🌱 Man Charged For Deputy's Murder + NYE Gunfire Injures 17-Year-Old

Good morning, everybody. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Atlanta Daily. Come along for everything you need to know about what's happening around town. In today's issue of the Daily, you'll find news about these stories and more:

• A man was arrested concerning the murder of a Fulton County deputy.
• Gunfire on New Year's Eve wounded three people, including a 17-year-old.
• An Atlanta woman who is battling cancer and lost her house in November received $13,000 from the community.

But first, today's weather:

Some rain and a t-storm. High: 71 Low: 44.

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Here are the top five stories today in Atlanta:

1. A 26-year-old man was arrested in connection with the death of Fulton County Deputy James Thomas, 24, who was found deceased in a crashed vehicle on Dec. 29. According to Atlanta police, the shooting resulted from an argument after the car accident. The suspect, Alton Oliver,was charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, and more. (Atlanta Patch)
2. New Year's Eve celebratory gunfire shot at least three people over the weekend. Thousands of people took to the streets of downtown Atlanta to celebrate the new year. Officers found a 17-year-old boy with a gunshot wound and two others injured within a quarter-mile radius. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. An Atlanta woman lost her home to a fire a few days after Thanksgiving while also battling leukemia, but support from the community has helped her immensely. Danielle Moye lost everything in the house fire, including her parents' ashes; however, since her story went public a week ago, the community created a fundraiser to raise over $13,000. (WSB Radio)
4. According to Atlanta fire officials, an older woman and her cat were found dead after a fire broke out at her Lakemoore Drive apartment. The fire department could not get inside promptly due to burglar bars on the doors, which had to be forced open to enter. The cause of the fire is under investigation. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
5. Atlanta police arrested and charged 23-year-old Antonio Brown for the murder of 77-year-old Eleanor Bowles last month. Brown had his first court appearance in December but is asking the judge to grant him a bond. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Today in and around Atlanta:

• American Red Cross Blood Drive At DeKalb County Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Stranger Things: The Experience At Pullman Yards (4:00 PM)
• Trivia Night At Biggerstaff Brewing Company (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Due to overwhelming popularity and support from the public, the "Rainbow Scramble" at 10th Street and Piedmont Avenue is here to stay! Pedestrians have been able to cross diagonally at the intersection since October. (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)
• Have you gotten the chance to stroll through the McDonough tunnel? The tunnel is a BeltLine favorite among Atlantans. (Atlanta BeltLine via Facebook)
• Five new homes have been listed for sale in the Atlanta area. Available properties range from a 1,500-square-foot, three-bed, three-bath home for $256,400 to a $685,000 home with two beds, two baths, and 1,790 square feet. Get all the property details at the link. (Atlanta Patch)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.