Spa-Shooter Pleads Not Guilty + Bow And Arrow Carjacking + Goats

Atlanta GA

28 September, 2021

2:26 PM

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Morning, neighbors! Kathy Cioffi here with Wednesday's edition of the Atlanta Daily. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 84 Low: 64. Here are the top stories today in Atlanta: The man accused of Atlanta's fatal spa shootings pleads not guilty. Robert Aaron Long, 22, who is accused of fatally shooting eight people in three metro Atlanta massage parlors, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to four murder charges in Atlanta. In late July, the self-proclaimed ATL spa shooter pleaded guilty on all charges for shooting and killing four spa workers at a Cherokee County massage parlor on March 16, the same day he was charged with fatally shooting workers in Atlanta. Although he was given a life sentence by a Cherokee County judge, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is seeking the death penalty. (Atlanta Patch) A man armed with a bow and arrow carjacked a woman at 1438 West Peachtree Street, Atlanta, just before 6:15 a.m. Tuesday and was later shot by a Marietta police officer. After the man fired an arrow into the victim's windshield, demanding she get out, the woman immediately complied. The suspect fled Midtown in her 2014 Toyota Camry, later striking a Cobb Country bridge, where he was found at 7:10 a.m. by Cobb County and Marietta police. Police said the suspect pointed the compound bow at officers, one of whom fired their handgun at the suspect, who was hit but alert, conscious and breathing when taken to the hospital. (Free: WSB Atlanta; Subscription: AJC)Georgia law enforcement, firefighters and other first responders will soon receive $1,000 bonuses. Nearly 81,000 emergency responders throughout Georgia will be eligible for the one-time bonuses, according to an announcement Monday by Gov. Brian Kemp. Up to $100 million in bonuses will come out of federal COVID-19 relief funds approved by Congress in March. (Atlanta Patch)A herd of goats entertained onlookers by gathering in front of a furniture store in Buckhead. The herd, including 40 goats and three Great Pyrenees herding dogs from Get Your Goat Rentals, was supposed to be eating weeds and bush on a nearby overgrown lot. Instead, the animals made their way to a grassy area in front of Rooms to Go near the intersection of Piedmont and Peachtree. (wgxa.tv)Sean "Diddy" Combs announced the in-person return Of REVOLT Summit X AT&T to Atlanta. The Summit, a three-day event celebrating Black excellence and the importance of hip-hop in Atlanta, will offer leadership and entrepreneurial programming for the Black community Nov. 11-13. (McDuffie Progress) Today's Atlanta Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Atlanta: Atlanta United Watch Party - Conant Performing Arts Center (6:30 PM)Ribbon Cutting for Howard Middle School (8:00 AM)Ghost Tour-Dooley - Little Five Points Center for Arts and Community (6:00 PM)Bellyard hosts Sip & Script® calligraphy workshop, Sept. 29 (6:30 PM)No Nuts Comedy Tour LGBTQIA+ (8:00 PM) Atlanta Patch Notebook Atlanta Falcons: "GO IO GO! (#WSHvsATL, 1pm Sunday on FOX)" (Instagram) Atlanta: "P E R S P E C T I V E . Looking down on the {A} in this snap via @everydaydroneguy. #atlantasnaps" (Instagram) Atlanta History Center: "On this day in 1930, Atlanta's Bobby Jones did what no other man has ever done–complete the sport of golf's Grand Slam. In one calendar year, he became the first–and only–player to win the U.S. Amateur, U.S. Open, British Open, and the British Amateur tournaments. " (Instagram) City of Atlanta Police Department: "APD Seeking to Identify Robbery Suspects at Lenox Square: Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department are seeking assistance identifying suspects involved in armed robberies that occurred 9/26/21 at the location of 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: St. Benedict's Virtual Admissions Coffee: All Grade Levels (October 5) Add your event You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update! If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Kathy Cioffi Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Atlanta Daily? Email me at [email protected].