Deadly Tornado Hits Atlanta Area

On March 15, 2008 a deadly twister swept through Atlanta Georgia, right after it hit Alabama. The tornado broke tons of mirrors in high rise buildings, tossed cars through the streets, and destroyed Atlanta’s very own CNN building along with the Georgia Dome.
Fortunately there were no deaths reported from the disaster, however, twenty seven injuries were reported on the tornado that hit on Friday.
Saturday afternoon another wave of tornadoes hit and two deaths were reported in Georgia.
The AUC which consisted of Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College were off for the week due to spring break. A majority of the students were out of town on vacation. The students who were stuck on campus reported that the campuses were out of power as well as other local convenient stores around the campus. Students were left with no safety instructions in some apartment complexes. Other students had to flee to a friend’s house off campus, or had to stay in their rooms with no power until the storm was over. A spokeswoman for Georgia Power said that as of Saturday evening, about 10,000 customers were still without power in the city, along with thousands more upstate.

New Legislation Bills Affecting Atlanta

Georgia has recently added a new bill that has a major affect on their citizens. Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, “relating to offenses against public health and morals, so as to repeal the misdemeanor of tattooing near the eye unless performed by a licensed physician; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.” This is under House Bill 92 by Representative Everson of the 106th. The bill was sponsored by State Representative, Melvin Everson of Georgia.
Getting a tattoo near your eye now can be considered a misdemeanor in some cases if found guilty. The term tattoo is defined by the injection of ink by a tool that pricks, inserts, or inserting pigment of the skin. This cannot be done within one inch of the nearest eye socket.
One of the exceptions for this bill is if they tattoo is done by a licensed physician or an osteopath. It is also stated as being unlawful is a person is performing tattoos without a valid license or permit for the studio. Permits can be obtained by the county board of health or its authorized representative.

Michelle Harris a frequent visitor of tattoo shops who owns several tattoos agrees with the new bill that was passed. “I think it’s better for the safety of others who are thinking about getting tattoos. There has been many dangerous situations with those people who decide to get a tattoo on their face, that’s why their so rarely seen.”

There are also bills that are stating the requirements for one to have a proper license to give tattoos to citizens under eight teen, and policy and procedure one has to go through before giving a person a tattoo.

The Life of Apryle Harrison

Apryle sat on the computer and just finished taking her final picture of herself. “I love my camera my mother gave me, and taking pictures.” Apryle said smiling.
Apryle Nichole Harrison was born in Nassau Bay, Texas July 12, 1988 to her mother Wanda Gayle Harrison and father Michael Antonio Harrison. She has two brother’s one half brother and one sister. Apryle was born with a condition named Ontogenesis Imperfecta which is basically a brittle bone disease.” The one reason I don’t mind having this condition is because my sclera is blue”. Apryle said. Even though as a child Apryle has broken over 5 bones she has not let that stop her from enjoying life.

Apryle has been in many activities throughout her life. Every since she was younger she has always been busy. When she was 5 she joined the church choir and her elementary choir. She was co-captain of the cheerleading squad Super Mustangs at the age of six. In middle school she was a dancer, pep squad co-captain, twirler and the morning announcement person. In high school she was in the choir, a twirler, freshman duchess, homeroom ambassador, and she was the class treasurer. So through the ages of 5 and 18 Apryle has been a busy body.

At the age of 18 Apryle was accepted into the prestigious HBCU Clark Atlanta University. Clark was the only university that she applied too. “I was determined to go to Clark, and I knew I was going to get accepted.” Apryle said. Apryle loves Clark due to the fact that it’s in Atlanta, Ga. And of all the historic black events that be going on. “There is so much history within the school and it is so exciting”. Said Apryle.

As I was interviewing Apryle she got up to change the channel because Hannah Montano went off and she went across the talking of the 2008 election. Apryle then started talking about how she wants Obama to win but do not mind if Clinton wins. “The fact of an African American or a woman winning would do the world right.” Apryle said.
She also quoted, “I do not like the fact how Obama and Clinton keeps arguing when they should be on the same team.” “But in essence the 2008 election should be a one to remember”

Apryle’s goals in life are just like any other person in college. She wants to graduate with honors and go to grad school. She is not for sure what grad school she wants to go to though. She is hoping to get an intern before this summer so she can get a head start on her career in the media world.