Reports have surfaced that the Milwaukee Brewers have inked a deal with highly-touted prospect Jackson Chourio, locking him in with an eight-year contract extension worth $82 million. However, this figure could reach a total of $142.5 million based on performance-based incentives found in Chourio’s contract. The move by the Brewers is a sign of growing …
In Atlanta, a protester self-immolated outside the Israeli consulate, leaving them in critical condition. A security guard also suffered injuries while trying to intervene. The protest involved a Palestinian flag, according to Darin Schierbaum, the Atlanta Police Chief. He stated, “We do not see any threat here,” and believed it to be a dramatic political …
Former first lady and global humanitarian, Rosalynn Carter, passed away at 96 years old after living with dementia. She spent her life as an equal partner to her husband, former President Jimmy Carter. President Joe Bidena praised the Carters for bringing grace to the office. Reuters reports that Rosalynn sometimes operated as a “co-president” behind …
Republican poll watcher Scott Hall was photographed in a police booking mugshot by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. This comes after a grand jury indicted former President Donald Trump and 18 of his associates for their involvement in attempting to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election results in Atlanta on August 22, 2023. Fulton County Sheriff’s Office …
In the early 1990s, legendary musician Elton John developed an unexpected affection for Atlanta, Georgia. Fresh out of rehabilitation and with a newfound love interest in the city, John spoke candidly about his deep connection with Atlanta in an interview with the Wall Street Journal. He praised the city’s warm atmosphere, supportive recovery facilities like …
Irina Rozovsky. “Untitled,” 2018. In “A Long Arc: Photography and the American South” (Aperture). A photograph that captures the awe-inspiring power of nature By Amy Weiss-Meyer Photograph by Irina Rozovsky September 17, 2023, 7 AM ET When the photographer Irina Rozovsky moved from Boston to Athens, Georgia, she began exploring her new surroundings by taking …
An Arson-Stricken Walmart in Atlanta Opens Police Workspace Inside Store to Tackle Shoplifting Epidemic In an effort to combat the rising shoplifting epidemic that has plagued big box chains, grocery stores, pharmacies, and other retailers, a Walmart in Atlanta that was previously set on fire by suspected arsonists is taking drastic measures. The Walmart grocery …
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis speaks during a news conference at the Fulton County Government building in Atlanta, Aug. 14, 2023. Joshua Lott | The Washington Post | Getty Images The Atlanta district attorney has taken a bold step in the criminal trials of former President Donald Trump and 18 other defendants by requesting …
Sixty-one people have been indicted in Georgia on racketeering charges following a state investigation into protests against a planned police and firefighter training facility in the Atlanta area that critics call “Cop City.” Republican Attorney General Chris Carr released a sweeping indictment on Tuesday, alleging that the defendants are “militant anarchists” who supported a violent …
On Tuesday, Delta Air Lines Flight 175 safely landed in Atlanta, although not without a number of injured passengers. The flight, originating from Milan, Italy, experienced severe turbulence as it approached Atlanta, as reported by NBC News. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the turbulence occurred when the plane was approximately 40 miles northeast …