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A message seeking comment from a representative for Granberry was not immediately answered. Bailey, 25, and Granberry, 27, were in a relationship from 2022 until last year, and since their breakup there have been “multiple acts of physical violence," Bailey said. In a January incident that she recounts in detail, Bailey said Granberry was repeatedly calling her a “bitch” as she tried to strap the baby into a seat inside his car. “The next thing I knew, things got physical between us,” Bailey said in the documents. “We fought each...

The concert venue is slated to open in 2027, which means it will not debut in time for Atlanta to host eight matches in the 2026 World Cup. CIM Group, the developer spearheading the Centennial Yards project, and Live Nation did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Live Nation is the latest tenant to sign a deal at Centennial Yards, the 50-acre redevelopment of the Gulch with apartments, offices and an entertainment district, among other components. It will join Cosm, a Los Angeles-based immersive technology and entertainment company, which...

Bowman is currently traveling in Asia and was not immediately available for comment, the college said. Bowman has deep connections to his alma mater. A member of Phi Beta Kappa and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Bowman is a two-time Morehouse parent and has served as a mentor and advocate for students. He created a pipeline program for Morehouse and Spelman graduates to pursue advanced public health training at Michigan. In 2019, he received Morehouse’s highest alumni honor, the Bennie Trailblazer Award, named after the legendary sixth president of the college,...

Haythorn participates in Best Buddies, a global nonprofit that helps bring individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD) into the broader community. In addition to Down syndrome, Best Buddies serves those with autism, Fragile X, Williams syndrome, brain injuries and other undiagnosed disabilities. “All Best Buddies programs are about providing opportunities but also creating community,” said state director Stephen Barwick. Haythorn enjoys all the benefits of the nonprofit.

Stars have been everywhere this week, from Usher dressing up for graduation in Atlanta to Halle Berry looking fashionable in Paris. Meanwhile, Tom Cruise suits up in London, and Reba McEntire hangs out in New York City. Here are the best photos of celebs out and about this week. Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings! Usher wears Emory University's robes as he gives their graduation commencement speech in Atlanta on May 12. Halle Berry radiates movie star energy as she enters Hotel Martinez in Paris ahead...

The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom. Read more on our AI policy here. An updated report from the NWS Columbia SC was issued on Monday at 9:39 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 10:15 p.m. for Aiken County. The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 50 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At 9:38 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Hephzibah, or 8 miles south of Fort Eisenhower, moving northeast at...

But the store is set to permanently close June 8. Starbucks said the reason for the closure is because its lease there will expire, not the store’s status as a unionized location. “We deeply appreciate the opportunity we’ve had to build and share connections with the members of this community over the last several years,” Starbucks said in a written statement. “Effective June 8, 2025, at the end of our lease, our store at 1544 Piedmont Rd. NE will close permanently.” Rivera said she believes the reason for the closure...

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the U.S. agreed to drop its 145% tariff rate on Chinese goods by 115 percentage points to 30%, while China agreed to lower its rate on U.S. goods by the same amount to 10%. The reduced tariffs are likely to remain an economic drag and continue to cost businesses and consumers money. But the reductions buy time for the countries to continue talks while curbing economic damage. The truce announced Monday did not immediately address the so-called de-minimis exemption on small goods. Previously, shipments...

The hidden river under the world's busiest airport

The Flint River runs beneath the runways of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world's busiest airport. Many residents are unaware Georgia's second longest river begins in College Park because it is hidden under urban development. AJC's Emma Hurt meets with environmental advocates and airport employees to learn about the Flint River, it's relationship to the airport and what's being done to preserve it. Credits: AJC | Arc Gis | National Integrated Drought Information System | Getty Images