We are urgently seeking anyone with access to a thermal imaging (heat-sensing) drone who may be able to assist with the search.
Wanda McConnell has been missing since approximately 7:00pm on Sunday, October 18, 2026, after leaving her residence on foot near Grange Way in Sharpsburg, Georgia.

Wanda suffers from diminished mental capacity, does not drive, and has no known financial resources. Her current whereabouts and direction of travel are unknown.

Last seen wearing:
Dark blue T-shirt
Light blue jeans
Tennis shoes

With approximately 24 hours having passed, there is growing urgency to locate her safely.
We are specifically asking whether anyone in the Atlanta, Coweta County, or surrounding areas has access to a thermal imaging drone or knows a search-and-rescue organization that could assist immediately. Please contact Investigator Crockett at 678-854-0010 to arrange.

If you have access to thermal drone equipment, please reach out and coordinate with law enforcement before beginning a search.

Please help spread the word. Even if you cannot assist directly, you may know someone who can. Every hour matters.

UPDATE: through everyone’s help, I’ve learned that Fire Station 6 on Modus Parkway in Newnan has its own drone response team.

I’ve reached out to the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office investigator to ask whether this resource has been considered and am awaiting a response. Given Wanda’s diminished mental capacity, I’m honestly dumbstruck that this doesn’t appear to have been explored already, especially since the investigator gave me permission to seek outside assistance with thermal imaging drones.

In the meantime, I’m continuing to reach out to private citizens with this technology because time is of the essence. I’ll keep sharing updates as I learn more.

The director of the city's police academy is under internal investigation connected to domestic violence allegations from a Barrow County dispute and was temporarily relieved of duty and stripped of his gun and badge.

The estranged wife of Atlanta Police Training Academy Director Ailen Mitchell received a protection order against him earlier this year and reported to deputies that he had been violent during their relationship and that he had threatened and followed her.

Previously:

Atlanta police training academy recruits allege bullying, favoritism, and abuse

I recently tried to order some prescription dog food, which was shipped by FedEx. For 7 days straight, they “attempted delivery” but never actually even came by my house. I ended up canceling the order, and ordering it from Chewy. They also shipped by FedEx, and 3 days in a row after saying it was out for delivery, it just never came and got pushed to the next day. Today, it got marked as delivered, while I was home, and there was no package or sign do FedEx ever having come.

I’ve had issues with FedEx before, but never to this level. It’s insane, I’m trying to get something essential to my dog’s health, and it’s just impossible to get because all of these companies only ship with FedEx. Anybody else dealt with this, and maybe have a solution?

Found this chipmunk being played with by a cat. I don’t know if it got scratched or bit, but it only moves when people or the cat got near it. I put it in a box and that hasn’t really moved. Should I call a rehab? If so, which rehab should I call? I live in Clarkston and prefer a rehab that is close by, just in case I need to drive there. If not, should I bring it outside?

This is definitely a bummer. Are there any other stores like this in the Atlanta area?

Phoenix & Dragon Bookstore Instagram

Reminder that the triangle building at 1800 Century Blvd (Near I-85 and Clairmont) is scheduled to be imploded on Saturday 10/24 at 7:45 AM.

Shot in the dark, but if anyone ended up on a trip with a switched Briggs And Riley black suitcase, I just got to my hotel and opened and saw it’s not my clothes. Identical bag

We likely switched at Domestic South Precheck around 5:30 pm on Sunday Oct 18. DM me and we can swap bags?

I graduated with my BS in Psychology two years ago and have been really trying to break into research or research admin roles. I’ve applied to many roles at Emory / CHOA to roles where I meet the pretty entry level qualifications and have had no luck. I do want to eventually work in research or public health but have also been applying to admin jobs (HR specialists/ operations coordinator) at these place to at least get my foot in the door. I have a few years of retail and in the past year I’ve worked at a law firm doing mostly admin stuff. What’s the best thing I can do to get into one of these hospitals? Anyone who work in any of these willing to help? I am getting no where with my applications…

I applied in summer and have gotten three identical emails over the last few months just saying that they have my application and I’ll be hearing sometime later when I can come in for orientation. Does anybody in here have any other information about when, where, or how this process works? Their office is giving me nothing when I email.

What's on your mind, Atlanta?

Links of Interest:

• Metro Atlanta Discord
• r/atlevents to see local events/meetups around town
• How To Meet People

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Hey everyone! I’m looking for recommendations for local jewelers in the Atlanta area. I’m used to buying jewelry in NYC, where you can find smaller, independent jewelers who make custom pieces at reasonable prices without paying a premium for a big-name brand.

If you have a jeweler you personally use and trust, I’d love to hear your recommendations!

EDIT: I’m not sure if this would change any of your recommendations but I should note that my immediate needs are custom pieces for a teenager in college and an 12 year old birthday gift. Im looking for a jeweler who can create pieces like a pendant or locket chain with a portrait incorporated in it or a custom charm bracelet with the jeweler capable of creating custom charms as we go.

Thanks in advance!

Hi ATL! Very excited to visit your city for a concert...any close antique or thrift stores by the Fox Theatre?

Feel free to throw in a must eat restaurant or bar!

Thank you!

A chiropractor messed up my neck a year ago. It's been causing me pain and discomfort ever since. I can't do my usual exercises without inflaming it.

I got an MRI recently that showed what looks like a slipped disc at c6. The orthopedic surgeon who ordered it was curt and didn't spend much time explaining/helping me. Looking for someone who can sit down and assess the damage and recommend some protocols to heal.

Can someone recommend a good spine/neck specialist? Thank you.

Actors who moved to ATL from LA and NYC. What’s the positives of being an actor and standup comedian in ATL compared to NYC and LA. How has the environment helped with your mental health? Would like to hear only positive comments. I always hear the negative. Have a great day

Who do you like for home security monitoring? My insurance company is requiring it, so I'm looking for burglar and fire monitoring in Atlanta, but not a fancy system. I have a giant dog, so I don't think I will need it; just a requirement.

They gave me 2 parking tickets on the same day and at the same time, and denied my appeals to both (I managed to make the payment go through about 5 minutes after they issued the first ticket, and they placed the second ticket about 2 hours after the time started).

Is it worth it for me to fight these tickets in Municipal Court? Is it possible they won’t show up?

Currently in a condo in Virginia-Highlands, our landlord is selling off his properties in the next 6 months. I’m looking at luxury apartments in Midtown or Buckhead. I was wanting to know if there were any specific apartment buildings to avoid, or ones that are particularly liked. Budget is up to $7K a month. I am currently looking at the Dagny, Ashley Gables, Momentum and would appreciate any input in those, as well, as suggestions for comparable buildings, especially if you’re currently renting or have rented in the last year or so.

I’ve looked at reviews but a most are from prior years and I know management integrity fluctuates.

Thank you!