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Old 03-31-2022, 12:32 PM
 
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ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) - On Wednesday, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens launched a Midnight Basketball League to help curb crime.

“You can get people out of a lot of trouble if they are in an activity that they love and people are watching, and they have games, and prizes and music to go along with it. The competitive spirit will keep it indoors instead of outdoors,” said Mayor Dickens ..."

FULL STORY/VIDEO: https://www.cbs46.com/2022/03/31/atl...ue-curb-crime/

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Old 03-31-2022, 12:51 PM
 
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I like it. Hopefully things won't get too competitive.

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Police say they arrested 30-year-old Timothy Dixon, of Snellville, and charged him with Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony in connection with the shooting of 30-year-old Gabriel Allen, of Atlanta.

During the investigation, detectives learned that Dixon and Allen had a verbal altercation during a basketball game that resulted in the shooting.

Full story...Man charged in shooting near Gwinnett County gym
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Old 03-31-2022, 12:58 PM
 
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I like it. Hopefully things won't get too competitive.
I do too. I applaud Mayor Dickens for thinking outside the box.
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Old 04-01-2022, 08:45 AM
 
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I like it. Hopefully things won't get too competitive.
Or this -

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atl...H5WIERDGOQBRQ/
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Old 04-01-2022, 11:25 AM
 
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He's better than Keisha Lance Bottoms we'll see if it continues
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Old 04-01-2022, 11:33 AM
 
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He's better than Keisha Lance Bottoms we'll see if it continues
Low bar, but I agree.
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Old 04-01-2022, 02:28 PM
 
Location: 30312
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https://theatlantaobjective.substack...ent-random?s=r
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Old 04-01-2022, 02:52 PM
 
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Interesting read. Seems like those neighborhoods mentioned are often mentioned on here about places that are turning around. Is the gang issue as bad as it sounds in Summerhill, West End etc.?
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Old 04-01-2022, 05:06 PM
 
Location: 30312
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Interesting read. Seems like those neighborhoods mentioned are often mentioned on here about places that are turning around. Is the gang issue as bad as it sounds in Summerhill, West End etc.?
No. Unless you’re actually in or closely associated with the gangs they mention in the article, I don’t think it’s as bad as you may think.

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