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A 54-year-old man from Alpharetta, Georgia, was arrested at Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport after arriving on a flight from Cancun, Mexico. Daniel Coronado was wanted on felony child molestation charges, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers apprehended him during routine checks against law enforcement databases.
Crews from the DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management are actively repairing a broken water main on North Druid Hills Road, which has caused low or no water service for many local residents. In response, the county is distributing bottled water to those affected, though the timeline for repairs remains unspecified.
Metro Atlanta offers a variety of exciting activities over the weekend, including festivals, live music performances, and cultural exhibitions. Notable events include the Atlanta Greek Festival and Hapeville Happy Days, promising experiences filled with food, music, and community engagement.
Atlanta police are investigating a residential burglary that occurred on September 13 at a home on Avon Avenue SW. An unidentified male suspect was caught on surveillance footage wearing a distinctive t-shirt, and authorities are seeking information from the public. Tips can be submitted anonymously, with potential rewards for information leading to an arrest.
A water main break at the intersection of Moury Avenue and Jonesboro Road in Atlanta was reported and repaired by the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management. Residents were advised on how to address potential air in their water lines or discoloration following the repair. The incident highlights the city's ongoing infrastructure management efforts.
A Fulton County jury acquitted former Atlanta police officer Oliver Simmonds in the shooting death of 18-year-old D'Ettrick Griffin during an alleged carjacking in 2019. The verdict, reached after just four hours of deliberation, highlighted conflicting accounts of the incident, with Simmonds claiming self-defense.
A recent shooting at Apalachee High School has prompted bipartisan discussions among lawmakers in Georgia about potential gun safety legislation. While Democrats are advocating for significant reforms like red flag laws and universal background checks, Republicans are more cautious, supporting measures related to gun storage and parental accountability.
Federal Judge Eleanor L. Ross denied reality star Julie Chrisley's request to wear civilian clothes during her upcoming resentencing hearing. Chrisley, who has served 21 months of her seven-year sentence for fraud, argued that her prison uniform could affect her rights to a fair trial.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced plans to convert a 41-story office building into 625 affordable homes, a project supported by federal assistance. This initiative aims to address housing needs in downtown Atlanta, although the mayor acknowledges the challenges ahead in securing complete financing and executing the project.
An off-duty deputy in Atlanta had his firearm stolen during an altercation with a boy on Wednesday night. The police were able to recover the firearm shortly after detaining the suspect at his home. The investigation is ongoing, but the boy's identity and potential charges have not yet been disclosed.