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Police & Fire

UPDATED: One Dead, Another Critically Injured in North Avenue Shooting

Atlanta police were responding to a 911 call concerning illegal gambling in Old Fourth Ward when “at least 20 shots were fired” during the incident in which two men in their 20s were hit.

Police & Fire

UPDATE: Suspect charged in Decatur man's murder in Central Park

In August, Kentavious Ballard suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the chest while walking through Central Park just south of Midtown.

Government, Public Safety

Mayor Reed Joins Mayors Against Illegal Guns

The national group of mayors, including a dozen from Georgia, sent a letter to President Obama Wednesday outlining the need to change gun legislation in the United States.

Local Connections

Solidarity event at Freedom Park Sunday for Newtown

Sunday afternoon, residents are encouraged to meet at the intersection of Freedom Parkway and Moreland Avenue to demonstrate that Atlanta cares for those who were so tragically affected by Friday’s mass killing at an elementary school in Newtown, Conn.

Government

Rep. Bell Re-Elected Handily

Democratic Incumbent Simone Bell voted in for another term in District 58 of the Georgia House of Representatives.

Marathon street closure info

Sports, The Neighborhood Files

Atlanta Marathon Hits the Streets Sunday

The 50th running of the Atlanta Track Club-sponsored event will begin and end at Midtown's Atlantic Station.

Police & Fire

Man found shot, killed inside car at Flat Shoals Road apartment complex

Police searching for suspect who shot victim multiple times around 5 a.m. Sunday

The Neighborhood Files

No serious injuries in L5P Halloween Parade accident

Saturday's parade delayed for about 15 minutes after a motorcyclist loses control of bike and rear-ends a 'Zombie' float

Volunteers in the News, The Neighborhood Files

Residents want homelessness issue resolved in Renaissance Park

While volunteers helped construct a recreation and fitness area for the westside-based Atlanta Mission on Thursday, residents feel the community around Renaissance Park has been "severely compromised and has deteriorated" due to Atlanta's homelessness.

Police & Fire

UPDATED: Former GSU Soccer Player Shot and Killed

Southeast Atlanta shooting results in a second former Panther men's soccer player being killed this summer in the city.

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