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Black America Web
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Tyler Perry Studios Plans Major Expansion in Southwest Atlanta
Source: Prime Video / Prime Video Tyler Perry Studios is set to expand its footprint in southwest Atlanta with a proposed 38-acre development, marking a significant step forward in the revitalization of the historic Fort McPherson site. The new plans, filed by a City of Atlanta urban planner, outline the creation of the 'Tyler Perry Entertainment District,' a mixed-use development featuring office spaces, retail outlets, a theater, and parking facilities. 11Alive reports that the proposed expansion, spearheaded by developer Terragroup, seeks rezoning and permits for a 1.295 million square foot project. If approved, the development is expected to be completed by January 2028. RELATED: Watch Tyler Perry Give a Private Tour of His New Studios This move signals a renewed push to transform the decommissioned military base, which has been a focal point of redevelopment discussions for years. Tyler Perry, alongside Bishop T.D. Jakes, acquired portions of the Fort McPherson site in 2021 with the vision of breathing new life into the area. However, previous plans were stalled due to disagreements among partners, leaving the project in limbo. The new filing suggests progress in overcoming these challenges, paving the way for a vibrant entertainment district adjacent to Perry's existing 330-acre film and television studio. This expansion not only underscores Perry's commitment to the community but also promises to bring economic growth and cultural enrichment to southwest Atlanta. As the project moves forward, it holds the potential to transform the area into a hub for creativity, commerce, and community engagement, further solidifying Tyler Perry Studios' role as a cornerstone of Atlanta's entertainment industry. SEE ALSO Tyler Perry Studios Plans Major Expansion in Southwest Atlanta was originally published on
New York Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
10-year-old Beyoncé fan's scream over insect sparked stampede after ‘Cowboy Carter' show in Atlanta, hospitalizing 11
A 10-year-old girl's scream over an insect sparked a wild stampede that landed 11 people in the hospital as chaos erupted after Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' tour stop in Atlanta. Authorities said a wave of panic started at the Vine City MARTA station just after midnight as fans of the 'Tyrant' singer began leaving the nearby Mercedes-Benz Stadium following Queen Bey's performance, according to 11 Alive. Terrifying video from the scene showed people being led into ambulances on stretchers or in wheelchairs and led to local hospitals. Advertisement 4 A 10-year-old girl's scream over an insect sparked a wild stampede that landed 11 people in the hospital as chaos erupted after Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' tour stop in Atlanta. Atlanta News First 'There was someone that started to scream outside of the station, she was startled by a bug outside of the large crowd,' MARTA acting CEO Rhonda Allen said in a press conference this week, saying the scream kick-started a 'chain reaction' spreading inside the station. As panicked concertgoers began running down the escalator, it briefly sped up before coming to a screeching halt — causing people to fall on top of each other. Advertisement 'They began to usher themselves down the escalator,' Allen said, adding that she told board members that the transit authority will do better during the next big event by adding staff and better managing of flow of passengers. 'We're going to have a more aggressive approach to how we staff these events,' she added, saying tighter crowd control will be implemented. 4 Authorities said a wave of panic started at the Vine City MARTA station just after midnight as fans of the 'Tyrant' singer began leaving the nearby Mercedes-Benz Stadium. @pandaapours/TikTok 'The escalator has been barricaded and escalator manufacturer Schindler and MARTA Safety will investigate,' MARTA told The Post in a statement. Advertisement Officials have not said what caused the escalator malfunction. Beyoncé fan Amber Anderson said she was pinned under a man as the mob of at least 20 people fell on top of each other, according to Atlanta News First. 'I see that people are starting to run at the entrance, which of course when you see somebody running, you probably want to run too,' Anderson told the outlet. 4 Terrifying video from the scene showed people being led into ambulances on stretchers or in wheelchairs and led to local hospitals. Atlanta News First Advertisement 'I told my friend on the ride back, I said, 'We're supposed to be talking about how amazing the concert was because it was absolutely amazing, but this is what we're talking about,'' she added. 'I've never been more fearful.' The ordeal took place just hours after Beyoncé's unreleased music was stolen from an SUV belonging to a member of the singer's team in Atlanta. Beyoncé's choreographer, Christopher Grant, and dancer, Diandre Blue, told officers that two suitcases had been stolen from a Jeep Wagoneer that they were renting for the singer's four-show stop at the city's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. 4 The singer was performing as part of her 'Cowboy Carter' tour. Julian Dakdouk via PictureGroup/Shutterstock The two stolen suitcases reportedly contained never-before-heard music by Beyoncé, as well as plans for her ongoing Cowboy Carter tour and other 'personal sensitive information.' Clothing valued at over $1K, two laptops and a pair of AirPods were also reportedly taken.
The Irish Sun
11-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Haunting moment teen girl gives tearful funeral eulogy to mother and stepdad – before being charged with their murder
THIS is the haunting moment a teen gave a tearful funeral eulogy to her slain mother and stepdad - just months after allegedly killing them. Sarah Grace Patrick, 17, now faces 7 Sarah Grace Patrick, 17, gave a tearful eulogy to her slain mom and stepdad months before being charged with their murder Credit: Facebook 7 The tearful teen could be seen in a pale blue dress addressing mourners in a church Credit: Facebook 7 Patrick has now been arrested and charged Credit: 11Alive The chilling video of Patrick's eulogy shows the teen in a pale blue dress, standing before mourners at the lectern of the Catalyst Church in Carollton, Georgia. She said: 'I just wanted to say goodbye to my mom and James since we never got the chance to.' Patrick called her mother a 'beautiful kind soul' and told mourners she'd always be her 'sunshine.' Now, the same speech that drew tears from the crowd is drawing scrutiny from law enforcement. Read more US news Carroll County Sherriff's spokesperson Ashley Hulsey told 'Was that, 'I'm sorry because I may have done this,' or is it, 'I'm sorry because I was upset during this eulogy'? We may never know.' Patrick was 16 at the time of the February 20 murders. She reportedly called 911 after her half-sister, aged five, discovered the couple's bodies inside their Carrollton home, west of Atlanta. Most read in The US Sun Both had been shot multiple times. Police say there were no signs of forced entry and nothing appeared stolen. Girl, 17, hands herself into police over murder of mom and stepdad who were gunned down three months ago In the weeks following the murders, Patrick posted emotional tributes to her parents on social media. She even shared a TikTok montage, saying she'd "always think about how much I needed them", 'From the very moment the 911 call was received, a relentless investigation began,' the sheriff's office said in a statement. That probe eventually zeroed in on Patrick's so-called 'digital footprint.' 'When you want to post your life online, it becomes fair game,' Hulsey said. Family members say they grew uneasy with Patrick's behaviour, especially at the funeral. James Brock's niece, Krysten Dowda, claims that Patrick's online statements changed over time and that she 'did a crying voice but never shed a single tear.' She told the 'The main thing… how do you not hear multiple gunshots in a small house?' The niece also claimed she immediately saved a video of the eulogy, adding: 'I knew one day everyone would get to see this for what it was.' 7 Kristin Brock, 41, and James Brock, 45, were fatally shot on February 20 Credit: 11Alive 7 Patrick would share emotional videos on TikTok following the deaths Credit: 11Alive In the video, Patrick addressed the congregation with what appeared to be trembling sincerity. 'Your heart will be finally healed in heaven,' she said of her stepfather. 'Although that gives me so much comfort, your life was not supposed to end there.' While Dowda has publicly condemned Patrick, her grandfather - Kristin Brock's dad - is standing behind her. 'She swears her innocence,' Dennis Nolan told NewsNation. 'If they had something concrete, they would have arrested her a whole lot sooner.' Patrick's dad, Doniel Patrick, was by her side when she surrendered this week and has since posted online: 'I'll always be in your corner… 'You were sent here with purpose, wrapped in grace and born to shine in ways only your soul knows how.' Authorities say they're still searching for a motive. Hulsey described the case as active and ongoing, warning that additional arrests could still be made. The teen is being charged as an adult and is currently represented by a public defender. 'She's 17. She's kind of been out on her own. She's lived with different family members and moved all over the place,' Hulsey said. 'We don't know what goes through the mind of a child who wants to harm their parents.' 7 Patrick's half-sister discovered the couple's bodies inside their Carrollton home Credit: 11Alive 7 Cops said there were no signs of forced entry Credit: 11Alive
Scottish Sun
11-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Haunting moment teen girl gives tearful funeral eulogy to mother and stepdad – before being charged with their murder
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the haunting moment a teen gave a tearful funeral eulogy to her slain mother and stepdad - just months after allegedly killing them. Sarah Grace Patrick, 17, now faces two counts of murder and two counts of aggravated assault in connection to the shootings of Kristin Brock, 41, and James Brock, 45. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Sarah Grace Patrick, 17, gave a tearful eulogy to her slain mom and stepdad months before being charged with their murder Credit: Facebook 7 The tearful teen could be seen in a pale blue dress addressing mourners in a church Credit: Facebook 7 Patrick has now been arrested and charged Credit: 11Alive The chilling video of Patrick's eulogy shows the teen in a pale blue dress, standing before mourners at the lectern of the Catalyst Church in Carollton, Georgia. She said: 'I just wanted to say goodbye to my mom and James since we never got the chance to.' Patrick called her mother a 'beautiful kind soul' and told mourners she'd always be her 'sunshine.' Now, the same speech that drew tears from the crowd is drawing scrutiny from law enforcement. Read more US news TEEN 'KILLER' Girl, 17, hands herself into police over murder of mom and stepdad Carroll County Sherriff's spokesperson Ashley Hulsey told NewsNation: 'It seemed odd. It was more like a speech, and at the end she said, 'I'm sorry.' 'Was that, 'I'm sorry because I may have done this,' or is it, 'I'm sorry because I was upset during this eulogy'? We may never know.' Patrick was 16 at the time of the February 20 murders. She reportedly called 911 after her half-sister, aged five, discovered the couple's bodies inside their Carrollton home, west of Atlanta. Both had been shot multiple times. Police say there were no signs of forced entry and nothing appeared stolen. Girl, 17, hands herself into police over murder of mom and stepdad who were gunned down three months ago In the weeks following the murders, Patrick posted emotional tributes to her parents on social media. She even shared a TikTok montage, saying she'd "always think about how much I needed them", NBC reports. 'From the very moment the 911 call was received, a relentless investigation began,' the sheriff's office said in a statement. That probe eventually zeroed in on Patrick's so-called 'digital footprint.' 'When you want to post your life online, it becomes fair game,' Hulsey said. Family members say they grew uneasy with Patrick's behaviour, especially at the funeral. James Brock's niece, Krysten Dowda, claims that Patrick's online statements changed over time and that she 'did a crying voice but never shed a single tear.' She told the Daily Mail: 'She fake cried at the funeral. 'The main thing… how do you not hear multiple gunshots in a small house?' The niece also claimed she immediately saved a video of the eulogy, adding: 'I knew one day everyone would get to see this for what it was.' 7 Kristin Brock, 41, and James Brock, 45, were fatally shot on February 20 Credit: 11Alive 7 Patrick would share emotional videos on TikTok following the deaths Credit: 11Alive In the video, Patrick addressed the congregation with what appeared to be trembling sincerity. 'Your heart will be finally healed in heaven,' she said of her stepfather. 'Although that gives me so much comfort, your life was not supposed to end there.' While Dowda has publicly condemned Patrick, her grandfather - Kristin Brock's dad - is standing behind her. 'She swears her innocence,' Dennis Nolan told NewsNation. 'If they had something concrete, they would have arrested her a whole lot sooner.' Patrick's dad, Doniel Patrick, was by her side when she surrendered this week and has since posted online: 'I'll always be in your corner… 'You were sent here with purpose, wrapped in grace and born to shine in ways only your soul knows how.' Authorities say they're still searching for a motive. Hulsey described the case as active and ongoing, warning that additional arrests could still be made. The teen is being charged as an adult and is currently represented by a public defender. 'She's 17. She's kind of been out on her own. She's lived with different family members and moved all over the place,' Hulsey said. 'We don't know what goes through the mind of a child who wants to harm their parents.' 7 Patrick's half-sister discovered the couple's bodies inside their Carrollton home Credit: 11Alive
TimesLIVE
08-07-2025
- Health
- TimesLIVE
Baby from brain-dead Georgia woman kept alive under abortion law has been delivered
The mother of a 31-year-old brain-dead pregnant woman who was kept on life support under Georgia's strict abortion laws has confirmed her baby has been delivered. Adriana Smith's mother, April Newkirk, told local outlet 11 Alive the premature baby boy, named Chance, was born by caesarian on June 13 and weighed 0.8kg. He is receiving treatment in the neonatal intensive care unit. "Today I held my grandson. His breathing was better. I did skin to skin. I was so afraid. Chance is 1.2kg," Newkirk shared on July 6, updating the GoFundMe page she set up to help Smith's seven-year-old son. Smith, an Atlanta nurse, was nine weeks pregnant in February when she complained about headaches. She was given medication but within days she was found unresponsive. In hospital, extensive blood clots were found in her brain and doctors declared her brain-dead. Despite her condition, doctors treating her decided Georgia law required she be kept on life support to allow the foetus to develop. The hospital said this was in line with the state's "heartbeat" legislation, signed into law in 2019, which bans abortion once cardiac activity is detected, which is typically around six weeks into pregnancy. A spokesperson for Georgia attorney-general Chris Carr has, however, questioned how Smith's situation was handled. There is nothing in the law that requires medical professionals to keep a woman on life support after brain death, Carr's office told AtlantaNewsFirst. "Removing life support is not an action "with the purpose to terminate a pregnancy." A celebration of life for Smith was held on June 28. The GoFundMe fundraiser for her children has raised $488,000 (R8.6m) from more than 13,800 donations.
