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The Latest Breaking News from Atlanta

US city approves funding for ‘Cop City’ after months of protests

Atlanta City Council approved funding for arge new law-enforcement training facility after 14 hours of public comment.

Al Jazeera

Atlanta approves funding to build ‘Cop City’ despite fierce opposition

City council vote 11-4 to move ahead with police and firefighter training center despite significant pushback

The Guardian - US

Atlanta's "Cop City" approved after marathon city council meeting

The proposal to build the $90 million complex — dubbed "Cop City" by opponents — on 85 acres owned by the city of Atlanta has sparked a nationwide movement against it.

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Atlanta project decried as 'Cop City’ gets funding approval from City Council

Atlanta City Council has approved funding for the construction of a proposed police and firefighter training center, rejecting the pleas of hundreds of activists who packed City Hall and spoke for hours in fierce opposition to the project they decry as “Cop City.”

The Independent UK

Hundreds protest as Atlanta votes on whether to give $31m to ‘Cop City’ police training centre

Hundreds signed up to offer commentary on much-watched city vote

The Independent UK

'Stop Cop City' activists pack Atlanta City Hall ahead of crucial vote

Hundreds of activists are at Atlanta’s City Hall ahead of a council vote over whether to approve tens of millions in public funding for a police and firefighter training center

The Independent UK

PFL 2023, Week 4: Make your predictions for featherweights, light heavyweights in Atlanta

We want your predictions for Thursday's PFL 2023, Week 4 event in Atlanta, which features featherweights and light heavyweights.

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Are the Falcons one of the NFL’s most improved teams?

The #Falcons were named one of NFL.com's most improved teams going into the 2023 season

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Lululemon CEO stands by decision to sack staff for chasing thieves out of a store

"We train them to step back," Lululemon's CEO has said about a pair of employees who confronted two shoplifters in Atlanta.

Fortune

How to watch 2023 PFL 4: Who’s fighting, lineup, start time, broadcast info

Here's what you need to know ahead of 2023 PFL 4 in Atlanta.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Fascism, free speech and Cop City

Clampdown on protests in Atlanta's Cop City isn't an isolated local issue — it's about America in 2023

Salon

Watch: Falcons hold Friday’s OTA at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Watch: Falcons hold Friday's OTA at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta

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Bond granted for 3 activists whose fund bailed out people protesting Atlanta 'Cop City' project

A judge has granted bond for three activists involved in supporting the protest against a planned police and fire training center in Atlanta that opponents have derisively dubbed “Cop City.”

The Independent UK

‘Cop City’ protest lawyers challenge use of domestic terrorism statute

Attorneys for protester argue law is unconstitutional restraint on free speech as legal defense fund organizers also arrested

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‘I can’t’: Georgia gun shop owner to close store as US reels from mass killings

Jon Waldman from Duluth says attacks have weighed on his conscience and that Atlanta shooting earlier this month was ‘final straw’

The Independent UK

Arrest of ‘Stop Cop City’ bail fund organisers is ‘alarming escalation’ of police retaliation, activists warn

Three people behind legal aid group supporting Atlanta protesters charged with money laundering and fraud

WEKU

3 Atlanta activists are arrested after their fund bailed out protesters of 'Cop City'

The three leaders of the Atlanta Solidarity Fund have been aiding protesters against the city's proposed police and fire training center. They were charged with money laundering and charity fraud.

Birmingham Post

Manchester to become only UK airport outside London to fly directly to US West Coast after new Virgin Atlantic route revealed

Virgin Atlantic already operates routes to Orlando, New York and Atlanta from Manchester Airport

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The Independent UK

Police in Atlanta arrest 3 behind bail fund supporting protests against police training complex

Police have arrested three key organizers supporting people protesting Atlanta's proposed police and fire training center, which opponents call “Cop City.”

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The Atlanta Braves’ OutKast Night had some outrageously cool moments you need to see

The Atlanta Braves' OutKast night looked like the coolest thing ever.

Tribune News Service

Georgia man won’t be retried in hot car case, Cobb County DA decides

ATLANTA — The Cobb County District Attorney’s Office won’t retry Ross Harris for murder in the tragic case in which he left his 22-month-old son, Cooper, to die in his hot SUV.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies fall to Braves in back-and-forth series opener

ATLANTA — Initially, it seemed like the Phillies would follow Wednesday’s walk-off win with another triumphant win on Thursday night. But instead, they fell to the Braves, 8-5, in demoralizing fashion.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Fan Vote: Who should the Falcons start at RB in Week 1?

#Falcons Fan Poll: Who should start at running back for Atlanta in Week 1 against the Panthers?

Tribune News Service

In-depth survey reveals joys, pains of being LGBTQ+ in the South

Joy Green is 30, queer, Black and proud of every one of the attributes that make up who she is.

The Orange County Register

Dodgers waste scoring opportunities in loss to Braves

ATLANTA — The Dodgers spent most of Wednesday night experiencing what Atlanta drivers get all the time.

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