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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 44-year-old man was shot in Southwest Atlanta; he is stable. Police continue to investigate the incident with few details on the shooter or motive. Community impact and advocacy responses are highlighted.
Rontavious Jamal Jackson has pleaded guilty to stealing 62 guns from a pawn shop and faces up to 15 years in prison as a felon in possession of firearms.
Community & Society in ...
Cobb County has sent out 2024 property tax bills, with payments due by October 15. The bills total over $1.3 billion in expected revenue and can be paid online, by mail, phone, or in person.
MUST Ministries and Cobb County open a Cooling Center at Hope House to provide relief from high temperatures, offering meals and transportation vouchers from August 14-21.
Rodney McWeay, charged with starving his daughter to death, was stabbed after a botched robbery attempt in jail, highlighting issues of violence and despair within the prison system.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Usher postpones his tour's opening show in Atlanta for rest, with future dates still scheduled. Ticket holders can use their current tickets for the rescheduled date.
Dwayne Peterson Davis is indicted for allegedly defrauding GEICO in a multimillion-dollar wire fraud and money laundering scheme.
Parks & Nature in ...
DeKalb County prepares for its Doggie Splash Pawlooza, a festive event at Midway Park Pool on September 14th, featuring games, a dog swimsuit contest, and pool fun for dogs.
Politics & Govt in ...
Georgia's 2025 fiscal year begins with a 2.7% increase in July's net tax revenues totaling $2.56 billion, despite a slight drop in individual income tax collections.
The Georgia Senate has created a committee to study safe firearm storage, with its first meeting scheduled to discuss potential legislative solutions.
A former Walton County jailer, Jeffrey Sean Day, was arrested for injuring a restrained inmate, prompting an investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigations.
The Sandy Springs Connects! career expo will be held on September 12, offering job seekers opportunities to meet with local businesses at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center.
The Clayton County Police are searching for three missing residents, including two women last seen in early August on Upper Riverdale Road and a man with mental health conditions last seen on August 1.
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