First, they marched. Now, they run: Activists seek political power months after the murder of George Floyd Story
Dontaye Carter pauses to think what he would want George Floyd to know.
He takes a long breath before growing emotional as he lists what he wishes he could apologize for: that Floyd’s life wasn’t valued, that an officer didn’t think enough to “take that knee off your neck.”
And then there is the deep pain as Carter speaks of Floyd’s daughter, and his three-year-old daughter Kyleigh.
“He’s not going to be here for his little girl,” Carter says, with tears rolling down his face. “That’s the part that hit me the hardest.”
Dontaye Carter pauses to think what he would want George Floyd to know.He takes a long breath before growing emotional as he lists what he wishes he could
The Atlanta City Council recently approved legislation that temporarily closes a portion of Edgewood Avenue to cars on weekends this summer.
Starting June 11 through Labor Day, the 400 block of Edgewood Avenue from Jackson Street to Boulevard becomes pedestrian-only beginning Friday morning at 10 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Monday morning. The weekend street closure does not affect the street car, which turns north at Jackson Street.
Over the last few years, the western portion of Edgewood Avenue has seen an uptick in crowds, cruising, and people performing car stunts in the middle of the road blocking traffic on weekend evenings. The area is a popular nightlife destination and home to several bars, clubs, and restaurants, including campy bar Sister Louisa’s Church, Noni’s Deli, Our Bar ATL, Harold’s Chicken, Esco Seafood, Joystick Gamebar, and Georgia Beer Garden.