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Alt text: "Atlanta security guard Janet Denise Williams, arrested for the murder of 90-year-old Chun Ki Kim at a Buckhead apartment complex, is depicted in a dark security uniform with a lanyard and red Xfinity grocery bag. The

Security Guard Arrested for Brutal Murder of 90-Year-Old Man in Buckhead Apartment Complex

Oct 16, 2024

Janet Denise Williams, a security guard at a Buckhead apartment complex, has been charged with the murder of 90-year-old Chun Ki Kim, who wa ... read more

Alt text: "Police investigate the scene of a fatal shooting on Laurel Ridge Drive in East Point, Atlanta, where Chravis Shaw was found with multiple gunshot wounds early Monday morning. Authorities seek information on the suspect and a reward of $2

Police Seek Suspect in East Point Fatal Shooting of Chravis Shaw as Reward Offered for Information

Oct 07, 2024

Police in East Point are seeking to identify a suspect involved in the fatal shooting of Chravis Shaw on Monday morning. Gunfire was reporte ... read more

Alt text: "Police at the scene of a fatal shooting investigation at the Pines at Fairfield apartments in northwest Atlanta, where 18-year-old Amion 'Duke' Davis was shot on September 25. Authorities are seeking public assistance in solving the

Police Seek Public Help After Teenager Fatally Shot in Northwest Atlanta Apartments

Oct 07, 2024

Police are requesting assistance from the public following the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Amion "Duke" Davis at the Pines at Fairfield ap ... read more

"Scene of the officer-involved shooting at Adventure Outdoors gun store in Cobb County, Atlanta, where two Smyrna police officers were injured and burglary suspect Emilio Aguilar was fatally shot during a confrontation."

Cobb County Gun Store Incident Leaves Two Officers Injured and Suspect Dead in Late Night Shootout

Oct 07, 2024

Two Smyrna police officers were injured, and a burglary suspect, Emilio Aguilar, 21, of Marietta, was fatally shot during an incident at Adv ... read more

"Judge Paige Reese Whitaker addressing Fulton County Chief Deputy DA Adriane Love during the Young Thug trial, highlighting concerns over prosecutorial conduct and case management in Atlanta's longest-running criminal trial."

Judge Admonishes Prosecutor in Young Thug Trial as Case Enters 22nd Month of Delays and Controversy

Oct 07, 2024

During the ongoing trial of Atlanta rapper Young Thug, Judge Paige Reese Whitaker expressed significant frustration with Fulton County's lea ... read more

"Scene of drive-by shooting at DeKalb County strip mall, where 21-year-old Jahsir McLean was tragically killed, and two others injured; police investigate gun violence incident on Panola Road."

Deadly Drive-By Shooting at DeKalb County Strip Mall Leaves One Man Dead and Two Injured

Oct 07, 2024

A drive-by shooting at a strip mall in DeKalb County on Saturday night resulted in the death of a 21-year-old man, identified as Jahsir McLe ... read more

"Emergency responders and cleanup crews in hard hats and bright vests work at the BioLab plant site in Conyers, Georgia, following a chlorine-related fire, as hazy skies loom over metro Atlanta. The scene highlights ongoing air quality concerns and the

Metro Atlanta Residents Alerted to Hazy Skies and Chlorine Odor from BioLab Fire Cleanup

Oct 07, 2024

Officials in metro Atlanta are warning residents of potential hazy skies and a chlorine odor due to shifting winds from a recently extinguis ... read more

"Smoke billowing from the BioLab chemical plant in Rockdale County, Atlanta, following a significant fire on September 29, 2023, prompting a shelter-in-place advisory for local residents."

Rockdale County Lifts Shelter-in-Place Advisory After Chemical Plant Fire as Community Looks Ahead

Oct 07, 2024

Rockdale County's shelter-in-place advisory expired Monday morning, following a fire at the BioLab chemical plant on September 29 that cause ... read more

"Gwinnett County police investigate the scene of a fatal hit-and-run collision on Ga. 316 where Mecha Woodard, 24, was struck while walking near the entrance ramp from Boggs Road, highlighting the urgent search for the Lexus

Gwinnett Police Hunt for Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run that Claimed Life of 24-Year-Old Woman

Oct 07, 2024

Gwinnett County police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred early Friday morning near Ga. 316, where 24-year-old Mec ... read more

"DeKalb County courtroom where Lavaniel Davis was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Trevon Richardson, a recent Cedar Grove High School graduate and football standout, highlighting the tragic consequences of a drug deal gone wrong."

McDonough Man Sentenced to Life for Killing DeKalb High School Football Star Trevon Richardson

Oct 07, 2024

Lavaniel Davis, 23, was sentenced to life in prison plus 20 years for the murder of 18-year-old Trevon Richardson, a Cedar Grove High School ... read more

"GBI investigates MARTA police officer's gun discharge during arrest of robbery suspect Carnell Kelly at Oakland City station in Atlanta, highlighting ongoing crime concerns and police interactions in the area."

GBI Launches Investigation After MARTA Police Officer's Gun Discharges During Robbery Suspect Arrest in Atlanta

Oct 07, 2024

The GBI is investigating an incident involving a MARTA police officer whose gun discharged during the arrest of robbery suspect Carnell Kell ... read more

"DeKalb County gas leak emergency response: Fire officials assess the scene of a gas leak on North Avondale Road, causing road closures and evacuations of nearby businesses, including My Parents Basement restaurant in Avondale Estates, impacting local traffic

DeKalb County Traffic Disrupted for Hours as Two Major Gas Leaks Force Road Closures

Oct 07, 2024

On Thursday, two separate gas leaks in DeKalb County caused significant traffic disruptions and blocked access to local businesses. The firs ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta SWAT team at Oakland Park Townhomes following a deadly shooting incident, where police searched for a suspect accused of fatally shooting his roommate over money disputes. Officers stand outside the apartment complex as residents are kept away during the st

SWAT Team Responds to Deadly Shooting Standoff at Oakland Park Townhomes in Atlanta

Oct 07, 2024

A SWAT team responded to a shooting incident at the Oakland Park Townhomes in southwest Atlanta on Saturday, following a dispute over money ... read more

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

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