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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.

Atlanta’s NCR split itself in two. One half is now being bought for $6.6B.
One of Atlanta’s largest public companies split itself into two separate businesses three years ago, and that decision has created some lucrative acquisition targets.
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A bullet grazed him at 13. At 25, gunfire left him dead on the same street.
A recent wave of violence in Macon, Georgia, has left seven people dead in a span of nine days in mid-February. Nine more were left wounded in other Bibb County shootings.
Laken Riley’s father says Georgia university system liable in her death
The on-campus killing of nursing student Laken Riley stems from the negligence of Georgia's university system and several property managers, her father alleges in a lawsuit.

A bullet grazed him at 13. At 25, gunfire left him dead on the same street.
A recent wave of violence in Macon, Georgia, has left seven people dead in a span of nine days in mid-February. Nine more were left wounded in other Bibb County shootings.
Laken Riley’s father says Georgia university system liable in her death
The on-campus killing of nursing student Laken Riley stems from the negligence of Georgia's university system and several property managers, her father alleges in a lawsuit.
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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‘We’re lucky to be alive’ after MARTA train hits fallen tree
Train 308 hit a tree about the size of a utility pole that had fallen across the tracks. Video from inside the train shows the impact and the aftermath.

Atlanta City Council wants say in More MARTA projects moving forward
In recent weeks, Atlanta City Council members have expressed dissatisfaction at being in the dark on the decision to stop work on the Eastside Beltline light rail project.

Downtown Atlanta to gain new luxury hotel ahead of World Cup
The W Atlanta Downtown hotel will rebrand under the JW Marriott flag under new ownership.

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.

Another Atlanta group could be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame soon
Other nominees include Lauryn Hill, Luther Vandross, Wu-Tang Clan and Atlanta resident Ronnie DeVoe.

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.


