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"Scene of fatal hit-and-run accident in southwest Atlanta, where a woman was struck and killed by a car near Lee Food Mart on Lee Street early Tuesday morning."

Hit and Run Claims Life of Woman in Southwest Atlanta Early Tuesday Morning

Oct 16, 2024

A woman was killed in a hit-and-run incident while walking in southwest Atlanta early Tuesday morning, according to authorities. Officers re ... read more

"Gwinnett County deputies responding to gunfire outside the jail in Peachtree Corners, Atlanta, where Emmanuel Patrick Bearden allegedly opened fire while armed with multiple weapons and wearing body armor, leading to a critical incident involving law enforcement."

Man Shoots at Gwinnett County Deputies Outside Jail While Armed and with Young Daughter in Shocking Confrontation

Oct 16, 2024

On Monday afternoon, Emmanuel Patrick Bearden, 44, of Peachtree Corners, allegedly opened fire on Gwinnett County deputies outside the jail ... read more

Alt text: "Rockdale County Supervisor Kenny Johnson passionately addressing state legislators about the BioLab chemical fire before collapsing from a medical emergency during a hearing at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta."

Rockdale County Official Dies After Urgent Plea for Justice During BioLab Hearing

Oct 16, 2024

Kenny Johnson, a Rockdale County official and supervisor for the Soil and Water Conservation District, died on Tuesday after suffering a med ... read more

Alt text: "DeKalb County police investigate the scene outside a house on Chestnut Hill Circle where a 16-year-old was arrested for the fatal shooting of Sametria McCord, 29, during a repast gathering."

Teen Arrested for Fatal Shooting of DeKalb County Woman at Family Gathering

Oct 16, 2024

A 16-year-old has been arrested and charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Sametria McCord, 29, during a repast in DeKalb County on Ma ... read more

"Thaddeus Stokes, 23, arrested for the murder of 14-year-old Jordan 'Albert' Simon, as seen in this image of the crime scene on Rocky Mount Road in Luthersville, Georgia, where Simon was found

Senoia Man Arrested for Murder of Newnan Teen Jordan Simon in Tragic Case

Oct 16, 2024

On September 26, 2023, Thaddeus Stokes, 23, of Senoia, was arrested and charged with the murder of 14-year-old Jordan "Albert" Simon, who wa ... read more

"Atlanta police arrest Orlando Asprilla, 36, for murder and knife possession after fatal stabbing at Prominence Apartments on Lenox Road in Buckhead."

Atlanta Man Arrested for Murder After Fatal Stabbing at Buckhead Apartment Complex

Oct 16, 2024

Orlando Asprilla, 36, has been arrested by Atlanta police on charges of murder and possession of a knife during the commission of a felony f ... read more

"Former Mississippi National Guard member Selena Kellum found guilty of felony murder in Smyrna motel shooting of girlfriend Shaikia Strong, highlighting domestic violence issues in Atlanta."

Former National Guard Member Convicted of Murdering Girlfriend in Smyrna Motel Shooting

Oct 16, 2024

Selena Kellum, 26, was found guilty of felony murder for the shooting death of her girlfriend, Shaikia Strong, 24, in a Smyrna motel on Dece ... read more

"Keontay Holliman-Peoples in court for plea deal related to the fatal shooting of Clark Atlanta University student Jatonne Sterling, March 2023. The 26-year-old suspect pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced

Clark Atlanta University Shooting Suspect Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Tragic Death of Student Jatonne Sterling

Oct 16, 2024

Keontay Holliman-Peoples, 26, pleaded guilty on October 6, 2023, to voluntary manslaughter and other charges in connection with the March 20 ... read more

Alt text: "Mournful scene in Gwinnett County, Georgia, where 16-year-old Mia Campos was found deceased in a wooded area, 38 weeks pregnant, after an alleged homicide by her ex-boyfriend Jesus Monroy. The

Teenager Mia Campos Found Dead in Gwinnett County Ex-Boyfriend Charged with Homicide and Feticide

Oct 16, 2024

Mia Campos, a 16-year-old who was 38 weeks pregnant, was found dead on July 15 in Gwinnett County, with an autopsy revealing her death resul ... read more

"NewsChopper 2 aerial view of a serious traffic accident on I-75 in Henry County, Atlanta, showing a vehicle off the road in the tree line, causing major morning commute delays on Tuesday."

Metro Atlanta Traffic Disrupted by Multiple Crashes as Morning Commute Resumes

Oct 16, 2024

Traffic flow in metro Atlanta is gradually returning to normal following several accidents that caused significant delays during the Tuesday ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta police at the scene of a fatal stabbing at Marion Apartments in Buckhead, where 90-year-old Chun Kim was found dead on September 25, 2023. Detectives arrested 65-year-old Janet Williams for the

Woman Arrested for Murder in Stabbing Death of 90-Year-Old Man in Buckhead Apartment Complex

Oct 16, 2024

Janet Williams, 65, was arrested on a murder charge in connection with the fatal stabbing of 90-year-old Chun Kim at the Marion Apartments i ... read more

Alt text: "Mugshots of JaQuan Brooks and Davonte Fore, convicted for the murder of transgender woman Skyler Gilmore in DeKalb County, Atlanta. Brooks was taken into custody after the trial verdict, while Fore remains a fug

Two Men Convicted in Murder of Transgender Woman Skyler Gilmore as One Remains on the Run in Atlanta

Oct 16, 2024

JaQuan Brooks, 25, and Davonte Fore, 26, were convicted of the 2021 murder of 25-year-old Skyler Gilmore in DeKalb County, according to the ... read more

Alt text: "Cobb County restaurant Los Bravos, site of a burglary incident where suspect Mauricio Jimenez Serrano was found trapped above the stove, highlighting the unusual crime of breaking in through a grease trap."

Cobb County Man Indicted After Getting Stuck in Restaurant Hood During Burglary Attempt

Oct 16, 2024

Mauricio Jimenez Serrano was found stuck in the grease trap of Los Bravos restaurant on Roswell Road in Cobb County on March 13, after attem ... read more

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

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