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School buses. (File photo)
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COVID-19 cases reported at metro Atlanta public schools
February 10, 2021 Atlanta: A double shooting in the southbound lanes of I-85 in Midtown left one man dead and wreaked havoc on Wednesday morning’s commute on Feb, 10, 2021. The fatal shooting brought traffic to a standstill about 5:15 a.m. just north of the Brookwood interchange. All lanes were shut down for about four hours as police investigated, leading to massive delays in Midtown, Buckhead and all through the northern suburbs, according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center. Drivers stuck behind the closure did not move for more than two hours before authorities began turning cars around. Backups stretched all the way to the Ga. 400 merge. An off-duty Jonesboro police officer discovered a dark-colored sedan near the entrance to I-75 North about 5:15 a.m. and found two men with gunshot wounds inside, Atlanta police Capt. Jason Smith said from the scene. One man was pronounced dead. The other was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital and survived his injuries. The officer initially thought he had come across a wreck, but quickly called for backup and tried to help the victims, Smith said. It wasn’t immediately clear Wednesday morning where the shots were fired from. Detectives are still working to piece together what prompted the fatal shooting and identify a suspect. Smith said detectives are trying to interview the surviving victim to find out exactly what happened. “This does not appear to be a random act,” Smith said. “It appears to be a dispute that had escalated.” All lanes reopened about 9:15 a.m. when police finally cleared the crime scene. “We always hate when we have to do that,” Smith said when asked about shutting down the interstate. “Unfortunately, we have to make sure that we process the crime scene appropriately, and it does take time.” (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)
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Shootings on metro Atlanta roadways this year have left five dead, others injured
Three people will vy to replace Henry County Commissioner Gary Barham as the south metro Atlanta community's District 3 representative.
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Three qualify in race to fill late Henry commissioner’s seat
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Atlanta Weather
FRIDAY’S WEATHER-TRAFFIC: Highs in the 70s to kick off warmer weekend
The MARTA board of directors Thursday approved a $3,500 bonus for frontline and unionized employees working through the coronavirus pandemic.. (AJC file photo by Ben@BenGray.com)
Commuting Blog
MARTA approves bonus and raise for employees
Clayton County Schools suspending this Friday's food distribution. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)
Local News
Clayton County Schools shifts food giveaway to Hearts to Nourish
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Atlanta Weather
THURSDAY’S WEATHER-TRAFFIC: Breaks of sunshine to help Atlanta warm up
Jackson Elementary School teacher Darlene Willims greets students as they return for in-person learning in Clayton County on April 12. Clayton County was the last metro Atlanta district to bring students back to class for face-to-face instruction. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Local News
Clayton County may return to virtual-only school because of gas crunch
The man faces numerous charges, including kidnapping, aggravated assault and terroristic threats.
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Man arrested, accused of holding woman at gunpoint after 1 date with her
The man was arrested after leading deputies on a chase that ended at rapper Rick Ross' estate in Fayetteville.
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Man arrested after police chase ends at Rick Ross’ metro Atlanta estate
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