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Fulton County seeking volunteers for senior companion program
SUMMARY: Fulton County seeks volunteers aged 55 and older for its AmeriCorps Senior Companion Program. Volunteers will assist seniors with daily tasks and provide companionship to reduce isolation and enhance social connections. Interested individuals must pass a background check and complete orientation. Benefits include a $4 hourly stipend and transportation reimbursement. Two virtual information sessions are scheduled, with the first on Tuesday, October 1st, from noon to 1 PM. More details can be found on 11alive.com.
The county is looking for people 55 and older to participate.
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SWAT standoff near Stone Mountain | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: Decatur County Police are currently responding to a situation involving a barricaded suspect at a home on Meadow Rock Drive. Over 30 police vehicles, including SWAT and the bomb squad, along with EMS, are on-site. Witnesses reported hearing what they believed to be gunshots before law enforcement swarmed the area. One witness described the rapid-fire sounds while he was at a nearby gas station. Police have not confirmed any injuries and are advising local residents to stay indoors. A police robot was also deployed to assist in the response. Further details are awaited as the situation develops.
At least 30 DeKalb County police vehicles, the SWAT team, bomb squad and several other law enforcement agencies have swarmed a neighborhood near Stone Mountain where a suspect is barricaded inside a home.
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Georgia election board considers more voting rule changes | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: Georgia’s state election board is considering further changes to its electoral rules, following a recent mandate requiring the hand counting of every Election Day ballot. In a meeting today, the board advanced a proposal for counties to provide ballot scans within 72 hours. Concerns about potential chaos and the legitimacy of the election process have emerged, exacerbated by former President Trump‘s comments on board members. The ACLU of Georgia worries these changes may strain county boards as early voting approaches on October 15. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger believes the changes will withstand legal challenges and ensure election integrity.
Georgia’s election board is considering making more changes to the state’s electoral system just 42 days before the election.
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Grocery store shooting leads to one person dead in Atlanta, police say
SUMMARY: Police in southwest Atlanta are investigating a shooting at the Grocery Brothers store that resulted in one death and another injury. The incident occurred around noon when two men in their early 20s engaged in a heated argument that led to gunfire. One man died, while the other was hospitalized at Grady. Authorities emphasized the need for community outreach to combat youth violence, highlighting the troubling trend of younger individuals involved in such altercations. Fortunately, no other individuals were injured, and the investigation is ongoing.
APD officers responded around noon to 875 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, the address of the Grocery Brothers (Family Grocery Store LLC).
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