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Atlanta police investigating violent robbery of gay man in Midtown

Atlanta police are investigating a violent robbery that occurred in Midtown last week in which an unidentified assailant pistol-whipped one gay man, sending him to the hospital with facial lacerations. Mamdo...

Atlanta Eagle owner: ‘City should be ashamed of itself’ for not training police officers following botched gay bar raid

A promise by the city of Atlanta to “vigorously” defend against a December contempt motion claiming the police department ignored a federal court order to properly train officers following the unconstitutional ...

Baton Bob settles with city of Atlanta for $20,000 after Midtown arrest

Bob Jamerson, aka Baton Bob, the gay street performer known for his whistle-stopping performances throughout Midtown, is apparently settling a federal lawsuit with the city of Atlanta for $20,000. The lawsuit s...

Atlanta gay teens attacked by large group of classmates

Two gay teenagers were attacked by a group of fellow classmates after school on Monday. The assaulted teens are ages 16 and 17; they both attend Carver School of Technology. The 17-year old told Atlanta ...

Court motion: City violating Atlanta Eagle settlement mandates on police reforms

Court documents filed in federal court late Tuesday allege the Atlanta Police Department is failing to train its officers to follow court-mandated reforms that were part of the city’s settlement with Atlanta Ea...