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Roswell youth team, repping Atlanta Falcons, to compete in NFL Flag Championships
Roswell youth team reps Falcons at NFL Flag event
Earlier this year, FOX 5 brought you the story of a Roswell youth flag football team, which represented the Atlanta Falcons at the NFL Pro Bowl in Orlando. Here’s how they played this week in Orlando.
ROSWELL, Ga. – Earlier this year, FOX 5 highlighted the inspiring story of a Roswell youth flag football team representing the Atlanta Falcons at the NFL Pro Bowl in Orlando. The tournament marked a historic milestone, with over 250 teams from the markets of 23 NFL clubs and 12 countries, including Brazil, China, Ghana, and New Zealand, competing in a flag football event for the first time.
The Roswell boys’ team showcased remarkable talent and determination, finishing seventh out of 20 teams in pool play. Their impressive performance included two wins and two shutouts, earning them a spot in the newly established national championships hosted by NFL Flag, set to be an annual event starting this summer.
The upcoming championship will commence later this month in Canton, Ohio, with a similar number of teams from around the globe expected to participate. The Roswell team has been diligently training since the school year ended, making the most of the summer months when organized sports activities are typically fewer.
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On Thursday, Quavo and the team at Quavo Cares hosted their second annual Huncho Farms in partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank and the Atlanta City Council. Supporting seniors who are raising their grandchildren, Quavo Cares continues to pursue its mission to support communities facing food scarcity. The marketplace offered live music and holiday-themed activities for their 500 families in addition to a custom Huncho Farms cookbook containing timeless, nutritional, and easy-to-make holiday recipes.
After the success of last year’s event, this year’s Huncho Farms was inspired by local farmers markets with tents carrying fresh produce, meat, bread, pastries, and more. Quavo — who was named Variety’s Hitmakers Humanitarian of the Year earlier this month for his work in gun control — made a special appearance alongside Atlanta Councilwoman Andrea Boone, HOPE Hustlers, a leading criminal violence intervention, CVI, organization based in Atlanta that is part of The Rocket Foundation’s SPARK grants program collective.
“I’m so grateful that Quavo and the Quavo Cares Foundation chose this community for their Huncho Farms event this year,” Boone said. “This neighborhood is situated in a food desert, where a vast number of grandparents are raising their grandchildren. Food costs are exorbitant, making it more difficult for people to address their basic needs. This farmer’s market-style food drive will assist many hard-working people who deserve to have healthy fresh food and vegetable options this holiday season. Thanks to the generosity of the Quavo Cares Foundation, our residents will enjoy a beautiful Christmas dinner.”
Quavo Cares received a $150,000 grant from the Tender Foundation in support of single Black mothers through their guaranteed income program. After the drive-thru’s success, the event expanded and became Huncho Farms. With a focus on communities facing food insecurities,
Quavo Cares has previously partnered with Walmart, Feeding America, New Bethel Ministries, and the Atlanta Community Food Bank to foster community and serve families from Gwinnett, Fulton and Dekalb counties.
ATLANTA, GA — Police on Monday arrested a 28-year-old man accused of assaulting multiple transgender people in Atlanta, authorities said.
Michael Boykin was taken into custody after police received a tip that he was in the area of 160 Ponce De Leon Ave. Northeast. According to police, Boykin was wanted because of his connection to a series of assaults targeting transgender people.
Authorities said they believe Boykin had a gun and was considered armed and dangerous at the time of his arrest.
Police arrested Boykin on outstanding warrants for aggravated assault, criminal trespassing, battery and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was also charged with possession of drug-related objects.
No additional information was immediately available.
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