Atlanta, GA

1 detained after shots fired outside Atlanta Greyhound station

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11 months ago

March 8, 2024

1 detained after shots fired outside Atlanta Greyhound station

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Atlanta Police say one person was detained after someone reported hearing gunshots near the Atlanta Greyhound station Thursday night.

It happened on Forsyth Street SW.

Atlanta Police say no one was injured, and there was no property damage.

“I was standing right outside the Greyhound, and I heard a gunshot,” said witness Kendall Jones. “I looked up and saw two guys standing there, and a cop gets out of the car and goes up to them. One guy went this way. One went that way, and that’s when all the madness came and all the cops.”

There was no word on any arrests.

On Feb. 13, there was an officer-involved shooting in the same area.

Atlanta Police say during that exchange, an officer on patrol observed, what appeared to be, a vehicle break-in in progress. They say a vehicle parked along the street had a rear window broken out, broken glass on the ground outside the vehicle, and a man was in the backseat.

The officer approached the vehicle to investigate and, during the encounter, the officer fired his gun, striking the suspect. A gun was later found with the suspect, according to the report.

The suspect was transported to the hospital and expected to survive.

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Atlanta, GA

Warming centers see surge in people during winter weather in metro Atlanta

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4 hours ago

January 22, 2025

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Warming centers see surge in people during winter weather in metro Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – As the snow came falling down in metro Atlanta, many were left wondering where they could go for shelter.

Frontline Response International on Gresham Road is an option.

“We actually started bringing people in early,” said Terry Tucker, CEO of Frontline Response. “Today we felt like we had most people, then the actual snow started to come and we started to see more people come in.”

The nonprofit is open year-round, and converts to a warming center when the dangerous cold hits. But Tuesday night was not an ordinary night. Another snowstorm came through.

“Even during traditional warming center times, we probably would see about 120-150 people, but when it gets down to this level of temperature, everybody wants to come in,” said Tucker.

Tucker said they are happy to take people in. On Tuesday, numbers were inching closer to 300 for both their facilities combined.

Dontavious Little came during the first winter storm nearly two weeks ago.

“It was cold, it was overwhelming. I’m truly grateful because they didn’t have to provide beds but they did. They didn’t have to provide food – they did,” said Little, a volunteer who was formerly unhoused.

Now he is doing all he can to get those unhoused people out of the elements.

“We’re sticking all together and making things happen,” said Little.

Due to the roads being so hazardous, Tucker said Frontline had to temporarily halt pickups, but they want all to know their doors are open for whoever needs it.

“Someone may not realize how the temperature is affecting the inside of their body,” Tucker said. “If you don’t really encourage them to come out, they may end up succumbing to the temperature and not even be aware they’re in danger.”

If you know of someone who is seeking shelter, contact Frontline Response:

Men’s Support Line: (678) 412-8395

Women’s Support Line: (404) 946-3729

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Metro Atlanta schools close another day Wednesday due to snowfall

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January 21, 2025

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Metro Atlanta schools close another day Wednesday due to snowfall

Schools around metro Atlanta are closing for another day after snow started to fall on Tuesday afternoon.

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia, has expanded its winter storm warning to include the metro Atlanta area as of around 5 p.m. Tuesday. The NWS is strongly advising against traveling on roads due to slippery and hazardous conditions that will likely continue through Wednesday morning.

Up to 2 to 6 inches of total snow accumulation is possible, according to the NWS.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced a state of emergency in preparation for the winter weather on Monday, and schools across Atlanta closed Tuesday to prevent students and employees from traveling on potentially slippery roads.

Most school districts have announced closures on Wednesday as well.

Atlanta Public Schools announced that the district’s schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday and extracurricular activities are canceled. APS schools will share learning plans with families.

Fulton County School System, Gwinnett County Public Schools and Rockdale County Public Schools have announced virtual learning days for their students on Wednesday.

DeKalb County School District and Clayton County Public Schools will have an asynchronous learning day.

Henry County Schools has also announced the closure of its schools and cancelation of school-related activities on Wednesday.

Cobb County Schools is planning to announce a decision about whether schools will be open or closed Wednesday by 7 p.m. Tuesday.

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