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Atlanta BeltLine Stabbing Suspect Charged with Murder

Johnathan Hamby, 54, faces murder and other charges in a fatal stabbing on the Atlanta BeltLine trail.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 25, 2026, 7:00 a.m. ETWritten Aug 25, 2026, 7:53 a.m. ET
Johnathan Hamby, 54, has been with murder, aggravated assault, terroristic threats and acts, and possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of a felony, according to wfmd.com. The charges stem from an incident on the Atlanta BeltLine trail, as reported by the outlet. The government alleges that Hamby argued with Harris and another man, threatened to stab them, and then stabbed Harris in the neck, causing his death, according to wfmd.com. The Atlanta Police Department is investigating the case. Hamby has been but not yet tried; charges are allegations and he is presumed innocent. The case is developing, and further details have not been released.

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