Gang member conviction upheld in 2008 murder

The Georgia Supreme Court has upheld the Cobb County murder conviction against a member of “Get Money Click” street gang who fired randomly into a crowd and killed a South Cobb High School student.

On April 16, 2008, Rodger Jackson Jr. and fellow gang members drove up to a group of teenagers in a front yard and, looking to start a fight, Jackson pulled out a gun, shot twice in the air and then lowered the weapon and shot into the crowd. Joshua “Caleb” Burroughs, 18, who was unarmed, was fatally shot in the abdomen, the court said.

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Whatever you are hungry for, you are likely to find it Sunday when more than 85 restaurants dish it up at the 19th Annual Taste of Marietta from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., in Marietta Square.

The day will also include culinary demonstrations, a children’s area, a car show and live outdoor entertainment featuring “Banks & Shane.”

A highlight to this year’s event, will be a stroll through “Food Truck Alley” showcasing the ever-popular gourmet food trucks.

Information: www.tasteofmarietta.com.