Greater than two centuries after america declared independence from Britain, a really fashionable breakaway is being hatched within the plush suburbs of Atlanta — and taxation is as soon as once more the difficulty.
The residents of Buckhead, the richest neighborhood in Georgia’s capital, have uninterested in funding a metropolis they are saying is failing to get its arms round crime, they usually’ve had sufficient.
“The truth is that we’re dwelling considerably in a warfare zone,” Invoice White, the chief of a motion to make Buckhead its personal municipality, tells AFP in a palatial, white-columned mansion owned by a good friend.
It’s simply days till the midterms, a quadrennial affair between presidential elections when Individuals choose their leaders in Congress, state legislatures and governors’ mansions — however White is not feeling notably nicely represented.
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In all places he appears to be like, the 55-year-old sees a group besieged — by threats as prosaic as uncared for potholes and as pressing and stunning as house invasions and even murders.
It isn’t alarmist to fret over a surge in homicides that has plagued Atlanta however mayhem in Buckhead looks like a little bit of a stretch, particularly since crime has been falling on this upscale a part of city.
White insists nonetheless that he does not imagine the info.
The entrepreneur says he as soon as counted Donald Trump amongst his mates in his New York days, and he deploys superlatives with the alacrity of the previous president as he units out his dream of an unbiased Buckhead, with its personal mayor, faculties and naturally, its personal police power.
For Michael Owens, a professor of political science at Atlanta’s Emory College, Buckhead’s potential exit could be emblematic of a rustic riven by political, social and cultural divisions.
“We have now all the time created cities in america… The factor that is very odd lately, although, is the decision to interrupt away from current cities to, in essence, partition them or to secede from them,” he says.
Buckhead is much from being an remoted case of secessionary fervor.
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In 2002, residents of Hollywood tried unsuccessfully to divorce from Los Angeles and two years in the past, residents of a rural a part of Oregon voted to go away the Democratic state and be a part of neighboring, extra conservative Idaho.
Atlanta depends closely on the income supplied by Buckhead’s upwardly cell movers and shakers and naturally its ambitions are inflicting officialdom to interrupt out in a collective chilly sweat.
– ‘Legislation and order’ –
All town has to do is “regulate” its finances, says White’s host Warren Jolly, the proprietor of the palatial property the place waiters are beginning to bustle close to a staircase lined with leopard print.
The 58-year-old actual property developer is entertaining company at a fundraiser for Burt Jones, who’s operating to be Georgia’s new lieutenant governor on November 8.
In that place, the Republican might drastically advance the reason for Buckheadian independence. And he has pledged to just do that.
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In entrance of a crowd of company having fun with hamburger sliders with fried inexperienced tomatoes, the 40-year-old launches right into a tirade about the necessity to restore “legislation and order.”
“We don’t need to be Chicago… We don’t need to lead the nation in homicides,” warns Jones, who raised $100,000 for his marketing campaign warfare chest from the occasion.
It’s a message that resonates on this viewers of Republicans, who — according to the get together nationwide — accuse the Democrats of being comfortable on crime.
However for some Atlanta residents, this plan by town’s whitest neighborhood to interrupt away from a metropolis the place half the inhabitants is Black smacks of racism.
“It is a land seize within the house of Martin Luther King Jr. It is insane,” mentioned Tricia Harris, 45, a resident of town of 500,000 and a member of a gaggle preventing Buckhead independence.
Denouncing “white entitled individuals, led by Trump Republicans” withholding cash from areas the place it’s most wanted, she tells AFP that the transfer is extra prone to enhance relatively than stem criminality.
Buckhead’s pro-secession denizens say prices of racism are misplaced, and that they’re motivated by nothing greater than the American-as-apple-pie dream of self-determination.
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“It is an insult to us that merely wanting to cut back crime, pay much less taxes and get our 911 calls is in some way categorized as being racist,” White retorts again on the mansion.
Atlanta’s dance scene is vibrant and eclectic, and we are honored to highlight some of the many local dancers who move us with their movements in our ongoing series “Speaking of Dance.”
This edition highlights Atlanta performer, Frankie Mulinix, the founder and artistic director of Burning Bones Physical Theatre. She specializes in the evocative Butoh, a 1950s-era Japanese dance-theater art form that blends German expressionism, mime, and European philosophy to explore taboo subjects through dance.
For Mulinix, discovering Butoh during her undergraduate studies was transformative. “My body said, this is home,” she shared.
As an artist-in-residence at Windmill Arts, Mulinix is dedicated to building Atlanta’s Butoh community from the ground up, educating audiences about its history and global significance. Her work aims to transform emotion into experience, creating visceral performances that resonate deeply with performers and audiences alike.
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Burning Bones Physical Theatre has an exciting 2025 season planned, with more information at Frankie Mulinix’s website here.
Atlanta Hawks (20-19, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (18-22, 10th in the Eastern Conference)
Chicago; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulls -2; over/under is 245
BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta visits the Chicago Bulls after Trae Young scored 43 points in the Hawks’ 122-117 win against the Phoenix Suns.
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The Bulls are 15-13 against Eastern Conference opponents. Chicago is 10-13 in games decided by at least 10 points.
The Hawks are 13-7 against Eastern Conference opponents. Atlanta is eighth in the league scoring 17.2 fast break points per game. Jalen Johnson leads the Hawks averaging 3.6.
The Bulls average 118.1 points per game, 1.7 fewer points than the 119.8 the Hawks give up. The Hawks average 13.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.3 fewer makes per game than the Bulls allow.
TOP PERFORMERS: Nikola Vucevic is averaging 20.3 points, 10.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists for the Bulls.
Johnson is scoring 19.8 points per game and averaging 10.1 rebounds for the Hawks.
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LAST 10 GAMES: Bulls: 5-5, averaging 120.7 points, 48.1 rebounds, 30.8 assists, 8.1 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 47.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 119.8 points per game.
Hawks: 6-4, averaging 120.2 points, 42.5 rebounds, 29.8 assists, 11.1 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 47.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 120.4 points.
INJURIES: Bulls: Adama Sanogo: day to day (knee), Torrey Craig: day to day (leg), Ayo Dosunmu: day to day (achilles).
Hawks: Kobe Bufkin: out for season (shoulder), Larry Nance Jr.: out (hand), Jalen Johnson: day to day (shoulder), Cody Zeller: day to day (personal), De’Andre Hunter: day to day (foot).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Clear and cold overnight with lows in the 20s to low 30s in town. Sunny and cool Wednesday afternoon. Milder by the end of the week and rain for Saturday. Here is the latest.
ATLANTA – Residents across Georgia can expect a mix of rain, cold, and the possibility of snowflakes in the coming days as winter weather patterns continue to shift.
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What we know:
According to FOX 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist David Chandley, widespread rain is forecast for the weekend, with extreme northern areas possibly seeing snowflakes late Sunday into Monday. Significant snow accumulation is not expected.
“Yeah, this go-around into the weekend, really, we’re just going to see some rain across North Georgia,” Chandley stated. He added that next week’s forecast remains uncertain, with Arctic air potentially influencing weather conditions. “We’ve got a whole week to kind of hash that out. All the things can change.”
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The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday will likely be chilly but dry for much of Georgia. “It’s going to be chilly, but it looks like dry conditions for the MLK holiday celebration,” Chandley explained.
In metro Atlanta, Tuesday could bring a slight chance of wintry precipitation as temperatures drop. “January is very active, no doubt about it,” Chandley noted.
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Metro Atlanta forecast
Tonight: Partly cloudy, low near 30°F.
Wednesday: Sunny, high around 48°F.
Thursday: Sunny, breezy, high near 53°F.
Friday Night to Saturday: Rain moves in late Friday, with showers likely Saturday. Highs in the mid-50s.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high near 48°F. A few snowflakes possible in extreme North Georgia late.
MLK Day (Monday): Mostly sunny, high near 37°F. A slight chance of rain or snow.
Extreme North Georgia Mountains forecast
Tonight: Partly cloudy, low near 20°F.
Wednesday: Sunny, high near 42°F.
Thursday: Sunny, breezy, high near 46°F.
Friday Night to Saturday: Showers likely Friday night into Saturday, high near 49°F.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, low near 20°F.
MLK Day (Monday): Slight chance of snow, mostly sunny, high near 34°F.
Meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., the snow should move out before noon for the swearing-in ceremony on Capitol Hill. Highs will be in the 20s and lows will be around 12 degrees under mostly cloudy skies.
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Possible snow in Georgia?
What we don’t know:
While the immediate forecast is becoming clearer, there is still uncertainty surrounding next week’s weather patterns. FOX 5 Meteorologist Jonathan Stacey highlighted the potential for snow but emphasized that forecasts remain in flux. “I know many of you are thinking about some snow because you’re hearing about some snow,” Stacey said. “At this point, all we can do is just pay attention and see what’s out there. As we get closer, we’ll look for consistency.”
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Key questions remain:
Will Arctic air and other weather systems converge to create snow across Georgia?
How might fluctuating temperatures impact the likelihood of wintry precipitation?
Will it snow in Atlanta again?
The temperature is expected to take a plunge this weekend, with wet weather on the way. How likely is it that this precipitation will turn into snow? Here’s a look ahead with FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Jonathan Stacey.
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Snow next week?
Timeline:
Here is a look at the timeline of weather for the next week:
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Tuesday: Slight chance of wintry precipitation in metro Atlanta as temperatures drop.
Friday Night to Saturday: Rain moves into the region.
Sunday to Monday: Snowflakes possible in extreme North Georgia; the rest of the state remains chilly with mostly dry conditions.
MLK Day: Chilly but dry conditions for holiday celebrations.
What’s next:
Meteorologists will continue monitoring weather models throughout the week. Residents are encouraged to stay updated via trusted local forecasts, including FOX 5, and prepare for any changes in the weather as Arctic air moves closer. “All we can do is just pay attention,” Jonathan Stacey advised, underscoring the importance of staying alert to new developments.
The Source: This article is sourced from original forecasting by the FOX 5 Storm Team.
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