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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is uncovering the lid on some of the abuse she’s been subjected to since she indicted former President Donald Trump along with 19 co-defendants.
Willis, speaking at a private fundraiser in Atlanta in honor of her 52nd birthday, opened up on the many verbal attacks and racist threats she said she’s endured over the past couple of months.
Top Republican leaders aligned with Trump have sought to stop the indictments brought by Willis and have tried to reprimand her over the charges. Although as a county prosecutor, she’s not alone, Willis is the first prosecutor to bring charges against Trump related to the 2020 election.
In early September, Willis wrote a scathing letter to Ohio Congress Jim Jordan, a Republican that has attempted to derail her investigation.
She said that she sees the attacks as par for the course in American politics.
“If you are a leader, you’re going to be attacked,” Willis said, according to AJC.com. “There are some days I’m human and I’m really angry or I’m hurt that somebody would tell a bold-faced lie on me.”
“I think the craziest ]lie] was that I was sleeping with a gang-banger. Like, what?! I like them old. What are you talking about?” she told the crowd as they laughed.
Willis said that she has had to rely on the Bible to get her through these tough times.
“You have these personal moments, when you’re like, ‘Why am I being personally attacked and all I’m out here trying to do is my job? And in the reading of that Scripture, what it told me was that you ain’t special,” she said, referring to herself. “That if you are a leader and you’re put in a position where people are going to lie on you, and they’re going to attack you, you have to still do what is the mission. And the mission here is to keep society safe. That everyone is equal. And that the law is protected.”
Final Word
Trump co-defendants are slowly having their day in an Atlanta courtroom. On Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, Sidney Powell pleaded guilty to her role in the election case.
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Sidney Powell, a former lawyer to ex-President Trump, pleaded guilty on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, in her RICO case brought by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
As a first-time offender, Powell was sentenced to six years probation and must pay a fine of $2,700. She will also have to write a letter of apology to the residents of Georgia.
Powell is one of 19 co-defendants in the Trump election case being tried in Fulton County. The plea comes one day before the jury selection was set to begin.
On that day, co-defendant Kenneth Chesebro pleaded guilty to lesser charges in exchange for cooperating with prosecutors, which is another big blow to Trump.
What Was Sidney Powell Charged With?
Powell was charged with counts of conspiracy to commit election fraud along with conspiracy to commit computer theft. She was also facing conspiracy to commit computer trespass and conspiracy to commit computer invasion of privacy.
Those were all counts related to have participated in an alleged conspiracy to subvert the presidential election, which Trump and other top Republicans claim was “rigged.”
What Did Sidney Powell Plead Guilty To?
Powell pleaded guilty to six misdemeanors that will allow her to avoid jail time and pay fines. She did not plead guilty to racketeering conspiracy, which was the biggest charge.
Notably, Powell has agreed to testify against some of the other co-defendants, which is startling news to Trump and a significant legal development.
Powell, along with Trump crony Rudolph Giuliani, went around the country and filed lawsuits in a bid to stop electors in several jurisdictions. All of those efforts were found to have been unsubstantiated.
Willis is the first prosecutor to bring charges against Trump related to the 2020 election, but she won’t be the last. New York’s Attorney General has also gearing up to indict the former president.
Since announcing the indictments in August, Willis has been the target of racist threats and verbal attacks.
In early September, Willis wrote a scathing letter to Ohio Congress Jim Jordan, a Republican that has attempted to derail her investigation.
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Atlanta film mogul Tyler Perry is back with his most personal film yet, Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story.
The movie, which is part of Perry’s four-film deal with Amazon Studios, ventures into the upbringing and motivations of a young Emmitt Perry, who later changed his first name to Tyler to disassociate himself from his abusive father.
In the documentary, we see Perry’s dysfunctional childhood and how it played a role in the characters he would create and the stage and screen worlds he would later construct for millions of people.
When Is Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story Coming Out?
Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story is set to stream on November 17 on Amazon Prime.
In addition to his biopic, Perry’s other films with Amazon include:
- Black, White and Blue, which delves into police brutality.
- Divorce in the Black, which chronicles a broken marriage.
If you don’t have Prime, you can download it for free and use it for 30 days before you have to pay for it. The 30-day trial is one of the most generous in the streaming world.
Final Act
Perry is a busy man. In addition to casting for various projects in Atlanta, he also recently completed a WWII-era feature film, Six Triple Eight, for Netflix.
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The Georgia Bulldogs will be without their star tight end for several weeks, it was confirmed Monday, Oct. 15, 2023.
Georgia confirmed Monday morning that Brock Bowers suffered a high-ankle sprain on Saturday and immediately will undergo surgery. It remains to be seen how the star athlete will handle his treatment.
Georgia’s Bowers To Have Surgery
The junior tight end fell after being tackled in the second quarter of the Dawgs’ 37-20 victory against the Vanderbilt Commodores. Replay shows that a Vandy player rolled up on Bowers’ ankle while it was still planted into the ground.
After the game, Georgia Coach Kirby Smart said that X-rays were negative on Bowers’ injury, but that he would have an MRI done as well.
The injury to Georgia’s most talented offensive player comes at the right time for the Dawgs, who will need Bowers to heal if they’re going to win their third straight SEC title.
Bowers will have surgery to stabilize his ankle. The healing and recovery process could easily have him done for the season, or he may be back for the season-ending Georgia Tech game. It all depends on how fast Bowers can get back into game shape.
How Will Georgia’s Offense Cope Without Bowers?
Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo doesn’t have to scheme a new offense immediately with the loss of Bowers. That’s because Georgia has a week off before resuming play on Oct. 28.
Nonetheless, the UGA offense without Bowers is going to present some challenges for first-year signal caller Carson Beck, who has just begun to come into his own as a quarterback.
UGA Coach Kirby Smart is likely to rely on a mult-pronged running attack to get Georgia’s offense up and down the field. Without Bowers, Beck will have to look to his wideouts to make big plays.
Can they do it? That remains to be seen.
The Georgia schedule is at the halfway mark as the Dawgs won’t play again until Oct. 28.
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The Georgia Bulldogs used a 17-point second quarter to push past the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, by a score of 37-20.
The No. 1-ranked Bulldogs (7-0 overall and 4-0 in the SEC) won the game but lost start tight end Brock Bowers to an ankle injury.
Georgia Loses Bowers
After the game, Georgia Coach Kirby Smart said that X-rays were negative on Bowers’ injury, but that he would have an MRI done as well.
The injury to Georgia’s most talented offensive player comes at the right time for the Dawgs, who will need Bowers to heal if they’re going to win their third straight SEC title.
“I’ve never had a bye week that came at the wrong time,” Smart said after the game.
Let’s take a look at the Georgia-Vanderbilt highlights:
UGA quarterback Carson Beck finished with 261 yards and a touchdown. He also ran for a score.
The Georgia schedule is at the halfway mark as the Dawgs won’t play again until Oct. 28.
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The Atlanta Braves ran into a buzzsaw in the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2023 playoffs. Atlanta dropped the first two games but eked out a win in Game 3.
For Game 4, the carnage continued as Philadelphia put together yet another lopsided win for the Phillies, which hit multiple home runs in their victories.Philly big hitters Bryce Harper and NIck Castellanos hit two homers each in the dominant win over Atlanta, which puts them one win away from the NLCS.
Braves Eliminated From the Postseason
This was supposed to be the year that the Braves’ big bats broke through. Not on Wednesday night. It was Harper who stole the show on this night.
After one of the homers, Harper gave Orlando Arcia a long stare, purportedly for the shortstop’s remarks about the first baseman’s error in the previous game. There was no mistake by Harper in this game, where he loomed large for the Braves bullpen.
The Phillies are now looking to close out the Braves on Thursday night.
Final Word
The Braves have been surging through the 2023 campaign and deservingly so, the team has nothing short of title hopes. To no one’s surprise, a large part of the season hinges on the healthy arm of pitcher Ronald Acuña and the bullpen.
The Braves are just one of many Atlanta teams that you can support. The Falcons and Hawks could really appreciate your help.
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Atlanta, Georgia, is not only a bustling metropolis known for its rich history, vibrant culture,
incredible eateries, and Southern hospitality. It is also a haven for sports enthusiasts.All sports roads in the Southeast run through Atlanta, the site of the 2025 MLB All-Star Game.
Whether you are a die-hard baseball, basketball, or football fan, Atlanta has something to
offer you. With teams in the MLB, NBA, and NFL, Atlanta is a proverbial hotbed of sporting
greatness, so if you find yourself in The Big Peach, why not take in the excitement of a
game?Soaring High With the Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are synonymous with thrilling touchdowns and nail-biting fourth
quarters in the National Football League (NFL).The team plays out of the state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The stadium is worth visiting the Falcons on its own thanks to its iconic retractable roof, breathtaking views, comfortable seating, and an array of culinary delights. The Falcons have adopted a Fan First pricing initiative, meaning concessions are
affordable; you won’t break the back watching the Falcons in action.Although the Falcons have never won the Super Bowl, they have reached the NFL’s most prestigious game twice, last doing so in 2016.
The current NFL season seems to favor the underdogs and Super Bowl outsiders; take a look at the Miami Dolphins’ epic start to the campaign to see that. With that in mind, Falcons and Dolphins fans are confident good times lay ahead, with sports betting Florida and Georgia natives putting their money where their mouths are and backing their team for Super Bowl glory.
The Falcons reached their first Super Bowl in 1998 after enjoying a 14-2 season. They took
on the Denver Broncos at Super Bowl XXXIII, to whom they lost 19-34.Falcons fans waited another 18 years before seeing their team navigate its way to the Super Bowl. Again, they fell at the final hurdle, losing 28-34 in overtime to the New England Patriots.
Love Baseball? You’ll Love the Atlanta Braves
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Baseball fans simply have to pay a visit to Truist Park, the home of the Atlanta Braves of
Major League Baseball (MLB). Truist Park is more than a stadium.As you approach the ballpark, you will notice Battery Atlanta, a lively entertainment district surrounding Truist Park. It is the perfect place to grab a pre-game meal, have a few beers with fellow Braves
fans, or participate in some retail therapy before heading to the game.The Braves are one of the oldest baseball teams in America. Established in 1871, the
Braves were initially based in Boston, Massachusetts, before moving to Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, after 81 years in Boston. They then moved to Atlanta in 1966 and have called
Atlanta home ever since.The move to Atlanta did not bring instant success. Indeed, it was not until 1991 that the
Braves began showing the baseball world their capabilities. Between 1991 and 2005, the Braves won an unprecedented 14 consecutive divisional titles and made eight consecutive National League Championship Series appearances, an MLB record.The year 1995 saw the Braves win their first World Series as a team from Atlanta, beating the
Cleveland Indians 4-2. They reached the World Series again the following year but lost 4-2
to the New York Yankees. It was the Yankees that halted the Braves in their tracks in 1999.Fast forward to 2021, and the Braves found themselves competing for the famous
Commissioner’s Trophy of the World Series for the first time in 22 years. A 4-2 victory over
the Houston Astros saw the Braves become world champions for the fourth time.Although they fell short against the Phillies this year, the current Braves team is feared and respected in equal measure. Be sure to head to a Braves game next season if you have the opportunity because they are an elite-level baseball team.
The Atlanta Hawks Are Balling Out of Control
Atlanta has had a National Basketball Association (NBA) team since the St. Louis Hawks
relocated in 1965.Although Atlanta Hawks fans are still awaiting their first NBA Finals appearance, they have witnessed some fantastic teams take to the court over the years.
In the mid-1980s, the Hawks were one of the best teams competing in the NBA, winning at
least 50 games each season between 1985 and 1989. Although the Hawks have not
enjoyed the same level of success since there have been some glimpses of brilliance, and
those performances give loyal Hawks fans hope that they will see their beloved team
compete on basketball’s biggest stage.Since 1999, the Hawks have played their home games at the State Farm Arena, formerly the
Philips Arena. Hawks fans call the home court the “Highlight Factory,” with the passionate
fans calling themselves “True to Atlanta.” Those fans create an electric atmosphere that is
second to none.The 2014-15 Hawks were awe-inspiring, finishing with a 60-22 record and winning the
Southeast divisional and Eastern Conference titles. They navigated their way to the
conference finals and were one game away from the NBA Finals, but they lost 4-0 in the
best-of-seven game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.Last season saw the Hawks finish 41-41, giving fans hope of a successful 2023-24
campaign, which tips off on October 25.A Sports Fan’s Paradise
Atlanta may not be the first city that your mind conjures up when considering a sports-filled
vacation; most people think of New York City or Los Angeles. However, head to Atlanta, and you soon discover that being a sports fan is not just a hobby for Atlantans; it is a way of
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Hollywood studios and writers seemed like they were as close as they ever were to a deal that might end the actors strike, but talks have broken down again.
Studios Walk Away From Actors Bargaining Table
SAG-AFTRA, the actors union, released a statement late Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, saying that the movie studios had walked away from the table.
“It is with profound disappointment that we report the industry CEOs have walked away from the bargaining table after refusing to counter our latest offer,” the union says in a new statement. “We have negotiated with them in food faith, despite the fact that last week they presented an offer that was, shockingly, worth less than they proposed before the strike began.”
Major Sticking Points
The actors union and the studios continue to pick apart language on a few major concerns for both parties. Here are some major sticking points that need to be worked out.
Streaming Revenue Sharing
One of the major snags is streaming revenue, which the studios have been trying to keep all their own.
SAG-AFTRA’s streaming revenue proposal would cost the studios 57 cents per subscriber each year. Even as many studios are increasing the prices of their subscription plans, they have rejected the guild’s proposal.
AI Likeness
Another point that has increasingly become a provocative impasse is the use of artificial intelligence (AI) pertaining to an actor’s likeness.
The studios have refused to protect actors from being replaced by AI and demand use of a performer’s digital likeness for an entire cinematic universe or franchise.
It was just three weeks ago that the heads of the major studios, including Bob Iger of Disney, David Zaslav of Warner Bros. Discovery, Donna Langley of NBCUniversal, and Ted Sarandos of Netflix, gathered in Sherman Oaks to hammer out the details on a new accord that would end the picket lines.
On the other end of the bargaining table are representatives of the major unions including the Writers Guild of America.
The strike, which has crippled moviemaking in Hollywood and ground major productions in Atlanta to a halt, has been going on for more than four months.
Final Scene
Are you interested in becoming an actor in Atlanta? You’re in the right place!
With more than 900 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.
There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.
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The Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival is taking place this weekend n Midtown Atlanta. The two-day festival featuring arts, crafts and more is set for Historic Fourth Ward Park.
The Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival is one of Atlanta’s best festivals.
Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival: What You Need To Know
Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival will take place at Historic Fourth Ward Park. The two-day event is a celebration of community and tradition presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces.
The festival is free to the public and in the spirit of art is for people of all ages, customs and interests.
When Is The Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival?
This year, the Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival is happening on October 14-15, 2023,
Hours:
Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday 11 AM – 5 PMFestival-goers can expect to see the best of fine arts and crafts, a children’s play area, local food and beverage concessions, live acoustic entertainment on the lawn.
Where Will The Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival Take Place?
Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival 2019 will be at 680 Dallas St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308. Here is a map to help you find it.
Explore Atlanta At Your Own Pace
There are so many fun things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. Downtown Atlanta or Midtown often has something cool going on!
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Making money doesn’t have to take up all your time and energy. You can actually generate a decent amount of cash with passive income.
Passive income is the type of positive cash flow that works out front because you’ve done so behind the scenes.
How Can I Make Quick Money In Atlanta?
If you’re trying to make some quick cash in Atlanta, the way to do is to put together a plan that works. The issue is that you may not have the time to devote to the project or task that generates cash flow for you.
In that case, passive income is exactly what you need. It can actually generate quick cash for you on a continual basis.
10 Best Passive Income Ideas To Make Extra Money
In this article, we’ll explore ways to make passive income so that you can generate a positive cash flow each month.
For this passive income ideas we’ll discuss, you won’t have to know or learn a specialized skill, although it never hurts to already know one. But first, let’s answer a key question…
What Is Passive Income?
When you say “passive income” a lot of people get the wrong idea. They think that you’re doing a side hustle, which often takes up just about time and energy as a real hustle.
An idea that generates passive income means that its churning in the background while you’re focused on something else, or better yet, resting.
1. Rent Out A Room In Your Home
You may not realize how many people are looking for a room to rent right now. All you have to do is go to places like:
By renting out your room, you can charge whatever the going rate for a one-bedroom apartment goes for, especially if you’re providing amenities like free cable / streaming and use of appliances and utilities.
Don’t know where to start? Here’s how to rent your a room in your home.
2. Flip A Home
If you’ve ever had the opportunity to get into real estate, you know that many homes are wads of money. The key is to get a home that needs minimal repair and flip.
The process of flipping a house does not have to take a long time. In fact, some people can’t do it in as little as two months.
The key to making money from a home flip is to buy it at wholesale prices. How go do that, you ask? Buy the home in foreclosure.
3. Write A Book
You may not consider yourself an author, but who are you to judge? Many successful authors didn’t know they could write a bestselling book until they did it. Today you can write a book online and sell i. Here are some online platforms that allow you to write a book and sell it:
4. Invest In The Stock Market
A lot of people don’t play the stock market, because they don’t understand it. But it’s pretty easy.
The basic idea of buying stocks involves buying shares in companies that are publicly traded in the stock exchange.
You can make passive income by investing in companies for a set amount and letting them make money for you! Some companies pay dividends, which are checks that are sent to you periodically.
5. Advertise On Your Vehicle
If you put a lot of miles on your vehicle to and from work, you could make even more money by advertising on your car.
There are companies out there that pay good money to wrap your car in their logo or branding. All you have to do is drive around town displaying their name on your car.
How It Works: The companies all have mile requirements that will determine how much you get paid. Some of the top car-advertising companies are:
6. Sell Your Old Photos
If you’ve got a lot of pictures in an old photo album or phone, you could be sitting on a gold mine.
There are a lot of companies that will buy your old images, especially if they’re of wildlife or nature. Here are some platforms that allow you to sell your photos online:
7. Sell Your Music Online
Are you musically inclined? If you then if you aren’t making money from your music you’re missing out on some good passive income.
The truth is that music is one of the easiest ways to make money today. You can upload your music to sites like:
Here’s how you can sell your old photos.
8. Offer Online Courses
If you’re a good teacher with a highly sought skill, you can make money by putting together a course.
There are websites that allow you to sell courses online. All it takes is some legwork to put the course together and you can sell it.
Here are some of the best sites to offer a course online:
9. Sell Your Art
Do you have portraits, sketches or paintings just sitting around the house gathering dust? You can earn passive income by selling art.
Some websites that pay handsomely for your sketches are:
10. Create YouTube Videos
If you’ve got a knack for talking about things, you can make money online by making Youtube videos.
YouTube, which is a part of Google, pays you through its Adsense program. The internet is filled with people who say they’ve made $10,000 on Youtube in a short period.
The truth is that you’ll have to go viral or have a huge following to make a lot of money, but you won’t know until you try.
Final Thoughts
There’s no doubt that you want to make some extra money. But do you have the time to devote to a full-on business? If not, you need to consider passive income.
After reading this list, you may say to yourself, “I’ve thought about doing some of those passive income ideas, but I just haven’t.” That’s the thing. You have to give it a try.
Successful people don’t work hard, but they have a plan that does. When it comes to making passive income, you may have to put some effort into the idea before you see some lasting results.
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