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Body Found in northwest Atlanta

Body Found Near Atlanta Elementary School

Posted: 11:51 am EST November 8, 2008Updated: 3:32 pm EST November 8, 2008

ATLANTA -- Atlanta police said a body was found Saturday near an elementary school.

  • SLIDESHOW: Body Found Near Atlanta Elementary School

    • Authorities said the male victim was discovered at about 9 a.m. at Kennedy Elementary School on Griffin Street in northwest Atlanta.

    Investigators said the body was found in the rear of the school near a delivery area.

    Police said they later determined the victim died from a drug overdose.

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