Metro community remembers 8 lives lost on anniversary of the Atlanta spa shootings
On March 16, 2021, a shooting spree at three metro-Atlanta massage spas claimed the lives of eight people. Now, five year later, the community is remembering each of the victims and their loved ones who carry their loss. Woodstock resident Robert Aaron Long, then 21, opened fire, shooting five people…
Keep readingFBI warns about violent extremist group targeting Georgia teens online
Law enforcement is warning about a new online threat preying on teenagers in Georgia. The FBI says they are seeing more online activity from the violent extremist group “764.” According to investigators, the criminal organization targets young victims on the internet, often getting them to create gory or sexual content…
Keep reading5 things to know ahead of Judge McAfee’s decision on whether to disqualify Fani Willis in Trump case
Following fiery testimony from Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis regarding allegations that she misused taxpayer funds and crossed ethical boundaries during her romantic relationship with Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee is expected to decide whether Willis and Wade should be disqualified from further…
Keep readingFulton County officials unsure if personal information leaked in cyberattack
Fulton County officials are investigating whether any personal information was leaked during a cyberattack on local government systems in late January. During a news conference held Tuesday, County Board of Commissioners Chairman Robb Pitts said a dark web site believed to be operated by multinational ransomware gang LockBit 3.0 was…
Keep readingAttorneys for family of decapitated baby speak out after death ruled a homicide
Attorneys for the family of a baby decapitated at birth are speaking out after the Clayton County Medical Examiner ruled the newborn’s death a homicide. “We just want justice for our son. They lied to us. They didn’t’ let us touch him. We don’t like it. We just want justice for our…
Keep readingMan arrested after dog kidnapped, owner killed at Buckhead luxury apartment
A man accused of fatally shooting another man and then running off with his dog is behind bars, Atlanta police said. On Aug. 13, officers responded to the Willowest in Lindbergh Apartments in Buckhead around 1:25 p.m. and found a man, later identified as 22-year-old Jaden McKinnon, with a gunshot wound. He…
Keep readingGeorgia man exonerated 22 years after being wrongfully convicted of murder
A Floyd County man accused of murdering a 21-year-old has been exonerated after spending more than two decades behind bars. In 2001, Joey Watkins was found guilty of murder in the January 2000 death of Isaac Dawkins, who was reportedly found along a busy highway near Rome in his truck…
Keep reading‘I want answers’ Family of 10th inmate to die in Fulton County Jail custody speaks
The family of a Fulton County Jail inmate who died Sunday is speaking out for the first time — demanding transparency and accountability within Fulton County’s correctional facilities. Shawndre Delmore, 24, was found unresponsive in his cell during a routine check on Aug. 31, according to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. They…
Keep reading$60k reward offered for information on suspects in arson incidents at APD facilities
Atlanta police are increasing the reward for information following a string of attacks they allege were targeted toward the department and those involved in the development of the future Atlanta Public Safety Training Facility. On Tuesday, Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said they have increased the total reward to $60,000 for…
Keep readingFulton Co. sheriff unveils new app feature aimed at providing ‘transparency and accountability’
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is releasing a new app feature it says will assist in the department’s ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability. Fulton County Sheriff Patrick “Pat” Labat held a news conference Monday to talk about the all-new “Check the Stats” section of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office…
Keep readingMore than 190K names removed from Georgia voter roll ahead of 2024 election
Over 191,000 names are being scrubbed from Georgia’s voter registration system as part of a multistate initiative to properly maintain voting records, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Tuesday. Voters are routinely removed from the record during a non-election year if they have “inactive” statuses for two or more general…
Keep readingREMOTE: The Connected Faculty Summit
REMOTE: The Connected Faculty Summit provides a forum to identify and promote the best possible pedagogy, techniques and tools by faculty for online and blended learning and to help faculty design the most engaging experience for learners. Hosted by Arizona State University, REMOTE is an independent conference supported by the ASU…
Keep readingKHON 2 GO Podcast
Don’t have time to watch the news? Listen on the go! KHON 2 GO has all your latest local headlines, including everything you need to know in 10 minutes or less produced by Mariya Murrow (2020-2021). Aug. 3: New school year begins, DOH anticipates COVID cases, but says getting kids…
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
DIGITAL STORIES Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Celebrates 10 Years as a World Heritage Site By: Mariya Murrow NOAA’s Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, “where nature and culture are one”, is celebrating 10 years as a mixed World Heritage site. The monument joins iconic sites such as the Great Barrier Reef, Galapagos…
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Dow Jones News Internship
Millions of K-12 students across the country have moved from the classroom and behind a computer screen in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. But what is happening beyond the screen? This special Dow Jones News Fund project produced by 15 digital media interns from across the U.S. explores the…
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