Marta

MARTA cop Robert Waldo" "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."  - Edmond Burke A little more than two weeks ago in Atlanta a white police officer shot and killed a young black man. The shooting occurred after a fight broke out between a large group of young black youth and a smaller group of about five young men. Reports say the fight occurred in front of a MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) station near the Georgia Dome. MARTA...Read Full Story

The four defendants in the case would have to stand trial again if their arguments are acceptedRead Full Story

The four defendants in the case would have to stand trial again if their arguments are acceptedRead Full Story

“I take a look at Hester’s book, still closed on her finger. A good way to size up people.” – Walker Percy, Love in the Ruins (1971) To have an idea of what people are thinking about, I pay attention to the books they read while riding mass transit. Such an exercise of indiscreet voyeurism, however, is not as easy as it sounds. When you ride public transportation (at least in Atlanta), it’s better to keep your eyes and your business to yourself to avoid trouble, though I have rarely seen an...Read Full Story

His three friends, who are thought to have helped dispose of the body have been found not guilty.Read Full Story