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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Georgia's unemployment rate increased for the fourth consecutive month in August, rising to 3.6%, with over 190,000 residents reporting unemployment, the highest level in three years. This trend contrasts with a slight decrease in the national unemployment rate, which fell to 4.2%. The situation reflects a growing workforce that is not matched by job availability.
Don Milich, a swimmer in his 60s, experienced a near-fatal cardiac arrest during practice at Lifetime Fitness in Alpharetta, Georgia. Thanks to the quick actions of his coach and bystanders, who performed CPR and used a defibrillator, he was revived and has since returned to swimming. This incident highlights the importance of immediate medical response in life-threatening situations.
Thriving Together Atlanta is hosting a series of free Equitable Dinners this September to address systemic racism and its impact on health in the community. These events will feature artists, health professionals, and community leaders engaging in meaningful conversations over shared meals. Registration is required due to limited seating.
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.