Chamian Cruz

Reporter @wabenews writing about criminal justice | reposts≠endorsement | write me [email protected]

[Chamian Cruz @xchamian]

The family of a 27-year-old Hispanic man who was incarcerated at Telfair State Prison has filed a lawsuit alleging guards left him to die after placing him in an outdoor “cage” for five hours without water, ice or shade. https://t.co/w3zjWvj4Zt

[GORA4ORRAU @InoperableSink]

They're already demolishing parts of cop city for new construction

[Patrick Quinn @PatrickQuinnTV]

BREAKING: ATL Spoke, Atlanta’s first driverless shuttles, starts service next week.

The free, 12-month pilot program will run from MARTA’s West End station to the Beltline and Lee & White mixed-use site.

Testing starts Sunday. First day of service is June 5.

[Headquarters @HQNewsNow]

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[WABE News @wabenews]

Lower Georgia Power bills, Keisha Lance Bottoms interview, Rodney Taylor's family's fight for his release and more. This is WABE's Week In Review. https://t.co/PWmdaMsFjE

[Jason Koebler @jason_koebler]

New: Regretful cities are literally covering their Flock cameras with black trash bags because they cannot figure out how to immediately exit their surveillance contracts or get the cameras taken down:

https://t.co/n8Az3Tkwmo

[Chamian Cruz @xchamian]

This week, nearly 30 Atlantans braved a storm to testify at the city’s only public budget hearing — and were met by 12 empty council chairs. @AtlCivicCircle https://t.co/nq0MxHSRmN

[WABE News @wabenews]

Mildred Taylor's husband Rodney was detained at Stewart Detention Center for over a year. She became an advocate for her family and others. 🎙️@emilywupearson reports.
https://t.co/OXAOiqVwMl

[Lisa Boothe @LisaMarieBoothe]

This little dog is my spirit animal

[WABE News @wabenews]

Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees are taking their own lives at a pace that’s unprecedented in the agency’s two-decade history, according to a new Associated Press investigation.
https://t.co/FM9HnkDTGP

[kenya the podcaster ✨ @KenyaTheHunter]

I wrote a story about this! Many of ATL’s historically redlined neighborhoods are hotter and more likely to flood bc of a decimated tree canopy.

[Rahul Bali @rahulbali]

This is sad news for the Georgia State Capitol Press Corps. #gapol

Especially Jeff Amy's knowledge of the state budget, state retirement system and his ability to ask knowledgeable and pointed questions of state leaders.

It is sadly the latest round of cuts to State Capitol coverage.

[Georgia Corrections @GA_Corrections]

As part of @Ga_Corrections partnership with the High Museum of Art, GDC leaders had the opportunity to visit the Museum to view artwork featured in the Educational Art Exhibit, including pieces created by individuals in our custody.

This partnership highlights the power of art as a form of expression, creativity, and growth, and through this collaboration, participants will receive certificates and support with art supplies to continue developing their talents. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with the High Museum and look forward to future exhibitions showcasing the talent and self-reflection of individuals within our facilities. @ACAinfo @CLALeadership

[Ximena @Ximena_Bustillo]

Most DACA recipients are over the age of 31. They began adulthood with a new chance: work, drive & live without fear of deportation. Now, with the admin goal to limit protections they risk losing that opportunity & all they built with it.

My latest:
https://t.co/nSvJCfbV7y

[WABE News @wabenews]

In Ep. 3 of "What Makes Atlanta a World Cup City," WABE’s @Julien_Virgin examines how the Olympics transformed Atlanta into a global sports and business destination — laying the foundation for the city to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Watch all three episodes at https://t.co/UMAYPRHQIY https://t.co/t7MKb4x4hL

[Rahul Bali @rahulbali]

"We will be taking legal action to have this illegal bill overturned."

DeKalb District Attorney Sherry Boston & Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis respond to the Governor signing House Bill 369, which turns their elections and others nonpartisan. #gapol https://t.co/WZi4hbMkYR

[Chamian Cruz @xchamian]

RT @rahulbali: BREAKING NEWS: Governor Brian Kemp has called a legislative special session, starting June 17th, to redraw Congressional and…

[WABE News @wabenews]

#ICYMI: An Atlanta nonprofit has been bailing women out of jail ahead of Mother's Day weekend as part of a larger effort to help those in pre-trial detention overcome challenges such as finding stable housing or a job.
https://t.co/CCrXX3blrz

[WABE News @wabenews]

#ICYMI: One of the few Black teachers ever hired by a South Georgia school district claims she was the victim of racial harassment, and her appellate case is shedding light on the alleged behavior by school officials.
https://t.co/gSd19EJYOL

[Tyler McBrien @TylerMcBrien]

🚨 NEW TOOL for U.S. legal journalists ⚖️

I turned @allyjarmanning's incredible crowdsourced Google doc on accessing state court records into an interactive map.

Check it out and let me know about any errors, missing information, or ways I can improve this thing (link below)

[WABE News @wabenews]

This Week on WABE: Managing editor @HelmickWABE runs down the latest current events throughout Atlanta in "WABE's Week in Review,: ft. @meli_feito, @ejreports, @HydeMarlon, @xchamian and @mollyis.
https://t.co/y88L8nFU7o