📁 MLK Jr. records release

Time for Tuesday July The Trump administration has circulated more than pages of records from the FBI s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr despite opposition from the civil rights leader s family It s unclear if the records will shed any new light on King s assassination in Scattered thunderstorms and at present Atlanta resident Malcolm-Jamal Warner best known for playing Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show died Sunday from an accidental drowning in Costa Rica He was Kroger closed its Morosgo Way location in Buckhead on Friday earlier than expected and disclosed earlier closing dates for three others Brookhaven Decatur and Alpharetta Atlanta rapper Ca h Out was sentenced to life in prison plus years for RICO and rape charges The Dunwoody Planning Commission will make a recommendation at its Aug meeting on the type of enhancement allowed for the long-simmering Perimeter East project Pulitzer Prize winner Kevin Sack discusses his new book about Charleston s Mother Emanuel church tonight at Manuel s Tavern at p m Several area organizations are hosting back-to-school supply drives and giveaways in anticipation of the beginning of the - school year ELSEWHERE A former Louisville KY police officer was sentenced to nearly three years in prison for excessive force during the raid that killed Breonna Taylor Israeli forces entered a central Gaza town for the first time on the previous day as more than countries including the UK and Canada criticized Israel s restrictions on aid delivery Here s what s in this day s newsletter Sweet Auburn revitalization New TB clinic in DeKalb West Nile Virus seasonAND Volunteer Opportunities Discover modern elegance in the sky with this million designer penthouse at The Borghese This exceptional square foot residence listed with Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby s International Realty features three bedrooms two terraces a chef s kitchen and a luxurious primary suite offering unmatched comfort and style SPONSOR MESSAGE Photo courtesy of Front Porch Evolution organization builds on civil rights legacy to revitalize Sweet Auburn In civil rights leaders Coretta Scott King Christine King Farris and John Cox had one goal restore the Martin Luther King Jr National Historic District known to a large number of Atlantans as Sweet Auburn to the economically diverse and viable neighborhood that raised Rev Dr King Thus the Historic District Expansion Corporation HDDC was born What started as a small group of helpers advancing affordable housing has grown in years to a powerhouse organization that has transformed Sweet Auburn while maintaining the integrity of the historic neighborhood When projects like the Front Porch a square foot mixed-use maturation that includes affordable housing and retail space built in are introduced by HDDC the organization engages with the group to ask them what they want to see from the project and how it could best improve their lives in Sweet Auburn Learn more about the project here Atlanta s Trusted Source for Orthopedic CareSPONSORED BY PEACHTREE ORTHOPEDICS The last thing anybody has time for is an injury that disrupts their week But Peachtree Orthopedics is here to make life easier For years we ve been committed to helping Atlantans return to the events they love At our convenient locations we have leading physicians all of whom are fellowship-trained with specialties in every body part Injured in the evening or on the weekend Skip the ER Our UrgentORTHO clinic offers same-day evening and Saturday hours It s time to get back to doing what you love Peachtree Orthopedics is here to help you Get Better Photo by Rebecca Grapevine Healthbeat DeKalb gets new tuberculosis clinic DeKalb County has the highest rate of tuberculosis cases in Georgia Next week it s opening a new clinic to help test for and treat the sickness Last year DeKalb disclosed cases of TB a rate of per while neighboring Gwinnett and Fulton counties broadcasted and respectively according to a surveillance description from the state Department of Population Fitness The clinic at the county s Richardson Healthcare Center on Winn Way is in a renovated space on the ground floor It features eight rehabilitation rooms along with a separate entrance and negative pressure device to prevent the spread of the contagious bacterial infection A new radiology suite has a digital imaging system for X-rays Learn more about the new clinic here As West Nile Virus season kicks off in Georgia here s what you need to know West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes sampled from Midtown Savannah Hapeville and Northwest Atlanta The positive samples were pulled from traps set out by mosquito control Fulton County and Chatham County population wellness departments broadcasted this week According to press releases from both counties affected areas will be treated with insecticide These are the first detections of West Nile Virus in the state since the start of summer Already over a dozen states have broadcasted cases of the virus Read more in this story from GPB Experience Buckhead Restaurant Week this week until Fri July Delight in Atlanta s best cuisine with sole offerings Perfect for foodies ready to explore and savor new flavors Book your table currently SPONSOR MESSAGE Photo by Another Chance of Atlanta Inc Volunteer OpportunitiesIN PARTNERSHIP WITH HANDS ON ATLANTA Grace District Fellowship Church is looking for contributors for their food pantry in South Atlanta on Wednesday afternoon Expect to distribute food items to the unhoused group The City of Atlanta is seeking participants for Operation Clean Sweep on Lee Street on Thursday morning Contributors will remove litter and debris Another Chance of Atlanta pictured demands assistants for their Back to School Population Giveaway in South Atlanta from Friday morning to afternoon Roles include assisting with registration packing bags and other tasks Discover modern elegance in the sky with this million designer penthouse at The Borghese This exceptional square foot residence listed with Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby s International Realty features three bedrooms two terraces a chef s kitchen and a luxurious primary suite offering unmatched comfort and style SPONSOR MESSAGE Don t miss News Word Atlanta our new daily word challenge Connect with us on Bluesky Have a friend or colleague who would enjoy getting this newsletter Forward them this link to subscribe The post MLK Jr records release appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta