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Vertical Mixed-Use Development Planned for Stockbridge. What We Know
By Hannah Yahne
hannah.yahne@rockdalecitizen.com
Updated
The master plan for the development of Patrick Henry Parkway
created by TSW Design.
Special photo
STOCKBRIDGE — The Stockbridge City Council approved rezoning 41.68 acres along Patrick Henry Parkway from Rural Residential (RR) to Planned Unit Development in its Oct. 14 meeting. The approval will allow for the development of the first vertical mixed-use project on the southside of Atlanta to move forward.
The Patrick Henry Parkway development project would transform the land into a mix of retail and commercial businesses, as well as residential and entertainment uses. The signature project would be worth an estimated $350 million in tax revenue for the city of Stockbridge and Henry County. Frederick Gardner, who presented the master plan to the City Council, said rezoning the property would help “guide development in the area.”
The development will include 878 residential units and more than 100,000 square feet for retail and office spaces. There is also a proposed four-story luxury hotel around the corner from the central green area and designated village center retail space.
Mayor Anthony Ford was in favor of the master plan saying that it “gives us an opportunity to do what needs to be done …”
Nobody spoke in opposition to the development, and the rezoning was unanimously approved by the city council.
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SCTC Holds Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
Staff Photos: Anthony Rhoads
Participants pose for a photo before the walk.
Southern Crescent Technical College Henry County Executive
Director Candice Buckley speaks to participants before they begin
their walk.
Kierra Rutledge, of Rex, was the grand prize winner of the
drawing. She also made the T-shirt she wore for the walk.
A scene from the walk.
A scene from the drawing.
Winners of the drawing.
A scene from the walk.
A scene from the drawing.
The Southern Crescent Technical College Henry County Center held a Breast Cancer Walk Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. In addition to the walk, there were giveaways and a drawing for those who participated.
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Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Conviction In Henry County Murder Case
By Hannah Yahne
hannah.yahne@rockdalecitizen.com
Updated
Jennifer Rosenbaum
Special Photo
McDONOUGH — The Supreme Court of Georgia ruled to uphold the conviction of Jennifer Rosenbaum on Oct. 15 following her appeal that was filed earlier this year. The case was originally heard by a Henry County jury in 2019 and found Rosenbaum guilty of killing her 2-year-old foster child.
The foster child, Laila Daniel, was pronounced dead on Nov. 17, 2015 after she was taken to the hospital for choking on a chicken nugget. However, Lyla’s injuries were extensive; they included a broken arm and numerous internal injuries.
Medical professionals and the coroner would later testify during the trial that her injuries were caused by blunt-force trauma and not choking. Lyla’s biological sister, Maddie, who was also Rosenbaum’s foster child also showed signs of physical abuse.
Rosenbaum and her husband, Joseph, were indicted on a total of 49 counts after they were arrested in December of 2016.
They were both charged with nine counts of aggravated assault, five counts of aggravated battery, 14 counts of cruelty to children in the first degree\, and two counts of cruelty to children in the second degree.
Rosenbaum was additionally charged with malice murder, three counts of felony murder, six counts of aggravated assault, one count of aggravated battery,\ and six counts of cruelty to children. Joseph was also charged with second degree murder and second degree cruelty to children.
The three-and-a-half week long trial was heard by a jury in Henry County, where Rosenbaum was a candidate for county commissioner and previously worked at the county’s District Attorney’s Office.
On Aug. 1, 2019, both Rosenbaum and Joseph were found guilty on all but 13 counts.
Rosenbaum was found guilty on all counts with which she was charged except malice murder and two counts of felony murder. Joseph was found guilty on all counts with which he was charged except two counts of aggravated assault, three counts of aggravated batter, and five counts of first degree cruelty to children.
Rosenbaum was sentenced to life in prison plus 40 years the day that the trial ended and will continue her sentence since the Supreme Court of Georgia denied her appeal. Joseph was sentenced that same day to a total of 60 years in prison and has filed for an appeal that was transferred to the Georgia Court of Appeals.
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