Joel Osteen made a stop in Atlanta on Monday to sign copies of his new book “Break Out” at a local Barnes and Noble book signing. He says that unlike his other books, this one is filled with having more faith and encouragement in yourself. His inspiration for writing the novel was to help people move further when they put limits on themselves.
He offered some words of wisdom:
“God’s got you in the palms of his hand… find
what’s right in life and not what’s wrong. Go out and be good to somebody else.
Honor God with your life and I believe God will take you place’s you’ve never
dreamed of.”
Osteen will go to Nashville, Tennessee next to continue signing
copies of his book.
Thousands of Trayvon Martin supporters showed up at the Richard E. Russell Building to protest about a verdict that proved George Zimmerman not guilty. Atlanta was one of out the 100 city protests called by Reverend Al Sharpton and his National Action Network. Among the protestors was a woman named Karen Bass who disagreed with the verdict. She says that she thinks that this is a major lesson for all us, and that the people need to unite and come together.
At 7:18 AM, firefighters were dispatched to The Metropolitan at Buckhead
Apartment Complex on Lenox Road. Noral News arrived on the scene at around 8:30
AM to learn that 35 units of a full story apartment was burned. One person was
transported to Grady Memorial Hospital with unknown injuries. Kelvin Cochran,
Fire Cheif of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department, said that nearly 120
firefighters were on the scene to help extinguish the fire. The Sandy Springs
Fire Department was also contacted for assistance.
Residents can be thankful that they are requied to have renter's insurance
because firefighters say that building is a total loss. The cause of the fire is
unknown and 2 potential witnesses are being interviewed to help with their
investigation.
Groundhog Day began in the 1400's when legends from Germany and France indicated
that when groundhogs came out of their dens to early, they were frightened by
their shadow and retreated back to their den for 6 weeks. According to
tradition, we should expect 6 more weeks of Winter if the groundhog see's his
shadow. But if it doesn't, expect an early Spring within the next 6 weeks.
Georgia's groundhog, General Beau Lee, resides at the Yellow River Game
Ranch in Lilburn, GA. The National Weather Service has commended him for the
accuracy of his predictions twice. He also has been recognized for his public
service to Americans by 4 Georgia Governors.
Beau did see his shadow this
year so we should wait to see if Winter will continue for the next 6 weeks.
General Beau Lee claims a 94% accuracy and has been the official groundhog at
the Yellow River Game Ranch since 1990. Before Beau, General Robert E. Lee was
the official groundhog. He is now retired.
Around 5:45 PM on December 31, 2012, a male was struck by a train in Marietta Square.
According to Officer David Baldwin of the Marietta Police Department, 27-
year-old Anthony Mccullum of Marietta was hit from behind by the train. The
incident closed down three major intersections while police did an
investigation. Mccullum was transported to Kennestone Hospital in serious
condition. He later passed away from his injuries. Marietta Police say it’s
still not clear why the man was on the train tracks.
The new Years Eve Peach weighs nearly 800lbs.
More than 100,000 people are expected to go see the 24th Annual Peach Drop held at Downtown's Underground Atlanta. The New Years Eve event is the largest in the Southeast. Performing on the main stage this year is Abbey ROAD Live! who has been performing nationally since 2002. She is known for having one of the most exciting Beatles Tribute Bands around. For the safety and enjoyment of others at this years events, Underground Atlanta is asking you not to bring any of these items: pets, bags, backpacks, coolers, picninc baskets, recording devices, roller blades, bikes, skateboards, lawning chairs, weapons, and alcoholic beverages.
28-year-old Rapper Lil Scrappy also known as Darryl Richardson was arrested October 1, 2012. Scrappy was arrested for a probation violation offense that took place September 4, 2012. He was booked into jail by the Dekalb Sheriff's Department at 5:38 PM.
A person was shot in the parking lot on September 30, 2012 at 4:38 PM. It happened outside the Shell Gas Station on 3601 Martin Luther King Drive. According to the Atlanta Police Department, two male suspects were shooting at each other in the parking lot when a victim was caught between the crossfire and shot once in the arm. The two suspects fled from the scene on foot toward Fairburn Road. Police checked an abandoned pickup truck next to a gas pump with the doors open and the keys in the ignition. They concluded that it was stolen from Cobb County in a carjacking the previous night. Two males in the area of 195 Fairburn Road were detained and transported to the Criminal Investigation Department as possible suspects. Stay with WUNS Noral News as the investigation continues.
On Saturday, September 29, 2012 shortly after 7:15 PM, a fight broke out between two groups in the parking lot of the Atlanta Civic Center where the BET Hip Hop Awards was being taped. According to Officer Kim Jones, Atlanta Police Officers on scene responded to break up the fight and used pepper spray in the process. The individuals involved fled from the scene. There were no arrests or reports of serious injuries. Officer Jones says that reports of shots being fired appear to be false. BET Hip Hop Awards 2012 is hosted by Mike Epps and will air October 9.
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