MARTA is bringing in heavy-hitting reinforcement to address passenger behavior across Atlanta’s transit network.

The authority has officially partnered with hip-hop legend, producer, and activist David Banner as the face of its refreshed “Ride with Respect” campaign. Targeted at curbing common commuter headaches—from blaring speakers and litter to aisle-blocking and general discourtesy—the new push features a video spot produced by Atlanta’s own veteran-owned Hardman Creative Group.

With Banner stepping onto trains and station platforms to demand mutual courtesy and accountability, MARTA leadership is betting on real-world credibility to elevate the passenger experience.

Will a message of basic respect change how Atlanta moves? Get the breakdown on the new campaign and where you’ll see it next.

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For over a decade, Tees And Quotes has been a cornerstone for custom apparel, community expression, and local job creation in Atlanta. But now, owner Love Anderson is facing the toughest battle in the shop’s 12-year history.

Threatened with eviction due to mounting past-due rent and steep legal fees, Anderson has launched an urgent $45,000 campaign to save the business, clear court costs, and invest in key in-house equipment to pivot toward long-term sustainability.

The grassroots fight is already drawing high-profile backing across the city—including a lead donation from former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.

Can community support save this beloved neighborhood institution before time runs out?

READ MORE: Atlanta’s Tees And Quotes Fights Eviction With Community Support, High-Profile Backing

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Following a year-long national search, the MARTA Board of Directors has completed final interviews with three top-tier executives vying to become the authority’s next permanent GM/CEO:

• Cleveland Ferguson III (Executive VP & CAO, Jacksonville Transportation Authority)
• Jonathan J. Hunt (Interim GM/CEO & former Chief Legal Counsel, MARTA)
• Leroy Jones (Executive VP & COO, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority)

With the board set to convene for its crucial vote this Thursday, August 13, the region stands at a monumental crossroads. Who will take the wheel to navigate complex capital programs, fiscal strategy, and the future of transit across Atlanta?

READ MORE: MARTA Board Names 3 Finalists for Permanent GM/CEO, Vote Set for Aug. 13

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Representative Mike Collins built his campaign on holding political rivals accountable for the company they keep. But off the campaign trail, an explosive investigation reveals a troubling double standard hitting right at home.

While the Georgia congressman targeted opponents for their associations, his own son-in-law, David Alan Scheer II, built a massive online following broadcasting explicit white nationalist propaganda, antisemitic graphics, and neo-fascist rhetoric, all while living on Collins’ property and featuring in family business promos.

When pressed on camera about his son-in-law’s extreme broadcasts, Collins’ reaction was swift: eight minutes of deflection, a sudden pivot to his Democratic rival, and a quick walkout.

READ MORE: Mike Collins Faces Scrutiny Over Son-in-Law’s Extremist Social Media Posts

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BOGOTÁ, Colombia – A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing dozens of people, collapsing major buildings, and sending tremors felt across the country and into neighboring Ecuador.

The epicenter of the quake was recorded near San José del Palmar in the Chocó department, roughly 250 miles west of Bogotá, striking at a depth of around 66 miles (107 kilometers). Officials confirmed widespread destruction across several major cities, with heavy casualties reported in Risaralda, Valle del Cauca, and Chocó departments.

In Pereira, the capital of Risaralda province, multiple structures collapsed, trapping victims under rubble and causing severe structural damage to Matecaña International Airport. In Cali, Colombia’s third-largest city, local officials reported that at least two dozen buildings collapsed or experienced severe structural failures, prompting emergency personnel to initiate search-and-rescue operations across the urban area.

Further north in Manizales, Mayor Jorge Eduardo Rojas confirmed severe damage to historic architecture, including the partial collapse of a tower at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary into the main nave. Flight operations across western Colombia—including airports in Pereira, Quibdó, Armenia, and Manizales—were suspended as civil aviation authorities evaluated runway and terminal infrastructure.

The tremors triggered mass evacuations as far away as Bogotá and Medellín, where residents poured into the streets. While minor structural cracking was noted in suburban areas, officials in the capital reported no immediate major fatalities or building collapses.

President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a national disaster, establishing a Unified Command Post and deploying specialized army search-and-rescue units, canine teams, and heavy machinery to the hardest-hit zones in Chocó and Risaralda. Emergency response agencies warned residents to prepare for potential aftershocks as rescue efforts remain underway.

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LAS VEGAS – Nearly three decades after the fatal drive-by shooting of rap icon Tupac Shakur, prosecutors in Clark County District Court have opened the murder trial of Duane “Keefe D” Davis, 63, the sole suspect ever charged in connection with the 1996 killing. Davis, a former leader of the South Side Compton Crips, was indicted on one count of first-degree murder with a deadly weapon for allegedly orchestrating the attack and supplying the .40-caliber firearm.

The state’s case centers on the night of September 7, 1996, following a Mike Tyson boxing match at the MGM Grand. After Shakur and Death Row Records CEO Marion “Suge” Knight assaulted Davis’s nephew, Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson, in a hotel lobby altercation tied to Bloods and Crips rivalries, Davis allegedly gathered a crew for retribution. Later that night, a white Cadillac pulled alongside Knight’s black BMW at a red light on Flamingo Road, firing shots that hit Shakur four times. Shakur died six days later at age 25.

Prosecution evidence relies heavily on Davis’s own recorded self-incriminating statements, including a 2008 police interview, documentary appearances, and his 2019 memoir Compton Street Legend, where he admitted sitting in the front passenger seat of the Cadillac and passing the weapon to the back seat. Davis previously implicated Anderson as the shooter before Anderson was killed in an unrelated 1998 shooting.

Davis has pleaded not guilty, with defense attorney Carl Arnold arguing his client’s past admissions were fabricated street tales meant for profit and publicity. The defense maintains that talk does not constitute proof beyond a reasonable doubt, while signaling plans to present alibri testimony alongside medical and forensic experts regarding Shakur’s treatment prior to his death. Davis remains held at the Clark County Detention Center after a judge denied his release on a $750,000 bail bond over concerns the funds stemmed from an entertainment rights deal.

With over 200 potential names on court witness lists, high-profile figures from the 1990s hip-hop era and law enforcement are expected to testify:

• Marion “Suge” Knight: The former Death Row CEO driving the BMW during the shooting is listed on the state’s witness list, though he remains imprisoned on an unrelated conviction and has indicated he may refuse to cooperate.
• Malcolm Greenidge (E.D.I. Mean): The Outlawz member traveling in the entourage behind Knight’s car who previously provided grand jury testimony.
• Reggie Wright Jr.: Former head of security for Death Row Records, expected to testify regarding the label’s security operations and rivalries with Bad Boy Records.
• Shakur Family Members: Tupac’s sister, Sekyiwa Shakur, and stepbrother, Maurice “Mopreme” Shakur, are listed as potential witnesses as the family seeks formal legal closure.
• Law Enforcement & Officials: Key investigators including retired Las Vegas Metro police officers, gang intelligence experts, and Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo (a former high-ranking Las Vegas police official) appear on state witness filings.
• Defense Expert Witnesses: Consultants specializing in coercive interrogations and false confessions are expected to testify to counter Davis’s taped media interviews, alongside forensic pathology experts.

This video provides additional context on the court proceedings and official scheduling updates regarding the trial delay in Las Vegas.

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Launching this week, the A.T.L.’s bootleg Hollywood news source, Grab Tha Bootleg, is bringing you Wednesday “What Happens When?” – A weekly deep-dive feature syndicated direct from our official unofficial bootleg news source of Hollywood. Every hump day, we’re breaking down the high-concept chaos, absurd script dynamics, and wild visual fallout of the ultimate pop-culture mashups.

To kick off the series premiere this Wednesday, we’re asking: What happens when Chip Douglas from The Cable Guy replaces Major Dutch Schaefer in Predator?

Imagine 500 feet of RG-6 coaxial cable dragged through the Val Verde jungle, unwanted two-handed handshakes in the chopper, and a tactical finale where a space hunter gets trapped in a satellite converter box surge.

Get ready for deep-dive breakdowns, unhinged commentary, and visual concepts that answer the questions no one else was brave enough to ask.

READ MORE; Introducing “What Happens When?” A New Weekly Pop Culture Unhinged Bootleg Mashup of Hollywood Every Wednesday

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While Marvel’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues to shatter records with a massive $145 million second weekend and four new releases fight for position on the official Top 10 chart, Bootz is running his own underground distribution network right outside the theater doors.

Rain or shine, held-over or debuting, he’s got the whole Top 5 tucked right inside his trench coat, offering moviegoers a alternative before they even reach the ticket counter.

Will the crowd stick to the marquee, or will Bootz land his next big sale? Check out the full box office breakdown and the latest scene from the theater line above!

READ MORE: Marvel’s Spidey Swings Past Competition as Summer Box Office Soars

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Discover how the historic 1926 Sears loading docks and distribution floors were re-engineered into a bustling indoor culinary piazza. Explore an eclectic mix of James Beard-recognized concepts, authentic street food, artisanal bakeries, and regional comfort food. Step inside the heart of the market, where industrial architecture meets shared communal spaces to create Atlanta’s ultimate gastronomic destination.

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As the historic 1926 Sears, Roebuck & Co. building enters its second century, its transformation from a bustling industrial distribution hub into a thriving residential community stands as a masterclass in adaptive reuse. Part 2 of our centennial series examines the distinct residential offerings that have breathed modern human life back into the property:

• Flats at Ponce: Historic loft-style apartment homes preserving the structure’s original exposed brick, massive steel-framed windows, and soaring ceilings.
• Scout Living: A flexible-stay co-living concept offering fully furnished micro-apartments and dynamic shared amenities, including a rooftop pool and co-working spaces.
• Signal House: Sustainable, wellness-focused upscale residences featuring floor-to-ceiling window walls and direct access to the Atlanta BeltLine.

READ MORE: Residences at Ponce: Living Inside a Century-Old Landmark

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