Atlanta, GA
Slain teen remembered for bringing joy, unity to Atlanta neighborhood
Who killed 16-year-old Rodney Thompson?
The shooting of a 16-year-old on Judy Lane in south Atlanta two days ago. The victim’s family has identified him as Rodney Thompson. Community leaders describe Thompson as a teen with a bright future…Who tried to help his community. Now his family wants to know why he was killed.
ATLANTA – The family of a 16-year-old boy, who was shot and killed on Judy Lane in southwest Atlanta two days ago, has identified him as Rodney Thompson.
Community leaders described Thompson as a teen who had a bright future and who tried to help his community.
“He brought laughter, he brought joy, he brought the family together. And they’re going to miss those smiles and those moments,” said Tekesia Shields, founder of Mothers Against Gang Violence.
That’s how she says Rodney Thompson’s grandmother described him.
She and Atlanta City Council member Antonio Lewis met with Thompson’s grandmother and family on Friday.
Shields says his grandmother wanted her to speak with Fox 5 on her behalf.
She says Thompson was living with his grandmother at the home on Judy Lane where he was shot and killed Wednesday night at around 7 p.m.
“Someone came into the home, it wasn’t a break-in. It was someone that he knew, someone that he trusted, that he thought he trusted, that came into his home. They came into the room where he slept and they just took his life… with that being in their home, they really feel unsafe,” Shields said.
Shields says the family has no idea why someone would want to kill him.
Lewis says that’s why he spent time canvassing the area on Friday.
“My job is to get with the police and try to find some real justice. So that’s why I’m out here today… so we’re putting the word out in the community that folks need to turn themselves in because we’re looking for you and these cameras are truly working,” Lewis said.
This loss hits close to home for Lewis. He says he and Thompson got their hair cut at the same barbershop and would often talk.
Lewis says just this week he was working to help Thompson apply for jobs at the barbershop.
“On Monday, we got a haircut together at the same barbershop. Rodney told me he filled out an application for a job at Crystal’s. He told me he was disappointed because he didn’t get the job. While I was there, I grabbed his cell phone, opened it up, and I helped him fill out the application to the ATL Year of the Youth [Summer Youth Employment] program. And that’s a job that we knew he could get,” Lewis said.
Lewis called Thompson a “phoenix,” a life full of potential cut short by violence.
“It hurts… I cry for every young black boy that’s killed, because I knew they deserved a second chance, I knew they deserved to grow old,” Lewis said.
Shields says this family wants the people responsible to do the right thing and give them the justice and peace they deserve.
“The message is to come forward… they definitely want you to come forward. They definitely want to bring peace to the family, and they do not want retaliation in the community,” Shields said.
The family is asking anyone with information to call APD at 404-614-6544.
Atlanta, GA
Firefighters battle blaze at Roswell apartment complex
ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell firefighters and police officers responded to a massive apartment fire that broke out Thursday evening on Greenhouse Drive.
What we know:
According to the Roswell Fire Department, emergency crews responded to the blaze at the Enclave Apartments.
Officials say no one was injured.
Crews worked into the night to make sure all the hot spots were doused.
No injuries were reported.
Firefighters are working with community partners to assist everyone affected by the blaze.
What we don’t know:
Authorities have not yet determined what caused the fire to start. It is also unclear exactly how many residents have been displaced or how many units within the building were damaged by the flames.
What they’re saying:
Adnan, a resident at the complex, said he heard a “bang noise” around 6:45 p.m. “Around that time, I heard a bang noise. It was pretty loud. I didn’t I didn’t think it would be something like this. Maybe I felt like something actually blew up or something that really paid that much attention,” Adnan said.
He described the scene as he escaped his room: “Next thing I turn around, there’s a huge, huge fire on the roof. It started from the back side, and then it just spread so quick.” Adnan added that it looked like a “huge explosion” and praised the first responders, saying, “I just think that the firefighters did a great job putting it down. So I appreciate them”.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Roswell Fire Department, the Roswell Police Department, and an interview conducted by FOX 5 with a resident at the scene.
Atlanta, GA
Braves bring back powder blue with new Nike City Connect jerseys
The Atlanta Braves debuted their 2026 Nike City Connect jerseys Thursday during a launch party at Truist Park.
nspired by the 6 states of the South that make up the Braves fan base, the vibrant powder blue color and bold typography with retro script make these jerseys look incredible
Inspired by the six states of the South that make up the Braves fan base, the powder blue uniforms pay homage to the team’s 1980s SuperStation era while updating the look for today’s fans with bold typography with retro script.
“The fans’ reaction has been great,” said Insung Kim, VP creative director for the Braves. “When we first revealed the jerseys, the sentiment on social media has been like, ‘oh, finally, the Braves are bringing back the powder blue jersey. Those are my favorite jerseyes that I saw growing up,’ so we just love hearing that.”
The jersey features a brighter powder blue, red piping, an updated “Atlanta” script logo, a new “ATL” block letter sleeve patch, and a 3D “ATLANTA BRAVES” wordmark near the jocktag. Players helped select a v-neck style for comfort and performance. A matching powder blue cap completes the uniform.
The team will wear the special jerseys when they face the Cleveland Guardians at Truist Park Friday, throughout the series and then every Saturday home game for the rest of the season.
Fans can purchase the entire City Connect collection, which includes jerseys, hats, jackets, and t-shirts, at the Braves Clubhouse Store, MLBShop.com, Nike.com, and other retail locations.
The Braves are also bringing City Connect to fans across the Southeast with the Out of the Park mobile shop, visiting Kroger and Harris Teeter locations in Georgia and South Carolina.
Atlanta, GA
Reynaldo Lopez’s Suspension Reduced By MLB After Angels-Braves Brawl with Jorge Soler on Video
Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López reached a settlement with Major League Baseball to have his seven-game suspension reduced to five games upon appeal, according to Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
López and Los Angeles Angeles outfielder Jorge Soler were initially given identical seven-game suspensions after fighting during Tuesday’s 7-2 Atlanta win.
Soler also appealed his suspension and appeared in Wednesday’s matchup between the teams, homering for a second straight game.
The outfielder felt it was “intentional” when López threw up and in during Soler’s fifth-inning at-bat. He had homered off López in his first at-bat and was hit by a pitch in his second time at the dish. Soler has also raked against López during his career, going 14-for-23 with five homers and three doubles in those matchups.
“Obviously, I have good numbers against him,” he told reporters. “After the home run and getting hit by a pitch after that, and then he missed way too high and close to my head. At this level, you can’t miss like that.”
López denied trying to hit him.
“It’s just a shame, the situation and how things unfolded,” he told reporters. “On my part, there was never any intent to hit him at any point. So again, it’s just a shame.”
Atlanta manager Walt Weiss backed up López’s remarks.
“I know it didn’t look good because of Soler’s numbers against Lopey, and he hit a homer, he hit him. It didn’t look good,” he said. “Lopey’s not throwing at him. I don’t allow our pitchers to throw at people just because they can’t get ’em out. Our job is to get ’em out. But I understand why Soler got angry. And he’s a really mild-mannered guy. So I think the switch flipped for him. … There was no intent there. I just think that Lopey’s just overthrowing, because he’s had a hard time getting him out. But he’s certainly not trying to hit him.”
L.A. manager Kurt Suzuki, meanwhile, backed up his player.
“I don’t blame Jorge one bit,” he said. “You get thrown at your head, you have a family, a career. It’s dangerous. I know it happens. But if you ask any hitter and a ball gets thrown near their head, especially after hitting a homer, it’s not good.”
It remains to be seen whether Soler will have his suspension reduced on appeal. As for López, he’ll be eligible to make his next start on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins.
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