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Man fatally shot at Starlight Drive-In

ATLANTA -- Police are searching for the suspect in a fatal shooting at a southeast Atlanta drive-in movie theater.

The shooting happened just after midnight Tuesday at the Starlight Drive-In on Moreland Avenue.

The victim, Mitt Lenix, age 28, was shot and killed by a suspect who then led police on a chase into Gwinnett County. Lenix is a well-known martial artist who has been featured on ESPN.

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Investigators said Quentric Williams, 32, is wanted for the shooting.

Police said an off duty DeKalb County officer working at the theater heard shots and went to the victim's aid. They said Williams left in an SUV and was followed by a civilian driver who called 911. Police caught up to the chase and continued to follow along Interstate 285 and US 78.

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Sanders Financial Management Chairman Emily Sanders Leads Panel at Atlanta Women’s Leadership Forum

Sanders Financial Management Chairman Emily Sanders Leads Panel at Atlanta Women’s Leadership Forum

Emily Sanders, Chairman and CEO of Sanders Financial Management, moderated a panel at the 14th Annual Women’s Leadership Forum, held May 4, 2012, at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta. Sanders, consistently ranked one of the top women in wealth management nationwide, led a discussion on “Developing Relationships That Support Entrepreneurial Success.”

The Women’s Leadership Forum is presented by Atlanta Business Chronicle, in partnership with the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University.

The experts on the panel included:

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When does the school year end?

When does the school year end?

DECATUR, Ga. -- The last day of school is right around the corner for DeKalb County students.

Public schools, as well as Decatur City Schools, will dismiss for the summer on Thursday, May 24.

The last days of school in other metro Atlanta districts are staggered throughout the second half of May. They include:

Wednesday, May 16
Clarke County

Thursday, May 17
Hall County

Friday, May 18
Bartow County
Clayton County
Fulton County

Tuesday, May 22
Atlanta Public Schools
Barrow County

Wednesday, May 23
Carroll County
Gwinnett County
Newton County

Thursday, May 24
Cobb County
Rockdale County

What's On Sale May 13th

Caribou Coffee is celebrating Mother's Day with free coffee for Mom. It has released a coupon on Facebook for a free cup of coffee when you buy one.   The coupon must be used on Mother's Day.

Moms can also relax with a free movie on Mother's Day. Like Redbox Movie Rentals on Facebook and use the coupon code MAY13 to get a free movie. 

FBI seeks help in locating serial bank robber

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. -- Dekalb County Police and the FBI are seeking the public's assistance in locating a man they think is responsible for seven bank robberies in the DeKalb County area. 

PHOTOS | "Serial bank robber" at large in DeKalb County

According to investigators, each of these robberies occurred in a "similar fashion." Witnesses said a black male would enter the banking center wearing a baseball cap, wait in line, then approach the teller window on a cellular phone and demand money from the teller. 

Investigators believe the same man conducted robberies at the following locations: 

FAMU band director retires in wake of Robert Champion death

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The director of the Florida A&M University Marching 100 Band has retired after 40 years with the university's music department. 

Dr. Juilan E. White announced his retirement by issuing a statement through his attorney, Chuck Hobbs, on Thursday afternoon.  

His retirement follows the investigation into the death of Marching 100 drum major Robert Champion, who died during a hazing incident after the Florida Classic in November. 

PHOTOS | Robert Champion funeral 

White was placed on administrative leave with pay in November. 

According to his attorney, "Dr. White remains a loyal FAMU Rattler and wishes his alma mater continued success in the future. He looks forward to spending more time with his family."