Protests Spread Nationwide On Fourth Night After Minneapolis Death Of George Floyd
In most cases the demonstrations began peacefully, but as the day unfolded and night fell, they became increasingly violent.
Atlanta
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms On Reopening Georgia: 'I Remain Concerned'
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms tells All Things Considered that she disagreed with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's decision to open up businesses in late April.
Uber To Pull Jump Bikes From Atlanta And San Diego
Shareable bikes and electric scooters have continued to create issues for cities, prompting some to implement bans and regulations.
Georgia Charges Iranians In Ransomware Attack On Atlanta
U.S. Attorney Byung Pak says Faramarz Savandi and Mohammed Mansouri were behind the cyber extortion scheme that crippled many of the city's computer systems in March, causing millions in damages.
Atlanta To Change Names Of Streets That Honored Confederacy
The city's mayor signed a bill renaming three streets. Many local governments have taken similar measures in the wake of last year's white supremacist riots in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Tell 'Em Where You're From: The Regional Anthems That Move Us
Some sprout from the cities and states they rep for; others are outsiders, held up in pride by a sister community. NPR's American Anthem series continues with a list of place-based bangers.
Georgia Police Officer Suspended After Screaming Obscenity At Black Woman
A traffic stop of Rose Campbell north of Atlanta devolved into a white officer screaming an obscenity at the woman and pulling her roughly from her vehicle.
Atlanta Struggles To Fulfill MLK's Legacy In Health Care
Fifty years after the death of Martin Luther King Jr., his hometown still has major racial disparities in mortality and other measures of health.
As Atlanta Seeks To Restore Services, Ransomware Attacks Are On The Rise
The FBI says the practice of locking computer systems in exchange for money has become increasingly common, and that cities, schools and hospitals are especially vulnerable to hackers.
Time Is Running Out For Atlanta In Ransomware Attack
The deadline to pay off the hackers who have crippled many of the city's online services is fast approaching. It's uncertain whether the city will pay to save its data; it may even be too late.