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Alt text: "Arrest photo of Stephanie Phillips-Siwiec, a nurse from Woodstock, charged with felony robbery and elder abuse at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital after allegedly stealing jewelry from elderly patients, including a 95-year-old woman."

Nurse Arrested at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital for Robbery and Elder Abuse of Patients

Oct 16, 2024

Stephanie Phillips-Siwiec, a 54-year-old nurse at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital in Woodstock, was arrested and charged with felony robbery ... read more

"Atlanta police investigate shooting incident at Dollar General store on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, where a man was shot while attempting to stop a robbery; crime scene marked with police tape and officers interviewing witnesses."

Man Shot While Attempting to Stop Dollar General Robbery in Northwest Atlanta

Oct 16, 2024

A man was hospitalized after being shot in the shoulder while attempting to intervene in a robbery at a Dollar General store located at 3509 ... read more

"Tractor-trailer crash on I-75 North near Wade Green Road exit 273 in Kennesaw, causing major traffic delays and lane closures on Thursday morning."

I-75 North Reopens After Tractor-Trailer Crash in Kennesaw Causing Major Delays

Oct 16, 2024

I-75 North through Kennesaw has reopened following a tractor-trailer crash that blocked all lanes for several hours on Thursday morning. The ... read more

"Fulton County jailer Karmen Bailey, arrested for accepting $17,000 in bribes, stands outside the jail amid allegations of allowing inmates to possess contraband and access restricted areas. The investigation ties her to the ongoing Young Thug gang

Fulton County Jailer Arrested for Accepting $17000 in Bribes to Allow Contraband in Jail

Oct 16, 2024

Karmen Bailey, a 31-year-old former jailer in Fulton County, was arrested on October 4 after allegedly accepting $17,000 in bribes to allow ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta police arrest Demitrus Davis, 38, charged with the murder of 63-year-old Annette Santos, known as 'Angel,' who was fatally stabbed at her home on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive on July

Suspect Charged in Gruesome Murder of Beloved Atlanta Grandmother Three Months After Stabbing Incident

Oct 16, 2024

Three months after the stabbing death of 63-year-old Annette Santos, Atlanta police have arrested 38-year-old Demitrus Davis, charging him w ... read more

"Evacuees set up camp at Atlanta Motor Speedway as Hurricane Milton approaches, highlighting the impact of severe weather on Georgia's communities. The image shows RVs parked in the speedway's campgrounds, providing shelter for families fleeing the storm's

Tropical Storm Warning in Georgia as Hurricane Milton Hits Florida's Gulf Coast

Oct 16, 2024

Georgia's coast is under a tropical storm warning as Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday. While most of Geor ... read more

Alt text: "Surveillance footage from Lucky Lotto Food Plus on Jimmy Carter Boulevard shows a robbery suspect with a short gray beard, red hoodie, and black-framed glasses, assaulting a clerk with a stun gun during a May 23 incident in

Gwinnett County Police Seek Suspect in Stun Gun Robbery of Convenience Store on Jimmy Carter Boulevard

Oct 16, 2024

Gwinnett County police are seeking a man who allegedly robbed the Lucky Lotto Food Plus convenience store at 4142 Jimmy Carter Boulevard on ... read more

Alt text: "Forsyth County scene of tragic accident where a teenage driver struck and killed Leslie Schwendiman while injuring her fiancé Steve Olsen on Majors Road. The area near Ronald Reagan Boulevard is marked by a 2012 Acura MDX

Teen Driver Arrested in Fatal Forsyth County Crash That Killed Woman and Injured Fiancé

Oct 16, 2024

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in Forsyth County after allegedly striking and killing Leslie Schwendiman while injuring her fiancé, Ste ... read more

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

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