Questions surrounding the death of Atlanta rapper Young Scooter last weekend are growing as police reveal more information about the events leading up to it.

Why it matters: Young Scooter, whose real name is Kenneth Bailey, died March 28 after a brief foot chase with officers.

The latest: In a bizarre turn of events, Atlanta police on Tuesday announced they arrested Demetria Spence, 31, and accused her of making a false 911 call resulting in "serious bodily harm or death."

• The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office announced that Bailey, 39, died after he suffered an injury to his right thigh that "created marked blood loss."
• Social media posts over the weekend had speculated that Bailey was shot, but the medical examiner said he was not.

Spence, also known as Demi Blanco, was a contestant on the reality TV show "Baddies," which aired on the Zeus network, TMZ reports.

Catch up quick: Atlanta police were dispatched to a call of an alleged domestic dispute at a home in the 200 block of William Nye Drive SE.

• In a 911 call, a woman who police identify as Spence reports that there was a "whole domestic dispute" going on in a nearby house. Spence identified herself as being involved with the neighborhood watch, and accused seven armed men of selling drugs and holding a woman hostage inside the house.
• It's unclear whether Spence was inside the house with Bailey or if she was on the scene when police later arrived.

Atlanta police previously said they arrived and tried to make contact with a man leaving the house, but he "immediately fled from responding officers."

• After a brief chase, police located the man, later identified as Bailey, suffering from an injury to his leg.
• They applied a tourniquet, but he was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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From plants to pandas, there's a lot happening this weekend. Here are some ideas on how to spend your free time.

Caveat: Yes, 404 Day is Friday and celebrations are happening throughout the weekend. We'll have a separate story on that in tomorrow's newsletter.

🥟 Panda Fest, one of the largest outdoor Asian food festivals in the country, offers a variety of cuisines you can sample and traditions you can learn about. (Fri.-Sun.)

🪴 The first Atlanta Plant Fest sets up shop at Pittsburgh Yards, bringing together everyone from horticulture newbies to avid collectors. (Sat.)

🎤 The Ying Yang Twins, Bow Wow, Trey Songz, Omarion and others will make a stop at State Farm Arena as part of The Millennium Tour 2025. (Fri.)

👟 Log those steps at the 18th annual Run Like Hell 5K at Oakland Cemetery. (Sat.)

🖼️ Peruse what local and regional vendors have in store at the 14th annual Spring Festival on Ponce. (Sat.-Sun.)

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Beloved Buckhead mainstay Aria will compete against some of the culinary world's top restaurants in the Oscars of the food world.

Why it matters: The James Beard Awards are a career-defining moment for chefs, bartenders and restaurant pros.

• A win or even a finalist nod can rev up reservations, open new doors and raise a chef's profile.

Zoom in: Aria was the only one of Atlanta's 12 semifinalists to make the cut.

Fun fact: The Outstanding Hospitality nomination is a fitting send-off for Aria chef Gerry Klaskala, who's retiring after leading the modern American cuisine restaurant for 25 years.

What's next: Winners will be announced at a ceremony in Chicago on June 16.

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Next time you dial 911 in Dunwoody, the first responder to arrive on the scene could be hovering 400 feet above you, humming and watching.

Driving the news: Dunwoody is the latest law enforcement agency in metro Atlanta to deploy drones that can fly to emergencies and gather intel faster than officers can drive through suburban gridlock.

Why it matters: Police surveillance technology is big business in metro Atlanta, and a connected network of cameras, license plate readers and drones have made our home one of the most surveilled places per capita in the world.

State of play: For the past several months, Dunwoody Police have launched a Flock Safety drone from a nest on top of City Hall that can travel nearly anywhere in the city in 90 seconds, according to the law enforcement agency.

Yes, but: The American Civil Liberties Union, privacy advocates, and some communities raise concerns about targeted monitoring of individuals and groups and what the company and police do with the data and information they collect.

What they're saying: Holly Beilin, a Flock spokesperson, told Axios the company maintains "transparency portals" to inform the public about how long the data is stored, what the technology can and can't be used for, what entities have access, and more.

Zoom out: Police departments in Brookhaven, Atlanta and other metro cities have used drones to respond to 911 calls, Kristal reported.

Catch up quick: Founded in 2017 by Georgia Tech graduates Garrett Langley and Matt Feury, the startup unicorn is valued at more than $7.5 billion and employs more than 1,300 people.

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⚖️ Former "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Kandi Burruss pulled out of a pending settlement agreement with the landlord of her restaurant and filed a counterclaim in the case. (AJC)

⚽ Businesses near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are also preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (WABE)

🗳️ Most of the House Democratic Caucus walked out while Republicans and a handful of Democrats voted 100-2 to approve S.B. 185, which prohibits the use of taxpayer dollars to provide gender-affirming care to state inmates. (AJC)