Atlanta, GA
Atlanta News First’s ‘Books to Kids’ visits Lee Street Elementary in Jonesboro
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JONESBORO, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A good book can open us up to the world. That’s why Atlanta News First is on a mission to distribute as many books as possible to metro Atlanta children.
Students at Lee Street Elementary School are on the receiving end of free books. On Friday, each student in grades PreK through 5th will receive a goodie backpack stuffed with five books – for a total of 2,680 books donated.
Since ANF started the “Books to Kids” program in 2018, the station, along with its many partners, has distributed more than 75,000 books to more than 15,000 children throughout metro Atlanta.
During Friday’s book giveaway in Clayton County, students will have the opportunity to participate in storytime with ANF anchors, reporters, and meteorologists – as well as Georgia State University athletes and cheerleaders.
Statistics show if kids are not reading proficiently by 3rd grade, they most likely will never catch up. Third grade is when children make the shift from learning to read to reading to learn.
Atlanta News First partners with several organizations and businesses throughout the metro including – Ken Nugent – attorneys at law, Troncalli Subaru and Subaru of Kennesaw, Delta Community Credit Union, McDonald’s, Page Turners Make Great Learners, Two Men and a Truck, Georgia State University, and the Georgia Department of Education.
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Atlanta, GA
Sister kills brother in Atlanta shooting, police say

Police are investigating a deadly shooting at 110 Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard.
ATLANTA – Atlanta police say they’re investigating a deadly shooting between a brother and sister.
What we know:
Atlanta police responded to a shooting just before 4 p.m. at 110 Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard SW Sunday afternoon.
That’s where Andrew Smith, the commander of the Atlanta Police Department’s Homicide Unit, confirmed they found a man in his mid-40s suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Not only did the victim and suspected shooter know each other, Smith says they were siblings.
The victim’s sister has been taken to police headquarters for questioning.
Police believe this was a domestic situation with no threat to the public. This is an ongoing investigation.
What we don’t know:
It’s still not clear what led to the deadly shooting.
Neither the victim nor the suspected shooter have been publicly named.
The Source: This information has been confirmed by Andrew Smith, the commander of the Atlanta Police Department’s Homicide Unit.
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Braves Are About to Send Another Former All-Star on Minor League Rehab Assignment

On Saturday, Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider began his rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett, tossing three innings of one run ball against the Charlotte Knights.
He allowed two hits and one walk while striking out six.
As Strider works his way back, it appears that another Braves All-Star is about to be on the mend.
Per Mark Bowman of MLB.com on social media:
Sean Murphy has caught up to five innings in Minor League games back in North Port. He’ll likely begin a rehab assignment with High-A Rome on Friday
Sean Murphy has caught up to five innings in Minor League games back in North Port. He’ll likely begin a rehab assignment with High-A Rome on Friday
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) March 29, 2025
Murphy cracked his left rib in early March. Now 30, he is headed into the seventh year of his career with the Athletics and Braves. An All-Star in 2023, he is a career .233 hitter with 77 homers and 240 RBIs. He hit a career-high 21 homers in that 2023 season. The Braves have been utilizing rookie Drake Baldwin in Murphy’s spot, so it remains to be seen how the team will handle the catching duties when he returns.
The Braves are out to an 0-3 start at the big-league level after being beaten three straight times by the San Diego Padres. They lost 1-0 on Saturday.
Despite that, the Braves are one of the most talented teams in baseball. With Strider, Murphy and Ronald Acuna Jr. coming back from injury, the group will be even stronger. They all figure to be back in the fold by mid-May or so. Strider expects to be back by mid-April.
They’ll play again on Friday at 7:10 p.m. ET.
ANOTHER REHAB START: Brayan Bello, on the shelf for the Boston Red Sox, will pitch for Triple-A Worcester. Here are the details. CLICK HERE:
FORMER ALL-STAR BACK TO SEATTLE: Drew Pomeranz, 36, didn’t make the Mariners out of spring training, but he’s back in the organization on a minor league deal. CLICK HERE:
CONTRACT TALKS: Boston Red Sox top prospect Kristian Campbell is reportedly working on a contract extension just days after his major league debut. CLICK HERE:
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta United rally to 4-3 victory over NYCFC

Emmanuel Latte Lath scored late in the second half and Atlanta United rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 4-3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday night.
Atlanta United (2-2-2) trailed 3-1 before an own goal by NYCFC midfielder Keaton Parks ignited the comeback in the 62nd minute.
Miguel Almirón scored the equalizer off a pass from Xande Silva in the 75th minute. It was the first goal this season for Almirón and his 22nd in his third year in the league. Silva’s assist was his first of the season and his seventh in his third year in the league.
Latte Lath found the net unassisted in the 84th minute for the victory. He has five goals in his first six appearances in the league.
Hannes Wolf scored unassisted off a deflection in the 15th minute to stake NYCFC (2-2-2) to a 1-0 lead.
Atlanta United pulled even by halftime when Alexey Miranchuk found the net for the first time this season. It was his fourth career goal in 14 starts and 15 appearances. Latte Lath had his first assist and Saba Lobjanidze collected his third this season.
NYCFC took a two-goal lead early in the second half on a penalty-kick goal by Alonso Martínez in the 48th minute and a goal by Wolf three minutes later.
It was the fourth goal this season for Martínez and his 20th in 34 career appearances. Wolf netted his third goal this season and his eighth in his second season in the league. Julián Fernández had his first assist this season and his fourth in 36 career appearances.
Brad Guzan finished with two saves in goal for Atlanta United.
Matt Freese stopped three shots for NYCFC.
Atlanta United will host FC Dallas on Saturday. NYCFC returns home to play Minnesota United on Sunday.
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