Click here: to donate by Credit Card
Or here: to donate by PayPal
Or by mail to: Free Republic, LLC - PO Box 9771 - Fresno, CA 93794
Thank you very much and God bless you.
Posted on 03/21/2026 1:20:48 PM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie
Metro Atlanta law enforcement groups say they will be cracking down on what they call "teen takeovers" over this weekend and in the future after a series of events ended with violence and arrest.
The so-called "takeover" events have spread on social media across the metro area and around the country. Officials say the events have caused traffic disruptions, fighting, assaults, and property damage.
"These takeovers need to stop. They need to come to an end. They are causing chaos and violence, and we want the public to be safe," Atlanta Police Deputy Chief Jason K. Smith said at a press conference on Thursday.
In late February, the Atlanta Police Department said 13 people were arrested, and 11 firearms were recovered after what officers described as a planned "Teen Takeover" event near the BeltLine corridor. At a similar event in Cobb County, police arrested multiple people at The Battery.
Some businesses and counties have made new policies in response to takeover flyers. Atlanta's Cascade Skating Rink made it so that anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays while on the property, pointing to "recent citywide teen activity" as the reason behind the change.
Authorities said recent locations that have been brought up for the weekend's events have been the Beltline, Atlantic Station, The Battery, and Six Flags Over Georgia.
"We are ready. We are here. These takeovers are not going to happen," Smith said.
Officials also called on parents to be aware of what their children may be participating in, noting the city of Atlanta's curfew. For teens, the curfew is 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Sunday to Thursday and midnight to 6 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
"You need to watch your kids. You need to understand what they're doing. You need to know what they're doing every second of the day. Do not let your child lose a potential future by doing something that doesn't make any sense at all," Atlanta Public Schools Police Department Chief Ronald Applin said.
Instead of the "takeovers," city officials encourage the area's youth to participate in city-sanctioned events and activities connected with its "Year of the Youth" initiative.
|
|
Click here: to donate by Credit Card Or here: to donate by PayPal Or by mail to: Free Republic, LLC - PO Box 9771 - Fresno, CA 93794 Thank you very much and God bless you. |
“Midnight basketball?”
11 PM curfew in effect
Yeah “teen” takeovers
the only thing that will really stop them are mass arrests, convictions and 180 day jail sentences ... that only needs to be done once or twice and “teen takeovers” will cease ...
Thanks to the tech wonders (/s) mobs contact each other and have “flash mob” events now known as “takeovers.”
Cities should learn from observing the dimwitted and evil Los Angeles Dems who have allowed a lot of destruction from these.
Father to little boy: “You see him? Watch what he does and you do the opposite and you’ll be okay, son.”
If they had Fathers, it would be handled quickly. At least in my day it would have been, but we all had Dads...
“the only thing that will really stop them are mass arrests, convictions and 180 day jail sentences ... that only needs to be done once or twice and “teen takeovers” will cease ...”
And confiscate the cars they use to do donuts in the street. They’ll still owe the payment, but not have the vehicle
The late Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (the one the Beatles and Donovan liked) planned a large series of teenage basketball and other sports areas in cities across the US. He wanted these to reduce urban crime and to be an outlet and a place for safe use of energy. There would be indoor centers and outdoor courts.
His chief financial aide said to him: “That is going to cost a really large amount of money to set up. Where is all the money going to come from?”
Maharishi: “From wherever it is now.”
“Teens”
L
Shoot these annoying neighbor trash.
Garbage trash primates.
Good luck with all that.
FPV drones with grenades ?
> If they had Fathers, it would be handled quickly. At least in my day it would have been, but we all had Dads... <
I’m a retired urban high school teacher.
I rarely could contact the dad of a troublesome kid. They were missing in action. I could sometimes contact the moms. But then there’d be a good chance I’d be the one who got yelled at.
Ah, but the grandmothers. I loved it when they answered the phone. They were always on my side.
License plate readers then a 30-day impound of the vehicles should do it.
“Teens” will stop being allowed to borrow ppl’s automobiles.
The children of Obeyme doing what they do best.
Apparently.
Preferably on sight.
Exactly.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.