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Alt text: "Atlanta police searching for Carwon Marquavious Redding, a murder suspect who escaped from Grady Memorial Hospital while wearing a medical gown and yellow socks, amid Hurricane Helene's power outages and downed trees."

Manhunt Underway in Atlanta as Murder Suspect Escapes Hospital During Hurricane Helene Power Outages

Oct 07, 2024

Carwon Marquavious Redding, 32, escaped from the Atlanta City Detention Center while awaiting medical treatment at Grady Memorial Hospital d ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of the fatal shooting involving off-duty Atlanta police investigator Aubree Horton, who attempted a burglary at a Douglas County home. Douglas County sheriff's office deputies respond to the incident near St. Andrews Golf Club, highlighting the tragic outcome

Off-Duty Atlanta Police Investigator Fatally Shot During Attempted Burglary in Douglas County

Oct 07, 2024

An off-duty Atlanta police investigator, Aubree Horton, 32, was fatally shot early Friday morning after allegedly breaking into a home in Do ... read more

**Alt text:** "Colt Gray, the youngest alleged mass school shooter in Georgia history, is shown in a police booking photo after the tragic shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. The incident resulted in the deaths of

Youngest Alleged School Shooter in 25 Years: The Troubling Journey of Colt Gray from Trauma to Tragedy in Winder Georgia

Oct 07, 2024

WINDER, Ga. — Colt Gray, a 14-year-old, has been charged as an adult with four counts of murder after allegedly using an AR-style rifle to k ... read more

Alt text: "Sandy Springs police investigating a road rage shooting incident on Ga. 400 involving a dark-colored Tesla with dark rims, where a driver was shot during morning commute traffic."

Sandy Springs Police Hunt for Shooter in Road Rage Incident on Ga 400 That Left Motorist Injured

Oct 07, 2024

Police in Sandy Springs are searching for the driver of a dark-colored Tesla with dark rims who allegedly shot another motorist on Ga. 400 o ... read more

"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

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