Owner of Rockdale County daycare set on fire claims she's being targeted

A Rockdale County daycare that was just days away from opening will now remain closed indefinitely after someone set the building on fire, and they owner said she believes someone is targeting her.

Daycare arson: Owner thinks someone doesn't want her to open
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A Rockdale County daycare that was just days away from opening will now remain closed indefinitely after someone set the building on fire, according to investigators. Surveillance video obtained by FOX 5 Atlanta shows a person pouring gasoline across the building before setting it on fire. The owner said this isn’t the first time her business has been targeted.

Phone calls help stop an alleged would-be shooter
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Billy Joe Cagle’s family called Cartersville police Monday to report his plan to “shoot up” Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, triggering a rapid multi-agency response. Within 20 minutes, Atlanta police located and arrested Cagle inside the terminal; a loaded AR-15 rifle was later found in his truck. Investigators say quick action by dispatchers and officers likely prevented a tragedy at the world’s busiest airport.

Dump truck driver hits woman, keeps drive, police say
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A 20-year-old woman was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday afternoon on Clairmont Road near DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, according to Brookhaven police. Officers told FOX 5 Atlanta that the woman was hit while in the crosswalk at Dresden Road by a dump truck that did not stop. Police said they quickly located the truck and arrested the driver.

Judge extends block of Illinois National Guard deployment until Supreme Court ruling

A federal judge has agreed to extend indefinitely a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois until the U.S. Supreme Court issues a final ruling or until this goes to trial on merit.

Bystanders save officer after he crashed into a home
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An Atlanta police officer crashed while responding to another officer's call for help. A neighbor smashed a window and pulled the unconscious officer from a burning patrol car. Investigators have not said what caused the crash or whether anyone else was involved or injured.

Billy Joe Cagle: Criminal history of man arrested at Atlanta airport

Billy Joe Cagle, 49, of Cartersville, was arrested Oct. 20 at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after allegedly threatening to shoot up the airport.

More than 160 pounds of ketamine seized at Atlanta airport

Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than 160 pounds of ketamine at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport over two days.

Four inmates stabbed at Rice Street jail in within 48 hours
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Four inmates were hospitalized after separate stabbings at the Fulton County Jail within 48 hours. Sheriff Labat warns the deteriorating Rice Street jail is being "weaponized" by increasingly violent inmates. At least 66 inmates are sleeping on the floor amid overcrowding and stalled plans for a replacement facility.

DeKalb family sues Roblox, Discord after child allegedly sent explicit photos to predator

A DeKalb County family filed a federal lawsuit against Roblox and Discord, claiming their now 14-year-old son was groomed by a predator who convinced him to send explicit photos.

Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run Monday night in Marietta

Cobb County police say they have arrested a Marietta man accused of fleeing the scene of a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian Monday evening.