Atlanta, GA
Hartsfield-Jackson airport has advice for spring break travelers
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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Worldwide Airport anticipating busy Spring Break
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Worldwide Airport says it’s anticipating 4 million vacationers throughout Spring Break this 12 months.
ATLANTA – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Worldwide Airport is gearing up for a busy spring break journey season.
They are saying they’re anticipating greater than 4.4 million passengers and all of it ramps up beginning Sunday and ending April 9.
Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays are historically thought of the busiest days for vacationers and the airport says March 31 is predicted to be the busiest with greater than 333,000 passengers anticipated on the airport.
Passengers ought to arrive on the airport at the least 2-1/2 hours earlier than scheduled departure instances for home flights and three hours for worldwide flights.
All North lower-level lanes might be closed for 72 hours starting March 27 at 10 p.m. and ending March 30 at 10 p.m. Throughout this time, off airport shuttles will relocate to the outer curb of the North upper-level roadway. Section 2 begins March 31 and all North Parking Deck shoring is scheduled to be accomplished June 2. Passengers are urged to make the most of the ATLWest parking deck for fast, environment friendly parking choices.
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Atlanta, GA
This Georgia city was named 8th-best in the country to have a staycation
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ATLANTA – When it comes to getting away from it all, Atlanta is one of the best cities in the country to stay home and relax.
That’s according to a new study by WalletHub, which examined more than 180 American cities to see their viability for a wallet-friendly staycation.
The study used 42 key metrics, including the number of hiking trails and tennis courts, the idealness of each city’s summer weather, and the quality of nightlife options.
When the results were tabulated, Atlanta took 8th place in the country for a staycation.
MORE: Atlanta ranked 4th most fun city by study
Men enjoy the view as the sun sets at Piedmont Park in Atlanta. (Photo by Camilo Freedman/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
The city ranked No. 1 for ice cream and frozen yogurt shops per capita.
It also ranked high for having a lot of parks and swimming pools.
MORE: Metro Atlanta city named best place to move to in Georgia
Orlando, Florida took the top spot, followed by Honolulu, Hawaii and Cincinnati, Ohio.
If you live in Pearl City, Hawaii, Irving, Texas, or Fremont, California, it’s best to start thinking about getting away – those three ranked lowest of the 182 cities.
You can see the full list here.
Atlanta, GA
2 people shot near DeKalb County park, police say
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Two people were shot Sunday night near a DeKalb County park, police said.
Atlanta Police Department officers responded to reports of people shot at the intersection of Alston Drive SE and Daniel Avenue SE, next to East Lake Park, around 8:30 p.m., according to the department.
Officers reportedly found “two males” who had been shot. They said one victim was shot once in the arm and the other victim was shot once in the leg. They did not say the ages of the victims.
Police said both victims are alert, conscious and breathing.
The investigation is in the early stages and suspects have not been announced.
This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.
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Atlanta, GA
3 street racing suspects arrested, others on the run, Atlanta police say
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Atlanta police say there’s been a recent resurgence of illegal street racing in the city.
This weekend, officers responded to multiple calls of street races across Atlanta, police said in a press conference Sunday afternoon.
On Saturday night, four street racing events were held in Atlanta city limits, police said.
During the press conference Sunday, Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said three suspects were arrested Saturday night on charges stemming from allegedly organizing the races, and multiple vehicles were impounded for being involved in criminal activity.
He said the suspects arrested Saturday live outside city limits.
“Last night we arrested three individuals for participating as a non-driver, meaning you either filmed the event and posted it or you used your body or your vehicle to block the intersection,” Schierbaum said.
According to Schierbaum, those arrested were: Treyon Hamilton-Coleman, 24, of Riverdale, Jaquez Smith, 22, of Locust Grove, and Tyrik Ponder, 20, of Hampton. Schierbaum said they’re facing charges of promoting or organizing a street racing event.
He said the suspects are being held in the Fulton County Jail.
“Those three individuals were responsible for bringing mayhem, unsafe activity, and criminal activity throughout Atlanta, and they’re going to be held responsible,” Schierbaum said.
Schierbaum said another suspect, Montrez Carter of McDonough, was in Atlanta organizing an illegal street race Saturday night. He said an arrest warrant has been issued for Carter, who returned to McDonough after the race.
Police said they’ve also issued an arrest warrant for a suspect named Darius Edmunds, who allegedly eluded arrest on charges stemming from street racing events in Atlanta on Memorial Day weekend.
Police said they started seeing the resurgence in street racing last weekend. Schierbaum said his officers will continue cracking down on those who take part in illegal street racing.
“If you are going to organize street racing events in Atlanta, Georgia, we are going to locate you, we’re going to identify you, and we’re going to hold you accountable,” Schierbaum said.
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