Family Discovers Son's Remains in Treehouse After Father's Tragic Death
#Atlanta #scubadivingBagpiper Hank Frantz died while scuba diving in Atlanta, only for his family to discover his missing son's remains on his property. The skeletal remains of his son Hank Frantz were found in a treehouse four years after he went missing. read more
Mayor Dickens Leads Innovative Affordable Housing Strategy in Atlanta
#Atlanta #AffordableHousingAtlanta's mayor, Andre Dickens, implemented a unique solution to address the shortage of affordable housing in the US by leveraging publicly owned land. Atlanta Urban Development Corporation (AUD) was established to attract private financing, resulting in 10,000 new affordable housing units. read more
Atlanta Reviews Homeless Policies After Tragic Clearing Incident
#Atlanta #HomelessnessAtlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has decided to halt the clearings of homeless encampments after a tragic incident where a man was killed by a city truck during removal. The mayor aims to reassess the policy on encampments to ensure such tragedies are prevented. read more
T-shirt vendors' clash leads to fatal shooting at Atlanta concert.
#Atlanta #USCrimeAn 18-year-old man was fatally shot during an altercation between T-shirt vendors near a Creed concert in Atlanta. Police reported that the shooting stemmed from an argument over parking. The victim suffered fatal gunshot wounds, and the investigation is ongoing. read more
"Chemical Plant Fire Sends Chlorine Smoke Towards Atlanta City"
#Atlanta #BioLabFireAtlanta residents were advised to stay indoors due to a chemical fire at a BioLab plant in Conyers, Georgia, releasing chlorine smoke that caused health issues. Schools closed, businesses shut down, and residents faced irritation, leading to a lawsuit and ongoing investigations. read more
Arrest Made in Atlanta Street Racing Crackdown
#Atlanta #StreetRacingA suspect sobbed during his arrest for alleged street racing in Atlanta as police conducted an operation targeting illegal street racing. The suspect, Nathaniel Adike, 22, was charged with altering a license plate and participating in street racing. read more
#Atlanta #PoliceTrainingCenter
The Atlanta forest earmarked for a police training center faced a legal battle. Defense attorneys visited the site, expressing frustration over changes and misinformation, as the state's case involves alleged crimes in the forest against protesters, leading to 61 defendants. read more
#Atlanta #PoliceChase
A machete-wielding cyclist evades police capture by swerving through cars in Atlanta, captured on dashcam footage. The suspect, involved in an aggravated assault in May, attempts to flee on a bicycle but is eventually apprehended by officers. read more
#Atlanta #WaterOutages
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens pledges $5 million to help businesses affected by recent water outages in the city, while also planning to upgrade the water system. The mayor aims to assess infrastructure and implement monitoring for leaking pipes. read more
#Atlanta #WaterMainBreaks
An Atlanta resident was seen floating down a flooded street due to water main breaks causing chaos. Repairs led to closures of attractions and businesses, with a boil-water advisory in place for several neighborhoods as the city faces ongoing water issues. read more
#Atlanta #PoliceSurveillance
Atlanta police surveil residents opposing 'Cop City', a police training center; using tactics such as blasting sirens, shining lights, and following residents. Legal protection questions raised. Residents feel intimidated and monitored, reminiscent of civil rights era tactics. read more
#Atlanta #PoliceMisconduct
An Atlanta cop and former Marine, Koby Minor, faces a murder charge after allegedly shooting Lyft driver Reginald Folks, shortly after being arrested in a drug case. Minor was found at the scene and resigned from the police force. read more