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Mercer football player hospitalized after collapsing during game

A Mercer University football player, Khalil Moody, was hospitalized after collapsing on the field during a game against the University of the Citadel. The incident occurred late in the third quarter, and a spokesperson for Mercer Athletics reported that he remains in good spirits alongside his family.

3 stabbed in downtown Atlanta, 1 in critical condition, police say

Three individuals were stabbed in downtown Atlanta, with one in critical condition, according to police reports. The incident occurred recently, raising concerns about public safety in the area. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack.

4 dead, several injured in Birmingham mass shooting

A mass shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, has resulted in the deaths of four individuals and left several others injured, according to police reports. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about gun violence in the region.

Woman injured in southwest Atlanta road rage shooting, police say

A woman was injured in a suspected road rage shooting in southwest Atlanta on Saturday night. Police found the 41-year-old victim with a gunshot wound to her left hip, and she is expected to recover. The Aggravated Assault Unit is investigating the incident.

DeKalb County School District celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with community event

DeKalb County School District celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a vibrant Hispanic Heritage Fiesta at Doraville United Elementary School, inviting the community to experience diverse culinary traditions from various Hispanic cultures. The event highlighted the significance of cultural heritage and the growing diversity within the school system, as approximately 20% of students identify as Hispanic or Latino.

1 man critical, 2 injured in Atlanta triple stabbing

Three men were stabbed in a series of attacks in Atlanta early Sunday morning, with one of the victims in critical condition. The incident occurred near 138 Edgewood Avenue NE, and the investigation is ongoing with no arrests reported yet.

Man shot to death in Atlanta hotel district

Atlanta police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the city's hotel district, where a 48-year-old man was found in critical condition and later died at the scene. The Homicide Unit is leading the investigation, but no suspects have been identified yet. This incident raises concerns about safety in the area, known for its hotels and diplomatic presence.

26-year-old Brookhaven woman accused of intentionally hitting, killing man with her car

A 26-year-old woman from Brookhaven, Danielle Loyd, has been arrested for allegedly intentionally hitting and killing a man with her car in Fayette County, Georgia. The incident occurred following an argument between Loyd and the victim, after which she fled the scene.

‘We Are One Apalachee:’ Actor Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson invites football team to movie set

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.

28 years ago a man was found dead inside his car along a Coweta road. No arrests were ever made

The Coweta County Sheriff's Office is seeking to resolve a 1995 homicide case involving Wayne Spurrell, who was discovered deceased in his parked car on Providence Church Road. Despite the passage of 28 years, no arrests have been made, and officials believe the vehicle had been there for several days before the body was found.

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