Audrey Breeze

.... is back.  This is what going for today.

Events for Wednesday, July 29:

Film: The Pan African Film Festival opens with a series of shorts, then longer films from the United States, Ethiopia, Brazil, France and others. July 29-Aug. 2, Woodruff Arts Center’s Rich Auditorium. $8 per film or $150 for a festival pass. STORY.

For kids: The Coretta Scott King Book Fair will give a free book to every child that presents a public library card, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, downtown Atlanta-Fulton Public Library children’s section. FREE. STORY.

Poetry: “Ebb and Flow: The Next Generation of Poets Speaks” will put poets ages 13-18 on stage, and offer open mic time. 7 p.m., West End Performing Arts Center. FREE.

Theater: “The Night Writers” tells the story of friends who, in the late 1960s, find an old printing press, an underground newspaper and stories to tell. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Woodruff Arts Center’s Hertz Stage. $8 for students and seniors, $15 for adults.

It seems like I am reading more headlines on the daily like this one....  a woman escapes her attacker by jumping out of her window. According to published sources, the intruder broke in to  theapartment around 4 this morning.  While one woman jumped from a two story building, the other barricaded herself in a room. One woman was taken to WellStar Kennestone Hospital for treatment. Police have not determined a motive  for the intrusion.

A man rescues five women from being eaten a alive by flames in Alpharetta Tuesday.

An out of control fire left five people without homes.

Steve  Kehoe was returning from his mother-in-law's townhome  in the Seasons subdivision to drop off some papers. Kehoe walked in and saw the back room engulfed in flames.

He helped his wife and his mother -in-law who is depends on a wheelchair for moblization to get out of the house.

After saving his family, the fire spreaded into the attic and two neighboring units.

Kehoe immediately went into action, calling the local fire department and knocking on doors in the neighborhood, telling  neighbors about flames coming.

The fire was contained around 3pm.

Steve Kehoe saves the day.

In the murder of a Smyrna man, two men were involved in  shoot out with Clark Atlanta University July the 8th.

Ploice have charged Matthew Wells, and Curtis Diego Billings, both of Atlanta with felony murder, murder, aggravated assault,and burglary.

These two are accused of killing Joe Allen Gunn at his residence and trying to break into his vehicle at a different date.

For more details log on to http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/2-in-shootout-near-96447.html

Lanaetria Renee Butler, 28, and 34-year-old Karida Winkler each were found with single gunshot wounds in the head Sunday morning at their apartment in the 3100 block of Godby Road, police spokesman Sgt. Eddie Atkins said.

A third roommate discovered the bodies of the two women when she returned home from work about 9:41 a.m., Atkins said. One of the women was found in the dining room, and the other in the kitchen.

Police found no signs of forced entry, he said.

Investigators have not determined a motive.

In Clay County, North Carolina, a local 66-year-old by the name of Bill Allison did not survive a plane crash on Friday.

The wreckage was located on a 5,000-foot mountain about 10 miles over the Georgia- North Carolina border.

The Civil Air Patrol received numerous calls from people wanting to help with the search.

Allison is survived by his wife Wanda, children and grandchildren.

   Disgraced financier Bernard Madoff has left a federal prison in Atlanta and is heading to his new home in a North Carolina prison. spent some time in Atlanta this past week. Now he has left a federal prison in Atlanta and is heading to his new home in a North Carolina prison.

It's a Monday...it doesn't sound right huh? But it's a Monday get your week in order!

Guess what I found out today?   Well a private school that is in local downtown Atlanta, the Atlanta New Century School would be restructured with a new name and leadership.

The Atlanta New Century School will be renamed Atlanta International Preparatory Academy. According to online sources classes  would start August the 17th as planned.

According other sources, the move last year to a new building  was more expensive than what expected. However, they are still accepting applications.

 Are you  part of the tons of thousands that are trying get to Los Angeles? Six million people tried to get tickets for Micheal Jackson's Memorial service, will you be there?

I did not attend but I heard it was a great event this year too!

Have a Great Weekend!!!

   An inmate died Sunday at the Fulton County Jail. Officials have scheduled autopsy have been scheduled to determine what exactly happened in

the prisoners jail cell. Fulton County Sheriff's Office said the jail staff and emergency medical technicians attempted to revive the man  but he was pronounced dead

at Grady Memorial Hospital.  They also commented  that  the guy was in jail serving time for several charges including aggravated assault, battery, cruelty, and possession of firearms by a convicted felon.

I must say this weekend was a good one... spend time with some friends I haven't seen in a while. Got alot done and checked out some clubs in the mean time. I must say alot of  people came out to the Velvet Room sunday to support T.I. and to wish him well. The parking lot was full, the streets were packed and it was a good vibe. I wish T.I and his family warm wishes annd blessings as they prepare for this next term in his life.

...so start your week off on a great note. Remember to smile, laugh, and play.

Go for greatness!

Yours,

Audrey Breeze

So, what are you going to celebrate Earth Day Today ?

A man admits to shooting his estranged wife.

Randolph Green pleaded guilty Monday yesterday to charges aggravated assault and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Donna Green's daughter called a 911 operator on the phone and told them about them about sounds of one the shots. Police say Randolph green drove away in his wife's car, which he later set on fire.

 In Atlanta, an officer is in jail tonight  for beating an inmate to death.

Curtis Jerome Brown Jr. of Lithonia was arrested Friday for beating up an inmate and then trying to cover his tracks.

According to federal agents, Brown took offense to an inmate yelling rude comments to one of his co-workers. After the beating, the inmate died of a massive heart attack due to shock.

I will keep you posted as this story develops.

The Patton Family is breathing a sigh of relief tonight after Brandon Patton disappeared two weeks while trying to visit his 4-year-old daughter in Tampa, Florida.

Police later confirmed he was at a St. Petersburg bar trying to hook up with a female.

No word on homecoming details yet....

Happy Bithday Barbie.... to a woman who have excelled in over 100 careers.

I wait to see the show!!

I was just hanging out and Conan showed up, he dropped some knowledge in one of his interviews you are going to have stay tuned to WXIA to find out what he said to K. Grier the news anchor!

Actress Carol Mitchell-Leon ,a drama teacher and great actress died January the 19th after fighting a long illness. Leon was 57 and died at Piedmont Hospital.

You may remember her in "Fried Green Tomatoes", "Diary of a Mad Black Woman", and a number of stage plays around the metro area. She was only 57.

I will out and about at different locations in Atlanta s come, I hope I will see you. But if you are having a house party for the game here's a recipe for wings.

A local school is going to take part in Inaugural ball.

The Ron Clark Academy is going to the Inaugural ball, these hit makers who wrote and performed

 “You can Vote How you like” and the “Obama Song” will be among the Who’s Who of Politics and the World. 

Congrats to students at Ron Clark Academy.

all they do is this!!!

The wise man once said," Money does not buy Happiness" and in this case he was right.

Billionaire Adolf Merckle, committed suicide Monday after his business empire found itself in the mist of an international financial crisis.

Merckle jumped in front of a train, his family members said that the billonaire was depressed.

Photo: Examiner.com

Happy New Year!!!

Here are some local Seven Graders at Ron Clark Academy singing "You can vote, however you like" a spin off of rapper T.I.'s song.

You can catch them on Channel 11- WXIA during the 7pm news program.

According to various news outlets, Morris Brown College need over 30 million dollars to get back on track. Recently the water was cut off because they owned money in the thousands range.  Now it is reported that one of the buildings are in foreclosure.

 We already knew the Atlanta Falcons were playing in the playoffs but we did not know what seed they would be, so congrats to the Atlanta Falcons for playing a great game Sunday. There were so many great highlights but you should have been there.

Finally .... I can't wait until it comes out according to sources at Billboard, Singer Monica is working on her sixth album. I hope "Still Standing" is on it!

You may recall, Rev. Jermiah Wright, had some scandalous things to say this past fall. Well, according to the Associated Press, he is going to be in Macon, Georgia for revival Monday thru Wednesday at St. Paul A.M.E Church. This should be interesting! 

              I told you that I would get to the bottom of this story. Earlier I reported that the "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" were supposed to be interviewed at WXIA Studios, and I also reported the Ne-Ne Leakes did not so up. Well, I knew something was wrong when someone told me about this... coming to find out she did not have the directions. I was there when 11alive's Karyn Greer interviewed her... I must say she has inner strength of a giant, not to mention she is 6 feet tall. I am happy to report that she did not get evicted from her house, she was not a stripper, and her family is still blessed!

This is Audrey Breeze reporting to you!

Some fool is burning down some parts of Memoral Drive here in Atlanta. I hope they catch his butt, very uncool. People work hard to have their businesses and goes someone torches it.

Answer:

No, we just know what we want!!!! Plus, Atlanta women we hold our own down here!

        Investigators have also confirmed that Harvey may have molested a child for a entire year.

         According to neighbors, John William Harvey presented himself as a former CIA agent, a  doctor, and a U.S.Army four-star general even wearing a general's uniform in public.Harvey may still have more victims out there so if you have more information about, accused child molester, John William Harvey please contact Detective Joshua  Shelton at 770-716-4777.

This Friday night, join the Velvet Room as the city of Atlanta commemorates the 10th year anniversary of the Atlanta Falcons 1998 NFC Championship team's trip to the SuperBowl. This event is being hosted by the ORIGINAL DIRTY BIRDS: Big Chuck Smith, Bob Whitfield, Jamal Anderson and Ray Buchannan.

The Velvet Room is the only place to Party on a Friday Night so this Friday come out and let the music move and join DJ Tayrok and some the hottest DJ’s on the 1’s and 2’s. This is the only Friday night destination for the Grown and Sexy! Doors open at 10 and we party till 4 in the morning!!

Yong Jezzy is holding a casting call for singers who want to be a singing group. Here's the information:

When national news outlets announced that Barack Obama

 will be the next President of the United States of America do

 you remember what you were doing?

Stay tune to Audrey Breeze TV! I might be some where near you!

Federal officials are giving an Atlanta agency $2 million dollars to help out homeless and to respond to the regions’ mortgage foreclosure crisis.   The federal government however, downgraded the amount, the original number was $12.3 million dollars. But anything is better than nothing.  In response, Mayor Shirley Franklin held a press conference where she addressed her administrations’ efforts to help the homeless and to limit the destructiveness of foreclosures to the city.  “Our challenge is to demonstrate that this program can succeed,” the mayor said. “This is a way to stop the bleeding.”

 Last year, city code enforcement workers put notices on about 1,200 vacant homes, alerting police that no one should be inside them.  According to city officials, the city is on pace to double that number this year.

School officials are testing a suburban St. Louis high school for HIV. After an infected person told health officials that they have exposed 50 teenaagers to the virus that causes AIDS. Students at Normandy High School might have been exposed, so far they are not saying how so many students were exposed. School officials are consulting with national AIDS organizations to try to get this situation under wraps. I will keep you posted as new developments come.

You might want to think about the next time you call in sick to play hooky. The boss might be on to your game.

According to Careerbuilder.com 33 percent of workers have played hooky from work. Meaning within a year's time one single worker have called in sick.

But check this, only 18 percent have been fired for not coming to work without an excuse.

The world today is in a terrible state.... some members of Ebenezer Baptist Church want to get rid of the current pastor, Rev. Warnock, because he fired the choir director, Uzee Brown, without proper notice. It was not clear, why the pastor of the church wanted the choir director to leave, early Sunday morning protestors gathered in front of the historical church resulting in one protestors being arrested on federal property.  I waiting to hear the full entire story, so you know I will keep you posted. As this rendition of “Church Folks” continues…..

I was hanging out yesterday and decided to attend Mary J. Blige after party at the Velvetroom.

 I had a blast, Blige and her husband, with some Atlanta Falcons football players were all there.

A.G. Entertainment sure knows how to throw a party. Thanks for the invite !!!!

Picture Source: Sandrarose.com

You have to check that place out it !!! It is huge!!!

Today Georgia's Supreme Court ruled in favor of a transgender politcian who sued two of her political oppponents who claimed she misled voters by running as a  woman.

 The Court came up with the notion that the two political opponents who filed the lawsuit failed to produce evidence of fraud, misconduct or illegal action after claiming that Michelle Bruce "tricked" voters by identifying herself as a female.

Bruce is currently to be the state's first transgender politician. By the way, she landed a seat in the Riveradale District of Georgia in 2003. Her platform was to attract more jobs and resident to the struggling metro town.

However, she failed to capture enough votes to avoid a runoff against finsher Wayne Hall. To see her picture log on to 11alive.com, in the meantime watch this youtube video.

The James Brown saga is almost over.  Legal  representatives from James Brown Estate finally reached an agreement, but with stipulations.  According to the A.P. all of Brown's children and grandchildren will have to prove that they are related to James Brown. Every one who are claiming  stake in his -James Brown's - estate will have to provide  DNA testing results to prove that they are rightful heirs.To read a summary of the proposed settlement you can log on to 11alive.com or google " The Augusta (GA) Chronicle" to get the load down on James Brown Estate.

As many of you know Clayton County lost their accreditation because if the infamous former school broad members. Before the old school board members was "let go"  they implemented a new superintendent by the name of John Thompson. Well, a new school board member by the name of

 Micheal King is trying to fire the new superintendent. But take my word for it, here's the link http://www.11alive.com/news/regional/story.aspx?storyid=121469&catid=165.

Source: 11alive.com

Will John Thompson concede to the demands of Micheal King?

The saga continues as the school system turns!

It’s hard to find cheap gas around in Atlanta and now it’s hard to find gas all together.

Due to Hurricane Ike a lot of Oil suppliers closed their plants and now gas stations are waiting for gas to be rerouted from the Northeastern area to the South.

The Gas Stations who have gas are asking Atlanta consumers to get only a limited amount.

Source: 11alive.com

I hope you guys still  have some sick days left because it looks like you are going to need them now.

and I maybe at an event near you!! 

Get ready to rumble .... Bank of America's  Atlanta Football Classic will return to the ATL, September the 25th in the Atlanta Dome.  Florida A&M and Tennessee State will battle for the title. As you will see in this video, it is already on....

Thanks Travis !!!

Meet Besty Cooper, she came to Between, Georgia in 1918 to work as a teacher for $75 dollars a month.

This weekend she helped the city to celebrate it's 100th anniversary.

In an interview Cooper told reporters that "...she remembers when television and radio were marvels of technology.... "

You see, Besty Cooper is 111 years old and her birthday is next week.

Who said those LEO's weren't tough! To get the full story log on 
 to http://www.11alive.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=119920&catid=3

Source: 11alive.com

By the way, they call Between, Georgia, "between" because it's between

the two cities of Atlanta and Athens.

She gets the "You Go Girl" award. 

It is officially So-So DEF weekend in Atlanta and you know what that means, it's off the hook in the the dirty south.

I will be in the house. Keep a look out for some weekend footage.

Channel 11 is moving to a new location. It's now in a swanky place up on the hill, somewhere on monroe drive.

My sources are telling  me that they are still working out the bugs. Stay tuned !!

He was not in Atlanta, but I thought you would like this.

Guess what Atlanta could get a new women’s soccer franchise…. This was announce today by Soccer commissioner Tonya Antonucci.

The letter of expansion was signed in Philly. The new franchise is going be here by 2010.  For more information log on to http://www.11alive.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=116439&catid=3.

While international workers are complaining about being stressed out...

On the local front, Georgia workers are being laid off by the numbers, according 11alive.com 50,000 workers joined the unemployment lines this past April. First time claims went up by 21% in April. To read more on this article, click on this link http://www.11alive.com/news/article_news.aspx?storyid=115554.

Haynes is not going without a fight ….

Ousted Broad member Norreese Haynes is seeking to get his seat back on the Clayton County School broad. Haynes states that he was illegally kicked off the troubled school board. This action will tie up matters more with court proceedings.

During an investigation coordinated by the Clayton County Police Department, it turned up the Norreese Haynes also lived in Cobb County.

If present broad members do not resign their seat on the school board, the school system will lose it accreditation. Leaving some students without a valid diploma…

I will keep you updated. 

Reverend Markel Hutchins announced today that this summer he will run for the Democratic nomination for the seat of Georgia’s 5^th Congressional District. Now this seat is currently filled by activist/ Congressman John Lewis. Hutchins told the Atlanta press that he feels that Congressman Lewis is out of touch with his own district. The reason behind the statement is that Congressman Lewis backed Hillary Clinton for the recent primary elections. That’s not where the story ends, find out what Congressman Lewis said in response to this announcement.Log on to http://www.11alive.com/news/article_news.aspx?storyid=111632 to see video of what went down.

Rapper and Actor T.I. is on fire….my sources told me that he brought 400 turkeys to give out to the homeless and the working poor. Four hundred turkeys were given in total on opposite sides of I -20, two hundred on the Westside and two hundred on the eastside for Thanksgiving. My sources also told me that T.I.’s lawyers dropped a hint on how they plan to defend their client. It turns out that federal agents may not have obtained a warrant to check his vehicle and T.I.’s rights may have been violated.

Investigators have arrested Kytstol Akhimie and Brain Berry, the parents of a two month old baby for felony murder. The baby boy was found Halloween night by investigators dead in their Cobb County home. It hasn’t been determined exactly how the baby died. But authorities are treating this case just like a homicide and they are going on the record in saying the baby had multiple signs of child abuse before dying. That’s not all folks, the grandmother works for Defax, a child protection agency. I will keep you posted on more developments.

 Guess who is coming out with a group?  To find out who they are log on to sandrose.com or http://www.myspace.com/peachcandyga.