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"22-year-old Terry Lee Rose III arrested in Newnan, Georgia, for murder after allegedly stabbing a man behind a Dollar General store following previous drug possession and public indecency charges. Image shows police at the crime scene with emergency vehicles responding to

Coweta County Man Released on Signature Bond Charged with Murder Days Later Under New Georgia Law

Aug 29, 2024

Terry Lee Rose III, a 22-year-old Coweta County man, was initially charged with drug possession and public indecency but was released from j ... read more

"Former Florida sheriff's deputy Eddie Duran charged with manslaughter for the fatal shooting of 23-year-old airman Roger Fortson from DeKalb County, highlighting ongoing issues of police violence and accountability in Atlanta."

Former Florida Sheriff Deputy Charged with Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting of DeKalb Airman Roger Fortson

Aug 29, 2024

A former Florida sheriff's deputy, Eddie Duran, has been charged with manslaughter in the fatal shooting of 23-year-old airman Roger Fortson ... read more

Alt text: "Pleasant Grove Park in Whitfield County, Georgia, where four young men were tragically shot and found dead, prompting the arrest of a 16-year-old suspect on murder charges. The park is located just north of Dalton,

Teen Arrested for Murder After Four Young Men Found Dead in North Georgia Park Shooting

Aug 29, 2024

A 16-year-old has been arrested on murder charges following the deaths of four young men found shot in Pleasant Grove Park in Whitfield Coun ... read more

"Atlanta Police Department's beloved mounted patrol horse Oreo, who assisted in the apprehension of carjacking suspects and burglaries, stands proudly in uniform before his passing at age 21, remembered for his vibrant personality and crucial role in community policing."

Oreo the Beloved Atlanta Police Horse Passes Away After a Decade of Service and Community Bonding

Aug 29, 2024

Oreo, a former competition horse who served with the Atlanta Police Department's Mounted Patrol Unit for over 10 years, passed away at the a ... read more

"20-year-old Jesus Monroy granted $56,000 bond for the murder of his pregnant ex-girlfriend Mia Campos in Gwinnett County, Atlanta, as he faces charges of malice murder and feticide."

Gwinnett County Man Granted Bond in Case of Pregnant Teen's Homicide as Investigation Continues

Aug 29, 2024

Jesus Monroy, a 20-year-old man charged with the malice murder of his pregnant ex-girlfriend Mia Campos, was granted a $56,000 bond during a ... read more

"Image of a somber memorial for 8-year-old Noah Bush, who tragically drowned in a construction pit in southeast Georgia, highlighting the community's call for justice following the sentencing of two young boys involved in his death. The memorial features candles

11 Year Old Sentenced in Drowning Death of 8 Year Old Georgia Boy Sparking Outrage and Calls for Justice

Aug 29, 2024

An 11-year-old was sentenced on October 5, 2023, to two years at a youth detention facility for his role in the drowning death of 8-year-old ... read more

"Crime scene at Grandview condominiums in Buckhead, Atlanta, where two men were found fatally shot in a unit, highlighting rising concerns about violence in high-rise residential areas."

Buckhead Tragedy Two Men Found Dead in High-Rise Condo Shooting Investigation Underway

Aug 29, 2024

On Tuesday, two men were found fatally shot at the Grandview condominiums in Buckhead, located in the 3400 block of Lakeside Drive. Police d ... read more

Alt text: "Three suspects arrested for the murder of 18-year-old Da’Menica Deshaun Roddy at a Covington gas station, with charges including murder and making false statements, highlighting rising crime concerns in Atlanta's Newton County."

Three Arrested in Covington Gas Station Shooting that Claimed Life of 18-Year-Old College-Bound Student

Aug 29, 2024

More than a month after 18-year-old Da’Menica Deshaun Roddy was fatally shot at a Chevron gas station in Covington on July 21, three suspect ... read more

"Funeral service for fallen Paulding County Deputy Brandon Cunningham at West Ridge Church in Dallas, Georgia, attended by family, friends, and law enforcement community, honoring his sacrifice while serving the community. Cunningham was shot in the line of duty on August

Paulding County Deputy Brandon Cunningham Remembered as a Hero at Emotional Funeral Service

Aug 29, 2024

Brandon Cunningham, a deputy with the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, was honored at a funeral service on August 25, 2023, after being sho ... read more

"Newton County deputies respond to armed suspect John Cortez Biles during officer-involved shooting in Covington, Atlanta, early Saturday morning"

Newton County Deputies Engage in Officer Involved Shooting with Armed Man After Safety Concern Call

Aug 29, 2024

Early Saturday morning, Newton County deputies shot John Cortez Biles, 34, after he exited a home on Barshay Drive armed with a shotgun. Bil ... read more

Alt text: "Lyssa Bristow, wife of critically injured Carroll County Deputy Taylor Bristow, expresses gratitude for community support in a heartfelt statement shared on the Carroll sheriff’s office Facebook page amid ongoing investigations into the shooting incident."

Community Unites in Support of Carroll County Deputy Shot in Line of Duty as Family Faces Critical Battle

Aug 29, 2024

The wife of Carroll County Deputy Taylor Bristow expressed gratitude for the community's support following his critical injury while serving ... read more

"Vandalized conference hall at Starling Hotel in Midtown Atlanta, showcasing scattered merchandise and decorations after a hate-fueled attack during Global Black Pride event. Image highlights the aftermath of the incident where a hotel guest vandalized the venue, emphasizing the

Global Black Pride Stands Strong in Atlanta After Disheartening Vandalism Incident

Aug 29, 2024

The organizers of Global Black Pride in Atlanta have vowed to continue their scheduled events despite significant vandalism at the Starling ... read more

Alt text: "Fulton County Jail security breach investigation leads to arrest of four women from Strategic Security for providing inmates with contraband, including cellphones and engaging in sexual contact, highlighting issues of integrity in jail supervision."

Fulton County Jail Scandal: Four Security Workers Arrested for Inmate Relationships and Smuggling Cellphones

Aug 29, 2024

A contraband investigation at the Fulton County jail resulted in the arrest of four contracted security workers from Strategic Security, who ... read more

Alt text: "Crime scene investigation at the intersection of Lithonia Industrial Boulevard and Hillandale Drive, where the remains of Kathleen Bass were discovered in July 2020, leading to the arrest and conviction of James Lee Griffin for her murder. A

Lithonia Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Gruesome Murder of Kathleen Bass Linked to Pizza Box Evidence

Aug 21, 2024

Kathleen Bass' remains were discovered on the side of a road in July 2020, nearly a month after her death. James Lee Griffin, 60, of Lithoni ... read more

Alt text: "Carroll County Sheriff’s Office deputy Investigator Taylor Bristow, critically injured during a search warrant execution, is airlifted to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. The incident follows the recent fatal shooting of Paulding County Deputy Brandon

Carroll County Deputy Critically Injured in Shooting Days After Paulding County Deputy's Fatal Attack

Aug 21, 2024

On Tuesday morning, October 3, 2023, Investigator Taylor Bristow of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office was shot in the face while executing ... read more

"Family and friends gather at West Ridge Church in Dallas, Georgia, for the funeral service of fallen Paulding County Deputy Brandon Cunningham, who was tragically shot in the line of duty. The tribute honors the first Paulding deputy killed since 183

Community Honors Fallen Paulding County Deputy Brandon Cunningham in Heartfelt Farewell Ceremony

Aug 21, 2024

Family and friends will gather on Friday to honor Paulding County Deputy Brandon Cunningham, who was fatally shot while responding to a call ... read more

"Atlanta road rage incident scene showing police vehicles and crime scene tape on Northside Drive, where two shootings occurred, resulting in one fatality and one injury, in west Midtown."

Deadly Road Rage Incident in West Midtown Atlanta Leaves One Dead and Another Injured

Aug 21, 2024

At least one person is dead and another injured following a road rage incident that resulted in two shootings in west Midtown, Atlanta, acco ... read more

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