Hampton cop gets proclamation from council

The Hampton City Council recognized one of the city’s police officers this month for two separate life-saving acts over an eight-day period in July.

According to reports, Mason Lewis was dispatched July 13 to the scene of an automobile accident and discovered a female in a wrecked car with her arm severed below the elbow. He immediately and successfully applied a tourniquet to the victim’s arm, which slowed the loss of blood and stabilized her until Henry County emergency medical personnel arrived.

Lewis got a call July 21 and was dispatched to a scene where he encountered someone unconscious as a result of an overdose. He was able to use NARCAN to successfully bring the victim back to consciousness and reverse the effects of the drugs. The 26-year-old officer has been with the department almost two years.

About the Author

Monroe Roark for the AJC

Atlanta traffic patterns are changing, report says. How it impacts your drive.

A recent study from Texas A&M University backs up what we're all seeing: Roads are clogged all day long, and by some metrics, traffic is busier than in 2019.

Atlanta City Council incumbents win; two open races go to runoff

No incumbents who ran for re-election lost and two open races will be decided Dec. 2.

COUNCIL POWER SHIFT

Marci Collier Overstreet declares victory in Atlanta City Council president race

Overstreet’s win represents a victory for Atlanta establishment politics, including Mayor Andre Dickens as he enters a second term.

The Latest

Credit: JOHN SPINK / AJC

$140M verdict axed in fatal Atlanta apartment fire lawsuit

Atlanta traffic patterns are changing, report says. How it impacts your drive.

COUNCIL POWER SHIFT

Marci Collier Overstreet declares victory in Atlanta City Council president race

Featured

Credit: Miguel Martinez/AJC

900,000 turn out on Election Day across Georgia

Georgia Public Service Commission seats are on the on the ballot for first time since 2020. Atlanta mayor, local government and school board seats are also up for grabs.

Porsche, trips and more: Feds say former Hawks finance exec embezzled nearly $4M

The Hawks’ former senior vice president of financial planning and analysis allegedly spent years stealing money from the organization.

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s populist rise continues with debut on ‘The View’

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene appeared on ABC's “The View” to share her criticisms for Republican Party leaders and answer a range of political questions.