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Bureau Chief · Alpharetta, GA
Margaret is a veteran journalist with over 15 years of experience covering community issues across Georgia. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Journalism and has worked for various local publications, including the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and WABE radio. Her commitment to community storytelling has made her a well-respected figure in the local media landscape.
More from Margaret →Bureau Chief · Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 6:56 PM · 1 min read
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was hurt in a shootout with Chamblee police at a motel on Saturday afternoon, according to officers.
The Details
Police said they were called to the Motel 6 off Chamblee Tucker Road after someone reported a man with a gun. The man allegedly fired several rounds at an officer inside the hotel, who returned fire and hit the suspect.
The man left and was arrested shortly after, police said. He has not yet been identified.
Atlanta News First crews at the scene saw officers tending to the suspect’s wounds. He was later taken to Grady Memorial Hospital in stable condition.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the incident, as is routine for shootings involving officers.
This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First as we learn more.
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Saturday, November 14, 2026
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