Only In Atlanta

The Growing Pains of the Emerging Southern Metropolis

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T’was the devil that made him beat her

September 7th, 2007 · No Comments


I couldn’t make up anything this crazy. I never condone domestic violence for anyone. But it’s the contradictions that make life in Atlanta so interesting.

From the AJC

“… she has built a vast, lucrative ministry based on the dueling notions of need and empowerment: Women need to be strong, self-respecting and self-sufficient, but only in doing so will they attract a heaven-sent man.

Her marriage to Bishop Thomas W. Weeks seemed, at least on the surface, to be a literal testimony to that. Though both pastored their own churches, they founded and co-pastored Global Destiny Church in Duluth.

But now that Weeks is charged with aggravated assault and making terroristic threats against Bynum, some of her fans are being taught a lesson about fairy tales, some say.”

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Atlanta Councilman Wants to Ban Saggy Pants, Exposed Bra Straps

August 25th, 2007 · No Comments

Because there are not enough crimes to enforce in the Metro area. Now a councilman wants to make baggy and sagging pants illegal. Friends of mine say we should organize/join a potest against this because they thing it’s a racial thing. That may very well be but in my opnion, there are are lot more important racial justice issues happening in the ATL. With all the Vick dog fighting media coverage I’ve gotten worried that the Genarlow Wilson case is losing the attention it deserves. Besides, banning bra straps and thongs? That part will never fly. That cuts waaay too close to Atlanta’s voluminous silicon implant culture. The debate rages on.

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