News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Husband charged with murder after shooting wife and son, Cobb police say
Shital Wrzesien, "distinguished Georgia Tech alumna and and esteemed technology leader," was found dead after a double shooting.

3 arrested when squatting complaint in Marietta leads to trafficking charges
Marietta police seek a fourth person who was also at the troubled Veritas at East Cobb complex, where two underage girls say they were forced to do sex acts.

DeKalb officer out on bond in teen’s ‘accidental’ fatal shooting during arrest
A DeKalb County police officer is out on bond, accused of “accidentally” firing his gun while arresting a 19-year-old man Tuesday evening, officials say.

Georgia judges OK millions in wrongful conviction claims under new law
A year ago, the Legislature tasked a relatively unknown group of Georgia judges with something rare: building out a legal process from scratch to compensate Georgia’s wrongful...
Number of immigrant kids in Georgia foster care growing amid ICE crackdown
Georgia’s beleaguered child welfare system is facing increased demand for services from the children of deported immigrants at a time when the system is already strained.
Traffic, noise and a Kirkwood mystery: Why doesn’t Pullman need event permits?
Atlanta's Pullman Yards, once an industrial site, is now an entertainment complex billed as “The South’s Premier Destination.” Neighbors aren't happy and want answers.

Georgia judges OK millions in wrongful conviction claims under new law
A year ago, the Legislature tasked a relatively unknown group of Georgia judges with something rare: building out a legal process from scratch to compensate Georgia’s wrongful...

Holster, then handcuff: Fatal DeKalb arrest defied most officer training
Law enforcement officers in Georgia are generally trained not to handle a firearm while they handcuff. A recent DeKalb officer’s arrest has sparked questions about procedure.
Apalachee shooting suspect to appear in Barrow County for plea, sentence hearing
Colt Gray is set to appear in court for a non-negotiated plea and sentencing hearing on July 24, indicating he may be changing that not guilty plea.
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One of Atlanta’s oldest restaurants changes its reservation policy, an opportunity to Kick It with the AJC and more restaurant happenings around Atlanta this week.

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Dog shot and killed by Cobb County sheriff’s deputy
Cobb County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release that a deputy shot the dog because it was being “aggressive.” The dog's owner strongly denies that.

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Husband charged with murder after shooting wife and son, Cobb police say
Shital Wrzesien, "distinguished Georgia Tech alumna and and esteemed technology leader," was found dead after a double shooting.

3 arrested when squatting complaint in Marietta leads to trafficking charges
Marietta police seek a fourth person who was also at the troubled Veritas at East Cobb complex, where two underage girls say they were forced to do sex acts.





