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4 teenagers injured after shooting in southwest Atlanta, police say
2+ hour, 52+ min ago (112+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " One teenager is in critical condition and three others are injured after a shooting in Atlanta's Oakland City neighborhood on Sunday, police said. Police said officers responded to 984 Sparks St. SW about 9 p.m. Sunday and found…...
Boy, 15, shot in domestic dispute, Atlanta police say
16+ hour, 15+ min ago (107+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " A 15-year-old boy suffered a gunshot wound Sunday in what police described as an escalating domestic dispute. Police arrived at the incident just after 11 a.m. in the 900 block of Highland View in northeast Atlanta. The boy,…...
Police: 2 adults, 7 juveniles arrested during ‘teen takeover’ in Gwinnett County
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (435+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " Gwinnett County police said they arrested two adults and seven juveniles at a "teen takeover" event Saturday night. The nine were arrested on charges including obstruction, affray, disorderly conduct and criminal trespass after they were…...
Parade, Piedmont Park festival and more: What to know about 404 Day
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (197+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " Get ready to celebrate all things Atlanta this weekend! Saturday is 404 Day, which honors the music, food and community spirit that make up Atlanta's culture. It's named for the city's first area code. Here are…...
7-year-old shot in southwest Atlanta apartment complex, police say
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (137+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " A 7-year-old boy was shot three times in the arm overnight at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex. Police said the boy was inside his home at the Ashley Cascade Apartments, just off Cascade Road, when…...
DeKalb community owes $5.1 million in water bills; residents refuse to pay self-appointed HOA
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (1593+ words) DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Residents of a 100-home condominium community off Interstate 285 and Bouldercrest Road refuse to pay a homeowners association (HOA) they say they never elected. The HOA issues are reflected in a past due water bill…...
Georgia Senate passes sweeping education overhaul bill
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (295+ words) Editor's note: The video above is from an earlier report by Atlanta News First Investigates. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " Georgia senators have approved a sweeping education bill aimed at boosting early reading skills statewide by paying for literacy coaches…...
Man shot dead in Stonecrest as wave of shootings sweep through metro Atlanta
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (109+ words) STONECREST, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " DeKalb County police have detained a man for questioning after a deadly shooting overnight in Stonecrest. The shooting happened on Charter Lane. Someone called 911 around midnight. Police arrived to find a man shot dead inside…...
2 people injured in southwest Atlanta shooting, police say
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (66+ words) Police said two people were shot in southwest Atlanta Monday night. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " Police said two people were shot in southwest Atlanta on Monday night. The shooting happened near Lee Street and Donnelly Avenue. Both victims are…...
Gwinnett judicial bill hijacked, replaced with controversial elections changes
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (489+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " As time dwindles down in the current legislative session, lawmakers are scrambling " perhaps this year more than normal " to get legislation heard and passed. It's also the time where bygone bills that did not clear…...