SUMMARY: Grady Hospital is enhancing security following the escape of 32-year-old inmate Caran Reading, who was receiving treatment there. A $5,000 reward has been offered for information leading to his capture. In response, the hospital plans to increase security personnel and implement locked access to inpatient units. Additionally, a visitor management system and an emergency alert system will be put in place to bolster safety measures.

Carwon Redding, 32, escaped from custody of Atlanta City Detention Center on Sept. 27 while awaiting treatment at Grady Hospital.

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SUMMARY: The biolab in Rockdale, operational since 1973, has a long history of environmental incidents impacting the community, particularly along Interstate 20. Investigations reveal that the facility has caused numerous highway shutdowns and evacuations due to toxic chemical emissions. Notable incidents include a significant evacuation in 2004 affecting 500 residents and multiple events in the following years resulting in property damage and health risks for workers and first responders. The Environmental Protection Agency has documented these hazardous fumes over the past two decades, raising concerns about regulatory compliance and the impact on public safety and the environment.

by Dana Fowle
Aired September 30, 2020

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SUMMARY: A DeKalb County father, Michael Leon, is charged with felony murder and cruelty to children after his 2-year-old son accidentally shot himself. The incident occurred on Shamrock Drive just before 6 PM. Investigators revealed that Leon, 39, left his gun unsecured, leading to the tragic accident. He is currently in custody at the DeKalb County Jail.

A father has been charged with murder after his 2-year-old grabbed his unsecured gun and accidentally shot and killed himself, DeKalb County Police said

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