Rico Wade, key figure in Atlanta hip-hop scene, dies aged 52 | Hip-hop
Rico Wade, one of the architects of Atlanta’s “Dirty South” hip-hop sound, co-produced and co-composed albums by Outkast, Goodie Mob, and Cee-Lo Green TLC’s 1994 hit “Waterfalls”,died. He was 52 years old. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens paid tribute to Wade, saying he “led the creation of a hip-hop sound that transcended decades and genres.” The […]
Supporter who hugged Trump at Atlanta Chick-fil-A says media isn’t honest about coverage on black voters
Trump supporters who met the former president at a Chick-fil-A in Atlanta on Friday objected to media coverage of Black voters, accusing mainstream media of “skewing” perceptions of Trump’s popularity in the community. Michaela Montgomery, the founder of Conserve the Culture, who made headlines Wednesday for hugging President Trump during a restaurant visit, also joined […]
Driver crashes into FBI Atlanta gate | FOX 5 News
A man has been detained after trying to follow an FBI employees into the Atlanta field office. His vehicle crash against the gate. source
Trump raises millions in ritzy Atlanta neighborhood that wants to secede over violent crime
Former President Donald Trump raised millions of dollars at a fundraiser in a trendy part of Atlanta. The district has long blamed the Democratic-led city for soaring crime rates and lack of support for police, and has even worked to break away from the city entirely over policy. “Our digital online fundraising continues to skyrocket, […]
Trump visits Atlanta Chick-fil-A, buys customers chicken and shakes
Former President Donald Trump stopped by a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Atlanta on Wednesday while on the campaign trail, chatting with staff and serving chicken and milkshakes to customers inside. In one video, President Trump is seen surrounded by a group of people wearing suits. The former president paid compliments to the crew and passengers, asking […]
Former Atlanta chief financial officer pleads guilty to stealing money from city for trips and guns
ATLANTA (AP) – The city of Atlanta’s former chief financial officer pleaded guilty Monday to stealing money from the city for personal travel and guns and attempting to defraud the federal government of income taxes. Jim Beard, 60, pleaded guilty in federal court in Atlanta to one count of federal program theft and one count […]
Delta plane loses nose wheel at Atlanta airport | FOX 5 News
A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta was stopped in its tracks at takeoff after losing a nose wheel. The Boeing 757 was about to … source
Squatter sues Atlanta property owner for $190K | FOX 5 News
Property owner David Morris says he’s been trying to get squatters off of his land for years. At least one person illegally living on … source
Uber, Lyft drivers shut down apps, boycott at Atlanta airport | FOX 5 News
Dozens of Uber and Lyft drivers have shut down their apps at the Atlanta airport during one of the busiest holiday travel periods. source
Atlanta Fed’s GDP Tracker Jumps to 2.8% for First Quarter
Economic growth appears to be running nearly twice as fast as the Fed expected at the end of last year, raising doubts about whether the central bank will cut interest rates before the end of the year. The Atlanta Fed’s GDP Now Tracker, which estimates gross domestic product based on future economic data, showed first-quarter […]