NEWS BRIEF: Piedmont Park killings unsolved at one-year anniversary
Katie Janness and Bowie remembered
Photo credit: Janness Family
One year has passed since the brutal killing of Katie Janness and her dog Bowie in Piedmont Park, yet Atlanta police and the FBI are still struggling to solve the case. Emma Clark, Janness’ partner of seven years, was among the mourners who gathered in the park Thursday evening to pay tribute to the victims. A bench dedicated in their honor was placed inside Piedmont’s dog park.
“Her senseless death has affected our daily lives in a manner that is hard to describe,” Clark said in a statement issued Thursday. “We are remembering Katie in private today and want to thank all of those who have honored and remembered her by keeping her story alive.” Details: cbs46.com
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Piedmont Park
The 200-plus-acre park with tennis, walking trails, and a pond has been Atlanta's place to go on a Sunday afternoon since it was first purchased by the city in 1904. Piedmont Park added 13 acres in 2013 and unveiled a collection of new entrances. The add-on near the intersection of Piedmont Road and Monroe Drive is crowned by the Piedmont Commons, a multi-use field for relaxing and picnicking. New access points to the park, including a trail through the North Woods forest alongside the Atlanta Botanical Garden, offer easy access to Ansley Park and Morningside residents. The effort was a follow-up to a 2011 expansion that included wetlands, an expanded and improved dog park, and an interactive fountain. Even more excellence is on the way: The park's final planned expansion may include a skate park, and eventually the Beltline will be complete alongside the greenspace.