Category Archives: OOHA

Occupy Our Homes Activists Avoid Jail Sentences, for Now

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By Ben Smith, Special to The Atlanta Progressive News.     (APN) DECATUR — On Friday, August 08, 2014, the trial of the “Avondale 4” came to a close after the jury failed to reach verdict, thereby forcing DeKalb County State Court Judge Dax Lopez to declare a mistrial.     The case stems from a protest that took place […]

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Candidate for DeKalb Sheriff Promises Eviction Moratorium

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By Anna Simonton, Special to the Atlanta Progressive News (APN) DEKALB COUNTY — Dekalb County residents facing eviction might have some reprieve, depending on the results of next week’s runoff election for Dekalb County Sheriff.     Candidate Vernon Jones, former CEO of the County, told Atlanta Progressive News in an interview on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, that, if elected, […]

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