1. 2-year-old killed in shooting in Jackson
In what police say appears to have been an accidental shooting, 2-year-old Jayden Jamar Clay was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Jackson Police Chief James Morgan. Morgan said the boy was shot in the upper lip by what appeared to be a .45 caliber handgun, which was found on the floor nearby. Read more.
A.J. Pierzynski agreed to a one-year contract on Wednesday to return to the Atlanta Braves for the 2016 season. Read more.
3. Marietta approves soccer deal
When Atlanta United FC's deal with DeKalb fell apart last week, the Marietta site on Franklin Road came into play. Marietta city council unanimously approved a preliminary agreement settling most of the major contractual issues on Wednesday. Read more.
4. Braves' Simmons wins Wilson award as majors' top overall defender
Andrelton Simmons was passed over for a Gold Glove Award on Tuesday, but the next day, Braves shortstop was named the overall 2015 Wilson Defensive Player of the Year for all of major league baseball. Read more.
5. Woman Victor Hill is charged with shooting wants job with his office
Channel 2 Action News reported Wednesday that the woman Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill is charged with shooting in a Lawrenceville model home in May applied for a job with his office. Hill will go before a Gwinnett County grand jury Thursday for the shooting of Gwenevere McCord. Read more.
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