Click Here For Full Story with Picture Gallery Chief Bob of Austell PD has created a way for citizens to become more involved with police business in order to strengthen the ties between local police and the communities they serve. This initiative is called Austell Community Police Force. It not only gives locals a voice that is directly heard by Austell PD, it also helps citizens to understand the mindset of law enforcement and their civic duties. PAYUSA (Positive American Youth), whose main office and food pantry, are located in Austell has lent their support by supplying beverages, snacks, food and even their spokeksman (Reec of Hot 107.9) to help this wonderful program!
Cops and Clippers is Back! February 21 marked the kick off for the community event titled Clippers and Cops. The community came out to talk face to face with members of the local police force in hopes of gaining understanding and clarity, while building a relationship between the two parties. The event was moderated by Reec Swiney of Hot 107.9 and Ty Dennis(APD ATF Agent) who is also the brainchild of the program. Ty Dennis (APD) & Reec (Hot 107.9) Topics included: What to do when you get pulled over What Does the community expect from the police Teen crime Police brutality and excessive force Gang policing and prevention One of the most interesting portions of the event was a tutorial on citizen etiquette when getting pulled over. You can see it at Cops and Clippers Facebook Page. Clippers and Cops is a traveling program and will be at a Barbershop near you soon! Tune in to Hot 107.9 for details.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Had some very insightful things to say about the up-and-coming election, how the civil rights movement directly correlates with what is going on with Stacey Abrams, and gives one of his famous quotable’s live with Reec Swiney on Hot 107.9!
Source: Hosea Feed the Hungry / Radio One Atlanta Hosea Feed The Hungry “Hosea Helps” Hosea Feed The Hungry mission is to investigate and then raise public awareness about the many problems that are facing families and individuals that are at risk of slipping into poverty or that are living in poverty, and then to mobilize financial resources, products and volunteers to solve those problems and stabilize those households. From preventing homelessness in working families to providing emergency food for students, and from making sure that children have school supplies to delivering Thanksgiving and Christmas meals to the homes of senior citizens, we engage in a wide range of human services all year long. Click here for more ways to give.
Source: Phillip Marquez / Radio One Reec of Hot 107.9, Microsoft Store at Lenox Square Mall, PAYUSA & Two Men and a Truck are joining forces to help families with children who have been affected by the storms that have devastated Houston & Louisiana. BUT we need your help We are asking for you to bring donations of Pens & Pencils Color Pencils Paper Notebooks Scissors Toothbrush Toothpaste Soap Shampoo Lotion Deodorant Clothing Blankets And even Letters of encouragement Because they can go a long way! You can bring these donations To The Microsoft store at Lenox Square Mall, any day this week, during store hours OR you can join us on Friday as Reec will be broadcasting live from the store 10am-2pm. Each donor will also receive 3 months of free unlimited music – just for participating (donating) courtesy of Microsoft.
Source: Gerry Hanan / Getty It’s not a secret that Charles Barkley has made some pretty questionable comments over the years. Just this week he said that people calling for the re moval of Confederate statues are “wasting” their time. But it’s what he said on Tuesday about police brutality and African-Americans is truly problematic. In his eyes, Black people need to realize that we make police officers “nervous” and take responsibility” for that, Black Sports Online reported . “We’ve got to work out our relationships with the cops. We don’t want young Black men killed by the cops. But also, we’ve got to take some personal responsibility with all the Black-on-Black crime going on in our own community. The cops come in there,” the basketball legend said on ESPN’s Mike & Mike . He added: “When they make mistakes, we need to hold them accountable. But also, we’ve got to understand (police) come in there. They’re nervous. They’re hyper. They’re gonna make some mistakes. That doesn’t excuse it, but we gotta take some personal responsibility.” Real talk: We don’t need to take “personal responsibility” for other people’s racism and fear–that’s their shame, not ours. And the “mistakes” too many police officers are making aren’t trivial like misfiling paperwork. They are using excessive force and unnecessarily killing Black and Brown people. That’s a huge price to pay for a “mistake.” The 54-year-old later shifted the conversation to focus on whether or not the Golden State Warriors should visit the White House if President Trump invited the championship team. He believes they should because it’s the right thing to do. “I think you should go to the White House. It isn’t about the person, it’s about the office. That’s just my opinion,” Barkley said. “I think you should go to the White House. It isn't about the person, it's about the office. That's just my opinion.” -Charles Barkley pic.twitter.com/n9FTV8CxS5 — Mike & Mike (@MikeAndMike) August 22, 2017 Sigh…If Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry do not want to shake hands and entertain #45’s nonsense , they shouldn’t have to. Why does he even care? But here’s a better question: When is Barkley going to stop viewing the world through the lens of the Sunken Place Asking for myself. RELATED NEWS: ‘The Race Card’: Is Charles Barkley A Good Choice For This Hot-Button Show? Gabrielle Union Reads Charles Barkely For Dissing D-Wade’s All Star Team Spot: Charles Responds! Charles Barkley Donates $1 Million To Morehouse College [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”2902476″ overlay=”true”]
Hot 107.9’s Reec Host Free Grocery Give Away With PAYUSA (Positive American Youth) for families in need – Saturday 1/14/2017 @2:30pm (while supplies last) Address: 4417 Commerce Circle SW. Atlanta, GA 30336 2:30pm – Supplies run out Check out PAYUSA’s Food Program in LIVE Action!!
