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A 25-year-old woman was tragically stabbed to death near an apartment complex in southeast Atlanta on Friday afternoon. The Atlanta police are currently investigating the incident, which occurred in Chosewood Park, where the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
A shooting incident occurred at The Verge apartment complex in southeast Atlanta during a Friday night party, resulting in a 22-year-old man being hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The shooter fled the scene before police arrived, and investigations are ongoing.
A senior Fulton County employee, William "Will" Ray Wilson, tragically died due to a work-related incident. His passing has deeply affected the local community, with tributes highlighting his dedication and love for outdoor activities, particularly fishing. A funeral service will be held on September 17, where donations in his memory are encouraged.
Uber is set to launch driverless rides in Atlanta through a partnership with Waymo, starting in early 2025. This expansion follows a previous collaboration that began in Phoenix, and it aims to enhance the rideshare experience by integrating fully autonomous electric vehicles.
Chris Sale dominated on the mound, allowing just one run and striking out six over six innings, leading the Atlanta Braves to a decisive 10-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. This win marks Sale's major league-leading 17th win of the season, while Shohei Ohtani struggled, going hitless in his last two games. The game took place on September 14, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia.
College Park's mayor, Bianca Motley Broom, has filed a second lawsuit against the city council, alleging that they violated the Georgia Open Meetings Act by censuring her in a closed-door session. The lawsuit follows the council's recent discussions on hiring a new city manager after the abrupt removal of the previous manager.
The Atlanta Urban Development Corporation and Atlanta Public Schools have signed a landmark agreement to transform eight surplus school properties into community assets. This initiative aims to revitalize underutilized spaces and enhance access to affordable housing and community services throughout Atlanta.
A Flood Watch has been issued for multiple counties in Alabama and Georgia due to potential threats to life and property. The National Weather Service warns residents to stay alert as the alerts are in effect until the evening and morning of September 14, 2024.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has refused to comply with a subpoena from a Georgia state Senate committee investigating her conduct, claiming the request is "unlawful." The committee has since hired an attorney to enforce the subpoena, intensifying the legal conflict.
Claims surfaced during a presidential debate that immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating pets, leading to significant public concern. However, investigations revealed these allegations to be unfounded, with local authorities and the governor working to address related issues stemming from the recent influx of immigrants.