The spike in murder rates since the coronavirus first hit in early 2020 has not been limited to Atlanta – nearly all major cities have seen a surge in violent crime, the reasons (and solutions) for which continue to be fiercely debated. But according to WalletHub, no major city has seen its murder rate increase as rapidly as Atlanta, based on homicides per capita in the third quarters of 2019, 2020, and 2021. Trailing Georgia’s capital are Memphis, Chicago, and New Orleans. Not the list you want to top – the “recognition” has Atlanta SINKING…
New York man arrested over threats to Mike Collins
Georgia law enforcement officials traveled all the way up to Buffalo, New York this week to arrest a man charged with making death threats to U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and his son-in-law. The suspect faces two counts of terroristic threats. “No American should have to worry that their home could be the next Butler, Pennsylvania or Utah Valley University,” said Collins after the arrest, referring to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and attempted assassination of then-candidate Donald Trump. He went on to condemn the campaign rhetoric of U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, who he’s running against, for inciting violence. DRIFTING…
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