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Top Atlanta news: Armed man arrested near police headquarters; city gets 12 acres for new park; more

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Published on February 05, 2020
Top Atlanta news: Armed man arrested near police headquarters; city gets 12 acres for new park; morePhoto: Casey Fiesler/Flickr

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Atlanta.

City scores 12.4 acres for new tree-filled park

It’s one of the largest acquisitions of green space ever in southwest Atlanta, officials say.

Read the full story on Curbed Atlanta.

Armed man arrested near police headquarters 

Police said Tuesday afternoon that an armed man inside a car near the police headquarters building downtown was taken into custody without incident.

Read the full story on 11ALIVE.

Police search for vehicle in connection with shooting death of 18-year-old

Police homicide investigators said they have obtained surveillance images of a suspect vehicle involved in the shooting death of an 18-year-old early Tuesday morning in the Fort McPherson area of southwest Atlanta.

Read the full story on 11ALIVE.

Inspector General Office approved

The City Council unanimously approved legislation Monday finalizing the creation of the Office of Inspector General. 

Read the full story on Atlanta INtown.

Falcons roast fan on Twitter who asked for their 'source' on player news

The fan was questioning the Falcons' tweet about ending contract negotiations with defensive end Vic Beasley.

Read the full story on Newsweek.


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