Arvin Temkar

Atlanta

Photojournalist at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

I'm a photojournalist at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. I also write things. I'm better on the 'gram👇🏽

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Charges dropped against ex-Atlanta officer in fatal shooting of Jimmy Atchison

3 days ago | macon.com | Arvin Temkar

A former Atlanta police officer who said he feared for his life when he fatally shot an unarmed Black man more than six years ago had his charges dropped Tuesday afternoon. Sung Kim, a 26-year veteran of the department, faced murder and other charges in the January 2019 task force shooting of Jimmy Atchison.
Death Penalty Georgia

3 days ago | couriernews.com | Arvin Temkar

The fact that the COVID-19 vaccine is not available for newborn babies is shielding a group of prisoners on Georgia's death row from execution. Executions in Georgia were halted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the state attorney general's office entered into an agreement with lawyers for people on death row to set the terms under which they could resume for a specific group of prisoners.
Fulton County adding more solar panels on its facilities in major expansion

3 days ago | macon.com | Arvin Temkar

Rain may not be the most conducive to solar panels, but it certainly didn't dampen the spirits of Fulton County officials last week. Fulton County hosted two ceremonies Thursday and Friday to celebrate the kickoff of the installation of 46 new solar panel systems on county facilities. It's part of an expanded county contract with Atlanta-based Cherry Street Energy. Once all the projects are completed, approximately a quarter of county facilities will have solar panels.
Death Penalty Georgia

4 days ago | thederrick.com | Arvin Temkar

The fact that the COVID-19 vaccine is not available for newborn babies is shielding a group of prisoners on Georgia’s death row from execution. Executions in Georgia were halted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the state attorney general’s office entered into an agreement with lawyers for people on death row to set the terms under which they could resume for a specific group of prisoners.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens campaign says lack of competition isn’t stifling fundraising

4 days ago | miamiherald.com | Arvin Temkar

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has raised about $3.2 million for his bid to serve four more years in office, despite early concerns that the lack of a high-profile challenger may make it harder to raise funds. According to campaign finance disclosure reports filed by candidates this month, Dickens has about $1.8 million cash on hand to back his bid after nearly 3,000 donors decided to put their dollars toward reelecting him.
‘Gone just like that’: Lightning destroys Gwinnett home, steals family’s memories

5 days ago | macon.com | Arvin Temkar

Melvin Wanniplayor was drifting in and out of sleep as a movie played in the background when he was jolted awake by his son's screams. "Dad! Dad! Dad!" he recalled the yells that came at 2 a.m. on May 21. Then his 15-year-old son shouted, "Fire!"Severe storms had started pounding North Georgia the evening before, leading to several tornado watches and four confirmed tornadoes. But at Wanniplayor's home on Grouse Court in Gwinnett County, there were only heavy downpours, lightning and thunder.
Fulton County adding more solar panels on its facilities in major expansion

5 days ago | macon.com | Arvin Temkar

Rain may not be the most conducive to solar panels, but it certainly didn't dampen the spirits of Fulton County officials last week. Fulton County hosted two ceremonies Thursday and Friday to celebrate the kickoff of the installation of 46 new solar panel systems on county facilities. It's part of an expanded county contract with Atlanta-based Cherry Street Energy. Once all the projects are completed, approximately a quarter of county facilities will have solar panels.
How Porsche’s North American HQ and test track have reshaped Atlanta’s Southside

1 week ago | macon.com | Arvin Temkar

For roughly 60 years, the drone of airplanes near the world's busiest airport was countered by the sounds of automobiles coming off assembly lines. But in 2006, the factory lines at Ford Motor Co.'s plant near Hapeville went quiet. Alan Hallman, the city's mayor since 2003, called the factory's shuttering "an economically devastating event," leaving jet engines as the predominate sound of Atlanta's Southside. Today, plane noises again have competition - this time, it's squealing tires.
I found something unexpected on Porsche’s Atlanta test track: Redemption

1 week ago | macon.com | Arvin Temkar

I still remember the deep bruising across my lap where a seat belt stopped me from being thrown out of my hydroplaning car into the sopping brush off I-85. Seven years ago, I was driving from my hometown, Cataula, near Columbus, to start my first postgraduate job at this very news organization. Young and overconfident, I disregarded the pouring rain, set my cruise control and quickly learned I was unprepared for the consequences. Those included a totaled car and a wounded ego.
Georgia Power bills have gone up. Now voters will choose who sets rates

1 week ago | idahostatesman.com | Arvin Temkar

ATLANTA - Electricity prices are on the ballot when early voting begins Tuesday for two seats on Georgia's powerful utility regulator, the Public Service Commission. The election has a direct impact on voters, especially Georgia Power's customers in metro Atlanta, where residential bills have risen about $43 because of six PSC-approved rate increases that have kicked in since the start of 2023.

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