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"Atlanta police officers honored at the annual 'Crime is Toast' awards breakfast, celebrating their bravery and dedication to community safety. Chief Darin Schierbaum commends officers like Lamar Jacobs, who received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during a

Atlanta Honors Brave Officers at Annual Crime is Toast Awards Breakfast Celebrating Heroism and Community Safety

Oct 07, 2024

City officials, law enforcement members, and business leaders gathered last week to honor outstanding Atlanta police officers at the Atlanta ... read more

"Justice Lusk, 25, convicted of triple homicide in Gwinnett County, leaves the courthouse after sentencing for the murders of Bob Caverly, Steven Finch, and Eugene McClam, linked to a drug robbery. The image captures

Rideshare Murder Case Shocks Gwinnett County as Justice Lusk Sentenced to Three Life Terms for Triple Homicide

Oct 07, 2024

Justice Lusk, 25, was convicted of murder and sentenced to three consecutive life terms without parole for the November 2020 shooting deaths ... read more

"Scene of fatal shooting on Mancha Street in South Fulton, Atlanta, where a 41-year-old man was killed in an incident involving a teenager, highlighting ongoing crime concerns in the area."

Fatal Shooting in South Fulton Involves Teenager During Domestic Dispute

Oct 07, 2024

A man was fatally shot on Friday afternoon in South Fulton during an incident involving a 16-year-old boy. The shooting took place around 5: ... read more

Alt text: "Rockdale County officials monitor air quality as residents report chlorine odor and smoky haze following the BioLab fire in Conyers, Georgia, prompting an extended shelter-in-place order and cleanup efforts over the weekend."

Rockdale County Extends Shelter-in-Place Order as BioLab Fire Cleanup Continues Amid Ongoing Chemical Concerns

Oct 07, 2024

Rockdale County officials have extended a shelter-in-place order through the weekend as cleanup efforts continue at the BioLab plant in Cony ... read more

"Smoke billowing from the BioLab chemical plant in Rockdale County, Atlanta, following a fire that released chlorine and bromine into the air, prompting evacuation orders for 17,000 residents and public health warnings."

Hazy Skies and Chlorine Odor Linger in Southeastern Atlanta After BioLab Fire Cleanup Continues

Oct 07, 2024

Hazy skies and a chlorine odor have lingered in parts of southeastern metro Atlanta following a fire at the BioLab chemical plant in Rockdal ... read more

"Scene of tragic shooting in DeKalb County where 2-year-old Maeson Labiran accidentally shot himself; police investigate unsecured firearm incident in residential area on Shamrock Drive."

Tragic Incident in DeKalb County: Father Charged After 2-Year-Old Accidentally Shoots Himself

Oct 07, 2024

A 2-year-old boy, identified as Maeson Labiran, accidentally shot himself to death in DeKalb County on Wednesday evening. The incident occur ... read more

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

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