Atlanta, GA

Kenyan man sentenced after planning 9/11-style terrorist attack on Atlanta

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3 weeks ago

December 22, 2025

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Kenyan man sentenced after planning 9/11-style terrorist attack on Atlanta

Metro Atlanta

Prosecutors say he had researched the Bank of America Plaza and Delta Air Lines jobs as part of alleged plot.

The Bank of America Plaza, seen behind the Georgia Tech campus in March 2024, was the target of a terrorist plot by Cholo Abdi Abdullah, who was sentenced to life in prison Monday. (Jason Getz/AJC 2024

A Kenyan man was sentenced to life in federal prison after plotting what federal prosecutors called a Sept. 11-style plane attack on Atlanta’s tallest building on behalf of a foreign terrorist organization.

Cholo Abdi Abdullah, 35, was found guilty by a New York City jury in November 2024 on all six counts of conspiracy to hijack a U.S. airliner and crash it into an Atlanta building. He was sentenced to life in prison by U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres on Monday.

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Jozsef Papp is a crime and public safety reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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Atlanta Braves News: Sean Murphy, Braves TV Broadcast, more

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52 minutes ago

January 12, 2026

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Atlanta Braves News: Sean Murphy, Braves TV Broadcast, more

Over at MLB.com, Mark Bowman discussed a few interesting news nuggets among many offseason topics. For one, he once again mentioned that Sean Murphy likely will miss the start of the 2026, which could make backup catcher a need for the Braves in the early part of the season. The hope is that once Murphy does return, he will be closer to full health than he has been in years. But the time frame of when that will occur is still to be determined.

Bowman also mentioned that Brandon Gaudin and CJ Nitkowski should be back as the broadcast duo for the Braves even though the home of the Braves TV Broadcast is still to be determined. That is definitely positive news as Gaudin and Nitkowski are highly thought of in Braves County.

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City of Atlanta, DeKalb County activate warming centers as temperatures drop

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13 hours ago

January 11, 2026

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City of Atlanta, DeKalb County activate warming centers as temperatures drop

CBS News Atlanta Digital Team

Updated on: January 11, 2026 / 5:13 PM EST
/ CBS Atlanta

As freezing temperatures settle across metro Atlanta tonight, the City of Atlanta and DeKalb County have activated multiple warming centers Sunday evening to provide shelter and safety for residents in need.

City facilities will operate overnight beginning 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, through 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, while DeKalb County centers will open starting 6:30 p.m. the same night.

Transportation is available at select locations.

City of Atlanta warming centers

The City of Atlanta has opened two primary locations offering heated indoor space, rest areas, and transportation from the Gateway Center.

Open from 8 p.m. Sunday to 10 a.m. Monday:

Central Park Recreation Center
400 Merritts Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
Selena S. Butler Park & Recreation Center
98 William Holmes Borders Dr. SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

Transportation:

A shuttle will depart nightly at 8 p.m. from the Gateway Center at 275 Pryor St SW, taking individuals to the designated warming facilities.

DeKalb County warming centers

DeKalb County is also opening several warming centers beginning at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, with multiple locations across the county.

Transportation is available from Frontline Response Headquarters.

Locations include:

Exchange Park Intergenerational Center
2771 Columbia Dr., Decatur
Frontline Response International
2585 Gresham Rd SE, Atlanta
St. Vincent de Paul
2050-C Chamblee Tucker Rd., Chamblee
Mason Mill Recreation Center
1340 McConnell Dr., Decatur
Golden Door Warming Center (women and children only)
2944 Ember Dr., Decatur

24-hour sheltering resources

Several shelters remain open around the clock for individuals seeking longer-term support:

For real-time availability, residents are encouraged to contact the Gateway Center at (404) 215-6600.

How to get help

Officials urge anyone needing warmth, safety, or transportation to head to pickup locations early. Families with children and individuals experiencing homelessness are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the centers.

Residents can find updates on:

City of Atlanta website
DeKalb County website
Gateway Center hotline: (404) 215-6600

Officials encourage early arrival

City and county leaders are urging anyone needing warmth or shelter to arrive early, especially as transportation shuttles may fill quickly. Families with children and individuals without access to heat are encouraged to use the warming centers overnight.

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Important things to watch in Atlanta United’s preseason

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1 day ago

January 11, 2026

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Atlanta United

Challenges await the soccer team’s new players and manager Gerardo Martino.

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almirón misses a chance in the box against DC United on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Previous manager Ronny Deila had difficulty figuring out Almirón’s best position. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2025)

Atlanta United’s presumed path back to MLS relevance will start with a new manager, a few new players and a few players gone and, at some point, a new president.

Manager Gerardo Martino, back at the club after leading it to the playoffs in 2017 and MLS Cup in 2018, will lead the first training session of the pending season Monday.

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Manager Gerardo Martino, back at Atlanta United after leading the club to the playoffs in 2017 and MLS Cup in 2018, will lead the first training session of the pending season Monday. (Jason Getz/AJC 2025)

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Doug Roberson covers the Atlanta United and Major League Soccer.

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