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Who killed 16-year-old Rodney Thompson?
The shooting of a 16-year-old on Judy Lane in south Atlanta two days ago. The victim's family has identified him as Rodney Thompson. Community leaders describe Thompson as a teen with a bright future...Who tried to help his community. Now his family wants to know why he was killed.
Manhunt underway after inmate escapes from Newton County hospital, sheriff’s office says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A manhunt is underway after an inmate escaped from a Newton County hospital Saturday afternoon, according to the sheriff’s office. The Newton County Sheriff’s Office said 34-year-old inmate Kendrick Hurst escaped from the Piedmont Newton hospital in Covington. Hurst is described as...
MARTA announces new riders’ advisory council
MARTA has selected its next Riders’ Advisory Council (RAC), an all-volunteer group dedicated to helping improve the transit experience for customers. The new, 25-member council is composed of people drawn from MARTA’s service area including the City of Atlanta, DeKalb, Fulton, and Clayton counties. During their two-year terms, RAC members will provide informed input to MARTA. “The Riders’ Advisory Council […] The post MARTA announces new riders’ advisory council appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
DeKalb County church seeking help after devastating fire
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Members of a DeKalb County church are pleading for help after a devastating fire two weeks ago. The Celestial Church of Christ Citizens Global on Richard Road in unincorporated Decatur was destroyed in the fire early in the morning of April 19. What used...
First Alert Weather Day | A few showers, storms bubble up Sunday
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - An unsettled weather pattern has developed across the southeast. A chance of occasional showers and thunderstorms continues into the start of the new workweek. Sunday and Monday are First Alert Weather Days; rain and storms could pause your outdoor plans. The chance of rain...
The Atlanta Community Food Bank opens a new location in Jonesboro
On May 1, the Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new community food center location in Jonesboro, which aims to increase access to fresh food in the area. ACFB serves 29 counties across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Jonesboro, located in Clayton County, has...
Clayton County Lights Up Summer Nights with Firework Shows at Spivey Splash Water Park
Summer's heating up and so is the night sky in Clayton County, folks. The Clayton County Parks and Recreation is all set to dazzle residents with a spectacular display of fireworks at Spivey Splash Water Park. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 25, and again for Saturday, July 6. The pyrotechnics promise to add a sparkle to your summer evenings, commencing at the very moment the sun decides to hit the hay.
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