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Brother Charged with Murder After Boy Found Gun in Gwinnett County Home

Jan 17, 2026

Almauri Drummond, 21, from Forest Park, has been charged with murder after a tragic incident involving his younger brothers. According to Gw ... read more

The Emory University campus in Atlanta was declared "all clear" after a recent emergency alert caused concern in the community. This alert was issued shortly before 3 p.m. on a Friday, just five months following a tragic incident where a police officer

Emory University Campus Declared Safe After Emergency Alert Issued

Jan 16, 2026

The Emory University campus was declared "all clear" on Friday shortly before 3 p.m., following an emergency alert that was issued approxima ... read more

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The Mexican Consulate says it provides protection for most of its family members in the statement. The detainee, whose name has not been released, was being held at the Robert A. Deyton Detention Facility

Mexican national dies in US custody at Lovejoy detention facility

Jan 16, 2026

A Mexican national died Wednesday in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement at a facility in Lovejoy, as announced by the Mexica ... read more

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An Alpharetta man pleaded guilty Thursday to federal charges of wire fraud in connection with an investment and fake University of Georgia ticket scheme that prosecutors said swindled people out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Matthew Ne

Alpharetta man pleads guilty to federal wire fraud charges in ticket scheme

Jan 16, 2026

An Alpharetta man, Matthew Neet, 43, pleaded guilty on Thursday to federal charges of wire fraud linked to an investment scheme involving fa ... read more

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In a social media post, police said there was heavy traffic congestion in the area of the store on Chamblee Tucker Road. Chamblee authorities were investigating a police shooting Thursday afternoon near a Walmart,

Chamblee authorities investigate police shooting near Walmart on Thursday

Jan 15, 2026

Chamblee authorities are investigating a police shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon near a Walmart. In a social media post, police rep ... read more

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"Scene outside Village of Castleberry Hills apartment complex in southwest Atlanta where a teenager was shot, highlighting local crime

Teenager shot and killed in Atlanta apartment complex mishap with gun

Jan 15, 2026

Shortly after 7 p.m. Wednesday, officers were called to 565 Greensferry Ave. in southwest Atlanta after a teenager was shot. The address cor ... read more

The article discusses an "active" chemical fire in Forest Park, leading to an evacuation order. Police responded to the incident at 71 Barnett Road, located near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

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Evacuation Order Issued Due to Active Chemical Fire in Forest Park

Jan 15, 2026

An active chemical fire in Forest Park prompted an evacuation order on Thursday afternoon. The fire occurred at 71 Barnett Road, which is lo ... read more

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Atlanta police said they have requested that the GBI investigate an officer-involved shooting at an Old Fourth Ward recreation center that was serving as a city warming center. Police said they received “a report of multiple

Atlanta police request GBI investigation into officer-involved shooting at warming center

Jan 15, 2026

Atlanta police have requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to look into an officer-involved shooting that occurred at a recreation ce ... read more

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Two Cobb County police officers were arrested days apart following separate investigations by other law enforcement agencies. One is accused of sexual battery, according to investigators. The other is accused of cruelty to children. Both are now on administrative

Two Cobb County police officers arrested in separate investigations

Jan 14, 2026

Two Cobb County police officers were arrested days apart following separate investigations by other law enforcement agencies. One officer is ... read more

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The I-285 South ramp to I-85 is back open after crews removed an overhead sign Wednesday morning following an overnight crash. The collision was reported at midnight, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. The scene

I-285 South ramp to I-85 reopens after overnight crash cleanup

Jan 14, 2026

The I-285 South ramp to I-85 has reopened after crews removed an overhead sign on Wednesday morning following an overnight crash. The collis ... read more

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On Monday night, at least two inmates were injured during a brawl inside Hancock State Prison, authorities said. Officials did not detail the severity of the injuries or say if the inmates were taken to a hospital. For

Brawl Injures Inmates at Hancock State Prison for Second Time in Days

Jan 13, 2026

On Monday night, at least two inmates were injured during a brawl at Hancock State Prison in Georgia. Authorities did not specify the severi ... read more

The article discusses a traffic incident involving a crash that blocked I-285 East in Cobb County, impacting morning commuters. The collision occurred around 6 a.m. and was cleared by approximately 6:45 a.m.

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I-285 East Reopens After Early Morning Crash in Cobb County

Jan 13, 2026

Rosana Hughes is a reporter on the breaking news team. Lanes are starting to reopen after a crash blocked I-285 East just past I-75 in Cobb ... read more

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The article discusses a tragic incident involving a grandmother, who was a beloved figure

Grandmother remembered as beloved friend and family matriarch in Brooklyn

Jan 12, 2026

A tragic incident occurred in Atlanta where a grandmother was shot and killed during a family gathering. The shooting took place on Saturday ... read more

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Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran said the incident at Washington State Prison began around 1:30 p.m. A guard and 13 to 14 inmates were taken to a hospital, he said. A fight at

Fight at Middle Georgia Prison Leaves Three Dead and Dozens Injured

Jan 12, 2026

Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran reported that an incident at Washington State Prison began around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. A fi ... read more

The article discusses a lawsuit filed by a woman from Indiana against Atlanta rapper Cash Out, whose real name is John Michael Hakeem Gibson. The lawsuit claims that Gibson trafficked her and others for sex between 2013 and 2015. He

Rapper Cash Out Ordered to Pay $40 Million to Sex Trafficking Victim

Jan 12, 2026

A lawsuit was filed by a woman from Indiana in 2022, alleging that Atlanta rapper Cash Out, whose real name is John Michael Hakeem Gibson, t ... read more

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MARTA police responded at about 1:30 p.m. to the shooting, which occurred in the bus loop area outside the station, according to spokesperson Sacoria Jackson.

An investigation is underway

Investigation Underway After Shooting Injures Three at East Point MARTA Station

Jan 11, 2026

On Sunday afternoon, an investigation is underway following a shooting that left three individuals injured at the East Point MARTA station. ... read more

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David Aaro is a breaking news reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

At about 3 a.m., officers were called about a person down in the 3800 block of Saddle Ridge Drive, police spokesperson C

Gwinnett County police investigate fatal shooting near Snellville home

Jan 11, 2026

At about 3 a.m. on Sunday, officers responded to a report of a person down in the 3800 block of Saddle Ridge Drive, according to police spok ... read more

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