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A man died after being struck by a vehicle in Buckhead on Thursday night, Atlanta police report. The collision occurred at the intersection of Piedmont Road and Peachtree Road, where emergency crews transported the victim to the hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries. The investigation is ongoing, with no details released regarding the driver or circumstances of the crash.
MARTA launched its third annual Holiday Market, unveiling a holiday-themed bus that offers free rides through the end of the year. Riders who board the festively wrapped bus will receive complimentary transit, as part of MARTA's initiative to celebrate the holiday season.
Firefighters rescued two young cousins, Johnny Jones and Malai Moore, trapped in a stalled elevator at Peachtree Center for three hours. After the ordeal, the children expressed their gratitude during a reunion with the rescuers. Jones noted he would consider riding the elevator again if it were fixed.
The Atlanta White House, a replica mansion listed for $35 million, is back on the market as owner Thuy Ai Kathy Lam prepares to sell. Built in 2001, the 16,500-square-foot estate features an Oval Office and has served as a venue for events since its construction. Lam, who immigrated from Vietnam, sees the home as a symbol of her American dream.
Grammy-winning rapper Lil Nas X, also known as Montero Hill, appeared in court this week after completing an inpatient treatment program. The appearance follows his August arrest for allegedly assaulting police officers in Los Angeles. He is scheduled to return to court on March 12.
The Thanksgiving travel rush begins with smooth operations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where TSA wait times remain under five minutes. AAA forecasts that 2.3 million Georgians will travel during the holiday, with road travel significantly outpacing air travel.
Forsyth County firefighter Chris Stancel received a life-saving kidney from his sister, Katie Kulbok, during a transplant at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. Stancel, diagnosed with stage 4 kidney disease, found a donor after his sister volunteered following a family funeral. Their mother expressed pride in their upbringing, emphasizing the importance of family support.
A warm front will bring increasing rain chances to North Georgia Friday, with the heaviest rainfall expected after sunset. Temperatures will remain unseasonably warm, hitting the mid-70s around Atlanta, while a stronger storm system could disrupt Thanksgiving travel next week.
State agents discovered a fortified drug stash house in Atlanta's Vine City, seizing over 500 pounds of marijuana and nine firearms during a two-day operation. Three suspects were arrested, including alleged members of the violent Cartel Jalisco New Generation. Authorities continue to investigate drug trafficking networks across Georgia.
Former Atlanta Hawks executive Lester T. Jones Jr. faces one count of wire fraud for allegedly embezzling over $3.8 million from the NBA team. Court documents reveal he submitted fraudulent reimbursement requests and misused corporate credit cards to fund luxury travel and personal expenses from 2017 to June 2025. If convicted, Jones could face up to 20 years in federal prison.