case can submit a tip anonymously to the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at (404) 577-TIPS (8477), online www.StopCrimeAtl.org or by texting CSA and the tip to CRIMES (274637). Persons do not have to give their name or any identifying information to be eligible for the reward of up to $2,000.

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JP Morgan offers several initiatives to help Atlanta-area entrepreneurs scale their businesses – WABE

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May 1, 2024

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JP Morgan offers several initiatives to help Atlanta-area entrepreneurs scale their businesses – WABE

JP Morgan Chase is working to support Atlanta-area entrepreneurs through several initiatives.

On Wednesday, the financial institution hosted “The Experience Atlanta,” an event designed to help entrepreneurs start, grow and scale their businesses. As the event was getting underway, Ben Walter, the CEO of Business Banking at JP Morgan, was a guest on “Closer Look.”

Walter spoke with show host Rose Scott about the state of small businesses in metro Atlanta. He also shared key actions that entrepreneurs can take to access capitol, network and allocate business tasks to professional experts.

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May 1, 2024

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Castillo, Polanco lead Seattle Mariners past Atlanta Braves 3-2

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May 1, 2024

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Castillo, Polanco lead Seattle Mariners past Atlanta Braves 3-2

SEATTLE (AP) — Luis Castillo threw seven shutout innings to continue Seattle’s run of starting pitching dominance and the Mariners’ bullpen held on for a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night.

Seattle Mariners 3, Atlanta Braves 2: Box Score

Castillo (3-4) retired the final 11 hitters he faced and allowed just three hits against an Atlanta squad with the second-best offense in MLB. He left to a standing ovation after throwing 103 pitches and striking out seven.

After starting the season 0-4, Castillo has won three straight decisions and allowed a total of two earned runs in that span.

“He’s a killer,” Mariners manager Scott Servais said. “I mean, you have to take that attitude when you’re out there. When you get them 0-2, 1-2, I’m killing you, you’re done. And we just reminded him of that. That’s who he is, and when he does that and he has that mentality out there, he’s electric.”

spin it and win it 😵‍💫 pic.twitter.com/uTKfdyu9Rn
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) May 1, 2024

With Castillo’s stellar outing, Mariners starting pitchers have allowed two earned runs or fewer in a franchise-record 18 consecutive games.

“It is like historic starting pitching,” Servais said. “We’re on that kind of run. You have guys doing it different, a little bit differently every night.”

The AL West-leading Mariners are also the first team in MLB history to post an ERA of 1.60 or lower and 160-plus strikeouts in an 18-game span.

“It makes me a little proud because, you know, I’m a little older than them,” the 31-year old Castillo said of his younger rotation mates. “And those guys go out there and the work that they’re doing, it doesn’t really show their age.”

The Braves lost consecutive games for the first time this season, the last team in the majors to do so.

Atlanta threatened in the fourth inning when Matt Olson drew a one-out walk and Marcell Ozuna followed with a single, but Castillo struck out Orlando Arcia and got Michael Harris III to ground out to end the inning.

The Mariners struck first on Jorge Polanco’s two-run homer in the third. Dylan Moore added another for Seattle with a fourth-inning RBI double against Braves starter Reynaldo López.

🗣️ Hip, hip, Jorge! pic.twitter.com/XSodTOQnr8
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) May 1, 2024
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Lopez (2-1) allowed six hits and three earned runs over five innings, with two walks and seven strikeouts.

Ozzie Albies drove in a run with an RBI single off Mariners reliever Ryne Stanek in the eighth. Stanek allowed three singles before he was replaced by Andrés Muñoz with two on. Muñoz threw the ball away on an infield single by Austin Riley to score Jarred Kelenic.

After intentionally walking Olson to load the bases, Muñoz retired Ozuna and Arcia to end the inning.

Muñoz then pitched a scoreless ninth for his fifth save.

“It’s rough, really good,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. “We’re facing a lot of really good slider guys here all of a sudden.”

Seattle has won 11 of its last 14, tied with Philadelphia for best record in MLB since April 15, and has won five straight series.

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Mariners RHP Emerson Hancock (3-2, 5.06 ERA) will try for his third consecutive win Wednesday against Braves LHP Chris Sale (3-1, 3.69 ERA).

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