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A 90-year-old man was discovered dead in northeast Atlanta, suffering from multiple stab wounds. Police were called to the scene early Wednesday morning, where medics pronounced him dead. The investigation is ongoing as authorities seek to determine the circumstances surrounding his death.
A Clayton County mother is advocating for justice after discovering allegations that her daughter's first-grade teacher had molested her and had a history of prior complaints. Following these revelations, the Clayton County police chief has initiated an internal investigation into the matter. The case highlights significant concerns regarding child safety in educational environments.
An employee at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was stabbed while attempting to defend a coworker from a belligerent passenger. This incident raises concerns about safety in public transportation environments, particularly related to issues of homelessness and mental health affecting airport operations.
Amber Thurman, a 28-year-old woman from metro Atlanta, died after taking an abortion pill and not receiving timely medical care. Her mother, Shanette Williams, expressed her grief and highlighted the preventable nature of her daughter's death, which occurred after a delay of 20 hours in receiving necessary surgery.
Severe storms and significant flooding are forecasted for north Georgia as Tropical Storm Helene approaches. Meteorologist Brian Monahan from Severe Weather Team 2 warns of an increased flash flooding threat, particularly in the northeast Georgia mountains and metro Atlanta, with potential rainfall amounts reaching 5-10 inches by Friday.
A double shooting occurred outside a home in northwest Atlanta, leaving one person critically injured and another alert. The Atlanta police are currently investigating the incident and have not released the identities of the victims or the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
A 64-year-old man from Rome, Georgia, named Steve Lorenzo Miller was arrested after making nearly 40 harassing calls to 911, during which he threatened to kill a local judge. Authorities reported that his intent was solely to annoy and harass dispatchers, leading to his arrest on Monday.
A Bartow County woman, Cathleen Marie Slye, has been arrested for attempting to kidnap a child from a mobile home park in Georgia. Investigators reported that she grabbed the child's hand and began walking away before being stopped by a bystander.
A Mercer University student, Mason Sells, tragically collapsed and died during an intramural soccer game on the Macon campus. The incident has shocked the local community, prompting expressions of grief and condolences from the university.
A shooting incident at a DeKalb County apartment complex resulted in one person dead and another injured, according to police reports. Residents reported hearing gunfire followed by a woman's scream, raising concerns about safety in the area. The incident highlights ongoing issues related to crime in local communities.