Celebs share sorrow, outrage at grand jury decision in Tamir Rice shooting

A Cleveland grand jury's decision not to indict officers in the shooting death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice sparked outrage and sorrow from many of social media's most prominent users. This Life: "Did Tamir's life matter?"

Atlanta activist: Jesus depictions are racist

Social media campaign offers support to Tamir's mother

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Credit: Jennifer Brett

New book explains protests

Comic actress and social commentator Margaret Cho, who has appeared at Atlanta's Punchline Comedy Club and starred in the locally filmed "Drop Dead Diva," had plenty to say:

"Selma" director Ava DuVernay expressed her feelings with one word and one image:

Director Billy Corben weighed in as well:

Atlanta's King Center responded:

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When ICE takes breadwinners, it takes a toll on families ... and on the economy

For immigrant families, brushes with ICE can result in financial precarity that could have implications for the broader economy.

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Parents find that it's easy to get into the GNETS program, but in some districts, difficult to leave.

‘A lot of blame, but not enough action’: Atlanta leaders lack path to fix jail

Stakeholders across Atlanta and Fulton County grapple with a complex web of issues that contribute to overcrowding, crumbling structure.