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Man who shot and killed Warm Springs officer punched him during arrest days earlier, warrants say
WARM SPRINGS, Ga. — Warrants say the man the GBI says shot and killed a Warm Springs police officer had, days earlier, punched the same officer when he was getting arrested. Authorities believed the shooting of 36-year-old Sgt. Chris Fisher was targeted, and the arrest warrant for 23-year-old Jimmy Steverson from less than a week ago, on Friday August 28, gives some insight into their only known prior interaction. This story continues below.
College Football Playoff weighs in on LSU/SEC dispute: 'Certain clear rules should be followed'
ATLANTA — The College Football Playoff weighed in Friday on the burgeoning dispute between LSU and the SEC over the use of players formerly contracted by NFL teams, saying it "strongly supports the positions and rules of individual conferences" and that "certain clear rules should be followed." "These conference rules are intended to protect the needs, interests and integrity of the sport," the CFP statement said. This story continues below.
Georgia woman files for class action suit against Flock, alleging company has 'repeatedly minimized' misuse of the system
ATLANTA — A Georgia woman has filed for a class action suit against Flock, alleging "numerous, recurring problems" with the surveillance camera network that, the complaint asserts, the Atlanta-based company has "repeatedly minimized." The class action complaint was filed on Aug.
44-year-old woman dies in Cobb County wreck, juvenile also seriously injured Original
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A 44-year-old woman died Thursday night and a juvenile passenger of her car was seriously injured in a crash that occurred, police believe, because a man experienced a medical emergency. Cobb Police said it happened a little after 9 p.m. in the area of Lake Acworth Drive and Cottage Oaks Drive. They identified the driver who lost her life as 44-year-old Barbara Sotelo of Acworth; the juvenile passenger who was injured was not identified.
DeKalb Police searching for missing 80-year-old woman Original
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Police in DeKalb County said Friday they're looking for an 80-year-old woman who's been missing since earlier this morning. A Mattie's Call was issued for Patricia Powell, who was last seen on Cherrybrook Drive in south DeKalb. She was described as 5-foot-7, 120 pounds with brown eyes and gray hair. She was last wearing a black shirt with sparkly letters, white pants and white shoes. "If you see her, call 704-724-7710," DeKalb Police said.
80-year-old man dies in Athens area three-vehicle, wrong-way crash; two others injured Original
ATHENS, Ga. — Police in Athens say an 80-year-old man died yesterday morning in a three-vehicle, wrong-way crash. The Athens-Clarke County Police Department said in a release that the crash occurred around 6 a.m. on September 3 near the intersection of Highway 29 North and Talley Crossing. ACCPD said it began when 80-year-old Wayne Voyles of Madison County was driving northbound in the southbound lanes of Highway 29 when he struck a Toyota Tacoma, pushing it into a Toyota Highlander.
Five students taken to hospital for observation after vehicle hits DeKalb County school bus, no serious injuries reported Original
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Five students were taken to hospitals for observation, the DeKalb County School District said Friday, when a vehicle ran a red light and hit a school bus. No serious injuries were reported, the district added. There were 30 Lakeside High students on board when the crash occurred a little before 9 a.m. at the intersection of Briarcliff Road and Fisher Trail. "The remaining students were transported to school on another bus.
John Abraham to be inducted this year into Falcons Ring of Honor
ATLANTA — John Abraham, the all-pro pass rusher who spent seven seasons in Atlanta as part of a standout 15-year NFL career, will be inducted this year into the Falcons Ring of Honor. The team made the announcement Friday that Abraham and Bill Fralic, who played offensive line for the Falcons for eight seasons in the 80s and early 90s and made four Pro Bowls, would be inducted at the October 11 game against Baltimore.
Class action suit filed against Flock alleging company has 'repeatedly minimized' misuse of the system
ATLANTA — A Georgia woman has filed a class action suit against Flock, alleging "numerous, recurring problems" with the surveillance camera network that, the suit asserts, the Atlanta-based company has "repeatedly minimized." The class action complaint was filed on Aug.
Georgia woman files for class action suit against Flock, alleging company has 'repeatedly minimized' misuse of the system
ATLANTA — A Georgia woman has filed a class action suit against Flock, alleging "numerous, recurring problems" with the surveillance camera network that, the suit asserts, the Atlanta-based company has "repeatedly minimized." The class action complaint was filed on Aug. 25 in the Atlanta federal court; 11Alive reached out to Flock for a response Thursday, but has not heard back as of 2 p.m. This story continues below.
SEC files suit against LSU in federal court over ongoing pro players dispute
ATLANTA — The SEC has filed a lawsuit against LSU in the ongoing dispute over the school's intention to roster players who were under contract with NFL teams this offseason. A Louisiana judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the NCAA and its member conferences from enforcing penalties against programs for violating rules on having former pro players on their teams. A further hearing for a more lasting temporary injunction was ongoing in Baton Rouge on Thursday.
Roswell mayor proposes 56% property tax increase, saying it's desperately needed for city operations Original
ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell's mayor is proposing a 56% property tax increase to address what she described as desperately-needed maintenance and upgrades for city operations. Mayor Mary Robichaux posted a video address on the matter Wednesday. The proposal is to increase the current city rate of 4.949 mills to 7.732 mills, which Mayor Robichaux said would generate $18 million in additional funds. This story continues below.
AG Carr tells SEC he could use 'all legal means necessary to protect the University of Georgia' in LSU/NFL players controversy
ATLANTA — Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr says in a letter to SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey that he maintains "the right to use all legal means necessary to protect the University of Georgia" as LSU moves forward with trying to use a player who was contracted by NFL teams this offseason.
DeKalb crews put out fire by Perimeter Mall Cheesecake Factory Original
DUNWOODY, Ga. — DeKalb County Fire Rescue crews on Wednesday put out a fire by the Perimeter Mall Cheesecake Factory. The fire department said one employee was injured, evaluated and transported to a hospital. 11Alive's Gilat Melamed went to the scene, where employees could be seen outside the restaurant. The extent of any damage to the restaurant was unclear; DeKalb Fire said it occurred near the back exterior of the restaurant.
Atlanta sees fourth-hottest August on record; eight of top 10 are from last 20 years
ATLANTA — Atlanta last month saw its fourth-hottest August on record, part of a trend that includes eight of the top-10 hottest Augusts occurring in the last 20 years. The average temperature for the month was 82.9 degrees, just a tick behind 2011 (83.0 degrees) for third. That trend isn't abating, either — the high yesterday on September 1 was 94 degrees.
Woodstock Fire Department mourns off-duty death of senior firefighter Original
WOODSTOCK, Ga. — The Woodstock Fire Department is mourning the death of a senior firefighter described as a "brother to those who worked alongside him." The City of Woodstock announced on Wednesday the passing of Senior Firefighter Andrew McMichen. No cause was given; the city said it was not an on-duty death.
Police investigating shooting death of man at Southside Atlanta park
ATLANTA — Officers with the Atlanta Police Department are investigating the shooting death of a man at a park on the Southside on Wednesday morning. APD said units were at South Bend Park in the Lakewood Heights neighborhood "investigating a fatal shooting of an adult male." No other details were immediately available. The park at 1955 Compton Drive is in the same general area as Lakewood Stadium and the Lakewood Amphitheatre.
Officer killed in shooting was husband and father of two and had just joined force three months ago, councilor says
Follow Officer killed in shooting was husband and father of two and had just joined force three months ago, councilor says Jonathan Raymond (11Alive), Chase Houle, Cody Alcorn Updated Wed, September 2, 2026 at 10:40 AM EDT Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Warm Springs police officer Sgt.
Interim Clayton County superintendent Dr. Douglas Hendrix Sr. appointed to permanent role
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Clayton County Public Schools has appointed its interim superintendent/CEO, Dr. Douglas Hendrix Sr., to the permanent role. The county school board made the permanent appointment at its work session on Tuesday, approving a three-year contract for Dr. Hendrix. He had been serving in the interim role since early February. This story continues below.
Georgia voter rolls audit finds 'no more than 0.1%' of registrations that could have been invalid, secretary of state says
ATLANTA — An audit into Georgia's voter rolls found "no more than 01.%" of registrations that might have been invalid, according to a release Tuesday from the Secretary of State's Office. The audit, according to the release, was conducted by the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts. The release said the report is not yet publicly available, but Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger "highlighted the findings" of the audit into the state's voter registration and list-maintenance system.
Georgia voter rolls audit finds 'no more than 0.1%' of registrations that could have been invalid, secretary of state says
ATLANTA — An audit into Georgia's voter rolls found "no more than 01.%" of registrations that might have been invalid, according to a release Tuesday from the Secretary of State's Office. The audit, according to the release, was conducted by the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts. The release said the report is not yet publicly available, but Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger "highlighted the findings" of the audit into the state's voter registration and list-maintenance system.
Two, including Atlanta woman, charged in Florida with yearslong abuse of children who were confined to semi-truck cab
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Two people, including an Atlanta woman, have been charged in Florida and accused of the yearslong abuse of four children who were confined to the cab of a semi-truck for more than six years. The case was announced Tuesday by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier who said the children were "trapped in a rolling prison and abused by the adults who were supposed to protect them." This story continues below.
Man facing feticide charge after allegedly street racing and injuring pregnant woman, causing death of unborn child in wreck
DULUTH, Ga. — A man is facing a feticide charge in Gwinnett County after allegedly street racing and seriously injuring a pregnant woman and causing the death of her unborn child in a wreck. According to warrants, Dorin Lupas was going 94mph in a 45mph zone on June 20 when he hit a vehicle carrying the victims, . A fundraising page started by Symeon Izaguirre says his wife had to undergo emergency surgery and is in continuing hospital care with additional surgeries necessary.
Six years in prison for metro Atlanta man in fraud scheme that involved stealing and altering checks, promoting tutorials for check fraud
ATLANTA — A metro Atlanta man will spend six years in federal prison for a scheme involving the stealing and altering of checks, as well as promoting his activities in tutorials and with branded merchandise. Federal prosecutors announced the prison sentence for 34-year-old Shamarri Brooks of Stone Mountain on Monday on bank fraud and aggravated identity theft charges. This story continues below.
Mother charged after allegedly giving teen daughters golf club used to hit other teens during fight
NEWNAN, Ga. — A Newnan mom is facing an aggravated assault charge after allegedly giving her teen daughters a golf club used in a fight on Monday. The Newnan Police Department said 36-year-old Curtisia Heath was arrested after the incident, and her 16-year-old and 15-year-old daughters were taken to a regional youth detention center, facing aggravated assault charges as well.
Six from Georgia announced as part of new Sumo Championship League
ATLANTA — The upcoming Sumo Championship League announced its inaugural roster of wrestlers on Tuesday, featuring six athletes from Georgia. Their hometowns or cities of residence include Decatur, Hampton, Villa Rica, Dallas, Carrollton and Elberton. The Sumo Championship League will begin on October 10 in Austin, Texas and also take place in Chicago in early November and Southern California in December. This story continues below.
Georgia woman missing after catastrophic glacial floods in Nepal
NEPAL, — A Georgia woman is among the missing nearly a week after a massive glacial collapse triggered catastrophic flooding through a Himalayan valley region of Nepal. Mary Sorensen's friends and family are desperately hoping for any information on her. Her husband Brian Wildeman, a retired captain with Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services, is among those anxiously awaiting word on Sorensen.
Six years in prison for metro Atlanta man in fraud scheme that involved stealing and altering checks, promoting tutorials for check fraud
ATLANTA — A metro Atlanta man will spend six years in federal prison for a scheme involving the stealing and altering of checks, as well as promoting his activities in tutorials and with branded merchandise. Federal prosecutors announced the prison sentence for 34-year-old Shamarri Brooks of Stone Mountain on Monday on bank fraud and aggravated identity theft charges. This story continues below.
Six charged in fight at East Coweta vs. Newnan football game
COWETA COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities in Coweta County say six people were charged in a fight Friday night that broke out at a high school football game. It happened at the entrance to the East Coweta stadium during the East Coweta vs. Newnan game, the Coweta County Sheriff's Office said. "Deputies on scene immediately intervened and broke up the fight, detaining multiple individuals," a statement said. This story continues below.
Road blocked in Cherokee County amid repairs following water main break Original
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. — Crews are working to repair a road in Cherokee County on Monday following a water main break. It happened on Arnold Mill Road, with the stretch between Windy Knoll Road and Hendon Road closed — a roughly mile-long stretch. According to local officials, people can take North Arnold Mill Road to Hendon Road and Windy Knoll Road is accessible from the North Arnold Mill/Barnes Road intersection side.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta announces new CEO Original
ATLANTA — Children's Healthcare of Atlanta on Monday announced that Dr. Patrick Frias as the provider's chief executive officer. Children's Board of Trustees Chair Paul Brown described Dr. Frias as an "exceptional leader who understands where healthcare is headed and what children and families need right now." He has previously been chief operating officer, chief physician officer and a cardiologist for Children's. He has most recently been in San Diego as CEO of Rady Children's there.
40-year-old man missing in north Georgia, may be headed to Cobb County
Follow 40-year-old man missing in north Georgia, may be headed to Cobb County Jonathan Raymond (11Alive) Updated Mon, August 31, 2026 at 9:35 AM EDT A 40-year-old man is missing in north Georgia and may be on his way to Cobb County, according to authorities. James Hammond was first reported missing on Friday. He had last been seen walking southbound on foot on Highway 60 in Fannin County.
Georgia DPH confirms four more measles cases connected to metro Atlanta daycare setting
ATLANTA — Georgia's Department of Public Health confirmed four new measles cases on Friday that are connected to a "daycare setting" in metro Atlanta. DPH said in a release that the four cases are "close contacts" of a first measles case reported last week. The children are either unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated, the state public health agency added. This story continues below. More in Health "DPH is working to identify additional close contacts of these cases," a release said.
Another metro Atlanta DA sues against law making elections in five counties nonpartisan
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Another metro Atlanta district attorney announced a lawsuit Friday against HB 369, the law passed this year that makes most local races only in five metro counties nonpartisan. Gwinnett DA Patsy Austin-Gatson's suit follows on one announced by DeKalb DA Sherry Boston in June. HB 369 applies to Gwinnett, DeKalb, Fulton, Cobb and Clayton counties. This story continues below.
Hoax phone call results in lockdown at Parkview High, officers found no credible threat Original
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Officers responded Friday to Parkview High for a hoax phone call that has been cleared, the Gwinnett County Police Department said. GCPD officers "found no credible threat," a department statement said. Gwinnett Police said in a full statement: We are aware of the lockdown at Parkview High School. Officers have cleared the campus and found no credible threat. Preliminary information indicates the incident resulted from a hoax phone call.
Georgia agriculture commissioner announces detection of 'serious threat' pasture mealybug
ATLANTA — Georgia's agriculture commissioner on Friday announced the first detection of pasture mealybug in the state, describing it as an invasive insect and "serious threat to Georgia agriculture." According to a release from Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper's office, the detection was confirmed by the USDA on August 5 in Decatur County, in southwest Georgia on the Florida border. This story continues below.
Georgia agriculture commissioner announces detection of 'serious threat' pasture mealybug
ATLANTA — Georgia's agriculture commissioner on Friday announced the first detection of pasture mealybug in the state, describing it as an invasive insect and "serious threat to Georgia agriculture." According to a release from Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper's office, the detection was confirmed by the USDA on August 5 in Decatur County, in southwest Georgia on the Florida border.
Gainesville man jailed for sexual abuse of child now facing more than 130 new charges Original
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — A man jailed in Hall County and jailed for allegedly sexually abusing a girl now faces more than 130 new charges in the case for producing and possession child sexual abuse material, the sheriff's office said Friday. Richard Garcia-Hernandez, 47, was first arrested in early July for sexually abusing a victim under the age of 10. This story continues below.
25+ years in prison for two men in Gwinnett County gang hit orchestrated by Minnesota 'Somalian Outlawz' group, DA says
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Two men will each spend 25 or more years in prison in a gang hit that was orchestrated by a group from Minnesota called "Somalian Outlawz," the Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office said Friday. According to a release from the DA's Office, 24-year-old Salih Ahmad Abdi and 24-year-old Abdulrahman Munye Haji-Sufi each pleaded guilty in a 2022 shooting that killed 28-year-old Twodros "Teddy" Haile and seriously injured 36-year-old Fahmi Omer Ahmed.
Georgia Power contract with OpenAI approved on major data center project, with state regulators stressing ratepayer protection commitments
ATLANTA — Georgia Power has agreed to several ratepayer protection practices to keep electricity costs from rising on ordinary households in southeast Georgia as OpenAI builds out a major data center there in the next few years, the state regulator indicated Thursday.
Georgia death row inmate scheduled for execution next month after previous suspension
JACKSON, Georgia — Georgia's Department of Corrections on Thursday announced Stacey Humphreys, a death row inmate convicted of killing two women in Cobb County in 2003, is scheduled to be executed next month. Barring any further intervention, it will occur on September 16 at 7 p.m. at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison in Jackson, GDC said. The execution was ordered by the Cobb County Superior Court. He would be the 78th person ever put to death in Georgia.
When will the lunar eclipse be visible in Georgia tonight?
ATLANTA — A deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible across much of the eastern United States late tonight, including here in Georgia. According to NASA, at the eclipse's peak more than 96% of the Moon's disk will be within Earth's umbra (shadow). After the partial phase begins just after 10:30 p.mn ET, NASA says the umbra's "dramatic effect is easily visible as it takes an increasingly large bite out of the disk of the full Moon." This story continues below.
Georgia death row inmate scheduled for execution next month after previous suspension
JACKSON, Georgia — Georgia's Department of Corrections on Thursday announced Stacey Humphreys, a death row inmate convicted of killing two women in Cobb County in 2003, is scheduled to be executed next month. It will occur on September 16 at 7 p.m. at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison in Jackson, GDC said. The execution was ordered by the Cobb County Superior Court. He will be the 78th person ever put to death in Georgia.
Walmart will build new $1.3 billion fulfillment center in northeast Georgia, governor says
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. — Walmart is planning to build a new $1.3 billion fulfillment center in northeast Georgia, Governor Brian Kemp announced on Thursday. According to a release from the Governor's Office, Walmart's "high-tech, next-generation" center will be built in Carnesville, in Franklin County. It's expected to bring 1,000 jobs to the area. This story continues below.
Stretch of Memorial Drive in Reynoldstown closed due to gas leak Original
ATLANTA — A stretch of Memorial Drive in Reynoldstown is closed Thursday morning due to a gas leak. Atlanta Fire Rescue reported the leak in the area of Memorial Drive and Wilbur Avenue, and said, "As a precaution all lanes have been blocked on Memorial Drive." "If traveling please utilize alternate routes & avoid the area," the fire department said. It was unclear if any evacuations were happening. There are a couple businesses and a storage complex near the Memorial/Wilbur intersection.
Children's Atlanta doctor shares tips for kids headed back into fall sports
ATLANTA — School is back in session and with that means kids around Georgia heading back to football fields, volleyball courts, softball diamonds and more. Dr. Ashley Brouillette, a sports medicine primary care physician with Children's Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Center, cautions that after the summer layoff for many athletes, it's important to make a steady return. This story continues below.
Atlanta's Plaza Theatre, which shows Rocky Horror every Friday, to give Tim Curry 'loud, chaotic, beautiful send-off he deserves'
ATLANTA — Atlanta's Plaza Theatre, which shows "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" every Friday, is asking fans this week to come out and give Tim Curry the "loud, chaotic, beautiful send-off he deserves." Curry passed Wednesday at 80 years old. Among his most iconic roles was Dr. Frank-N-Furter in Rocky Horror, the 1975 cult classic beloved for its music, style and exuberantly queer themes. This story continues below.
Family of Beltline stabbing suspect details his history of probation and recidivism, 2022 plea for stronger enforcement
ATLANTA — The family of Beltline stabbing suspect Johnathan Hamby has detailed in a lengthy statement his history of probation and recidivism and their pleas for stronger intervention from the justice system. 11Alive has reported this week on how Hamby, 54, had a substantial record of 30 prior arrests with at least two of those, one in Fulton County and one in DeKalb County, that included aggravated assault convictions for knife attacks. This story continues below.
Georgia to receive about $100-135 million as part of Meta child safety settlement, state AG says
ATLANTA — Georgia will receive between about $100-135 million in the landmark settlement reached between states and the tech/social media company Meta that was announced Wednesday, according to state Attorney General Chris Carr. According to Associated Press reporting, the settlement resolve claims that have been filed by 47 states over child-safety measures and accusations of teen addiction on Facebook and Instagram. AG Carr in a release described the allegations against Meta.
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