Viral Trooper Video + Shooting Near School + Mayoral Candidates

Atlanta GA

06 October, 2021

1:39 PM

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Rise and shine, Atlanta! Let's get this Thursday started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Atlanta. First, today's weather: Humid with rain and a t-storm. High: 76 Low: 66. Here are the top stories today in Atlanta: A video has gone viral showing a Georgia State Patrol trooper pulling a man over for not wearing a seatbelt and then kicking him, calling into question the use of force. In the video, posted Sunday by Atlanta Uncensored News , the trooper is seen running after the man near Edgewood Avenue before his taser fires and the man falls. The trooper then kicks the man as he's on the ground. According to GSP, the 27-year-old drove off, then got out of the car and ran, and that's where the video begins. GPS also said the trooper saw a gun. The man, who GPS said is on probation for assault and has an active warrant for simple battery, was charged with fleeing, obstruction, possession of a firearm with altered serial number, and six other crimes. (11 Alive) UPDATE: A fatal shooting Monday that forced a nearby school, Howard Middle School, to alter its release plan was determined by Atlanta police to be an act of self defense. According to police, officers were called to a Howell Street home where they found two men with gunshot wounds. One of the men, who police determined climbed in a window and attacked the homeowner, was shot by the homeowner and died at the scene. The homeowner was also shot but was taken to the hospital and listed as stable. No charges are expected in the case, authorities said. (WSB Atlanta) A forum Tuesday gave lesser-known Atlanta mayoral candidates an opportunity to shine. Thirteen of the 14 candidates on the Nov. 2 ballot weighed in on a variety of issues, including their unanimous opposition to the controversial Buckhead cityhood movement. While the five candidates with the highest polling numbers ­– Antonio Brown, Andre Dickens, Sharon Gay, Felicia Moore and Kasim Reed ­– have appeared in many forums, it offered rare exposure for the others, including Kirsten Dunn, Nolan English, Mark Hammad, Kenny Hill, Rebecca King, Roosevelt Searles III, Richard Wright and Glenn Wrightson. The only candidate on the November ballot who did not appear is Walter Reeves, and the two certified write-in contenders ­– Henry Anderson and Brandon Adkins ­– were not invited by forum organizers. (SaportaReport) Legislation was passed Monday by the Atlanta City Council that will allow Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to create two executive offices for social justice and crime reduction. The offices are the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and the Office of Violence Reduction. Bottoms, who is not seeking reelection, called the violence reduction office "another step in the right direction towards keeping our communities safe." She also thanked the council for unanimously supporting a permanent office for equity, diversity and inclusion, "the cornerstone of our administration," she said. (Free: Facebook; Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)Afghan refugees in Atlanta and worldwide will be provided temporary housing by Airbnb, the company has announced. The need for refugee housing is especially high in Atlanta, Airbnb officials said, after the White House announced 1,100 refugees would be resettled in Georgia. Anyone in Atlanta interested in becoming an Airbnb.org host or donating to support the initiative can learn more at airbnb.org/refugees. 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(Facebook) City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department: "We wear many uniforms, and there are boundless opportunities when you join the AFRD family. Are you interested in becoming an Atlanta Fire Rescue Department firefighter? Follow Atlanta Fire Recruitment on Instagram to learn more." (Facebook) City of Atlanta Government: "Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms hosts the 3rd Annual Pride Reception." (Facebook) Atlanta Public Schools: "Do you know an APS educator who has gone above and beyond in the classroom? Extra Yard for Teachers has partnered with us to donate a $100 DonorsChoose gift card to one of your favorite teachers! To nominate an educator, please tag them." (Facebook) MARTA: "Calling all Metro Atlanta poets: MARTA Artbound is seeking submissions to brighten rainy days. Submission window open now until Nov. 1." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: A CHaRM'ing Adventure (October 7) Need Financial Aid? 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