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Sean 'Diddy' Combs was denied bail for the second time following a sex trafficking indictment, with a judge stating that there is a significant risk of witness tampering. Combs, who pleaded not guilty, faces serious accusations involving the exploitation of victims in drug-induced sexual performances.
Julie Chrisley is seeking permission from a federal judge to appear in civilian clothing rather than a prison jumpsuit at her upcoming resentencing hearing. This request follows an appeals court decision that vacated her previous sentence related to a fraud conviction. Her husband Todd Chrisley’s 12-year sentence remains unchanged.
Atlanta officials have enacted a new ordinance to address the growing issue of contractors operating without permits in the city. The ordinance, backed by City Council member Byron Amos, aims to protect neighborhoods from unauthorized construction and ensure compliance with building codes.
Atlanta is considering a pilot program for autonomous pods to improve transportation for airport employees, who currently face longer commute times compared to others in the metro area. The Glydways self-driving vehicles, designed to carry four passengers, aim to alleviate traffic congestion around Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The project is expected to cost $20 million and could launch in the next few years.
A man named Chris Sullens, who survived a machete attack at work, has returned home after a lengthy recovery period in Atlanta hospitals. He expressed his apprehension about attending court proceedings related to the attack, emphasizing the emotional toll of the incident.
An Atlanta CEO, Micky Lee Wagner, has been sentenced to prison for a fraudulent scheme involving stolen identities that defrauded companies of over $5 million. Convicted of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, Wagner's actions highlight serious issues surrounding corporate fraud and identity theft.
MARTA has announced plans to upgrade payment systems at four long-term parking decks in the metro Atlanta area, set to reopen on October 7. The upgrades will include new entry and exit gates, ticket dispensers, payment machines, and license plate recognition cameras to enhance customer experience.
Multiple arrests have been made in connection with a deadly gang-related shooting that occurred in Meriwether County, Georgia, resulting in the death of a 46-year-old woman. The incident, which took place on March 29, involved gunfire at a home in Manchester. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
A man was shot in the face outside a gas station in DeKalb County during an argument that escalated to gunfire. The incident occurred overnight at the intersection of Columbia Drive and Memorial Drive, leaving one person injured. Witnesses reported that the shooting took place in the Chevron parking lot.
Nicholas Carter, a 23-year-old, was tragically shot and killed outside an Atlanta music studio nearly a year ago. His parents are calling for justice as they continue to grieve and urge police to apprehend the suspect identified in the ongoing investigation.