Atlanta, GA
Not again: Car crashes into SE Atlanta living room, narrowly misses family
ATLANTA – A southeast Atlanta household is shaken up after a automotive slammed into their dwelling in a single day. The scary factor is they are saying it’s not the primary time this occurred, and now they’re hoping one thing could be performed to cease it from taking place once more.
The household says drivers often fly down Vicki Lane and both miss out on the cease signal, or perhaps select to disregard it. On Monday, a type of vehicles ended up inside their dwelling.
It was proper round 2 a.m Monday morning when Virginia Stinson and her niece barely missed being hit by a automotive barreling into their front room.
“She had coronary heart issues, so I used to be simply hollering and screaming for her as a result of she was gonna have a coronary heart assault,” Stinson mentioned. “And I mentioned ‘Child, you’re gonna be alright’.”
“I used to be simply terrible–about to cry. I used to be scared,” she mentioned.
Components of the ceiling, a closest, and a rest room have been all torn aside.
“I used to be simply so shocked, and I used to be simply amazed, and I appeared and the automotive was within the dwelling,” Stinson’s granddaughter Deangela Redding mentioned.
Redding was in her bed room on the time. She mentioned the motive force checked to ensure everybody was okay, however then took off operating.
The household says they’ve lived in the home on the finish of Vicki Lane for over 30 years, they usually instructed FOX 5 it was not the primary time one thing like occurred to them.
“The primary time, it ran by the toilet. [My neighbor was using the bathroom], and it knocked him over within the tub. The second time it went by the identical lavatory,” Stinson defined.
They put up these wooden stumps to try to cease vehicles from barring into their home, however this driver went proper round them.
Now they wish to see pace bumps put in to sluggish drivers down. DeKalb County has a traffic-calming program that entails petitions and site visitors research for residential streets with pace limits of 30 miles per hour of much less. Vicki lane would qualify.
The household hopes that course of will succeed so one thing like this can’t occur once more.
“Thrice. Perhaps it is going to be a fourth time. Perhaps I received’t be so fortunate,” Stinson mentioned.
FOX 5 reached out to DeKalb County Police they usually confirmed a report was made, however didn’t say whether or not the driver was discovered or if that particular person will face fees.
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5 Atlanta events you won’t want to miss: May 16-22
Exhibit opening of Rhythm and Resilience: The Artistry of Sam Middleton
When: May 17, 6:30-9 p.m.
Where: Hammonds House Museum
Cost: $5-$10, free for museum members
Details: Middleton, a pioneering mixed-media artist who grew up amidst the Harlem Renaissance and took inspiration from living in the Netherlands, will get fresh consideration in a new exhibit at the Hammonds House Museum in West End. The exhibit, which runs through August, will kick off with an opening reception on Friday evening. Enjoy small bites and music while you peruse Middleton’s enlightened work.
Red Bull Dance Your Style National Finals
When: May 17-18
Where: Underground Atlanta
Cost: $20
Details: Atlanta will host the national finals for Red Bull’s street dance competition, featuring a face-off between sixteen finalists, some of the most talented street dancers in the country. The winner—decided by crowd vote—will head to the World Finals in India later this year. There will also be dance workshops in multiple styles, open to anyone, and a performance from hip-hop icon Soulja Boy. This high-octane event is open to all ages, so bring even the littlest dancers.
Marietta Greek Festival
When: May 17-19
Where: Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, Marietta
Cost: $5, kids under 12 free
Details: Opa! Enjoy all things Greek—notably food, but also music, dance, faith, art, and again, food—at this popular annual festival hosted by Marietta’s Greek Orthodox Church. All three days feature a lineup of dance performances showcasing traditional and contemporary Greek dance styles, as well as “learn to dance” classes open to anyone who wants to learn. There’s also an artist market and tours of the beautiful, Byzantine-style church. And, of course, food to delight the senses: dolmades, spanakopita, baklava, souvlaki . . . you may have to come back multiple days to enjoy the entire menu.
Virginia-Highland Porchfest
When: May 18, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Virginia-Highland
Cost: Free
Details: The leafy neighborhood of Virginia-Highland becomes the city’s most vibrant outdoor festival for this one-day-only event. Dozens of bands will play live music from porches around Virginia-Highland, most of them scattered along Barnett Street, Adair Avenue, and surrounding streets. There’s also a Kids Corner play area, a costume-filled 1k Rock n’ Run, and artist vendors, plus food and drinks from local food trucks.
Indie Craft Experience Summer Market
When: May 19, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Monday Night Brewing Garage
Cost: $5, kids under 12 free
Details: Peruse a wide array of local artists and crafts makers at this market pop-up, located inside Monday Night Brewing Garage off the Westside BeltLine. Pick up everything from handmade cards and candles to jewelry, paintings, and local coffee—great gifts for graduates, teacher thank-yous, and anyone else in need of a thoughtful local gift. Come early for a free favor: the first 100 people in line get a custom Indie Craft Experience tote bag.
Sports corner: Atlanta home games
- The Braves host the San Diego Padres at Truist Park for a four-game matchup May 17-20. Info here.
- The Atlanta Dream host the Dallas Wings for their first home game of the 2024 season at Gateway Center Arena in College Park. Info here.
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Woman shoots woman during incident Wednesday night, Atlanta police say
ATLANTA – Atlanta police say a woman was arrested for shooting another woman on Wednesday night.
Officers responded to a person shot call in the 3000 block of Jonesboro Road near Hutchens Road SE around 11:10 p.m. May 15. Upon arrival, they learned that a woman had been transported to a hospital with gunshot wounds.
The officers went to the hospital to interview the victim. The victim told police that she was shot by another woman and gave police a description of the woman and the vehicle she was driving.
Units canvassed the area and located the vehicle near Cleveland Avenue. Police say the woman tried to escape but crashed her vehicle on Jonesboro Road.
The woman was arrested and a gun was found in her car.
The suspect has been identified as Briana Abner. She has been charged with aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
The incident is still under investigation. FOX 5 has reached out for a mug shot.
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