Manhunt After Killer's Courtroom Escape | Patch PM

Stories worth talking about tonight:

Convicted Murderer At Large Considered ‘Armed and Dangerous’

The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety is teaming up with other law enforcement agencies to locate a convicted murderer who fled the courtroom last week on the second day of his trial.

Police are looking for Shane Demetrice Woods, who was found guilty on Monday in the murder of Zachary Rose, the agency said. Alpharetta police say Woods is to be considered ”armed and dangerous to the public and especially to law enforcement personnel.” >>> Read more.

Sanders in Atlanta on Tuesday; Trump Schedules Visit

U.S. Bernie Sanders is in southwest Atlanta on Tuesday, as part of a “Historically Black Colleges and Universities” tour.

Meanwhile, GOP frontrunner Donald Trump reportedly will be in Atlanta the day after the South Carolina primary. >>> Read more.

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Two Georgians Being Mentioned As Possible Supreme Court Nominees

• The biggest political battle of the year may reach deep into the Peach State.

Dancing Deputies Hit Senior Center Party

• Video shows Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office employees at a seniors Valentine’s Day dance.

Buckhead Shop Raided, Suspected as Training Ground for Jewel Theft Ring

• Smyrna’s Abigail Lee Kemp is suspected of honing her skills at the Atlanta business, located on Cheshire Bridge Road.

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