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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...
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.
Intermittent Showers, Thunderstorms to Mark a Soggy Week Ahead for Atlanta
Atlantans might want to keep their umbrellas at hand as a string of showers and thunderstorms are set to intermittently pelt the city, bringing a damp start to their week. The National Weather Service is predicting a 40 percent chance of rain possibly accompanying thunderstorms from today afternoon. For folks stepping outdoors, the day will warm up to a comfortable high near 78 degrees with a light southwest breeze manifesting post-noon, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
Jury Views Crime Scene Where John O’Keefe’s Body Was Found
Outside the jury's presence, first responder Katie McLaughlin was grilled by Karen Read's defense team about her relationship with the Albert family. McLaughlin was also questioned as to whether her story had changed about whether Read said "I hit him" at the scene. (5/3/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
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