The news of Bishop Eddie Long’s death rocked Atlantans connected to New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. The longtime pastor died early Sunday morning on Jan. 15 after battling what his church called “an aggressive form of cancer.” His death drew a strong reaction from Atlantans on social media.

Update: Plans announced for visitation and memorial service for Bishop Eddie Long

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A smoggy skyline rose behind Hartsfield Jackson International Airport on June 12, 2024, when a Code Orange air quality alert was in effect. (John Spink/AJC)

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