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Alt text: "Clayton County Sheriff’s Office seeks escaped inmate James Damonte Beasley, last seen at Southern Regional Medical Center; Beasley is 5'7", 170 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes, following a recent escape

Clayton County Inmate Escapes Custody from Southern Regional Medical Center as Sheriff’s Office Launches Search

May 10, 2025

The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office is searching for inmate James Damonte Beasley, who escaped custody while at Southern Regional Medical Ce ... read more

Alt text: "Clayton County correctional officer Darius Roberts arrested for inmate assault, charged with battery and violation of oath of office after allegedly punching and tasing an inmate during a dispute, as reported by Sheriff Levon Allen."

Clayton County Correctional Officer Fired After Alleged Inmate Assault and Taser Use

May 09, 2025

A Clayton County correctional officer, Darius Roberts, was arrested and fired after allegedly punching an inmate and using his Taser during ... read more

"Atlanta Police Department officers conducting a homicide investigation at a crime scene, highlighting the city's 23% drop in homicides during the first four months of 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to combat violence, gangs, and drugs in Atlanta."

Atlanta Sees Significant Homicide Drop in 2025 as City Leaders Emphasize Crime Fighting Strategies

May 09, 2025

The Atlanta Police Department reported a 23% decrease in homicides during the first four months of 2025, with 30 cases compared to 39 in the ... read more

"Georgia State Patrol trooper vehicle overturned in creek after police pursuit crash in Ware County, Atlanta, highlighting risks of high-speed chases and PIT maneuver use."

Georgia State Trooper Rescued from Creek After Overturning During High-Speed Pursuit

May 09, 2025

A Georgia State Patrol trooper was rescued late Wednesday after his vehicle overturned in a creek during a police pursuit in Ware County. Th ... read more

"Gwinnett County police investigate damage at Tesla dealership after woman, Alexa Beckstead, 23, arrested for vandalism with BB gun, resulting in $20,000 in property damage to windows on Satellite Boulevard, Duluth."

Woman Arrested for Vandalizing Tesla Dealership in Gwinnett County Amid Nationwide Attacks on Electric Vehicle Brand

May 08, 2025

A 23-year-old woman, Alexa Beckstead, was arrested in Gwinnett County for allegedly damaging a Tesla dealership with a BB gun on April 28, c ... read more

"DeKalb County Fire Station 10 where a 19-year-old gunshot victim was brought for help, highlighting the ongoing gun violence crisis in Atlanta."

Teenager Dies After Being Driven to DeKalb County Fire Station Following Gunshot Wound

May 08, 2025

A 19-year-old gunshot victim died on Wednesday after being taken to Fire Station 10 in DeKalb County. Police are investigating the circumsta ... read more

"Image of Warren County High School where teacher Mason Garrett was arrested for making terroristic threats against students and staff. The school, located west of Augusta, is under investigation by GBI following alarming comments made during class."

Warren County Teacher Arrested for Alleged Threats to Shoot Students and Principal in Shocking Incident

May 07, 2025

On April 24, 2023, 22-year-old Mason Garrett, a first-year agriculture teacher at Warren County High School, was arrested after allegedly th ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of the deadly quadruple shooting at a Forest Park motorcycle gathering involving rival gangs Outcast and Wheels of Soul, highlighting the escalating gang violence in Atlanta."

Deadly Quadruple Shooting at Forest Park Motorcycle Gathering Linked to Gang Rivalry and Territory Dispute

May 07, 2025

A deadly quadruple shooting at a motorcycle gathering in Forest Park on April 27 was linked to a territory dispute between the rival gangs O ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of a tragic motorcycle accident on Jesse Jewell Parkway in Gainesville, Georgia, where Hall County teacher and coach Victor Vega, 54, was killed after a Chevrolet Suburban failed to yield. The image captures the aftermath of the

Beloved Hall County Teacher and Coach Victor Vega Dies in Motorcycle Accident on Jesse Jewell Parkway

May 07, 2025

Victor Vega, a 54-year-old teacher and coach at East Hall High School in Gainesville, was killed in a motorcycle accident on Jesse Jewell Pa ... read more

Alt text: "DeKalb County police investigate the scene of a fatal shooting at a home on Rowland Court, where Brian Bacon, 41, was arrested for allegedly killing his ex-girlfriend during an argument. The crime scene highlights the

DeKalb County Man Arrested for Fatal Shooting of Ex-Girlfriend After 911 Call

May 07, 2025

A man named Brian Bacon, 41, has been arrested and charged with felony murder and aggravated assault after he fatally shot his ex-girlfriend ... read more

Alt text: "A'darius Williams, 20, sentenced to life in prison for the malice murder of Manchester High School football player Brandon Smith, 17, who was fatally shot just before the state championship game in December 2023

Manchester High School Football Player Murdered Days Before Championship Game: Suspect Sentenced to Life in Prison

May 06, 2025

A'darius Williams, 20, was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years for the malice murder of 17-year-old Br ... read more

Alt text: "Colt Gray, the 15-year-old suspect in the Apalachee High School shooting, appears via Zoom in a jail jumpsuit with close-cropped dark hair and glasses during a court hearing in Gainesville, Georgia, as

Atlanta Teen Shooting Suspect Colt Gray Could Enter Guilty Plea as Hearing Scheduled for October

May 06, 2025

Colt Gray, the 15-year-old suspect in the Apalachee High School shooting, may soon enter a guilty plea as his defense attorneys requested a ... read more

"Supporters cheer in Cobb County courtroom as Mahendra Patel, accused of attempting to snatch a 2-year-old boy at Walmart, is granted bond after 45 days in jail. The courtroom is filled with attendees dressed in yellow, showcasing community

Cobb County Court Grants Bond to Man Accused in Walmart Incident as Supporters Celebrate in Courtroom

May 06, 2025

On Tuesday, Mahendra Patel was granted bond in a Cobb County courtroom after being jailed for 45 days on charges related to an alleged attem ... read more

Alt text: "Casket at Lucy Mae Johnson's funeral service in Decatur, Atlanta, with a closed lid, highlighting the emotional turmoil surrounding the alleged mix-up of bodies at Donald Trimble Mortuary, as detailed in a lawsuit filed by her

Wrong Body at Funeral Sparks Lawsuit Against DeKalb County Mortuary in Atlanta

May 06, 2025

Marva Lynch has filed a lawsuit against Donald Trimble Mortuary in DeKalb County after discovering that the wrong body was presented in the ... read more

"Atlanta police search for suspect Markius Gillepsie in connection to January 6 shooting death of teenager Ashton Jackson in West End neighborhood, as officers block off Holderness Street during investigation."

Atlanta Police Seek Public Help to Find Suspect in Teen Shooting Death Four Months Later

May 06, 2025

In early January, police cordoned off a section of a southwest Atlanta neighborhood while searching for a suspect in the shooting death of 1 ... read more

"Police officers at the scene of a deadly stabbing incident outside a Zaxby’s restaurant in Powder Springs, Georgia, where a 17-year-old boy was fatally injured during a fight involving juveniles. The image captures the police presence and crowd

Teenager Arrested in Deadly Stabbing Incident at Zaxby’s in Powder Springs

May 05, 2025

A 17-year-old boy and another juvenile have been arrested following a deadly fight at a Zaxby’s restaurant in Powder Springs on Sunday, wher ... read more

"Scene of fatal shooting at Westminster Square Apartments in Cobb County, where 21-year-old Micah Bender was found with gunshot wounds, leading to the arrest of 24-year-old Samir Bennett on charges including felony murder and aggravated assault."

Cobb County Man Arrested for Fatal Shooting at Westminster Square Apartments in Marietta

May 05, 2025

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting at the Westminster Square Apartments in Cobb County on Friday evenin ... read more

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