Elijah Megginson

Elijah Megginson is a local news reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He currently attends NYU graduate school and is a Morehouse College Alumnus where he previously covered education, politics, local news and culture. He served as the Managing Editor of Print for Morehouse Colleges publication. He joined the AJC in 2026.

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Family and friends wear shirts with Tianah Robinson on them during a celebration of life at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Robinson was the 16-year-old who was killed during a shooting at Piedmont Park on following 404 Day celebrations. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

‘It’s hard to sleep’: Family wants answers in teen’s Piedmont Park slaying

Tianah Robinson's family is still searching for answers nearly seven weeks after the 16-year-old was fatally shot inside Piedmont Park.

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Atlanta joining initiative aiming to stop human trafficking ahead of World Cup

The “It’s a Penalty” campaign raises human trafficking awareness around major sporting events worldwide.

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