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14-05-2025
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Airport Rotary Club celebrates courage: First responders honored across five cities
The Brief The Airport Rotary Club honored first responders in College Park, East Point, Forest Park, Hapeville, and the Atlanta Airport. May is First Responders Month; one individual from the fire and police departments in the five cities was honored. The Rotary Club motto is "Service Above Self," and each of the 10 honorees exhibited courage, commitment, and compassion. ATLANTA - First responders work around-the-clock shifts and sacrifice a lot of time with their families. Hartsfield-Jackson Executive General Manager Jan Lennon was the keynote speaker during a reception to honor them on Tuesday. Big picture view They are the men and women who head toward a crisis, rather than away from one. They are firefighters and police officers who protect and serve. On Tuesday, the Airport Rotary Club, under the leadership of President Kathy Ware, paused to say thank you to those first responders who exhibit courage and bravery every day. Many of the recipients were very humble and said they had no idea that anyone cared about the daily sacrifices they make to keep us safe. First responders always rush to the scene, whether it is a SWAT situation, a chemical spill, or a blazing fire. Many of these police officers, firefighters, and civilian personnel say they just want to help people. The Airport Rotary Club honored their dedication by recognizing exceptional first responders from East Point, College Park, Hapeville, Forest Park, and the City of Atlanta. What they're saying Hapeville Corporal Shada Canzater interceded to save a child from an abusive sexual situation. "She was 11 years old, and we found out her mom was selling her sexually, so we got her the proper help. I feel like I saved a life that day," Corporal Shada Canzater of Hapeville Police revealed. Millennial Lt. Gerrell Lilly of the West Point Fire Department once used CPR to save a dog's life. He has delivered six babies during his career. "It's something different every day; I get to help people. Anybody who knows me knows I'm always smiling. I'm always laughing, so to be able to bring that to other people when they're having bad days and the worst days of their lives sometimes makes me feel good," Lt. Lilly said with a smile on his face. Airport Executive General Manager Jan Lennon was the keynote speaker and thanked the police and firefighters for their supreme sacrifice. "While you were saving lives and helping to reshape our country, you were missing your son's game, your daughter's recital, the 6 p.m. dinner with your family, and the family vacation. Even if you went on vacation sometimes, it had to end abruptly because you had to return to work," Executive GM Lennon of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport emphasized. Many of these honorees said they never expected Tuesday's recognition. They left the luncheon at the Sonesta Airport South Hotel truly grateful. The Source FOX 5's Aungelique Proctor attended the luncheon for first responders for this article.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport kicks off centennial celebration
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is gearing up to celebrate a big birthday - 100 years. The city began the airport's centennial celebration with a pep rally on Tuesday, honoring its past and looking to its future. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] All of the living former Atlanta mayors gathered to celebrate the anniversary. The theme, 'From racetrack to runways: A century in flight,' honors the airport's humble beginnings from an abandoned racetrack to its current status as the world's busiest airport. 'It's a century in the making, a story of grit, greatness, and global impact,' Jan Lennon, Executive Deputy General Manager of the airport said. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens paid tribute to the two former mayors the airport is named after, William Hartsfield who was instrumental in the airport's early development, and Maynard Jackson, who helped expand and modernize it. 'Our airport moves this entire region and indeed this entire state forward, creating opportunities and creating long legacies and connecting Atlanta to the entire world,' Dickens said. Leaders also highlighted the airport's huge economic impact. 'With over 63,000 employees and a $66 billion dollar impact on the metro region every year,' Rep. Nikema Williams said. The airport isn't finished growing either. There are upgrades and construction planned for the next decade. TRENDING STORIES: 3 arrested as protestors disrupt Marjorie Taylor Greene town hall Little Caesars' attack leads to police raid at suspect's home, uncovers fentanyl and guns Witnesses say driver celebrated after chase, crash that killed 19-year-old innocent driver [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
17-03-2025
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Delta Air Lines passenger found hiding 35 pounds of meth, fentanyl inside luggage
Dangerous meth and fentanyl won't make it on the streets thanks to an arrest at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] On Saturday, authorities said a passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight had checked two bags. The airport's drug unit intercepted one of the bags, which they said had 35.8 pounds of methamphetamine and 4.6 pounds of fentanyl. The passenger, whose age and identity were not released, was arrested after coordinating efforts with Homeland Security Investigations at Ontario International Airport. 'Hartsfield-Jackson remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all passengers and staff,' said Airport Interim General Manager Jan Lennon. 'This successful interdiction demonstrates the effectiveness of our law enforcement partnerships and our commitment to disrupting the flow of illegal substances through our airport.' HSI has taken over the investigation. TRENDING STORIES: Emory University under federal investigation over 'race-exclusionary practices' Metro Atlanta teen accepted to 58 colleges, earning $1 million in scholarships Heavy police presence on Windy Hill Road as officers serve search warrant [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] RELATED VIDEO:
