Atlanta

Atlanta Residents Alert: Jury Duty Scam Resurfaces with New Tactics to Defraud Locals

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FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Residents in metro Atlanta counties, Fulton and Dekalb, are currently facing the resurgence of a convincing jury duty scam. This scheme involves callers who impersonate law enforcement officials, informing residents that they’ve missed jury duty and consequently have an outstanding arrest warrant. According to reports, individuals in the area received these alarming calls recently. Deanna Turner, a resident of Dekalb County, shared her unsettling experience after receiving such a call on a Wednesday morning. The caller, who identified himself as an officer from the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department, convincingly laid out … Read more

Atlanta Activist Champions Traffic Law Reform After Surviving Harrowing Crosswalk Accident

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Atlanta, GA — Struck by a vehicle in a horrific crash that catapulted her 38 feet, Veronica Watts spent a substantial part of 2024 healing from a traumatic brain injury, a broken nose, and a spinal contusion. Her painful recovery has galvanized her into action against Georgia’s permissive traffic laws, which allowed the driver who hit her to escape with only a $250 fine and continued driving privileges. On that unusually warm winter day, Watts attempted to cross North Avenue near a local supermarket at around 2 p.m. When she moved from the median after … Read more

Mall in Metro Atlanta Reopens with Legal Battle Brewing: Business Owners Seek Compensation after Power Bill Debacle

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Atlanta, GA – The Town Center at Cobb, a metro Atlanta mall, resumed operations Wednesday after a temporary shutdown due to outstanding electricity bills. Shane Starr, a local business owner within the mall, expressed his frustrations and announced intentions to pursue legal action against the mall’s management over the unresolved financial practices. Starr, the proprietor of Starrcade in the mall, has engaged legal counsel to explore possible action against Kohan Retail Investment Group, the New York-based entity that owns the property. Starr is also looking to consolidate support from other affected business owners to initiate … Read more

Ludacris in Disguise: Rapper Nearly Unmasked During Atlanta Jury Duty Stint

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Atlanta, GA — In a humorous twist of fate, rapper Ludacris, born Christopher Bridges, found himself nearly compromising his anonymity during jury duty in his hometown of Atlanta this week. Known for his dynamic stage presence, the artist attempted to blend in among his civic-minded peers by donning a hoodie, sunglasses, and a face mask. Ludacris shared his ordeal through an Instagram video, capturing the moment he was dismissed from service—a moment lightened by an unexpected interaction. Despite his disguise, a passing woman pointed out his resemblance to himself, jokingly suggesting that he looked like … Read more