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Actress Alix Lapri was arrested in DeKalb County, Georgia, on charges of disorderly conduct and cruelty to children in the 3rd degree. She spent over 24 hours in jail before being released, with no further details disclosed about the incident that occurred on August 10. Lapri is best known for her role in the TV series "Power" and its sequel "Power Book II: Ghost."
Atlanta Black Gay Pride celebration will occur from Wednesday until next Tuesday, featuring one of the largest Black LGBTQ+ pride events in the U.S. A news conference today will preview highlights, while Atlanta Pride organizers unveil their festival lineup for October.
The Atlanta City Council's Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee will discuss legislation aimed at ending Fulton County's use of the Atlanta City Detention Center on August 25. The resolution proposes a staged withdrawal of detainees held under the custody of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. This move follows criticism of conditions at the Fulton County Jail, which recently received $1.1 billion for renovations.
Artificial intelligence technologies may soon revolutionize transportation in metro Atlanta, as showcased at the Intelligent Transportation Systems World Congress. With over 200 companies presenting innovations, Atlanta drivers currently waste nearly 60 hours annually in traffic, prompting the need for solutions like autonomous shuttles and AI-driven traffic management systems.
Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci, born Rayshawn Bennett, celebrated his return to the stage with a "Welcome Home" concert at State Farm Arena. Released earlier this year after nearly four years in prison related to a murder case, Lucci's performance attracted a large crowd and featured notable hip-hop artists like Rick Ross and Quavo.
Atlanta rapper Big Boi has partnered with Whirlpool to introduce washing machines that play his hit "So Fresh, So Clean" at the end of each cycle. Only five of these limited-edition washers will be available through a social media sweepstakes. Fans can enter by following Whirlpool USA on Instagram and engaging with the giveaway post.
A 20-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound during an attempted robbery at a gas station in southwest Atlanta on Sunday. He was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital and is expected to survive. Police continue to investigate the incident but have not released suspect information.
Delta Air Lines ranks as Georgia's best employer according to Forbes, followed by Apple and Lockheed Martin. The survey, which included over 160,000 employees, evaluated workplace culture and job satisfaction among companies with at least 500 workers. Delta offers significant benefits, contributing to its high retention rate of approximately 95%.
A prominent Atlanta landlord has sued Slutty Vegan for over $87,000 in unpaid rent for two retail spaces on Edgewood Avenue. The lawsuit claims that Aisha “Pinky” Cole’s businesses failed to make payments after lease assignments in 2019. Despite the legal issues, Slutty Vegan continues to operate five locations.
Dozens gathered at Big Bethel AME Church in Atlanta on August 28 to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. Rev. Dr. Jay Augustine encouraged attendees to re-register to vote following the cancellation of over 400,000 inactive voter registrations in Georgia.