A group of community activists are hoping to get people taking. They say they're outraged that three children were shot in southwest Atlanta, but no has been arrested.
Community leaders say if you keep quiet, you're part of the problem. They want everyone who has an interest in children to get involved and find the people who shot these young kids.
Police say 2-year-old Ty-Teyanna Motley was shot and killed as they slept, and her 1-year-old brother, Isaiah was also shot. Then, on Tuesday of this week, a man fired a rifle through a family's front door less than a quarter-mile away, hitting an 11-year-old girl during an attempted robbery.
Community activists have donated their personal money toward a $6,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the shooter. One of them, Derrick Boazman, told FOX 5 there are signs that there is trouble in the neighborhood where the shootings took place—like tennis shoes hanging from power lines. He says police have told him that means drugs are either being sold or can be purchased in the neighborhood.
These community stakeholders say it's time for everyone to roll up their sleeves and get involved. They've called for an emergency summit against crime next Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Victory Outreach Church on Metropolitan Parkway. Organizers promise this will not be just another discussion about the problem, but instead they'll offer useful information that those who attend can take away from the session.
Saturday, May 25 2013 4:19 PM EDT2013-05-25 20:19:38 GMT
Georgia stands to lose $1.8 million in funding because state officials refuse to participate in a federal survey that asks high school and middle school students about their sexual history.
Georgia stands to lose $1.8 million in funding because state officials refuse to participate in a federal survey that asks high school and middle school students about their sexual history.
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Georgia Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is reminding Georgians to check their insurance policies for hurricane coverage as National Hurricane Preparedness Week approaches.
Georgia Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is reminding Georgians to check their insurance policies for hurricane coverage as National Hurricane Preparedness Week approaches.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:06 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:06:52 GMT
If you're hitting the road this weekend, you wont be alone. Plenty of drivers are expected to make use of the long Memorial Day weekend, both in and out of town.
If you're hitting the road this weekend, you wont be alone. Plenty of drivers are expected to make use of the long Memorial Day weekend, both in and out of town.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:00:01 GMT
An Army Reserve sergeant surprised his daughter by returning from an overseas deployment and presenting her with her diploma at high school graduation.
An Army Reserve sergeant surprised his daughter by returning from an overseas deployment and presenting her with her diploma at high school graduation.
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