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Ex-judge found not guilty in brawl outside Buckhead club
Christina Peterson, who represented herself during the trial, had been arrested in June 2024 and was accused of willful obstruction of law enforcement officers, a misdemeanor.

Person of interest in USPS letter carrier’s killing in DeKalb arrested
Dequavious Graves was working a mail route in DeKalb County when he was fatally shot near his carrier vehicle. The shooting was described as “not accidental.”

Dad arrested in child’s shooting death left gun in bed during nap, warrants say
A man was charged Wednesday after his 2-year-old child was fatally shot at a Sandy Springs apartment complex, officials said.

Psychologist sentenced to five years for Decatur 5-year-old’s death
An Avondale psychologist was found guilty of vehicular homicide Wednesday in the 2018 death of Miles Jenness, a 5-year-old Decatur boy.
Ponce City Market developer to tackle North Point Mall’s NHL ambitions
Jamestown, known for developing Ponce City Market and One Times Square in New York, announced it was selected to pursue the North Point Mall redevelopment with NHL ambitions.

The FBI’s new role in Georgia: Transporting immigrant detainees for ICE
Critics are concerned that this reassignment means other types of investigations, like white-collar crime, will proceed at a slower pace, or not at all.
Apalachee shooting suspect’s dad expected to take the stand in his trial
Colin Gray, father of the Apalachee shooting suspect, plans to take the stand in his own trial on Friday. The father is facing charged related to the shooting.
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Psychologist sentenced to five years for Decatur 5-year-old’s death
An Avondale psychologist was found guilty of vehicular homicide Wednesday in the 2018 death of Miles Jenness, a 5-year-old Decatur boy.
Apalachee trial: Dad told police he thought shooter pics were of rock star
Colin Gray tells investigator there was ‘never an inkling’ his son would harm others.
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What Atlanta Magazine’s new top editor plans for the storied publication
Allison Entrekin, a longtime Atlanta journalist, has been named editor-in-chief of Atlanta Magazine.

Trial begins for security guard accused in 90-year-old man’s Buckhead stabbing
Trial began this week for Janet Williams, who is accused of the fatal stabbing of 90-year-old Chun-ki Kim inside his apartment at a Buckhead senior center.

Rockefeller unveils details for the tallest residential building in Atlanta
The residences within the 60-story tower, situated at 1072 West Peachtree St., will offer many luxury amenities.

Officials ID 7-year-old killed in Atlanta shooting as police search for suspect
A 7-year-old girl was killed and her mother injured in a shooting in northwest Atlanta late Tuesday, according to police, who implored the suspect to turn himself in.
MARTA to launch revamped bus network, ‘last-mile’ van service
MARTA officials hope that revamped bus network, van service will better serve existing passengers and attract new ones.

Legendary Atlanta electronic band is set to make a grand return home
The AJC spoke to STS9 about their upcoming Atlanta concerts.

Atlanta church, UGA’s Legion Pool among Georgia’s at risk landmarks
The Georgia Trust released the 20th edition of its “Places in Peril” list, highlighting 10 Georgia historic properties at risk of demolition, decay or redevelopment.
Officer shoots man armed with knife on Buckhead road, police say
Lenox Road in Buckhead was closed Tuesday evening police shot a man they say was brandishing a knife.
Dickens points finger at Atlanta City Council for questionable clerk contract
Atlanta City Council members are pushing back against the blame game over $910,000 in payments to a referendum consultant.

ICE buys Oakwood warehouse for $68 million in plan to detain more immigrants in Ga.
Leaked Immigration and Customs Enforcement planning documents suggest up to 1,500 immigrants could be held there.




