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Atlanta's police chiefs through the years
Atlanta's police chiefs through the years
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Deputy chief Erika Shields was named Atlanta’s 24th chief of police Dec. 1, 2016, replacing Chief George Turner, who is retiring. She will start the job on Dec. 28. Shields joined the Atlanta Police Department in 1995. Here's a look back at those who have headed the APD or served as leaders in Atlanta public safety departments in decades past.
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PHOTOS: Annual Juneteenth Parade hits streets in Atlanta
Hundreds gathered at the MLK Center to parade to Piedmont Park for the annual Juneteenth Parade on Saturday in Atlanta.
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PHOTOS: Tensions overflow at DeKalb immigration protest
Hundreds gathered Saturday for a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement protest organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation in DeKalb County.
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PHOTOS: Protesters flood downtown to oppose Trump and immigration policies
"No Kings" and immigration rallies part of nationwide effort and is on the same day as a military parade in Washington celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary, which coincide...
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PHOTOS: Braves use long ball to overpower Rockies
Marcel Ozuna hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning to give Atlanta the lead, and the Braves stormed back from a three-run deficit to beat the Colorado Rockies, 12-4, at ...