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Why Atlanta’s political case to host the DNC may be better than when Democrats controlled the state

ATLANTA — When Atlanta hosted the Democratic National Convention in 1988, Georgia Democrats controlled almost all levers of power in the state. That made the city a solid blue backdrop for the party to select its presidential nominee.

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Atlanta’s Black community raises voice against ‘Cop City’ police base

Protesters ask ‘Mayor Andre Dickens – is this enough Black folks for you?’ in demonstration against $90m training center

The Guardian - US

Editorial: In Atlanta, violent radicals on the left help feed the radical right's narrative

The violent protest against the construction of a police training center in Atlanta exemplifies how little the radical left has learned since the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests and the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection. Violence and destruction couched as civil disobedience, regardless of the claimed justification, rarely if ever…

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The 'Cop City' protests, explained

23 people were charged with domestic terrorism — including a legal observer

Salon

‘Cop City’ opposition spreads beyond Georgia forest defenders

Law enforcement training center has drawn attention and concern from a broad range of local and national US voices who worry about its impact

The Guardian - US

Atlanta steps up bid for Democratic convention: ‘We’re going to get the DNC’

As President Joe Biden nears his decision on where to hold his party’s showcase event next year, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens spoke with certainty about the city’s bid.

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Despite 'Cop City' protests, Atlanta moves forward with plan

In the wake of the shooting death of an environmental activist, Atlanta-area officials have reiterated that they are moving forward with plans to construct a huge police and firefighter training center that protesters derisively refer to as “Cop City.”

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Gov. Kemp calls up National Guard troops after violent unrest in Atlanta

ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp signed an emergency order Thursday allowing him to deploy as many as 1,000 Georgia National Guard troops following the violent unrest in Atlanta this weekend over a proposed public safety center.

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Violence over police training center tests Georgia’s political leaders

ATLANTA — Georgia’s most prominent political leaders condemned the violent protest that roiled downtown Atlanta after the shooting death of an activist who authorities say was killed after the 26-year-old opened fire at a state trooper.

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Mayor, police chief: Atlanta ‘will not tolerate’ violent protests

ATLANTA — What started as a peaceful protest at Underground Atlanta on Saturday evening apparently turned violent when marchers headed downtown, with a police car afire and business windows broken.

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Trooper shot, protester dead near Atlanta training center site

ATLANTA — Law enforcement officers helping conduct a “clearing operation” at the site of Atlanta’s planned public safety training center exchanged gunfire with a protester Wednesday morning, leaving the protester dead and a state trooper wounded, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

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King’s legacy depends on being a part of change, leaders say

ATLANTA — The youngest daughter of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. says his message of equality — while not easy to carry out — remains a mandate to take action, to save the future of all children and the world.

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Biden’s visit to Atlanta underscores Georgia’s 2024 role

ATLANTA — For much of the past two years, U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock took extraordinary steps to steer clear of President Joe Biden as he waged a reelection campaign. On Sunday, a second term safely in hand, the two stood side-by-side at Warnock’s church.

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Biden speech at Ebenezer to bring focus to King’s legacy, likely to president’s as well

ATLANTA — Many U.S. presidents have stopped by Ebenezer Baptist Church to pay honor to its former pastor, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., usually in events around the time of his birthday. But on Sunday, President Joe Biden will become the first of them to do so from the…

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Takeoff’s funeral to be held Friday at State Farm Arena

ATLANTA — The funeral for Takeoff, one-third of the Grammy-nominated group Migos, will be held Friday afternoon at Atlanta's State Farm Arena, WSB-TV reported. It’s unclear if it will be a public event.

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War of tweets erupts between Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Elon Musk: ‘Your feedback is appreciated, now pay $8′

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Takeoff shooting: Atlanta mayor says guns, not hip-hop, are the problem

ATLANTA — It’s not hip-hop music leading to violence, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said this week. But there are too many guns ending up in the wrong hands, he said.

Politico

Atlanta’s Rappers Are Getting Into Politics. It’s Not Sitting Well With Everyone.

Critics argue that it looks a lot like the old-fashioned dynamic of rich folks meddling in city politics to further their own interests.

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Impending hospital closure rattles Atlanta health care landscape and political races

ATLANTA — Like many neighborhoods in cities across the country, Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward is changing.

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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens tests positive for COVID again

ATLANTA — Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced Tuesday morning that he has tested positive for COVID-19 again.

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No charges for Atlanta police officers in fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks

ATLANTA — More than two years after Rayshard Brooks was fatally shot by Atlanta police, the case against the two officers involved has been dropped.

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Democratic leaders scout Atlanta as finalist to host 2024 convention

ATLANTA — A team of national Democratic Party officials met Thursday with Atlanta leaders to scope out whether State Farm Arena — which has been used for basketball games, pop concerts and early voting — could be transformed into the host site of the next Democratic National Convention.

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11 shot in less than 5 hours in Atlanta as gun violence plagues city

ATLANTA — Several people were injured in two separate shootings within a matter of hours in Atlanta early Sunday, including eight young victims in an apparent drive-by shooting at a gas station.

Tribune News Service

Atlanta’s homicides up for 3rd straight year as leaders take steps to combat deadly surge

ATLANTA — A baby killed by a stray bullet. A cab driver slain after dropping off his passenger. A young woman shot to death over mayonnaise.

Tribune News Service

Atlanta to bid to host 2024 Democratic National Convention

ATLANTA — Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said Friday that Georgia’s capital city would compete to host the 2024 Democratic nominating convention, which would give one of the nation’s premier battleground states an even more prominent role in the next race for the White House.

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