1. Tax cut, police body cameras key items of new Dekalb budget
Dekalb County's $1.33 billion budget, which includes a modest property tax cut, police body cameras and money to clear government land for economic development was passed Tuesday. The budget was approved on a 4-3 vote. The county's property tax rate for those living outside city limits will decrease for the first time in 11 years. However, because property assessments are rising, residents may end up paying higher tax bills anyway. Read more.
2. Braves' Chris Johnson frustrated, wants to be traded
With the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline around the corner, Braves third baseman Chris Johnson let out some major frustrations. After months of diminished playing time, Johnson said he hoped the Braves would trade him. Braves president of baseball operations John Hart, however, said this week that the Braves are done trading good players just to dump contracts. Read more.
3. Ted Turner honored with his own street
City leaders renamed a portion of Spring Street to Ted Turner Drive in honor of the billionaire philanthropist. Turner put Atlanta on the map when he founded Turner Broadcasting System and revolutionized the world of media with CNN. City officials declared Tuesday "Ted Turner Day." Read more.
4. Sprayberry High School hosts vigil for marine
A somber vigil was held at Sprayberry High School Tuesday evening, the alma mater of USMC Lance Cpl. Skip Wells, who was one of four marines killed in the Chattanooga, Tenn. shooting last week. U.S. Rep. Tom Price was among many dignitaries who came to pay tribute. Read more.
5. Chattanooga shooter's uncle detained in Jordan
An uncle of the man who killed four marines and a sailor in Chattanooga last Thursday has been in custody in Jordan since the attacks, a lawyer said Tuesday. The attacker, Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez, spent several months in Jordan last year, a plan set up by his parents to encourage Abdulazeez to get away from drugs, alcohol, and friends they considered to be a bad influence. Abdulazeez stayed with his uncle in Jordan, but only to help with his business. Neither of the men were religious or belonged to any specific political organization. Investigators still do not know the entire motive behind the attacks. Read more.
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