GA News Podcast – East Metro for Sunday, 1/7 – Published Friday 1/5
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Today is Sunday, January 7th, and Happy 77th Birthday to musician Kenny Loggins.
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Story 1: Two Teens — One Still At Large — Charged In June Shooting Death At Gwinnett County Park
Two teenagers, Anwar Brenard Singleton and Prince James, have been charged with murder in the shooting death of 19-year-old Brian Arnold-Causey at Lenora Park in June. Singleton faces charges including malice murder, felony murder, and aggravated assault, while James is wanted on similar charges. Singleton is already in custody, but James' whereabouts remain unknown. Gwinnett police have not disclosed the motive behind the shooting. Authorities are urging anyone with information on Prince James' location to contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477.
Story 2: UPDATE: Man Dead From Gunshot Wounds, Suspect at Large
In a shooting at the Harlow apartments in Marietta, Kenneth Cunningham II, 40, was killed around 10:30 a.m. Marietta Police have identified a slender male, approximately six feet tall, as the suspect, seen fleeing the area after the incident. Law enforcement from Cobb, Marietta, and Smyrna, along with Cobb County Sheriff's Office deputies, responded to the shooting. Investigators are actively pursuing leads and evidence, emphasizing that the incident doesn't appear to be a random act of violence, and there's no perceived threat to the public. Witnesses are urged to contact 911 or CrimeStoppers Greater Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS anonymously with information.
Story 3: Woman Dead After House Fire in Cherokee County
A house fire on Vaughn Road in Cherokee County resulted in the death of Taylor Beasley, 27, of Canton. Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services responded to the fire just before 11 p.m. Firefighters discovered Beasley on the second floor, removed her from the home, and transported her to Northside Hospital-Cherokee, where she later succumbed to her injuries. The cause of the fire and circumstances leading to the incident are under investigation by authorities.
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Story 4: Judge dismisses zoning lawsuit against Rivian
A Morgan County Superior Court Judge dismissed a lawsuit by residents seeking to apply local zoning regulations to the Rivian development. The judge ruled that since the property is state-owned, it is not subject to local zoning ordinances. The ruling emphasized the state's goal of economic development, citing the Rivian electric vehicle manufacturing plant's expected creation of 7,500 jobs. The plaintiffs argued for adherence to zoning classifications, citing concerns about traffic, environmental impact, and industrial use. The judge rejected claims under the "home rule" provisions, affirming state immunity over county governance on state-owned land.
Story 5: Morgan County mom pleads guilty to murder of 7-year-old son
Alison Gail Jones pleaded guilty but mentally ill to the felony murder of her 7-year-old son in Morgan County Superior Court. She was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole, eligible at age 70, with the hope she remains incarcerated. Jones, diagnosed with mental illnesses since age 15, had a history of suicidal attempts and substance abuse. The tragic incident occurred on March 1, 2021, when she shot her son in their Riverwalk subdivision residence. Jones expressed deep remorse during sentencing, and the judge emphasized the tragedy's avoidability with proper mental health support.
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Story 6: Judge Denies Motion To Dismiss 2022 Christmas Party Murder Case
Desmion Deaundre Diamond, a 32-year-old Rome man, is set to stand trial for malice murder, aggravated assault, and firearm possession charges in the shooting death of Demond Glynn at a Christmas party in the Rome Civic Center in 2022. Despite attempts to delay the trial and claims of self-defense, the judge denied both motions. Diamond and Glynn, with a history of family conflicts, initially interacted cordially at the party but later had a confrontation, leading them to settle their differences in the restroom. Diamond, alleging Glynn's aggression, fired three shots, causing Glynn's death in January 2023.
Story 7: Walker County Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
Sean Ferguson, a 41-year-old man from Walker County, was arrested after the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit found evidence of child pornography in his home. The investigation began based on a cyber tipline report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Ferguson faces three counts of sexual exploitation of children, and a search warrant executed at his residence led to his arrest. The Georgia Department of Community Supervision, Walker County Sheriff’s Office, and GBI Regional Investigative Office in Calhoun collaborated in the arrest. This effort is part of the ongoing work by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force to combat child sexual abuse material.
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