Metro Atlanta Teen Takeovers Escalate Teen takeovers are getting out of control. After last week's chaos at The Battery (17 arrests), rumors pointed to Cumberland Mall next, but police were ready. Instead, the group shifted to the BeltLine near Ponce City Market Saturday night, leading to 14 arrests. These flash mobs are disrupting public spaces and safety, law enforcement is cracking down hard.
Nation at War: Personal Impact on Atlanta Families Surreal start to the weekend with headlines that the U.S. is now at war. Thoughts are with soldiers, military families stationed in the Middle East, and everyone affected. A very personal connection: Former Johnson Ferry Church pastor Bryant Wright and his wife Ann spent Saturday morning in a bomb shelter beneath their hotel in Israel during the escalation. Our hearts are with them and all impacted.
Atlanta Publix Marathon Honors Jeff Galloway Huge congrats to everyone who ran the Publix Atlanta Marathon and Half Marathon yesterday, perfect weather for those miles! Atlanta is earning its "Running City USA" title. Before the start, a touching moment of silence honored running legend Jeff Galloway, who won the first Atlanta road race and created the run-walk method that changed the sport. His legacy lives on in our community.