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Alt text: "Cobb County Jail exterior, where inmate Horace Gibbs was strangled by cellmate Ernest Johnson, leading to a homicide investigation and murder charges in Atlanta crime news."

Inmate Strangled by Cellmate at Cobb County Jail in Suspected Homicide Case

Oct 07, 2024

A Fulton County inmate, Horace Gibbs, 63, was found unresponsive in the Cobb County Jail on Friday morning after being strangled by his cell ... read more

Alt text: "DeKalb County courthouse exterior, where Deeron Hicks was sentenced to life in prison for the malice murder of his ex-girlfriend Ja’Nautica Whitehead, highlighting the case of domestic violence and gun crime in

Decatur Man Sentenced to Life Plus Five Years for Murdering Ex-Girlfriend in Shocking Domestic Violence Case

Oct 07, 2024

Deeron Hicks, 25, of Decatur, was sentenced to life in prison plus five years for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Ja'Nautica Whitehead, 19, ... read more

Alt text: "Gwinnett County jailer Theresa Bell, accused of simple battery against an inmate, faces termination pending investigation by sheriff's office, emphasizing misconduct and use of unnecessary force."

Gwinnett County Jailer Faces Termination After Arrest for Simple Battery Against Inmate

Oct 07, 2024

A Gwinnett County jailer, Master Jailer Theresa Bell, is facing termination following her arrest for simple battery against an inmate, promp ... read more

"Chlorine gas plume over Conyers, Georgia, following the BioLab chemical plant fire, affecting air quality in metro Atlanta. Residents warned of potential health risks and advised to limit exposure to the chemical haze."

Chlorine Plume Heads Toward Atlanta Residents Warned to Prepare for Haze and Health Risks

Oct 07, 2024

On Thursday morning, residents of metro Atlanta may encounter a plume of chlorine gas drifting from a chemical fire at the BioLab plant in C ... read more

"Scene of a fatal seven-car pileup on I-75 South in Atlanta, where 24-year-old McKayla Harshaw lost her life; image shows overturned Toyota Corolla and emergency responders at the crash site, highlighting the tragic impact of the

Tragic Seven-Car Pileup on I-75 South Claims Life of Young Atlanta Woman McKayla Harshaw

Oct 07, 2024

A 24-year-old woman, McKayla Harshaw, was killed in a seven-car pileup on I-75 South in Atlanta on Friday, while six others sustained injuri ... read more

Alt text: "Hurricane Helene aftermath in Georgia: Power crews working to restore electricity in a dark neighborhood, highlighting the impact of the storm that left 300,000 customers without power and caused 33 fatalities in the state."

Hurricane Helene Leaves 33 Georgians Dead and 300000 Without Power as Cleanup Efforts Intensify

Oct 07, 2024

At least 33 Georgians have died due to Hurricane Helene, with nearly 300,000 customers still without power as of Thursday, according to Gove ... read more

"Atlanta crime news: Christopher Lee Milton, 58, pleads guilty to rape, aggravated assault, and aggravated sodomy in Cobb County, providing closure for the victim of a 1990 attack. Image shows Cobb District Attorney Flynn D. Bro

Cobb County Woman Finds Closure After 34 Years as Rapist Pleads Guilty Thanks to DNA Evidence

Oct 07, 2024

A woman who was raped 34 years ago in Cobb County has found closure after her rapist, Christopher Lee Milton, 58, pleaded guilty to multiple ... read more

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

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