Fatal Police Chase Sparks Outcry

A group of lawmakers and advocates demanded change on high-speed police chases in response to a deadly chase on Monday in the Little Five Points neighborhood of Atlanta.

Cooper Schoenke, 19, was killed after a driver being chased by a Georgia State Patrol trooper ran a red light and crashed an SUV into Schoenke’s car. Witnesses say the driver was seen celebrating as she was put into an ambulance.

Gov. Brian Kemp’s office defended law enforcement, saying, “It’s shameful that anyone would seek to diminish the actions of those who caused these deaths and shift blame onto those who put their lives on the line.”

  Property Deed Scheme Widens

More families say they are victims of a Georgia woman serving five years in prison for forging deed transfers on homes, including one co-owned by a Macon woman who never met her.

Angela Spradley sought to exploit a loophole in Georgia law that didn’t require identification to file property deeds, allowing her to falsely claim ownership of properties around the state. In January, she was sentenced to a five-year prison term.

Officials urge homeowners to enroll in the state’s property fraud registry to receive alerts on suspicious filings.

MARTA Five Points Project to Resume

MARTA will resume its $230 million Five Points Station renovation on May 17 after a pause for more planning.

The project will bring an open-concept canopy, expanded pedestrian access to Broad Street, a centralized bus hub, public art, community spaces, and urban agriculture.

Starting on May 17, several downtown bus routes will be rerouted as crews work to remove the station’s large concrete canopy. Starting on June 6, the station’s customer service office will temporarily relocate.

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Atlanta: Georgia Tech renamed its School of Public Policy as the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy, honoring the couple’s legacy of public service. (More)

Statewide: A high risk of fires prompted a National Weather Service fire danger warning across nearly 100 Georgia counties due to dry vegetation and low humidity. (More)

Sandy Springs: A license plate theft suspect was arrested after unknowingly parking at the new Sandy Springs police headquarters. (More)

Stephens County: A man who escaped a rehabilitation center was arrested after he was found hiding in a home ventilation system. (More)

Vidalia: A mom faces drug and child cruelty charges after her 4-year-old ate THC gummies. The child is expected to recover. (More)

Gwinnett County: Construction will begin in 2029 on a $56 million project to widen a stretch of Scenic Highway to ease traffic congestion. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Hawks face Miami tonight in a win-or-go-home play-in game. The winner will face Cleveland in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. (Game Preview)

➤ Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider made his return to the mound for the first time since early 2024 on Wednesday, allowing two runs over five innings. (More)

➤ Georgia four-star defensive back Ondre Evans will miss the 2025 football season due to an ACL injury. (More)

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➤ Georgia’s unemployment rate held at 3.6% in March as the state added 6,900 jobs, with hiring for the health care sector leading the gains. Jobless claims declined slightly. (More)

➤ Iconic Buckhead restaurant R. Thomas Deluxe Grill went up for sale, with its owner seeking a buyer who will help care for the birds that flock to the site. (More)

➤ Big Lots will reopen four Georgia stores on May 1, part of a national comeback following its 2024 bankruptcy and takeover of 200 leases by Variety Wholesalers. (More)

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➤ Hundreds of metro Atlanta families lined up at Decatur’s dReam Center Church to receive free Easter meal kits, part of a $50,000 effort to fight food insecurity. (More)

➤ Georgia Tech sophomore Jacob Beldick became the youngest person to complete Ultraman Florida’s 320-mile triathlon, with the 20-year-old finishing in 35 hours. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Beltline will break ground Tuesday on West End’s new Enota Park, transforming eight acres into a walkable location for neighborhood children to enjoy. (More)

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