Atlanta, GA
Body of missing 6-month-old found near Clayton County apartment complex
Police in Clayton County found the body of 6-month-old Nnakai Pratt on Tuesday evening.
Clayton County Medical Examiner Brian Byars confirmed the identity of the body and said that an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.
The child’s father, Antonio Pearce, has been arrested on unrelated charges. Police have not yet released additional details about his connection to the case.
Residents say the discovery has left the neighborhood in a state of shock. Meshia, who lives just a few buildings away, told CBS News Atlanta she’s heartbroken over what happened.
“I am heartbroken as a mother for the mother of the child,” she said. “There are other feelings … anger … That was a helpless baby. I am more mad than anything.”
Meshia said she learned about the tragedy as police swarmed the complex Sunday. Investigators combed through the area, and neighbors say the body was found behind a wooded area near where the infant lived.
The mother of two said her sadness has turned into concern — especially for the baby’s mother, who is now caring for the child’s twin sister.
“This is an all-around bad situation,” she said. “I know things happen, but this should never happen to kids.”
She added that she’s been trying to shield her own children from the painful news as the community comes to grips with the tragedy.
“We never saw the twins, but we knew he had them,” Meshia said. “We never saw the mother. I just knew he lived in the building across the street from me.”
Neighbors say the community is devastated and searching for strength as the investigation continues.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police are investigating a shooting near an Atlanta park on Sunday night.
Police say a man was shot at 616 Joseph E. Boone Boulevard, which is Rodney Cook Sr. Park in the Vine City neighborhood.
The man’s condition is currently unknown.
This is a developing story. Return to Atlanta News First for updates.
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The Atlanta Falcons are looking to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2017, and they’ll be relying on a new coaching staff to help them get there. But Kevin Stefanski is no rookie; he’s a two-time NFL Coach of the Year, only now he’ll be working with an entirely different group of personnel after coaching in Cleveland since 2020.
In addition to a new coach, the Falcons may have a different starting quarterback as Michael Penix Jr. continues to rehab last season’s torn ACL. He’ll also be competing with Tua Tagovailoa. Together, the Falcons believe they can compete for a playoff spot in the NFC South, but to do so, they’ll need all the help they can get. Unfortunately, the Falcons may not have everyone on hand to start the season.
According to The Athletic‘s Falcons insider Josh Kendall, the NFL is “likely” to suspend edge rusher James Pearce Jr.
Pearce faces three felony charges after an incident with his former girlfriend, WNBA player Rickea Jackson. Pearce’s charges are for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing the police, and resisting arrest with violence.
“Atlanta now appears to be waiting on the NFL to decide on Pearce. Under the league’s personal conduct policy, commissioner Roger Goodell has wide latitude to impose discipline regardless of the outcome of the criminal case. The league is likely to suspend Pearce. Steelers defensive back Cam Sutton was suspended eight games in 2024 after a domestic violence incident that began as a felony charge but was eventually reduced to a misdemeanor. Goodell could also place Pearce on the commissioner’s exempt list, which serves as an indefinite suspension while the league gathers more information.”
The Athletic’s Josh Kendall on James Pearce
Pearce is coming off an excellent rookie season that saw him record a team-high 10.5 sacks while starting three of his 17 appearances. The 26th overall pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft looks like he’s poised to be a star. Yet, now the 22-year-old may have to wait to start his second NFL season. The question is how long?
If Pearce is forced to miss time, the Falcons will be counting on others, such as fellow 2025 first-round pick Jalon Walker, to make a bigger impact. The 22-year-old Walker recorded 5.5 sacks, making nine sacks in 15 appearances.
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I’ve also heard that Atlanta sees great value in Swain at No. 23, but the Hawks have been signaling for some time that they are prepared (and perhaps even prefer) to trade their second pick in the first round after No. 8 for future draft capital. It sounds as though Atlanta will invite external trade interest for that pick until it is actually on the clock to make the selection Tuesday night.
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