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Georgia elections official’s home shot at multiple times
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Matt , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Witnesses reported seeing two men shooting toward the property.
A home in Atlanta was targeted by gunfire early Thursday. Authorities responded to a shots fired call and found multiple shell casings. Witnesses reported seeing two men shooting toward the property.
The incident occurred on Wellington Street, where police were flagged down by witnesses. Two men matching the description of the suspects were seen walking in the area and were later captured. Further details about the shooting are available from local news sources, including an interview with a resident who was home at the time of the incident.
No injuries were reported.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 6, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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