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"Atlanta police arrest Xavier Mosley, 38, in connection with deadly shooting at Midtown MARTA Arts Center station, highlighting rising crime rates on public transit."

Midtown MARTA Station Shooting Suspect Arrested in Connection with Deadly Incident at Arts Center Station

Aug 18, 2024

A man was arrested on Wednesday in connection with a deadly shooting at the Arts Center MARTA station in Midtown Atlanta that occurred on Su ... read more

Alt text: "Brookhaven home invasion scene showing police cars and a silver Lexus involved in a high-speed chase after armed suspects fled from a burglary on Caldwell Road. The incident resulted in an officer-involved shooting of suspect Albert Eugene Burns, highlighting rising

Brookhaven Home Invasion Ends in Police Shooting After Dramatic Pursuit and Crash

Aug 18, 2024

A home invasion in Brookhaven on Thursday night resulted in a police pursuit and an officer-involved shooting, according to the GBI. The inc ... read more

Alt text: "Scene outside Cobb County Walgreens where police shot and killed Nathain Jenkins, 32, wanted on felony gun charges. The incident occurred late Friday night on Cobb Parkway, prompting an investigation by the GBI into the officer-involved shooting

Cobb County Police Shooting: Man Wanted on Felony Gun Charges Killed at Walgreens

Aug 18, 2024

A man shot and killed by police at a Cobb County Walgreens on Friday evening was identified as 32-year-old Nathain Jenkins of Valdosta, who ... read more

"DeKalb County police investigate the scene of a tragic shooting in the Emerald Estates neighborhood, where two brothers, Broderick and Santino Shovely, were found with fatal gunshot wounds. Detectives quickly arrested two suspects, Charles Kish

DeKalb County Brothers Found Shot Dead in Home Two Suspects Arrested on Murder Charges

Aug 18, 2024

Two brothers, 21-year-old Broderick Shovely and 17-year-old Santino Shovely, were found with fatal gunshot wounds in the basement of a DeKal ... read more

"Firefighters rescuing a man and his dog from a burning house in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, early Wednesday morning, showcasing the urgent response to a residential fire caused by electrical issues."

Heroic Rescue in Lawrenceville as Man and Dog Saved from House Fire but Tragedy Strikes Later

Aug 18, 2024

A man and a dog were rescued from a burning house in Lawrenceville on Wednesday morning, but the dog later died. Gwinnett County Fire and Em ... read more

"Scene of shooting incident in northwest Atlanta near Center Hill Park, where one person was killed and another injured in a residential neighborhood on Hill Street, as police investigate the crime."

Shooting in Northwest Atlanta Leaves One Dead and Another Injured Near Center Hill Park

Aug 18, 2024

One person is dead and another injured following a shooting on Thursday afternoon in a northwest Atlanta neighborhood near Center Hill Park. ... read more

"Kenneth 'Woody' Copeland testifies in the Young Thug gang trial at Fulton County courthouse, wearing a striped gray three-piece suit, as he faces intense questioning from Deputy District Attorney Simone Hylton about his past police interviews and

Young Thug Trial Resumes as Key Witness Returns with Evasive Testimony in Georgia's Longest Case

Aug 18, 2024

Jurors in the Young Thug gang trial returned to the Fulton County courthouse on Monday, facing a new judge and key witness Kenneth "Woody" C ... read more

"Atlanta police arrest second suspect Dentavius Roberson in connection with fatal shooting of Tabari Walters at Continental Colony Apartments in Greenbriar; both suspects face murder charges."

Second Suspect Arrested in Southwest Atlanta Shooting That Left One Dead and Another Critically Injured

Aug 18, 2024

A second suspect, Dentavius Roberson, was arrested on Friday, joining Jaylen Patterson in the Fulton County Jail following a shooting that o ... read more

Alt text: "Gwinnett County police investigating fentanyl exposure case that led to the death of 14-month-old Amir Blackwell, with evidence of illegal drugs found near child safety seat and in bedroom. Image highlights the dangers of fentanyl and

Tragic Death of Toddler Linked to Fentanyl Exposure in Gwinnett County Sparks Outrage

Aug 18, 2024

A 14-month-old boy, Amir Blackwell, died after being exposed to fentanyl found near his car seat and in a bedroom in Gwinnett County. D'Bria ... read more

"Large snakes slithering through Piedmont Park in Atlanta, highlighting the growing concerns among residents about exotic pets in public spaces. The video captures the reptiles climbing a utility pole and resting in the park's green areas, sparking discussions on park policies

Large Snakes Spotted Slithering Through Piedmont Park Shocks Atlanta Residents

Aug 18, 2024

A video showing large snakes slithering through Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta has sparked concern among residents. The Piedmont Park Cons ... read more

Alt text: "Gwinnett County police investigate the scene where Guadalupe Garcia Rodriguez's abandoned white Chevrolet Silverado was found, linked to a murder case involving suspect Mario Rene Lopez-Jolon over a land dispute."

Suspect Arrested in Gwinnett County Murder Linked to Land Dispute in Mexico

Aug 18, 2024

Mario Rene Lopez-Jolon, 38, has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of Guadalupe Garcia Rodriguez, 40, whose ... read more

Alt text: "DeKalb County gas station where a deadly shooting occurred after a confrontation involving a child, highlighting rising crime in Atlanta. Security footage captured the incident outside Citgo on Columbia Drive, Candler-McAfee area."

Confrontation Over Comment About Child Leads to Deadly Shooting at DeKalb County Gas Station

Aug 18, 2024

A confrontation at a Citgo gas station on Columbia Drive in DeKalb County escalated to deadly gunfire on Tuesday, following a comment made b ... read more

"Atlanta police Chief Darin Schierbaum addresses the media in front of a burned construction site on Memorial Drive, highlighting the recent arson attacks targeting development projects linked to the controversial public safety training center. The image captures the aftermath of the fire,

Atlanta Police Chief Warns of Escalating Arson Attacks as Construction Sites Become Targets Amid Protests

Aug 18, 2024

Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum issued a grave warning regarding escalating arson attacks at construction sites linked to the controve ... read more

Alt text: "21-year-old Gerson Danilo Ayala-Rodriguez pleads guilty to vehicular homicide in the Gwinnett County courthouse, following a fatal motorcycle crash that killed Georgia State Trooper Jimmy Cenescar in January

Motorcyclist Pleads Guilty to Vehicular Homicide in Fatal Crash That Killed Georgia State Trooper

Aug 18, 2024

Gerson Danilo Ayala-Rodriguez, 21, pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide on Wednesday for a January crash that resulted in the death of Georg ... read more

"Atlanta crime news image depicting a police officer responding to a domestic disturbance in Gordon County, where a woman was shot after pointing a handgun at deputies. This incident marks the eighth officer-involved shooting in Georgia within a week, contributing to the GBI

Eighth Officer-Involved Shooting in Georgia in Just Eight Days Raises Concerns Over Public Safety

Aug 18, 2024

A woman was shot by Gordon County deputies shortly after midnight on Friday during a response to a domestic disturbance on Erwin Hill Church ... read more

Alt text: "Marietta police officers Morrison and Sherman outside Wellstar Kennestone Hospital after being injured in a serious crash involving a speeding Ford Mustang on Cobb Parkway near Roswell Road, Atlanta."

Two Marietta Police Officers Injured in High-Speed Crash on Cobb Parkway

Aug 18, 2024

Two Marietta police officers and a driver were seriously injured in a crash on Cobb Parkway near Roswell Road on Friday evening. Officers Mo ... read more

"Warner Robins police officers at the scene of a fatal shooting involving 20-year-old Mikhal Anthony Concepcion, marking the 21st police-related fatality in Georgia in 2024, as investigated by the GBI."

Warner Robins Police Involved in 21st Fatal Shooting of 2024 as GBI Launches Investigation

Aug 18, 2024

A Peach County man, Mikhal Anthony Concepcion, 20, of Byron, was shot and killed by Warner Robins police officers on Monday night, marking t ... read more

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