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Atlanta Dispute Over Drugs and Dog Escalates to Shooting; Suspects Arrested and Victim Recovers
Gunfire erupted over a narcotics and dog dispute in Atlanta, leaving one man wounded and three suspects in cuffs. The violent squabble took a near-deadly turn early Wednesday morning when a heated argument spiraled out of control on Martin Street, Atlanta Police Department reports. Officers racing to the scene at...
4 Guys Were Arrested for Posing as A Teen in Atlanta and A Fifth Is Being Sought!
Four males who detectives believe to be involved in sexually trafficking at least one teenage girl in Fulton and DeKalb counties have been apprehended. A manhunt is on for a fifth suspect. Numerous sex trafficking accusations are being brought against Albert Wells, Eugene Talmes Smith, Taalib Blount, and Levi Sears. If you know where Harold Poole, the fifth suspect, is, police kindly ask you to phone 911.
University’s first Black graduate hands granddaughter her diploma 59 years later
ATLANTA (WANF/Gray News) - Thousands of students walked across the stage on graduation day at Georgia Tech University this week. And it was certainly a special ceremony for a family who has a long history at the school. “We’re here with the statue of Mr. Ronald Yancey,” said Georgia Tech...
Motorcycle Ignites Blaze at Atlanta Gas Station on Northside Drive, No Injuries Reported
Chaos erupted on Northside Drive NW in Atlanta when a motorcycle burst into flames, igniting a gas station off I-75 on Friday afternoon. The inferno generated a tower of smoke visible for miles, FOX 5 reports. Firefighters were called to the blaze near Bellemeade Avenue NW shortly before 12:30 p.m....
Friday afternoon forecast
Weekend showers and thunderstorms, expect much warmer weather next week.
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.
Fulton County Jail Subcommittee to Hear Additional Testimony at Sixth Meeting in Atlanta
As the Senate Committee on Public Safety's Fulton County Jail Subcommittee gears up for its sixth meeting, the stakes continue to simmer for officials slated to offer additional testimony. Scheduled for 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7, the hearing, under the leadership of Majority Whip Sen. Randy Robertson (R-Cataula), promises to shed more light on matters concerning the Fulton County Jail's operations. According to Senate Press Net, the subcommittee will assemble at the State Capitol to further delve into details that have previously sparked serious discussion.
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...
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...
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