Atlanta/ Community & Society
Published on February 14, 2020
Top Atlanta news: Man shot after chasing purse-snatching suspect; ceiling collapses at airport; morePhoto: Hector Alejandro/Flickr

Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Atlanta.

Atlanta prosecutor examining new evidence in James Brown's death for possible murder probe

An Atlanta prosecutor may open an investigation into James Brown's death after meeting with a woman who claims to have evidence that he was murdered.

Read the full story on USA TODAY.

Restaurant ceiling collapses at airport

It happened around 8 a.m. in Cat Cora's restaurant on Concourse A near Gate 25, according to a tweet by the Atlanta airport. 

Read the full story on 11ALIVE.

Man shot after chasing suspect who stole woman's purse from car

The man who was shot was trying to stop a purse snatcher, police said. The shooting happened around 8 p.m. Thursday at the QuikTrip gas station in the 1600 block of Howell Mill Road.

Read the full story on 11ALIVE.

Atlantans speak up in ‘participatory budgeting’ process, call for safer streets

Suggestions for unspent cash leaned toward bike projects, street fixes and even Atlanta Streetcar expansion.

Read the full story on Curbed Atlanta.

Atlanta sports teams to Georgia: Legalize sports betting

Revenue could benefit the state treasury, they say

Read the full story on 11ALIVE.


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