Editor’s Note: We’re starting an occasional news feature that rounds up news in the county outside of East Cobb and elsewhere in metro Atlanta. Let us know what you think! —— Wendy Parker
Shooter not in custody after 2 hurt at Main Event entertainment center in Cobb—”The shooting happened at about 9 p.m. Sunday at Main Event, located at 3101 Cobb Parkway. The business, which includes a restaurant, bowling and other games, was filled with patrons, including children and young adults, according to witnesses.” [AJC]
Woman’s body discovered inside Cobb County home during welfare check—”Cobb County police said they found the body at a home on Evian Way in the Kennesaw area while conducting a welfare check. The woman’s identity has not been released. Police said they’ve detained a person of interest in the case. They said there is no danger to the public.” [Atlanta News First]
Several people injured, one seriously, in traffic incident on Dallas Highway—“The 22-year-old driver of the Camry was taken by ambulance to Kennestone Hospital with serious injuries. The 35-year-old passenger, the 27-year-old passenger, and the child sustained minor injuries and were also taken to Kennestone Hospital. The driver of the Thunderbird was not injured.” [Cobb Courier]
2 passengers treated after Delta flight forced to return to Atlanta airport due to ‘haze’—”The Boeing 717, which departed Atlanta for Columbia, South Carolina, at approximately 8:30 a.m., was carrying 94 customers, two pilots, and three flight attendants. Two of those passengers were treated by EMTs and released.” [Fox 5]
Food hall opening at Braves’ Truist Park at Battery Atlanta—”Located on the right field concourse across from The Pen bullpen lounge, Outfield Market will include eight restaurant stalls with food from both new and current vendors at the ballpark. Outfield Market will feature a covered communal seating area, grab-n-go concessions, a large LED screen for watching games, and a retail shop selling Atlanta Braves gear.” [Rough Draft Atlanta]
Hundreds run 2.23 miles on Beltline five years after Ahmaud Arbery’s murder—“Typically as you move further from tragedy, it grows further from the mind, but I’m encouraged people still care and people continue to come out and show support. Ahmaud’s life still means something to people.” [AJC]
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