Metro Atlanta News from the AJC - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Local news for metro Atlanta, including the city of Atlanta, Gwinnett County news, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Clayton counties. From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Clayton Commissioner Felicia Franklin, who made date-rape drug …
Jun 17, 2024 · Clayton County Commissioner Felicia Franklin announced Monday that she is stepping down from her District 3 seat. Franklin posted a resignation letter she sent to Gov. Brian Kemp informing him of ...
$800M high-rise project in Clayton County raises lots of questions
Sep 2, 2022 · The Roman, an $800 million proposed luxury development, would be unlike anything Clayton County has ever seen. But a review of public records and interviews conducted by The Atlanta Journal ...
Clayton elections could bring dramatic change - The Atlanta …
Mar 6, 2024 · Instead, the county has made headlines for dysfunction on the county commission, Hill’s felony federal convictions, and the collapse of a proposed $800 million development.
Sex assault suspect killed after shooting at Clayton officers, GBI says
Mar 28, 2024 · A man suspected of sexual assault was shot and killed Thursday after opening fire on police in Clayton County, the GBI said.
Man, 73, accused of killing 67-year-old after fight in Clayton County
Nov 6, 2023 · Man, 73, accused of killing 67-year-old after fight in Clayton County A 73-year-old man, Joe Edward Link, is accused of killing Coybern Jones, 67, in Jonesboro, according to police. By Alexis Stevens
Clayton County considering school redistricting to address growth
Feb 29, 2024 · Clayton County could face redistricting in the future because of rapid growth in its southern "pandhandle" region.
$1 billion settlement awarded to Clayton County rape victim
May 23, 2018 · A rape victim was awarded a $1 billion settlement verdict Tuesday by a Clayton County jury in a civil lawsuit, according to court documents.
Clayton jail inmate back in custody after escaping from hospital
Feb 6, 2024 · An inmate who was able to escape a Clayton County hospital after being arrested last week is back in custody, officials said Tuesday.
Riverdale officer arrested on false imprisonment charge by Clayton …
Dec 21, 2023 · Sgt. Shannon Haynes, 50, was booked into the Clayton jail Monday. He faces charges of simple assault family violence and false imprisonment, according to online jail records.