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A locker room fight at East Hall High School in Hall County, Georgia, escalated when a 14-year-old football player stabbed a 16-year-old teammate with scissors. Both players are facing criminal charges, with the 14-year-old charged with aggravated assault. The Hall County School District condemned the violence and stated that it would be addressed accordingly.
A recent state record reveals that students in Georgia carried weapons to school 19 times in the Barrow County school district during the 2023-24 year. Parents and students are advocating for enhanced security measures, including a clear bag policy and weapon detectors, as concerns about school safety rise. The Georgia Board of Education does not currently track the prevalence of such safety measures across schools.
A man is in critical condition after being shot multiple times during an argument in a parking lot outside a restaurant in southwest Atlanta. The incident occurred around 2:15 a.m. on September 23, 2024, and one person has been detained by police as the investigation continues.
Atlanta's Policing Alternatives and Diversion (PAD) program has secured $850,000 in funding to continue providing essential services to the city's unhoused population instead of resorting to criminal charges. The program, which has garnered support from city officials and the community, aims to expand its operational hours to reach more individuals in need.
Survivors of violent crime from Atlanta, led by Takesia Shields, are traveling to Washington, D.C. for the Crime Survivors Speak march to advocate for victims' rights and more support services. The group emphasizes the need for trauma recovery centers and legislative action to address gun violence and help crime victims.
Four months after the murder of 25-year-old Area Barnett at a bus stop in West Atlanta, her friends are demanding accountability from investigators. The Atlanta Police Department has yet to identify any suspects or make arrests in the case, which has drawn significant public attention.
Nick Cannon has made a generous $25,000 donation to the family of the late rapper Rich Homie Quan during a live taping of his show _Wild 'N Out_ in Atlanta. The funds were raised through contributions from the show's fans and venue, demonstrating the community's support for the artist who passed away on September 5.
A fatal shooting occurred on September 23 in southwest Atlanta, resulting in one death and one injury. The incident stemmed from a verbal dispute, and an investigation is currently underway. Authorities are working to gather further details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The Atlanta Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a man involved in a residential burglary that occurred on September 13, 2024, at a home on Avon Avenue SW. The incident took place just before 7 a.m., and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson reached out to the Apalachee High School football team in Barrow County, Georgia, offering them a visit to his movie set as a gesture of support following a recent mass shooting in the community. His invitation aims to uplift the spirits of the team and the larger community during their healing process.