The Atlanta Objective with George Chidi

The Atlanta Objective with George Chidi

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Some Shootings Aren't Random
An argument over a bowling ball ... probably wasn't. The gang war between rappers is creating violence that's predictable ... and preventable.
Mar 18, 2022 • 
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Some Shootings Aren't Random
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YSL Faces The Music
Young Thug, Gunna, Yak Gotti, Lil Duke, Slimelife Shawty and more get rolled up in a 56-count indictment of gang crimes, including murder.
May 10, 2022 • 
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YSL Faces The Music
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Little Ripples of Death
The story of Atlanta goes on despite Trump. But this case may tangentially be costing lives as resources shift to corral the circus.
Aug 18, 2023 • 
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Little Ripples of Death
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The Atlanta Objective: Gangs By The Numbers
Blaming a rise in violence on gang activity is usually political theater meant to target scary Black men. The RICO indictment of YFN Lucci may be…
May 5, 2021 • 
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The Atlanta Objective: Gangs By The Numbers
"Don't Take Me With You."
The "snitching" conversation is toxic. I don't care for it. If you care about rap and prefer to see fewer people die, neither should you.
Feb 21, 2023 • 
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"Don't Take Me With You."
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Young Thug's Attorney Arrested
I am in blood / Stepped in so far that should I wade no more, / Returning were as tedious as go o'er
Jun 11, 2024 • 
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Young Thug's Attorney Arrested
Atlanta - and America - Has Seven Social Classes
Last year, I gave an address to Leadership Atlanta. I'd like to share that with you.
Apr 25, 2023 • 
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Water, Water Everywhere
Do not, my friends, become addicted to water. It will take hold of you, and you will resent its absence.
Jun 1, 2024 • 
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Coming Home
Six months ago, I paused The Atlanta Objective to help try to save democracy. But Georgia, still in peaceful dreams, I see the road leads back to you.
Jan 8 • 
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Coming Home
The Circus Is In Town
And, despite all appearances, I'm a spectator, just like you.
Aug 14, 2023 • 
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The Circus Is In Town
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Return of the Chidi
I've been busy, but I'm coming back home.
May 10, 2024 • 
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Sign(ature)s of the Times
The use of signature matching for the Cop City petition drive raises questions about whether City Hall is operating in good faith.
Aug 25, 2023 • 
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