Atlanta

Tragic Incident Leads Family to Sue Atlanta After Homeless Man Killed During City Cleanup Efforts

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ATLANTA — The family of a homeless man who died during a city operation to clear a homeless encampment has initiated a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Atlanta. The suit comes in the wake of the tragic incident involving 46-year-old Cornelius Taylor, who was killed when a front loader operated by the Department of Public Works struck his tent on January 16. The location of the accident was Old Wheat Street, near significant landmarks such as The King Center and Ebenezer Baptist Church. According to court documents, internal city emails revealed that the … Read more

Atlanta Prepares to Host MLB All-Star Game Again Amid Ongoing Controversy Over Voting Laws

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Atlanta, Ga. — The Major League Baseball All-Star Game makes its return to Atlanta on Tuesday, marking the event’s first appearance in the city since it was relocated four years ago due to a controversial state election law. The law in question, Senate Bill 202, garnered national scrutiny when it was enacted in 2021 after Georgia had recently concluded its presidential election. Critics, including voting rights organizations, raised alarms about several provisions within the legislation that significantly limited ballot drop boxes and early voting sites. The law also introduced stricter identification requirements for voters and … Read more

Tragic Loss: Atlanta Attorney Josephine Hardin Dies in Texas Floods

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Atlanta, Ga. — The legal community is mourning the loss of Josephine Hardin, an accomplished attorney who was tragically killed in flooding incidents in Texas. Hardin, a graduate of Emory University School of Law, was associated with the Howell Puff Bailey law firm in Atlanta, where she was known for her dedication and professionalism. Details surrounding her death have emerged as communities begin to recover from the severe weather that devastated parts of Texas. Authorities reported excessive rainfall that led to significant flooding, claiming multiple lives and causing widespread destruction in affected areas. Hardin’s contributions … Read more

Father Found Guilty of Starving Daughter to Death in Atlanta Trial; Sentencing Expected Soon

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ATLANTA — A Fulton County jury has convicted Rodney McWeay of malice murder in the tragic case of his 4-year-old daughter, Treasure McWeay, who died from starvation in December 2023. The jury found McWeay guilty of multiple charges, including felony murder, child cruelty, kidnapping, and false imprisonment. During the proceedings, which captured the jury’s attention throughout, McWeay appeared to acknowledge the verdict as it was read aloud. The courtroom was filled with a palpable sense of sorrow and disbelief as the details of the case came to light. On December 11, 2023, authorities responded to … Read more