Following critically acclaimed, sold-out engagements in the United Kingdom, the reimagined 50th anniversary tour of Jesus Christ Superstar will play Atlanta’s Fox Theatre from April 19-24 as part of the Broadway in Atlanta 40th anniversary season. Tickets start at $40 and can be purchased at FoxTheatre.org/superstar. One of the sponsors of the performance is Fifth Third Bank.
Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes I Don’t Know How to Love Him, Gethsemane and Superstar.
The show is a proven musical phenomenon with a world-wide fan base. As demonstrated by NBC’s Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, this epic work attracted over 9.6 million viewers, earned the highest ratings in its time period, and received the highest critical ranking of any live musical event on network TV. On September 17, 2021 a variety of special edition Jesus Christ Superstar albums, remastered at Abbey Road, were released. These special anniversary editions are a celebration of the original 1970 double concept album and its continued success spanning an incredible 50 years.
Lawrenceville Police Department gains state certification
he City of Lawrenceville Police Department has achieved state certification through the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. From left are Butch Ayers, chief executive of the chief’s association; Major Myron Walker, Acting Police Chief Lt. Jake Parker; Officer Jason Elliott, certification manager; and Chuck Groover, state certification program coordinator.
The City of Lawrenceville’s Police Department has achieved certification from the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police GACP). Of the 600 local police departments in Georgia, only 20 percent have attained this status.
The law enforcement profession and community have been under significant strain during the ongoing pandemic and further challenged by public reaction and backlash following the 2020 summer of racial justice protests. Police recruiting, retention, and delaying planned retirements due to sworn officer shortages have become a challenge nationwide. Lawrenceville recently implemented a $3,000 hiring incentive supplement for new officers to help with recruiting.
Butch Ayers, executive director of the GCPA, says: “For over 30 years, the Association worked with communities across the state who went through this certification process. We are honored to have been asked by the City of Lawrenceville, and its newly state-certified department, to coordinate and lead the search for the next Chief of Police.”
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