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The article discusses the case of Jessica Maria Motes, who has been charged with multiple serious offenses, including malice murder, after the tragic discovery of a 4-year-old girl's body in her vehicle. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI)

Mother of child found dead in trunk faces multiple murder charges

Nov 13, 2025

Jessica Maria Motes, 36, has been in jail since October 26 after the body of a 4-year-old girl was discovered in the trunk of her vehicle, a ... read more

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Atlanta Judge Orders Nightclub Owner to Pay $66.5 Million in Fatal Shooting Case

Nov 13, 2025

The owner of a defunct Buckhead nightclub has been ordered by an Atlanta judge to pay 66.5 million dollars to the parents of Mariam "Mari" C ... read more

The cleaned and understood text indicates that Joshua Arp has faced significant challenges with incarceration and a difficult life path since his mid-20s. The article discusses his experiences and the impact of community programs aimed at rehabilitation.

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Joshua Arp's Struggle with Incarceration and Breaking the Cycle of Crime

Nov 13, 2025

Since his mid-20s, Joshua Arp's life has been characterized by cycles of incarceration. He has struggled with a revolving door of legal issu ... read more

The article discusses a former metro Atlanta police lieutenant, Christopher Bradshaw, who was involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash. He was off duty at the time of the incident in August and surrendered to authorities three days later. After being held in Cobb

Former Atlanta Police Lieutenant Granted Bond After Deadly Hit-and-Run Crash

Nov 13, 2025

Christopher Bradshaw, 48, a former lieutenant with the Milton Police Department, was involved in a hit-and-run collision in August. He surre ... read more

The article discusses a recent legal decision in Savannah, Georgia, where a Recorder's Court judge invalidated a controversial firearms storage ordinance aimed at preventing gun thefts. This ruling marks a significant challenge to the "lock up your gun" law supported by Mayor

Savannah Court Invalidates Controversial Firearms Storage Ordinance

Nov 12, 2025

SAVANNAH - A Recorder's Court judge invalidated Savannah's controversial firearms storage ordinance on Wednesday, marking the first successf ... read more

A DeKalb County jury awarded $13 million to the family of a 7-year-old girl injured in a tow truck accident. The driver and the towing company involved have faced similar lawsuits in recent years. The initial jury verdict was $29.

DeKalb Jury Awards $13 Million to Family of Injured Girl in Towing Accident

Nov 12, 2025

A DeKalb County jury awarded $13 million to the family of a 7-year-old girl injured in an accident involving a tow truck. The incident occur ... read more

The article discusses the Supreme Court's decision to extend an order blocking full SNAP payments, impacting families in need of food assistance. It highlights the ongoing chaos as some states continue to receive their full monthly allocations while others receive nothing.

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Supreme Court Extends Order Blocking Full SNAP Payments Amid Shutdown Uncertainty

Nov 11, 2025

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court extended an order that blocks full SNAP payments, indicating that the government shutdown may soon come to an ... read more

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A Texas teenager was sentenced to 65 years in prison for causing a deadly 2023 crash that killed six family members, including three from Georgia, while under the influence of marijuana, according to prosecutors. Luke Garrett

Texas Teenager Sentenced to 65 Years for Deadly Crash Killing Six Family Members

Nov 11, 2025

A Texas teenager, Luke Garrett Resecker, was sentenced to 65 years in prison for causing a deadly crash on December 26, 2023, that resulted ... read more

The article discusses a traffic incident on I-20 East in Fulton County, Atlanta, that occurred early Tuesday morning, causing significant delays.

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I-20 East Crash Blocks Traffic Near Perimeter in Fulton County

Nov 11, 2025

A crash on I-20 East is blocking traffic approaching the Perimeter in Fulton County early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred shortly aft ... read more

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Gregory Jarrod Allen, 44, was sentenced to 24 months behind bars Monday after pleading guilty to having sexual contact with an inmate he was tasked with supervising three years ago. A longtime Bartow County jail

Former Bartow County jailer sentenced to prison for inmate sexual contact

Nov 11, 2025

Gregory Jarrod Allen, 44, was sentenced to 24 months in prison on Monday after pleading guilty to having sexual contact with an inmate he wa ... read more

The article discusses the conviction of Reginald Robertson for the murder of Tiffany Foster, whose body was never found. Investigators revealed that despite overwhelming evidence, the case was complicated by the absence of key physical evidence. The article highlights the emotional plea from

Reginald Robertson convicted of Tiffany Foster's murder despite missing evidence

Nov 10, 2025

In September 2022, Reginald Robertson was convicted of the murder of Tiffany Foster, whose body remains missing. The case file was substanti ... read more

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Georgia-based comedian Katt Williams has successfully dodged a lawsuit filed by four women who claim he violently assaulted them outside

Katt Williams Dodges Lawsuit from Four Women in Atlanta Club Incident

Nov 10, 2025

With a legal technicality, Georgia-based comedian Katt Williams has successfully dodged a lawsuit filed by four women who claimed he violent ... read more

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- A fire occurred at a home on Ridgewood Circle in northwest Georgia early Sunday morning.
- A teacher was killed, and his wife and two children were hospitalized with serious

Teacher Killed in Georgia House Fire Leaving Family Hospitalized

Nov 09, 2025

Fire crews responded to a call just after 730 AM about smoke inside a house on the 120 block of Ridgewood Circle near Chickamauga according ... read more

The article discusses a shooting incident in Cartersville, where a boy died after being shot at a residence near downtown. Police were called to the scene for an "unknown problem," and details remain limited.

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Boy shot and killed at home near downtown Cartersville authorities say

Nov 09, 2025

On Sunday, a boy was shot and killed at a residence in the 20 block of Weaver Street in Cartersville, according to police. Officers were dis ... read more

The article discusses the upgraded felony murder charges against Cobb County father Kenton Lydale Hamilton, whose toddler was found dead in a bathtub last year. The child ingested cocaine, leading to the indictment.

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Cobb County Father Charged with Felony Murder in Toddler's Bathtub Death

Nov 07, 2025

The charges against a Cobb County father, Kenton Lydale Hamilton, have been upgraded to felony murder following the death of his toddler fou ... read more

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A crash is blocking several lanes of I-85 South in DeKalb County early Friday. The crash involves an overturned tractor-trailer, the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center reports. It happened

Overturned tractor-trailer blocks I-85 South lanes in DeKalb County Friday

Nov 07, 2025

A crash is blocking several lanes of I-85 South in DeKalb County early Friday. The incident involves an overturned tractor-trailer and occur ... read more

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The parents of Michael Antonio Cobb Jr., who was killed by a Spalding County deputy two years ago, claim their son was unarmed and running away when he was shot four times. In a federal lawsuit filed

Family of man shot by deputy files lawsuit claiming unlawful shooting

Nov 07, 2025

The parents of Michael Antonio Cobb Jr., who was killed by a Spalding County deputy two years ago, claim their son was unarmed and running a ... read more

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