Atlanta

Capital of Georgia, United States

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Atlanta is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. With an estimated 2019 population of 506,811, it is also the 37th most populous city in the United States. The city serves as the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, home to more than 6 million people and the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Atlanta is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia. Portions of the city extend eastward into neighboring DeKalb County. The city is situated among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and has the highest elevation among major cities east of the Mississippi River.

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Promising signs in the pandemic as U.S. gets closer to approval for first single-dose vaccine CNN’s Amara Walker reports from a mass vaccination site near Atlanta. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 03:42Published 3 days ago

Mass vaccination sites open across Georgia Mass vaccination sites opened today throughout Georgia. CNN’s Ryan Young answers your Covid-19 questions from one of these sites in Atlanta, just outside the Delta Flight Museum. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 10:46Published 5 days ago

All-Star Game to go ahead amid COVID-19 pandemic The NBA to hold the 2021 All-Star Game in Atlanta on March 7 despite a number of top players expressing concerns about staging an exhibition game during a pandemic. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:43Published 1 week ago

Georgia probes Trump effort to overturn election A state prosecutor sent letters to officials requesting they preserve records as part of a criminal probe into efforts to sway the results of the Georgia's election. This report produced by Zachary.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:18Published 2 weeks ago

Large fire at Shaq's Atlanta Krispy Kreme causes heavy damage to restaurant A fire broke out at an iconic Atlanta Krispy Kreme that is owned by basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal. Credit: USA Today News (International) Duration: 00:30Published 3 weeks ago

LeBron James Thinks Having an All-Star Game Right Now Is a 'Slap in the Face' The NBA will reportedly move forward with an All-Star Game on March 7 in Atlanta Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:09Published 3 weeks ago

Many Black Americans are hesitant to get the vaccine. Here's why. Vaccine disinformation and the historical trauma of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study is causing many in the Black community to skip getting a coronavirus vaccine shot. CNN’s Ryan Young reports from a.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 08:06Published 3 weeks ago

A 'man of grace': Hank Aaron remembered Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron was remembered on Wednesday at his funeral in Atlanta, Georgia by former Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig, former President Bill Clinton, and his widow.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:57Published on January 27, 2021

A 'man of grace:' Hank Aaron remembered Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron was remembered on Wednesday at his funeral in Atlanta, Georgia by former Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig, former President Bill Clinton, and his widow.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:57Published on January 27, 2021

Why Black voters are hopeful for change under Biden administration CNN’s Ryan Young speaks to Black voters in Atlanta, Georgia, who are looking forward to change and unity under the incoming Joe Biden administration. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 02:51Published on January 19, 2021

A Timeline of the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. January 15, 1929 , Martin Luther King Jr. is born in Atlanta, Georgia... Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 02:10Published on January 15, 2021

Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey's relationship is Instagram-official Jordan and Harvey, who were seen together in Atlanta before Thanksgiving. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:56Published on January 12, 2021

How Atlanta is preparing to tackle vaccination challenges CNN’s Natasha Chen reports from Atlanta as the state of Georgia begins its efforts to vaccinate residents older than 75 as well as healthcare workers. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 03:18Published on January 10, 2021

White House made top Atlanta lawyer resign: WSJ The White House pushed the top federal prosecutor in Atlanta to resign before Georgia's U.S. Senate runoff because President Donald Trump was unhappy that he wasn't doing enough to investigate Trump's.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 00:58Published on January 10, 2021

Atlanta Mayor on Georgia's historic elections Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms discusses the Democratic victories in Georgia’s special elections, what it heralds for the country, and for her state. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 12:43Published on January 7, 2021

Biden, Trump to campaign in Georgia runoff elections [NFA] President-elect Joe Biden and President Donald Trump will campaign next week in Georgia, holding dueling events on the eve of runoff elections that will determine who controls the U.S. Senate... Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:36Published on December 31, 2020

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Cyhi the Prynce Crashed SUV After Allegedly Being Shot at in Atlanta Rapper Cyhi the Prynce claims someone tried to gun him down on the highway in Atlanta ... and he's lucky to be alive after flipping his vehicle and crashing into a tree. The Atlanta PD tells TMZ ... it.. TMZ.com - Published 2 weeks ago
Tekashi 6ix9ine, Meek Mill Come Close to Fighting in Atlanta Tekashi 6ix9ine and Meek Mill came an inch from trading punches early Sunday morning ... as their long-standing beef reached a boiling point. The 2 men were at a club in Atlanta and as Meek was getting.. TMZ.com - Published 2 weeks ago

Shaq's Historic Krispy Kreme Shop 'Gutted' In Massive Fire, Vows to 'Bounce Back' The historic Krispy Kreme donut shop in Atlanta -- which is owned by Shaq and has ties to Martin Luther King Jr. -- was "gutted" in a massive fire Wednesday morning ... but the NBA legend has vowed to.. TMZ.com - Published 3 weeks ago
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LeBron James Mocks 'Courtside Karen' After Woman Ejected For Heckling NBA Star She came. She saw. She got ejected for cussing out LeBron James!!!! A woman and her husband were removed from the Lakers vs. Hawks game in Atlanta on Monday night for going absolutely nuclear on LeBron.. TMZ.com - Published on February 2, 2021

Atlanta Homeless Man Who Rescued Animals Gets Housing Help Keith Walker -- the Atlanta homeless hero who saved 16 dogs and cats from a burning animal shelter -- is one step closer to leaving homelessness behind him ... thanks to the generosity of a local org... TMZ.com - Published on January 28, 2021
Hank Aaron Memorial Service Held In Atlanta, Teammates and Legends Pay Respects Hank Aaron's closest friends and teammates joined to pay their respects to the late baseball legend on Tuesday ... with the Atlanta Braves hosting an emotional memorial service. Hammerin' Hank -- who.. TMZ.com - Published on January 26, 2021
Hank Aaron Dead at 86 Hank Aaron -- one of the greatest baseball players of all time -- has died, his daughter confirmed to WSB-TV in Atlanta. He was 86. The Hall of Famer reportedly passed away Friday morning. We're.. TMZ.com - Published on January 22, 2021
'A new era' for some as Biden is sworn in, but fear and suspicion still divide communities Champagne flowed at a bar in Atlanta, Georgia as they whooped and hollered their approval through the US Inauguration ceremony being held hundreds of miles away in the capital. Sky News - Published on January 21, 2021

YFN Lucci's Alleged Murder Victim Shoved Out of SUV, 911 Call The 911 call that led to the felony murder warrant for YFN Lucci's arrest is disturbing ... a woman describing a man clinging to a moving SUV before he was left for dead. TMZ's obtained audio of the.. TMZ.com - Published on January 14, 2021
YFN Lucci Wanted for Felony Murder in Atlanta YFN Lucci is a wanted man in Atlanta -- because cops suspect he's involved in the shooting death of a man. Atlanta PD's homicide unit tells us they're looking to bring in 29-year-old Rayshawn Bennett.. TMZ.com - Published on January 13, 2021
America awaits election result that holds the key to the Senate If the election fever was a little low-key at the Dunbar Neighbourhood Center polling station in Atlanta, the anticipation about what it might mean was palpable. Sky News - Published on January 5, 2021	Killer Mike Says Minorities Deserve Big Stake In Legal Weed Industry Killer Mike is all about trees ... and we don't mean the Christmas variety. The Atlanta rapper, activist and marijuana mogul joined us on "TMZ Live" and made the case why Black people deserve a big.. TMZ.com - Published on December 30, 2020
Famed Knuckleball Pitcher Phil Niekro Dead at 81 Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro -- famous for his wicked knuckleball that allowed him to pitch as an older guy -- has died. The Atlanta Braves made the announcement Sunday, saying Niekro passed away.. TMZ.com - Published on December 27, 2020	Lil Baby Throwing Birthday Party for George Floyd's Daughter Lil Baby is looking out for George Floyd's family ... by hosting a huge bash for George's daughter, Gianna. Her 7th birthday party is going down right now in Atlanta. Our sources tell us the rapper is.. TMZ.com - Published on December 17, 2020
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Michael B. Jordan, Lori Harvey Land in ATL Together Pre-Thanksgiving Looks like Michael B. Jordan and his new sexiest man alive crown will be breaking bread with Lori Harvey ... 'cause they arrived together in her hometown just in time for turkey. Lori and the 'Black.. TMZ.com - Published on November 26, 2020	Tyler Perry Studios Attracts Thousands for Early Thanksgiving Giveaway Tyler Perry was in the giving mood this weekend -- and it appears thousands more were in the receiving mood ahead of an extremely challenging Thanksgiving. Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta became the.. TMZ.com - Published on November 22, 2020
Gucci Mane, Jeezy Verzuz Battle at ATL Magic City Strip Club Fit for a King The setting for Gucci Mane and Jeezy's highly-anticipated Verzuz battle is fit for a king ... and strippers, 'cause it's going down at a famous ATL strip club. TMZ's obtained behind-the-scene video and.. TMZ.com - Published on November 19, 2020	ATL Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Elated Georgia Flipped for Biden Atlanta's mayor's on cloud nine over her state being on the verge of flipping to blue ... and she says the spirit of some fine Georgians shone through to make it happen. Keisha Lance Bottoms is feeling.. TMZ.com - Published on November 6, 2020
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Man Arrested for Murder of Spike Lee Films Actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd An Atlanta man has been arrested and charged with murder of Thomas Jefferson Byrd ... the popular actor known for several roles in Spike Lee joints. The Atlanta PD says they followed evidence and tips.. TMZ.com - Published on October 16, 2020	Cardi B Says She's Back with Offset Because She's Crazy and Wanted D*** Cardi B is confirming what our own eyes have been telling us -- she and Offset are back together, and to hell with that pending divorce. During the rapper's birthday celebration last weekend and.. TMZ.com - Published on October 15, 2020
Cardi B Enjoys Post-Birthday Night Out with Offset in Atlanta Cardi B and Offset are looking more like a married couple who aren't about to get divorced than the other way around -- further proof they might be patching things up. CB and her not-so-estranged hubby.. TMZ.com - Published on October 14, 2020	Spike Lee Films Actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd Murdered in Atlanta Atlanta PD tells TMZ ... cops responded to a call of a person injured at 1:45 AM Saturday. Byrd was found unresponsive, and emergency medical workers pronounced him dead from multiple gunshot wounds to.. TMZ.com - Published on October 4, 2020
Demaryius Thomas' Pit Bulls Accused of Violent Attack on Woman and Dog Two pit bulls allegedly belonging to NFL wide receiver Demaryius Thomas attacked a woman and her pet dog this week causing major injuries ... and now officials have launched an investigation. Jennifer.. TMZ.com - Published on September 12, 2020	Guess Who This Crafting Kid Turned Into! Before this arts and crafts kid launched her critically-acclaimed acting career, she was just another sweet school girl doing her assignments while growing up in Atlanta, Georgia. This little lady got.. TMZ.com - Published on September 2, 2020
Kenny Smith Returning to Work After Walking Off 'Inside the NBA' Set The NBA players are getting back to work ... and so is Kenny Smith. The "Inside the NBA" co-host is returning to Atlanta right now to rejoin Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and Ernie Johnson ... just.. TMZ.com - Published on August 28, 2020	NBA's Gerald Wilkins Accused of Punching Woman In Gas Station Altercation Ex-NBA player Gerald Wilkins allegedly punched a woman and a man at an Atlanta gas station around 3 AM -- and that's why he was arrested for battery, TMZ Sports has learned. We broke the story ..... TMZ.com - Published on August 22, 2020
'RuPaul's Drag Race' Winner Tyra Sanchez Arrested for Vandalism Tyra Sanchez -- the retired drag queen who won season 2 of "RuPaul's Drag Race" -- got busted for spray-painting graffiti in ATL. Tyra was arrested Thursday and is facing one count of criminal damage.. TMZ.com - Published on August 21, 2020	Kandi Burruss Celebrates Hubby's Birthday with Strippers in Glass Boxes Kandi Burruss knows how to have a good, old-fashioned, booty-shakin' time ... even during a pandemic. The 'Real Housewives' star threw a birthday bash for her husband, Todd Tucker, at the Bowlmor in.. TMZ.com - Published on August 5, 2020
Ex-Atlanta Cop Charged in Rayshard Brooks’ Death Sues, Wants Job Back Garrett Rolfe, the ex-Atlanta cop who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks during his arrest in a Wendy's parking lot, thinks he never should've been canned ... he's suing to get his job back. Rolfe is.. TMZ.com - Published on August 5, 2020	Jeff Foxworthy Estate Sale Includes Comedy and Sports Gear, Pool Table, Deer Heads Jeff Foxworthy's saying farewell to his massive Atlanta-area home, along with his furniture, memorabilia and personal items that fans and other folks may enjoy ... redneck or not. The Blue Collar.. TMZ.com - Published on August 5, 2020
Atlanta police shooting of black man was a homicide, coroner says The death of Rayshard Brooks, a black man killed by a white police officer in Atlanta on Friday, was a homicide caused by gunshot wounds to the back, the Fulton County Medical Examiner's office said on.. Reuters India - Published on June 15, 2020	Protesters burn down Wendy's in Atlanta after police shooting Protesters shut down a major highway in Atlanta on Saturday and burned down a Wendy's restaurant where a black man was shot dead by police as he tried to escape arrest, an incident likely to fuel more.. Reuters India - Published on June 14, 2020
'Defence PSU BEML's internal papers leaked on dark web' nternal documents of defence public sector undertaking Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) were leaked on the dark web, an Atlanta-based cybersecurity firm said on Tuesday. IndiaTimes - Published on June 10, 2020	Pope Francis picks Savannah bishop to lead Atlanta archdiocese Pope Francis on Thursday named Gregory Hartmayer, the Roman Catholic bishop of Savannah, to lead the Atlanta archdiocese, its 100 parishes and 1.2 million Catholics. Reuters - Published on March 5, 2020
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Atlanta

Capital of Georgia, United States

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