AltWeeklies Wire
BMF Leaders' Trial Could be Pushed Backnew
Fate of 16 other co-defendants in Black Mafia Family case uncertain.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mara Shalhoup |
07-12-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
The Student Trapnew
As American InterContinental University fights to keep its accreditation, students wonder if they've received the education they paid for.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Alyssa Abkowitz |
07-12-2007 |
Education
Tags: Education
Race Doesn't Matter (Ha!)new
Crime wave and the bleaching of Atlanta pose huge hurdles for multiculturalism.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
07-12-2007 |
Race & Class
Tags: race relations
Meltdown in Atlantanew
Seven months after Kathryn Johnston's shooting, Chief Richard Pennington feels the heat from angry cops.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
06-28-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
On-air Hot Airnew
Only those who hate free and open debate oppose reincarnating the Fairness Doctrine.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
06-28-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
A Tale of Two Public Arts Projectsnew
While one popular exhibit can't find funding, another finds a home.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mara Shalhoup |
06-21-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Atlanta Withdraws Support for Homelessnew
The city's largest shelter may lose significant funding.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mara Shalhoup |
06-14-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Burning Down the Southnew
The wildfires that have swept through the Okefenokee this year are the largest in the lower 48 states in nearly a century -- do they portend a hotter future?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
06-14-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Alleged BMF Member Faces Murder Chargesnew
Indictment comes amid flurry of activity in several investigations into the Black Mafia Family.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mara Shalhoup |
06-07-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Movin' On Downnew
As the poor head for the burbs, what does it mean for Atlanta?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
06-07-2007 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
No Arrest Yet in L5P Shootingnew
While some neighbors call incident a tragic fluke, others cite spike in muggings.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mara Shalhoup |
05-31-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
'Atlanta Unprotected'new
City's police union releases video documentary alleging dismal conditions.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Alyssa Abkowitz |
05-31-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Latest Setback for Paschal's Revival Could Be Finalnew
A historic building competes against own community for funding.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
05-17-2007 |
Housing & Development
Tags: housing & development
Matthew Hodes, Peacemakernew
The Carter Center's conflict resolution director flies into places most people want to escape.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
05-17-2007 |
International
Tags: international, Metropolis
Clamping Downnew
Georgia's immigration law takes effect in July, but its ripples are already being felt.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Alyssa Abkowitz and Alejandro Leal |
05-10-2007 |
Immigration
Tags: Immigration
