GA News Podcast – East Metro for Sunday, 11/19 – Published Friday 11/17
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Today is Sunday, November 19th and Happy Birthday to Meg Ryan
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Story 1: Marietta Middle School Teacher Fatally Shot in Atlanta
Marietta Middle School teacher Jason Ogbomoh, 25, was fatally shot in downtown Atlanta. The incident occurred around 3:04 a.m., with Ogbomoh sustaining multiple gunshot wounds. Despite being transported to the hospital in critical condition, he succumbed to his injuries. The shooting is under investigation by the Atlanta Police Department. Ogbomoh, who taught computer science at the school for two years, was described as a beloved teacher, mentor, and role model. The Marietta Middle School community is mourning the loss, providing additional counseling and support for students and staff.
Story 2: Lanier High School Bus Driver Arrested and Accused of 'Inappropriate Contact' with Students
A former Lanier High School bus driver resigned and was arrested following allegations of "inappropriate contact" with students on the bus. The incident prompted the school's principal, Christopher Martin, to notify parents through a letter, assuring them that law enforcement had intervened. The driver's name was not disclosed due to the ongoing criminal investigation, respecting students' privacy. The school district learned of the accusations on October 17, immediately removing the driver from the route. The case has been referred to GCPS police and Human Resources. A substitute driver is in place until a permanent replacement is found. Specific charges against the driver are pending.
Story 3: Ball Ground Man Arrested After SWAT Standoff
In a SWAT standoff near Ball Ground, authorities arrested three individuals wanted for felony probation violation. The incident began when a deputy investigating a theft found Brandon Burns, 23, at a home on Brent Drive. Following this, Casey Turner, 34, fled on foot but was promptly arrested. James Haley, 31, barricaded himself inside the home, leading to the intervention of the Cherokee County Multi-Agency SWAT Team. After deploying a chemical irritant and utilizing a robot, Haley surrendered. Charges against Haley include false imprisonment, obstruction of an officer, and two counts of felony probation violation. The investigation also led to the recovery of a stolen dump truck in Pickens County. All three individuals are in Cherokee County jail without bond.
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Story 4: South Rome Shots Fired Incident Leads to Five Arrests
During an investigation into shots fired on Nov. 4 in South Rome, five individuals were arrested at a residence on East 19th Street. Rome police conducted a search at 504 East 19th St. and discovered several firearms and quantities of drugs. The November incident involved the discovery of various shell casings and a bullet-riddled 2008 Chevy Avalanche. The arrested individuals include Micah De’Morrious Johnson, 21; Kenyda Deshaun Sullivan, 22; Jamarcus Omarion Jaquez Lackey, 18; Dwight Devaughn Chambers, 48, and Derricus Ramon Whatley Jr., 20. Charges range from felony possession of cocaine to misdemeanor possession of marijuana. All five had been released on bond as of Monday.
Story 5: State Awards Four More Medical Cannabis Production Licenses
The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission has granted four additional licenses to companies, expanding access to low-THC cannabis oil for eligible patients. The provisional Class 2 licenses were awarded to FFD GA Holdings, TheraTrue Georgia, Natures GA, and Trevana Remedy. This allows them to grow marijuana in up to 50,000 square feet of indoor space, manufacture low-THC cannabis oil, and sell the product at dispensaries they will operate across the state. Georgia's medical marijuana program began in 2015 but faced delays, and it wasn't until 2019 that the legislature set up a licensing process for production companies.
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Story 6: Woman Who Reported Shooting as Burglary Arrested on Probation Charge
Floyd County police are making progress in the investigation of the Oct. 30 shooting death of 20-year-old Jamon Kenterius Allen at a Pinson Road home. Annel Jacobo Contreras, who initially reported the incident as a burglary and claimed to have shot Allen, was arrested on a probation violation charge on Nov. 8. The police report states that Contreras told officers she shot Allen, mistaking him for a burglar. However, Allen's family disputes this, stating that he lived in the home, and Contreras had asked him to retrieve his belongings that morning. Police are continuing the investigation, and Contreras and another man have been arrested on probation warrants but not charged in Allen's death.
Story 7: Covington Man Charged in Shooting Death
Tyrese Deandre Stephon Smith of Covington is facing murder and firearm possession charges after allegedly shooting Baron Kilpatrick, 26, who was attempting to buy a gun. The incident occurred on Nov. 3, with Kilpatrick shot three times—twice in the chest and once in the head. He was airlifted to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, where he later died. According to reports, Kilpatrick was attempting to buy a gun from Smith, known as Lil Q, when the shooting occurred. Smith has a history of arrests, including armed robbery, robbery by sudden snatching, possession of marijuana, theft, and firearms possession dating back to 2018.
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