John Ruch, Author at Reporter Newspapers

City must return to the ‘Atlanta Way,’ says Councilmember Matzigkeit

Posted by John Ruch | Jun 4, 2020

In the wake of protests and riots over police-involved killings of black people, the city must return to the “Atlanta Way,” said City Councilmember J.P. Matzigkeit in a June 4...

Brookhaven mayor is ‘angry’ about killings that triggered protests; may hold city forums

Posted by John Ruch | Jun 4, 2020

Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst is “angry” about police-involved killings of black people that have triggered nationwide protests, he said in a June 4 written statement. He said the city will...

Atlanta BeltLine leaders blast ‘systemic racism and inequities’

Posted by John Ruch | Jun 4, 2020

Leaders of the organizations building the Atlanta BeltLine park, trail and transit system have issued statements blasting “systemic racism and inequities” in the wake of protests over the death of...

Atlanta mayor orders advisory council to review police use-of-force policies

Posted by John Ruch | Jun 4, 2020

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is forming an advisory council to review police use-of-force policies for possible reforms. The order, announced June 4, came as the city enters its sixth...

Police investigate possible tie between Buckhead gunfire, wounded man treated at Piedmont Hospital

Posted by John Ruch | Jun 3, 2020

A Michigan man suffering a gunshot wound showed up at Buckhead’s Piedmont Hospital May 26, saying that an SUV he rode in was fired upon by another vehicle on Ga....