Atlanta, GA
Kemp vows to arrest more ‘Cop City’ protestors
ATLANTA – Governor Brian Kemp stated he vows to make extra arrests in protests over a controversial coaching heart for Atlanta first responders. Opponents name the realm ‘Cop Metropolis’.
Kemp tweeted out his plan Tuesday after an nameless activist claimed to set fireplace to a financial institution in Oregon in solidarity with demonstrators lately charged with home terrorism in Intrenchment Creek Park. The demonstrators have been accused of hurling rocks at police and attacking EMTs at a close-by fireplace station.
PROTESTORS THREW OBJECTS AT FIREFIGHTERS NEAR ‘COP CITY’ SITE, OFFICIALS SAY
“He’s positively attempting to intimidate protesters,” Kamau Franklin, the founding father of Group Builders Motion stated. “It is a additional try and criminalize the motion to ‘Cease Cop Metropolis’.”
The governor stated the folks arrested are a part of “a broader community of militant activists who’ve dedicated comparable acts of home terrorism throughout the nation with no regard for the folks or communities impacted by their crimes.”
“They’re demonstrators who’re peacefully exercising their first modification rights certainly,” Franklin stated.
The park has been on the heart of a hostile stand-off between police and protestors.
Police declare protestors have concerned with varied varieties of legal exercise, together with carjackings and arson.
“In the event that they’re breaking the regulation, yeah—you need to be arrested for that,” home-owner Jorge Welker-Reyes informed FOX 5. “However, in case you’re doing it peacefully throughout the parameters allowed, then, sure—they need to have the ability to do it.”
Welker-Reyes stated he want to see a compromise between the 2 sides.
“Someone from the federal government and the protesters ought to get collectively, discover out what they need, and do some negotiations.”
Kemp stated anybody committing unlawful acts whereas protesting on the web site could be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the regulation.
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5 Atlanta events you won’t want to miss: May 16-22
Exhibit opening of Rhythm and Resilience: The Artistry of Sam Middleton
When: May 17, 6:30-9 p.m.
Where: Hammonds House Museum
Cost: $5-$10, free for museum members
Details: Middleton, a pioneering mixed-media artist who grew up amidst the Harlem Renaissance and took inspiration from living in the Netherlands, will get fresh consideration in a new exhibit at the Hammonds House Museum in West End. The exhibit, which runs through August, will kick off with an opening reception on Friday evening. Enjoy small bites and music while you peruse Middleton’s enlightened work.
Red Bull Dance Your Style National Finals
When: May 17-18
Where: Underground Atlanta
Cost: $20
Details: Atlanta will host the national finals for Red Bull’s street dance competition, featuring a face-off between sixteen finalists, some of the most talented street dancers in the country. The winner—decided by crowd vote—will head to the World Finals in India later this year. There will also be dance workshops in multiple styles, open to anyone, and a performance from hip-hop icon Soulja Boy. This high-octane event is open to all ages, so bring even the littlest dancers.
Marietta Greek Festival
When: May 17-19
Where: Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, Marietta
Cost: $5, kids under 12 free
Details: Opa! Enjoy all things Greek—notably food, but also music, dance, faith, art, and again, food—at this popular annual festival hosted by Marietta’s Greek Orthodox Church. All three days feature a lineup of dance performances showcasing traditional and contemporary Greek dance styles, as well as “learn to dance” classes open to anyone who wants to learn. There’s also an artist market and tours of the beautiful, Byzantine-style church. And, of course, food to delight the senses: dolmades, spanakopita, baklava, souvlaki . . . you may have to come back multiple days to enjoy the entire menu.
Virginia-Highland Porchfest
When: May 18, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Virginia-Highland
Cost: Free
Details: The leafy neighborhood of Virginia-Highland becomes the city’s most vibrant outdoor festival for this one-day-only event. Dozens of bands will play live music from porches around Virginia-Highland, most of them scattered along Barnett Street, Adair Avenue, and surrounding streets. There’s also a Kids Corner play area, a costume-filled 1k Rock n’ Run, and artist vendors, plus food and drinks from local food trucks.
Indie Craft Experience Summer Market
When: May 19, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Monday Night Brewing Garage
Cost: $5, kids under 12 free
Details: Peruse a wide array of local artists and crafts makers at this market pop-up, located inside Monday Night Brewing Garage off the Westside BeltLine. Pick up everything from handmade cards and candles to jewelry, paintings, and local coffee—great gifts for graduates, teacher thank-yous, and anyone else in need of a thoughtful local gift. Come early for a free favor: the first 100 people in line get a custom Indie Craft Experience tote bag.
Sports corner: Atlanta home games
- The Braves host the San Diego Padres at Truist Park for a four-game matchup May 17-20. Info here.
- The Atlanta Dream host the Dallas Wings for their first home game of the 2024 season at Gateway Center Arena in College Park. Info here.
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Woman shoots woman during incident Wednesday night, Atlanta police say
ATLANTA – Atlanta police say a woman was arrested for shooting another woman on Wednesday night.
Officers responded to a person shot call in the 3000 block of Jonesboro Road near Hutchens Road SE around 11:10 p.m. May 15. Upon arrival, they learned that a woman had been transported to a hospital with gunshot wounds.
The officers went to the hospital to interview the victim. The victim told police that she was shot by another woman and gave police a description of the woman and the vehicle she was driving.
Units canvassed the area and located the vehicle near Cleveland Avenue. Police say the woman tried to escape but crashed her vehicle on Jonesboro Road.
The woman was arrested and a gun was found in her car.
The suspect has been identified as Briana Abner. She has been charged with aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
The incident is still under investigation. FOX 5 has reached out for a mug shot.
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