Atlanta, GA
Metro Atlanta organization helps for families with disabilities connect to services
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Metro Atlanta group presents assist to households with disabilities
Rising up with two siblings who’ve disabilities, Megan Cortjens noticed the battle her dad and mom went via looking for companies. So she created Our Place, which helps join households like hers to organizations which can be on the market to assist.
ATLANTA – A metro Atlanta group is working to assist make it simpler for individuals with disabilities to seek out the companies they want.
Our Place began as a approach to assist service suppliers navigate Medicaid, now it is increasing to assist make it simpler for households who’ve family members with disabilities discover the organizations they should thrive.
“There’s 26 million individuals in america who’ve a incapacity. That is simply who’ve the incapacity. That does not embody the father or mother, sibling, something like that,” Our Place Govt Director Megan Cortjens mentioned. “You do not know what you do not know. And so they could not navigate the system. They did not know what have been obtainable choices for them, what have been obtainable choices for his or her baby and in order that’s type of how we bought began.”
Cortjens has two siblings with disabilities, so she noticed the battle her dad and mom went via looking for companies. Our Place helps join households like hers with others, and organizations which can be on the market to assist.
“So working with the service suppliers we have been in a position to see the gaps in individuals’s properties, and we mentioned ‘We have to educate households on these companies as properly,’” Cortjens mentioned.
A part of their purpose is educating households – guiding them from analysis to navigating insurance coverage, assist for faculties, and applications into maturity.
“We get our wants immediately from dad and mom so you’ll be able to go on to Be a part of Our Place and the primary query we ask you if you find yourself registering an account is ‘What are your three largest wants proper now?’” she mentioned.
Households may also use the brand new Our Place Map, displaying all of the totally different companies that assist serve the incapacity group.
“We’re so excited, we type of say it is like Yelp for the incapacity group,” she mentioned. “The primary factor individuals come to Our Place is for people who find themselves like ‘I can’t discover companies’ and it is such as you have been saying – how do I discover a barber, how do I discover a swim college, how do I discover a dentist,” she advised Good Day’s Lindsay Tuman.
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Now households are capable of finding all of these companies, making the world a better place for individuals within the incapacity group to navigate.
“Our place goes to vary the world of incapacity,” Cortjens mentioned.
If you wish to be taught extra about Our Place, their web site is joinourplace.com
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Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Black business owner blindsided by Trump campaign event held at his barbershop
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A Black business owner in Atlanta said he feels betrayed and blindsided.
The Trump campaign held an event at Rocky’s Barbershop on Wednesday, the day before the highly anticipated presidential debate.
Owner Rocky Jones said that’s not what he signed up for and now he’s speaking out.
“I really take pride in my business,” Jones said.
Jones said he welcomes customers from all backgrounds and walks of life.
“Mind my business and serve and give haircuts back to the community and have good conversations; it’s never been about politics,” said Jones.
He said his business has never been the site of a political event until Wednesday when prominent Republicans packed inside the day before the presidential debate in Atlanta.
Former President Trump called in at one point during Wednesday’s event.
“I feel like I have been betrayed,” said Jones.
Days before the debate, Jones said someone he considered a friend reached out to him about being the host site for a small Black business roundtable.
Jones said there was never any mention this was a political event.
Jones added he never heard from a Trump campaign representative either.
Jones said the timing of the event didn’t raise any flags that the event would be political.
“I honestly didn’t think about it. It was just once you say Black small business give back to the community, it’s like, ‘Okay, I’m doing it,’” said Jones. “Just be aware that it is election season, and the timing seems a little suspect.”
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Jones is warning other business owners to have a healthy dose of skepticism.
“Even though I trusted that person, I didn’t do the research I should’ve done. Now, I’m letting everyone else know you need to be aware of these calls,” Jones said.
Atlanta News First did make contact with the Trump campaign. They acknowledged our request but were not able to get us a response by airtime.
Jones said he was compensated for the two hours he had to close his business for the event but adds he’s now willing to give the money back.
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Atlanta, GA
Killer Mike, Billboard rank their top 'Get Up' Atlanta anthems
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Billboard ranks Get Up Anthems
Billboard ranks the best Get Up anthems of Atlanta — songs that energize and inspire the city.
ATLANTA – Atlanta native and musician Killer Mike recently teamed up with Billboard to compile a list of the best “Get Up” anthems of Atlanta—the songs that energize and inspire the city. Here’s a look at the top five:
- “Player’s Ball” by Outkast, T.I., and Rubber Band Man: Leading the list, this anthem is celebrated for its iconic beat and motivational lyrics.
- “March Madness” by Future: This song comes in second, known for its high-energy delivery and popularity in the city.
- “Cell Therapy” by Goodie Mob: Ranking third, this track is praised for its deep lyrical content and impact on Atlanta’s music scene.
- “Knuck If You Buck” by Crime Mob: In fourth place, this song is a staple at Atlanta events, known for its hype and rowdy energy.
- “No Mo Play in Georgia” by Pastor Troy: Closing the top five, Killer Mike highlights this anthem as an important piece for the city’s spirit and culture.
These selections showcase the diverse and influential music that has shaped Atlanta’s vibrant culture.
Atlanta, GA
Suspect on the run after shooting woman during argument, Atlanta police say
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Police are investigating an argument that turned violent overnight in northwest Atlanta.
Officers say two women were fighting on the 100 block of 26th Street NW when one shot at the other.
The victim was hit with fragments of gunfire and taken to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment. Officers say she is expected to make a full recovery.
Police are still searching for the suspect.
If you have any information, contact the Atlanta Police Department at 404-658-6666. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.
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