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2 days ago
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Gainesville teen runner honors fallen heroes, one mile at a time
The Brief Fifteen-year-old Andrew Collinson is planning a one-mile run to pay tribute to fallen South Fulton Capt. Helio Garcia, who died in a crash two months ago. Collinson says he's hoping to see a big turnout from local law enforcement and public safety departments to support Capt. Garcia's widow, who is also attending. Collinson joined Running 4 Heroes when he was 13 and has likely participated in over a hundred runs to raise money and awareness for the families of fallen heroes. GAINESVILLE, Ga. - Probably the only thing 15-year-old Andrew Collinson loves more than running is his community's first responders. The Hall County teen could be spending his summer vacation relaxing like most people his age. Instead, he's dedicated to making sure the families of those killed while protecting and serving our communities know that someone's still thinking about them. What we know At around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Collinson will lace up his sneakers and hit the ground running to honor fallen South Fulton Capt. Helio Garcia. He's planning a mile-run through the Mundy Mill neighborhood to pay his respects just two months after Garcia was killed in a head-on crash. Garcia was one of the first officers to serve with the South Fulton Police Department. Collinson is anticipating a law enforcement escort and a strong turnout from various public safety departments, all united in support of Capt. Garcia's widow, who will also be present. Dig deeper This isn't the teen's first mile for a fallen first responder. Collinson joined the fundraising nonprofit Running 4 Heroes when he was 13-years-old, and has likely been on over a hundred runs so far. Besides the simple satisfaction of keeping himself in good health, he told FOX LOCAL's Judayah Murray that the real reward is in knowing the loved ones of these fallen heroes feel seen. "When you go in the comments on YouTube, you'll see things like, 'Thank you for running for my brother,' or, 'sister,' and stuff like that," he said. "And it's just amazing to see." According to the Running 4 Heroes website, the flag Collinson will carry on his run will be given to Garcia's family or police department afterward, along with a handwritten note. The Source FOX LOCAL streaming host and producer Judayah Murray interviewed Andrew Collinson and his grandfather, Rick Collinson, for this article.
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2 days ago
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Teen pulls gun on Lyft Driver in South Fulton, police say
Police in South Fulton are asking for the public's help in finding a suspect wanted for aggravated assault. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] According to investigators, on May 18, around 4:10 p.m., the teenager was seen on dashcam video pulling a gun on a Lyft driver. Authorities said it happened in the 5000 block of Big Boat Drive and Stone Bay Drive in South Fulton. TRENDING STORIES: GA ringleader of fraud scheme sentenced for creating fake recruiting websites to steal identities Teen dead, 6 others injured after shooting in Troup County How to keep your electronics charged when the power is out Police said in the video that the suspect was wearing a khaki-colored button-up shirt. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Matthew Principe via email at 'Your assistance is vital in helping us keep our community safe,' the SFPD said. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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3 days ago
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8-year-old shot during fight in South Fulton, police say
The Brief Police say an 8-year-old was shot Friday night in the 4300 block of Cascade Road in South Fulton. Multiple people were detained, but one woman was arrested and charged. The child was rushed to a nearby children's hospital. SOUTH FULTON - A woman is facing charges after police say an 8-year-old was shot during an altercation in South Fulton. What we know Police say it happened Friday night at an apartment complex in the 4300 block of Cascade Road. Officials believe there was a big fight involving multiple people. Gunshots were fired, and the child was hit in the leg. While the victim was rushed to a nearby children's hospital for treatment, several people believed to be involved were detained. A woman is facing charges of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. This is an ongoing investigation. What we don't know Neither the victim nor the arrested suspect or any of the people detained have been identified. It's not clear what connection the child victim had to the altercation, if any. The Source This information was confirmed by the South Fulton Police Department.
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03-06-2025
- General
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South Fulton police seek public's help to identify gas station gaming machine thief
The Brief South Fulton Police seek public assistance to identify a suspect who broke into a gaming machine at a Shell station on May 20. Surveillance footage captured the suspect tampering with the machine before fleeing the scene. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers Atlanta, with potential rewards of up to $5,000. SOUTH FULTON, Ga. - Detectives with the South Fulton Police Department are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect caught on camera breaking into a gaming machine at a local gas station. What we know The incident occurred around 6:15 a.m. on May 20 at the Shell station located at 2275 Jonesboro Road. Surveillance footage shows the individual tampering with the machine before fleeing the scene. What we don't know Authorities would like to know the name of the person in the video. What you can do Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers Atlanta. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 404-577-TIPS (8477), visiting or texting CSGA and the tip to 738477. Tipsters do not need to provide their name or any identifying information and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000. The Source The South Fulton Police Department provided the details and video for this article.
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30-05-2025
- Business
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International travel policy raised again as South Fulton approves Nigeria visit
The Brief The city of South Fulton has approved an international trip by a council member, following the mayor getting lots of criticism after several international trips. The council approved by a vote of 5-2, a trip to Nigeria for Council woman Natasha Williams Brown. One council member who is running for Mayor, Carmalithia Gumbs says she voted NO because the trip did not follow the new international travel policy and does not provide a benefit for the City of South Fulton. SOUTH FULTON, Ga. - The issue of international travel is back in the headlines in the city of South Fulton. What we know The council approved a trip to Nigeria this week for one of the council members under its new international travel policy. That policy was put in place after the current mayor spent $26,000 in travel to Paris, Ghana Rwanda and Columbia over the last two years. Williams Brown proposed she participate in an week-long international trip to Nigeria in August. The invitation came from Fulton County chairman Robb Pitts and will likely cost South Fulton taxpayers an estimated $5. The trip passed by a vote of 5-2, so council member Williams Brown will be packing her bags soon. As part of the new international travel policy, Councilwoman Williams Brown will be require to submit a detailed written report that includes the trips benefits for the city of South Fulton. What they're saying "We are looking to continue the work that has begun. There is an existing MOU with Nigeria, and we are continuing to pursue these types of activities to bring not just the city of softball into the world, but between the world to the city of South Fulton," South Fulton City Council woman Natasha Williams Brown explained. "The airfare is looking to be about $3,000, if I am able to book this in the morning," the district 6 council woman said during Tuesday night's meeting. Council man Jaceey Sebastian said as the only foreign-born elected official on the council, he believes in reaching out to the rest of the world. "So, I do believe that we have tons of room for exposure of our city, internationally and to grow our business base internationally," the district 4 council man said. The other side But two council members objected. Helen Willis and Carmelita Gumbs. Gumbs, who is running for mayor, held a news conference blasting the decision, which comes on the heels of the current mayor spending thousands of taxpayer dollars on a long list of trips to Paris, Ghana, Columbia, Toronto and Rwanda. "I could not, in good conscience affirm or approve vote to have Council Member Williams Brown travel abroad because that places a big burden on taxpayers, Gumbs complained. What's next Council woman Williams Brown will go on the trip hosted by Fulton County Commissioner Chairman Rob Pitts. The trip will likely cost South Fulton County Taxpayers $5,000, once airfare and per diem are added. The Source This is original reporting by FOX 5's Aungelique Proctor
