This week while on the set at 2Chainz video shoot, Atlanta's Dolla Boy (Duffle Bagz Ent and 1/2 of the group Playa Circle) called into Riot Radio to discuss his recent project, 2K Hustla and debut his single "Ball". Recently his schedule has been packed with listening sessions, video shoots and shows across the United States as he prepares for his newest release. Dolla Boy, internationally known for the single "Duffle Bag Boys" featuring Lil Wayne and band member 2Chainz says his fellow Atliens such as Goodie Mob and Outkast paved the way for artists such as himself. He spoke about certain higlights in his career including performing the first time at the BET Awards to stages collapsing while on tour. With recognizing that the music industry has changed, he says the climate for independent artists to take off is likely. 

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Police Department has named a new LGBT liaison officer to serve the department.

Officer Kristin Knight was appointed to her position last week by Chief George Turner.

"I'm looking forward to this wonderful and challenging opportunity to serve as a link between the LGBT community and the brave men and women of the Atlanta Police Department," Knight said after she was appointed. "As a proud member of both the gay community and the APD, I will take great pride and care in ensuring we continue our mutual respect and understanding."

Knight joined APD in 2005, working as a patrol officer downtown and in Midtown. Last year, the Connecticut native joined the Community Liaison Unit. She originally moved south to attend Clark Atlanta University and is now completing her bachelor's degree in criminal justice at Saint Leo University.

ATLANTA -- Atlanta Public Schools can now boast the third-highest number of 2012 Gates Millennium Scholarship winners in the United States.

The prestigious scholarship covers tuition, room and board for any major at any university. Only 1,000 students in the country receive the honor every year.

This year's recipients from APS include:

Carver Early College High School
Makeeva Walker

Carver School of the Arts
Ashley Thomas

Carver School of Health Sciences & Research
Cesar Chavez

Frederick Douglass High School
Kaitlin Camp
Jasmine Davis
Rifat Mursalin

Henry W. Grady High School
Abena Amoakuh
Chantil Coleman
Raveen Ford
Shafiq Gyagenda

Maynard H. Jackson High School
Alexander Greene

Benjamin E. Mays High School
Douglas Ruffin