Atlanta

2024 - 12 - 19

Atlanta: Where Gas Station Shootings Meet Grocery Store Openings!

Amazon Strike - Atlanta Crime - Atlanta Grocery Stores - Atlanta Holiday Season - Community Events in Atlanta

From gas station shootouts to gourmet grocery stores, Atlanta is keeping it thrilling and delicious!

In a stunning turn of events, new surveillance footage has surfaced from a gas station shooting in Midtown Atlanta, causing locals to raise their eyebrows and keep a keen watch. The Atlanta police are on the hunt for two women—shown in the video—connected to this November incident. While crime rates in certain parts of the city have reportedly dropped, the emergence of such violent acts reminds residents that vigilance is still paramount. It seems some people just can’t resist the heat, but let's hope it's the chili they're missing!

As we dive into the latest stats from the Atlanta Police Department, it turns out crime on the southside is seeing a significant decline this year, making this vibrant area safer for residents and visitors alike. Meanwhile, Atlanta is about to ring in the holiday season in full swing as BMI's Atlanta office hits the festive note with their annual holiday event. With a lineup featuring industry giants like Marche Butler and Reggie Stewart, it serves as a reminder that whilst crime is down, the community spirit is on the rise!

Shifting gears from crime and chaos, Atlanta’s hot scene also features a legal street racing event that saw thousands flock to Clayton County, proving that not all activity on the streets involves police sirens, and with off-duty officers present, safety was assured. But if you think that's the coolest event this holiday season, think again! Amazon workers across Atlanta are grinding their gears, preparing for a strike as they stand up against corporate giants, affirming that when pushed against the wall, even delivery drivers can make a ruckus!

On a lighter note, the city is also making significant moves to support its elderly citizens, breaking ground on its first senior center located at the revamped John A. White golf course. And let’s not forget the delicious news—two new Savi Provisions grocery stores are slated to pop up in Atlanta’s food deserts with an impressive funding boost. This dual approach of tackling crime while enhancing community resources surely makes life in Atlanta a mixed bag of challenges and blessings, proving the city is full of surprises! In the heart of the action, the ever-vibrant Atlanta continues to keep its citizens engaged and entertained every day of the year.

Fun Fact: Did you know that as Atlanta cops work tirelessly to keep streets safer, the city is also on a mission to improve its water infrastructure? A new legislation was passed to upgrade the water system amidst ongoing concerns about a water crisis this year, ensuring that even while we race and party, we can drink without a worry! Also, as more food markets pop up, it looks like the residents will be feasting healthier than ever—sushi rolls and not just hotwings, anyone?

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Video shows women wanted in Midtown Atlanta gas station shooting (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Two women who are seen in newly released surveillance video are wanted in connection with a November shooting.

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Is Atlanta's crime rate dropping this year? | What APD's data shows (11Alive.com WXIA)

An analysis of crime data from the Atlanta Police Department so far this year shows that the southside of Atlanta would lead the drop in crime.

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BMI's Atlanta Office Rings In the Holiday Season (BMI, music)

BMI's Marche Butler, Byron Wright, Catherine Brewton, Wardell Malloy, Christopher Scott-Wallace, Torri Rodney, Michael Steinberg, Reggie Stewart, Morgan Edwards ...

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Legal street racing event draws thousands in Atlanta (FOX 5 Atlanta)

The event, hosted by "Organized Chaos," takes place in a warehouse parking lot in Clayton County and features off-duty police officers and EMTs to ensure safety ...

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Latest on Amazon strike in metro Atlanta | Live look at delivery facility (11Alive.com WXIA)

The strike was authorized to begin Thursday morning. ... ALPHARETTA, Ga. — With less than a week to go until Christmas, Amazon workers at several facilities ...

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Amazon Teamsters Unanimously Authorize Strike in Atlanta (International Brotherhood of Teamsters)

(ATLANTA) – Amazon Teamsters at the DGT8 facility in Atlanta have voted unanimously to authorize a strike after the corporate giant refused to recognize ...

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Atlanta Amazon workers join nationwide strike during busy holiday ... (FOX 5 Atlanta)

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced the authorization of a strike after they say Amazon ignored a deadline for contract negotiations. Amazon ...

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What are Atlanta's three watchdogs? (Atlanta Civic Circle)

What is the difference between the Inspector General, Ethics Officer, and City Auditor?

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Amazon delivery drivers in metro Atlanta to strike during busy ... (Atlanta News First)

Union members at a ...

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Teamsters call for strike against Amazon in metro Atlanta, other cities (Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Amazon Teamsters in Atlanta have voted unanimously to authorize a strike after Amazon in a fight with the giant company about who they work for.

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Workers at metro Atlanta Amazon facility vote to authorize strike ... (WSB Atlanta)

If we don't fight Amazon's greed now, they'll think they can get away with anything,” one worker said.

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'They Are Done With the Disrespect': Atlanta Amazon Drivers Join ... (Common Dreams)

"If Amazon Teamsters are forced onto the picket line, it's because the company has failed its workforce," said Teamsters general president Sean O'Brien.

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Atlanta breaks ground on its first senior center (Atlanta Journal Constitution)

The clubhouse at the John A. White golf course is being revamped into activity hub for the city's older residents.

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Atlanta Way 2.0 announces first dates for Activator Orientation ... (SaportaReport)

At the heart of the Atlanta Way 2.0 movement are Activators! As an Activator, you're part of a dynamic community that works together to connect, inspire, ...

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8 things Atlanta should leave behind in 2024 (WABE 90.1 FM)

Over the past couple of years, ongoing sewage spills have polluted stretches of the Chattahoochee River that flow through Atlanta. This year, the river has ...

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Atlanta PhD student, veteran asking for legal action after police ... (11Alive.com WXIA)

Ladavious McNair says Atlanta Police put him in cuffs after a man with the same name shot at someone during a road rage incident in 2023.

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Reporter's Notebook: ACP history, Trees Atlanta training, Energy to ... (SaportaReport)

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens with UPS CEO Carol Tomé and Kathy Waller, executive director of the Atlanta Committee for Progress, at the Dec.

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Atlanta water crisis: New legislation passed by Senate to upgrade ... (11Alive.com WXIA)

New legislation was passed in the Senate to upgrade Atlanta's water infrastructure. This comes after the Atlanta Water Crisis, a series of water main breaks ...

​​Beyond The City: Performance Drivers of Suburban Atlanta ... (Cushman & Wakefield)

Cushman & Wakefield MarketBeat reports analyze quarterly economic and commercial real estate activity including supply, demand and pricing trends at the market ...

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Man punches woman in 'random act of violence' outside popular ... (WSB Atlanta)

Atlanta police have released new surveillance video that shows a man punching a woman in the face outside a popular Atlanta attraction.

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Police seeking man who punched woman in face in downtown Atlanta (Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Police are searching for a man accused of badly injuring a woman in downtown Atlanta last month when he punched her in the face in an apparent random.

News List | Atlanta, GA (atlantaga.gov)

ATLANTA— Mayor Andre Dickens announced that the City of Atlanta, in partnership with Invest Atlanta and Savi Provisions, will establish two new grocery stores ...

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Two new Savi Provisions shops are heading to Atlanta food deserts (SaportaReport)

A multimillion dollar funding influx will help Savi Provisions open two new local grocery shops. (Photo by Delaney Tarr.) Invest Atlanta approved $8.1 million ...

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New grocery options coming to Atlanta 'food deserts' (Atlanta News First)

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta ...

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Atlanta is one step closer to creating 2 grocery stores with fresh food ... (11Alive.com WXIA)

The City of Atlanta is partnering with Invest Atlanta and Savi Provisions to establish two grocery stores with fresh food options.

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Atlanta officials approve more than $8M to bring grocery stores to ... (Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Savi Provisions is getting millions in financial incentives to open stores on Campbellton Road and in downtown.

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