Alexa Liacko
Freelance Reporter at WAGA-TV (Atlanta, GA)
Anchor and Correspondent for @ScrippsNews in ATL | USC Trojan✌🏼weekend hiker & foodie | IG: @AlexaLiacko Story idea? [email protected]
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1 week ago |
yahoo.com | Alexa Liacko
The BriefAkeela Clarke, a 19-year-old aspiring nurse, was tragically shot and killed by a coworker in her Covington home. Her family and friends are honoring her memory with nightly balloon releases, celebrating her life and dreams. Akeela was known for her generosity and how she cared so deeply for others. Danielle Roddy, who considered Akeela a daughter, is advocating for gun violence awareness in the community. A GoFundMe has been set up to assist the family with funeral expenses.
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1 week ago |
yahoo.com | Alexa Liacko
The BriefLaGrange police are searching for the suspect who fatally shot 14-year-old Demarrion Carter in his front yard. Carter was involved in a youth empowerment group, Empowerment 3D, which focuses on life skills and community service. His mentor, Jerome Cofield, described him as more than just a mentee: "He was my son."The shooting occurred just before 8 p.m. on Friday. Carter was rushed to the hospital but did not survive.
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2 weeks ago |
fox5atlanta.com | Alexa Liacko
After a horse was found dead downtown, animal rights groups are now pushing the city council to ban recreational horses from the city. What they're saying: The Georgia Animal Rights and Protection group is asking City Council to enact a ban on both carriage horses and private citizens riding their horses on city streets and sidewalks. "It's animal abuse, purely and simply. I can't find anything good about it," said Julie Robertson, vice president of the Georgia Animal Rights and Protection group.
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2 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Alexa Liacko
ATLANTA - After a horse was found dead downtown, animal rights groups are now pushing the city council to ban recreational horses from the city. What they're sayingThe Georgia Animal Rights and Protection group is asking City Council to enact a ban on both carriage horses and private citizens riding their horses on city streets and sidewalks. "It's animal abuse, purely and simply.
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2 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Alexa Liacko
The BriefThe Fortner family is suing Fulton County, the sheriff, and the County Board of Commissioners, claiming their son died due to negligence after being stabbed over 20 times in jail. The lawsuit highlights the failure to isolate Leonard Fortner, who was HIV-positive and part of the LGBTQ+ community, from the general population, leading to his murder.
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SAVE OUR SCHOOLS: That’s the message from dozens of family members from multiple Fulton County elementary schools as the @FultonSchoolsIT Board takes a final vote to close 2 schools tonight. We’ll have a breakdown of the vote on @FOX5Atlanta tonight at 10 and 11p. https://t.co/TAI0zGccap
FLOODED ROADS: The aftermath of Sunday’s early morning storms in Atlanta are leaving standing water in a lot of roads across the metro. Also plenty of debris from trees on the roads and traffic lights without power. @FOX5Atlanta @foxweather @FOX5StormTeam https://t.co/m9q8iyqJ8f
TOPPLED TREES & DOWNED POWER LINES: We’ve seen multiple downed lines and trees across NW Atlanta. Straight line winds up to 70mph came through the city overnight and are blocking many roads Sunday morning. @FOX5Atlanta @foxweather @FOX5StormTeam https://t.co/HFWcpGrkhK