The scoop on Thursday, July 23: 5 things to know this morning
1. Man allegedly kills wife, stepsons and himself in Forsyth County murder-suicide
Early Wednesday in Forsyth County, the alleged shooter, Matthew Kyle Fields, called his mother to say he'd shot four people and planned to kill himself. By the time deputies arrived, he and his wife's two sons were dead and her father critically injured, allegedly because of the husband's actions. Authorities are still investigating possible motives. Read more.
2. U.S. upset by Jamaica in Gold Cup
The U.S. team was upset by Jamaica 2-1 in Wednesday's semifinals of the Gold Cup at the Georgia Dome. Though Michael Bradley scored in the opening minutes of the second half, it just wasn't enough. The event sold more than 68,000 tickets — a record for the sport in Atlanta. Read more.
3. Cobb Commissioner shaken up after police's "utter disregard" for her safety
Cobb Commissioner Lisa Cupid says she is shaken up after police in an undercover vehicle followed her late at night last week, at one point speeding behind her car as if to hit it. Cupid says the police officer "was not there to protect and serve" but rather "to harass and intimidate." The incident is detailed in a seven-page memo to county leadership. Police investigation says officer acted within department policy. Read more.
4. Coming soon: Documentary on female Civil War soldiers
J.R. Hardman, a 29-year-old filmmaker and Civil War re-enactor is behind the idea of a full-length documentary about women who have fought in the Civil War and who were soldiers disguised as men. The documentary, titled "Reenactress," seeks to explore the history and experiences of female Civil War reenactors and living historians. Read more.
5. First Ashley Madison customer outed
Over the weekend, AshleyMadison.com — a website encouraging infidelity — was hacked. On Tuesday, the hackers posted the personal information of a Brockton, Mass. man who was allegedly a member of the site. The post, which included his name, address and listed desires has since been taken down. Read more.
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