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1. Man Accused Of Taking Infant During Fulton Domestic Incident (patch.com) — Fulton County Police say an 8-week-old baby is safe after officers negotiated the surrender of the child's father, who allegedly assaulted the infant's mother at a county elections hub on Campbellton Fairburn Road. The man was later found with the child at the College Park MARTA station in metro Atlanta and now faces multiple charges, including kidnapping and cruelty to children.
2. 'Tennis can make you grow': Atlanta-born U.S. Open stars motivate young tennis players (wsbtv.com) — Young players at South Fulton Tennis Center in Atlanta are drawing inspiration from Atlanta-born U.S. Open standouts like Chris Eubanks, Taylor Townsend, Coco Gauff, and Ben Shelton. Longtime coach Sam Kennedy is using their success to motivate homeschoolers in the South Atlanta Community Tennis Association, emphasizing discipline and growth as several teens dream of becoming future pros themselves.
3. Mosquito trap in Chastain Park tests positive for West Nile virus, conservancy says (atlantanewsfirst.com) — If you frequent Chastain Park in north Atlanta, officials say a mosquito trap there has again tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting spraying within a quarter-mile radius. Fulton County leaders stress that park operations remain open but urge residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites and watch for flu-like or more serious symptoms associated with the virus.
4. 'Just call it evil': Serial rapist pleads guilty 40 years after crimes (wsbtv.com) — Atlanta residents are learning that a serial rapist who attacked two women in the same local apartment complex in 1985 has finally pleaded guilty and received a 45-year sentence. Fulton County prosecutors, aided by long-delayed DNA testing funded with federal grants, say the conviction brings long-sought justice and renewed focus on clearing other cold sexual assault cases in the area.
5. Man set to be executed for metro Atlanta double murder seeks new sentencing trial (atlantanewsfirst.com) — A man convicted of killing two real estate agents in a Powder Springs model home near Atlanta is seeking a new sentencing trial, alleging serious juror misconduct during his original death penalty proceedings. His lawyers argue a juror hid her own victimization, pushed for death, and misled fellow jurors and the court, as the state prepares for a possible execution next week.
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