Atlanta Struggles With Rising Crime Tarnishing Image
Atlanta fights a growing crime wave that threatens its tourist and convention trade worth 244 million dollars. FBI data show a 29 percent first quarter increase, with murders rising to 144 by mid summer, intensifying fear among residents and planners.
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Georgia prison protest continues
About 100 civil rights activists marched across a bridge to the Georgia State Prison in Reidsville while roughly 25 guards watched from inside and state troopers lined the road. The group aims to end death penalty and racial violence, press for prison reform, and shut down the facility. tensions remained low with no incidents reported as 67 protesters were arrested last weekend.
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