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Alt text: "Vice President Kamala Harris visits hurricane-affected areas in Georgia, where over 400,000 customers remain without power due to Hurricane Helene, highlighting the storm's devastation in South Georgia and the ongoing restoration efforts by Georgia Power."

Georgia Power Faces Historic Outages as Hurricane Helene Leaves 400000 Without Power and Claims 25 Lives

Oct 07, 2024

More than 400,000 Georgia customers were without power as Vice President Kamala Harris visited areas hardest hit by Hurricane Helene on Wedn ... read more

Alt text: "Residents of Waycross, Georgia, gather around a generator outside their home after Hurricane Helene caused widespread power outages, highlighting the community's struggle for survival and access to essential medical equipment for vulnerable family members."

Hurricane Helene Leaves Waycross Family Fighting for Survival Amid Power Outages and Community Devastation

Oct 07, 2024

After Hurricane Helene caused widespread devastation in Waycross and central Georgia, Teri Thomas faced a dire situation when her granddaugh ... read more

"Scene of fatal car crash in Cobb County, Atlanta, where driver Garrett Tyler Betts, 18, was speeding at 104 mph, resulting in the death of 15-year-old Ryan Chase Huckeba. Image shows the East-West Connector road

Cobb County Driver Sentenced to Seven Years for Fatal Crash While Drag Racing at 104 MPH

Oct 07, 2024

Garrett Tyler Betts, an 18-year-old from Douglasville, was sentenced to seven years in prison after causing a crash that resulted in the dea ... read more

"Scene of a fatal shooting at Avana Westside apartment complex in Blandtown, northwest Atlanta, where a man was shot early Friday morning and later died at Grady Memorial Hospital. The incident is under investigation as police suspect a connection to nearby car

Shooting at Atlanta Apartment Complex Leaves Man Dead as Investigation Unfolds

Oct 07, 2024

A man died in the hospital after being shot early Friday morning at the Avana Westside apartment complex in northwest Atlanta's Blandtown ne ... read more

Alt text: "Former Atlanta police officer Benjamin Hopson, 34, arrested in Augusta for attempting to entice a child for sexual acts, highlighting alarming trends in local child safety and police conduct."

Former Atlanta Police Officer Arrested for Allegedly Soliciting Child for Sex in Augusta

Aug 29, 2024

Benjamin Hopson, a 34-year-old former Atlanta police officer, was arrested in Augusta for allegedly offering a 14-year-old boy $200 to perfo ... read more

"Police responding to a shooting incident at BP gas station on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in southwest Atlanta, where a 41-year-old man was critically injured."

Shooting at Atlanta Gas Station Leaves One Man Critically Injured in Southwest Atlanta

Aug 29, 2024

One person was injured in a shooting in southwest Atlanta on Wednesday evening. Officers responded to a call at 5:22 p.m. at a BP gas statio ... read more

"DeKalb County police investigate crime scene where a man was found shot to death on Warriors Path near South River, early Thursday morning."

DeKalb County Man Found Shot to Death on Warriors Path Early Thursday Morning

Aug 29, 2024

A man was found shot to death on Warriors Path in DeKalb County early Thursday morning, with police responding to the scene around 4 a.m. He ... read more

Alt text: "Shayla Benson, a Paulding County deputy, stands in front of a memorial for her fiancé, Brandon Cunningham, who was tragically shot while responding to a domestic violence call. The image captures the emotional toll of his death

Heartbroken Deputy Honors Fiance Killed in Line of Duty in Tragic Shooting in Paulding County

Aug 29, 2024

Shayla Benson and Brandon Cunningham, both deputies with the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, shared a deep bond from the moment they met w ... read more

"Scene of police shooting in downtown Sugar Hill, Atlanta, where 17-year-old Brayden Hemphill was shot after threatening officers with a knife. Image shows the roundabout at Whitehead Road and West Broad Street, with police vehicles and blocked

Police Shoot Armed Teen Following Disturbing 911 Call in Sugar Hill

Aug 29, 2024

On Friday evening, police shot and killed 17-year-old Brayden Hemphill after he charged at officers while armed with a knife near downtown S ... read more

"Clayton County police officer Jordan Sidney arrested for theft from Norfolk Southern Railway, captured on surveillance video taking property, highlighting issues of police misconduct in Atlanta."

Clayton County Officer Arrested for Theft After Video Shows Him Taking Norfolk Southern Property

Aug 29, 2024

A Clayton County police officer, Jordan Sidney, was arrested on Monday and charged with theft of lost or mislaid property and violating his ... read more

Alt text: "Emergency responders at the scene of a car accident involving a child near Wesley International Academy on Memorial Drive in downtown Atlanta, highlighting local crime concerns and school safety."

Child Struck by Car Near Atlanta School Prompting Ongoing Investigation

Aug 29, 2024

A child was struck by a car near Wesley International Academy in downtown Atlanta on Monday morning, according to officials. The incident oc ... read more

Alt text: "Firefighters respond to smoke-filled Tritt Elementary School in Marietta, Cobb County, after a malfunctioning HVAC system caused a small fire in an AC wall unit on Wednesday morning. One person was hospitalized for smoke inhalation as school

Cobb County Elementary School Evacuated After HVAC Fire Causes Smoke Emergency

Aug 29, 2024

On Wednesday morning, Tritt Elementary School in Marietta, Cobb County, was filled with smoke due to a malfunctioning HVAC system. Firefight ... read more

"Overturned tractor-trailer blocking I-285 East ramp to I-75 North in Cobb County, causing major traffic delays during Tuesday morning commute, as reported by Georgia Department of Transportation."

Tractor-Trailer Overturns on I-285 East Ramp Causing Major Traffic Delays in Cobb County

Aug 29, 2024

Traffic is gradually improving after a tractor-trailer carrying trash overturned and blocked all lanes on the I-285 East ramp to I-75 North ... read more

Alt text: "Metro Atlanta pediatric dentist Paul Kim, 31, pleads guilty to possessing thousands of child pornography images and videos, highlighting the serious issue of child sexual exploitation in Georgia. Federal agents seized 30 electronic devices during a search warrant at

Metro Atlanta Pediatric Dentist Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges Following FBI Investigation

Aug 29, 2024

Paul Kim, a 31-year-old pediatric dentist from Sandy Springs, Georgia, has pleaded guilty to possessing thousands of images and videos depic ... read more

"Scene of altercation in Mableton, Georgia, where two men were shot on Denny Lane near Pebblebrook High School; Cobb County police investigate the crime resulting in one fatality and one injury."

Mableton Shooting Leaves One Dead and One Injured After Afternoon Altercation

Aug 29, 2024

An altercation between two men in Mableton on Monday afternoon resulted in one man dead and another injured. Cobb County police responded to ... read more

"Memorial tribute for fallen law enforcement officers Deputy Brandon Cunningham and Investigator Taylor Bristow, featuring flowers and heartfelt notes outside the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office in Atlanta, Georgia, honoring their service and sacrifice in the line of duty."

Atlanta Mourns Loss of Two Heroes as Deputies Brandon Cunningham and Taylor Bristow Die in Line of Duty

Aug 29, 2024

Deputy Brandon Cunningham of the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office and Investigator Taylor Bristow of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office bot ... read more

Alt text: "Memorial tribute for fallen Georgia law enforcement officers, including Deputy Brandon Cunningham and Investigator Taylor Bristow, highlighting the tragic loss of six officers in 2024 due to violence and accidents in the line of duty."

Tragic Year for Georgia Law Enforcement: Six Officers Lose Lives in Line of Duty in 2024

Aug 29, 2024

In 2024, six Georgia law enforcement officers have tragically lost their lives in the line of duty. Notable incidents include the shooting d ... read more

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