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The article discusses the recent termination of three Fayetteville police officers in Georgia who were allegedly found misusing the department's license plate reader system. The officers reportedly accessed their own tag numbers and those of acquaintances without authorization, which was flagged during an internal audit

Fayetteville officers fired for misusing license plate reader technology

Jul 17, 2026

Three Fayetteville police officers have been terminated after allegedly misusing the department's license plate reader system to look up the ... read more

**Alt Text:** "Atlanta crime news: Investigators search for a suspect in a targeted shooting of a woman at a Hall County convenience store, located on Mountain View Road near Gainesville."

Suspect at large in targeted shooting at Hall County convenience store

Jul 17, 2026

Investigators are searching early Friday for a suspect who they said specifically targeted a woman in a deadly shooting at a Hall County con ... read more

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According to police reports and the lawsuit filed by Keais’ father, the bicyclist was hit from behind by driver Ralph Dover III as they traveled in the same direction along North Main Street in the

Georgia court revives lawsuit against Rep. Trey Kelley over fatal hit-and-run

Jul 17, 2026

A three-judge panel unanimously decided on Wednesday that a Polk County judge improperly dismissed claims against Kelley, a Cedartown Republ ... read more

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Emelisa Paz-Santos, 44, was booked into jail Wednesday, weeks after a June 21 social gathering with family members at which authorities allege she did not properly watch the boy.

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Woman charged with child cruelty after grandson drowns in Roswell pool

Jul 17, 2026

Emelisa Paz-Santos, 44, was booked into jail on Wednesday, weeks after a social gathering on June 21 where authorities allege she failed to ... read more

The text appears to be heavily garbled, but I've managed to extract the relevant information. The article discusses a prison escape by Arthur Lee Cofield Jr. from a federal prison camp in Jesup, Georgia, and touches on the conditions of minimum security

Arthur Lee Cofield Jr escapes from minimum security prison in Jesup Georgia

Jul 16, 2026

Arthur Lee Cofield Jr. escaped from the federal prison camp in Jesup, Georgia, on May 26. This incident was not initially significant in the ... read more

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Uber’s CEO must testify in a lawsuit that contends the company is liable for the alleged sex trafficking of a 14-year-old girl, a Gwinnett County judge has ruled, saying it appears lower-level staff

Uber CEO to Testify in Lawsuit Over Alleged Sex Trafficking of Minor

Jul 16, 2026

Uber's CEO must testify in a lawsuit claiming the company is liable for the alleged sex trafficking of a 14-year-old girl, as ruled by a Gwi ... read more

The article discusses the recent arrest of Janarra Sherrer, who has been charged with the murder of Bridgett Lockhart, a case that has remained unresolved for 27 years. Lockhart was shot and killed in her Atlanta home in July 199

Atlanta police arrest boyfriend in 1999 murder of Bridgett Lockhart

Jul 15, 2026

Bridgett Lockhart's children were just 11 and 5 years old when she was shot and killed in their Atlanta home in July 1999. After 27 years, t ... read more

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Authorities responded to a report of a person shot in the 100 block of Mt. Zion Road SE, Atlanta police said. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office on Monday identified the two as Ronnie Cull

Two Found Dead in Southeast Atlanta Home After Sunday Shooting

Jul 13, 2026

Authorities responded to a report of a shooting just before noon on Sunday in the 100 block of Mt. Zion Road SE in Atlanta. Upon arrival, of ... read more

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Brady Lum, 59, appeared in court before U.S. District Judge Michael Brown in Atlanta and pleaded guilty to a single felony theft charge, accused of stealing more than $600,000 from the High Museum

High Museum of Art's former COO pleads guilty to felony theft charge

Jul 13, 2026

Brady Lum, 59, appeared in court before U.S. District Judge Michael Brown in Atlanta on Monday and pleaded guilty to a felony theft charge. ... read more

A recent incident in DeKalb County, Atlanta, involved an officer who accidentally discharged his firearm while attempting to arrest a teenager. The event led to the tragic death of the 19-year-old, sparking discussions about police training and accountability.

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DeKalb officer charged after accidental shooting of handcuffed teenager

Jul 12, 2026

A DeKalb County officer recently faced a tragic incident while attempting to arrest a teenager who was on the ground with his hands behind h ... read more

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Gray previously pleaded not guilty to 55 felony charges including murder in connection with the shooting that killed two teachers and two students and injured nine others at the school on Sept. 4, 2024. Just three

Colt Gray's Trial Moved to Columbia County Following School Shooting Charges

Jul 11, 2026

Colt Gray, the suspect in the Apalachee High School shooting, previously pleaded not guilty to 55 felony charges, including murder, related ... read more

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Georgia is now among many states contending with a surge of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal disease caused by microscopic parasites called cyclospora that can contaminate food and water, according to the Georgia

Georgia Faces Surge in Cyclosporiasis Cases Linked to Food Contamination

Jul 11, 2026

Georgia is currently facing a surge in cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal disease caused by microscopic parasites known as cyclospora. T ... read more

The cleaned and understood article text describes an incident involving Cobb County deputies who shot and killed a service dog named Ophelia while attempting to serve an arrest warrant. The dog's owner, Calvin Willis, shared his perspective on social media, expressing disbelief over the

Cobb County deputies kill service dog while serving arrest warrant

Jul 10, 2026

Calvin Willis, the owner of a beloved service dog named Ophelia, expressed his outrage after Cobb County Sheriff deputies shot and killed hi ... read more

The article discusses a federal judge in Atlanta, Eleanor Ross, who was denied a request to recuse herself from a race bias case involving United Parcel Services (UPS). The request came from plaintiff Waring Lester, a former UPS employee, amid allegations of

Federal Judge Denies Recusal Request in UPS Discrimination Case

Jul 10, 2026

A federal judge in Atlanta, Eleanor Ross, has denied a request for her recusal from a race bias case involving United Parcel Services filed ... read more

**Alt Text:** "Atlanta police officer Melvin Potter, involved in the shooting of Devon Anderson outside a College Park bar, will not face charges after being deemed justified in using deadly force during the altercation. The incident has raised questions about police accountability

Atlanta officer avoids charges in fatal shooting of Devon Anderson

Jul 10, 2026

An Atlanta police officer, Melvin Potter, will not face charges for the deadly shooting of 38-year-old Devon Anderson outside a College Park ... read more

**Alt Text:** "Georgia Aquarium announces the adoption of two beluga whales, Balor and Zephyr, from Marineland of Canada, highlighting a significant rescue operation. The Atlanta-based aquarium prepares for their transition, leveraging decades of beluga care experience

Georgia Aquarium to Adopt Two Beluga Whales from Marineland Canada

Jul 09, 2026

The Georgia Aquarium announced that it is adopting two beluga whales from the now-closed Marineland of Canada. However, the process of bring ... read more

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The agency said officers responded to a 911 call from maintenance workers in the morning hours of May 27 and found five people — including two underage girls — sleeping inside a vacant apartment at 730 Franklin Gateway.

Marietta Police Investigate Human Trafficking After Squatters Found in Apartment

Jul 09, 2026

On May 27, officers responded to a 911 call from maintenance workers who reported five individuals, including two underage girls, sleeping i ... read more

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