🌱 Teens Arrested For Murder + Fire That Killed 2 Is Apparent Homicide

Hi all. I'm back with your new edition of the Atlanta Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening locally. Today we'll cover...

• Two teens were arrested concerning the murder of Zyion Charles and Kameron Jackson.
• Authorities believed a house fire killed two people last week, but an autopsy ruled one death a homicide.
• A former Atlanta attorney and a police officer were charged with fraud.

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Here are the top five stories in Atlanta today:

1. Two teens were arrested in connection to the murder of Zyion Charles, 12, and Kameron Jackson, 15, at the end of November. Both teens were charged with suspicion of two counts of murder, aggravated assault, and violation of the gang statute. According to police, one person arrested was 15 years old, and the other was 16. Police arrested the 16-year-old in New York. (Atlanta Patch)
2. A fire which occurred last week on Bolton Road which authorities believed killed two people due to a gas leak is now being ruled a homicide. According to officials, one of the victims was dead before the fire. Investigators are unsure how the victim died or if the second victim was involved in the killing. (11Alive.com WXIA)
3. According to United States Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan, a former Atlanta city attorney and police officer were indicted this week for defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a federal stimulus program. Shelitha Robertson, 60, submitted fraudulent PPP loan applications for multiple companies she and other co-conspirators owned – receiving over $7 million in funding. The police officer's identity and charges were not released. (WSB Atlanta)
4. A man was shot multiple times and killed at a gas station near Georgia State University on Dec. 4. Police believe the incident was targeted. Georgia State President M. Brian Blake sent out a letter to the campus community sharing his condolences with the family and will keep the community updated as details arise. (Macon Telegraph)
5. Chris "Ludacris" Bridges is giving away new athletic shoes to Atlanta children before the holidays. The Ludacris Foundation partnered with Mercedes-Benz USA and Shoes That Fit, a nonprofit that will donate over 1,200 pairs of shoes to every student who attends the auto company's partner schools in Atlanta. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

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Today in and around Atlanta:

• Tasty Traditions: Cookie And Dessert Exchange At DeKalb County Public Library, Wesley Chapel Branch, Decatur (10:00 AM)
• Scott Antique Markets At Atlanta Exposition Center (10:45 AM)
• Tinned Fish Thursdays At Wylie Hotel (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Atlanta City Council acknowledged the Midnight Basketball League's popularity and growth. Over 300 young men participated in games over three seasons! (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)
• New open houses have been listed in the Atlanta area. We can't stop looking at the $1.9 million home with six beds, six baths, and 6,145 square feet. Get all the property details and open house information at the link. (Atlanta Patch)
• Atlanta Habitat for Humanity & ReStore's 40th anniversary is in 2023, and the company will be building 40 homes to celebrate. You can donate to the initiative at the link! (Atlanta Habitat for Humanity & ReStore)

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— 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.