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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.
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.
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.
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.
DeKalb County Schools employees are facing significant financial strain due to ongoing payroll issues that have resulted in delayed and incomplete paychecks. Many workers report falling behind on bills, with some struggling to pay for essential services like childcare. The district is working with its payroll provider to resolve these issues, but employees remain anxious about their financial stability.
A 14-year-old soccer player, Ronaldo Vega, was hospitalized after being injured by bullet fragments during a shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, Georgia. The incident left nine hospitalized and resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including teachers and students. Vega's family has initiated a fundraiser to help cover medical expenses.
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.
Two individuals were shot near the Fulton County District Attorney's Office annex on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in southwest Atlanta. The incident prompted a swift response from law enforcement, who swarmed the area to investigate.
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.
Apalachee High School is set to reopen on September 23 following a tragic mass shooting that claimed the lives of two teachers and two students. The Barrow County Schools Superintendent emphasized the importance of addressing the trauma experienced by the community and implementing enhanced security measures.