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"Traffic congestion near James R. Hallford Stadium in Clarkston, Atlanta, as Vice President Kamala Harris concludes her campaign rally, impacting I-285 and surrounding interstates during peak evening commute."

Kamala Harris Campaign Rally Causes Major Traffic Disruptions in Atlanta Area

Oct 28, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the James R. Hallford Stadium in Clarkston on Thursday evening, impacting traffic on I-285 and surroun ... read more

Alt text: "Janet Williams, former security guard at Marian Road Highrise in Buckhead, Atlanta, arrested for the murder of resident Chun-ki Kim, 90. The image captures the Buckhead apartment complex where the shocking crime occurred,

Security Guard Arrested for Murder Shocks Buckhead Senior Community at Marian Road Highrise

Oct 28, 2024

Janet Williams, a security guard at Marian Road Highrise in Buckhead, has been arrested and charged with the murder of 90-year-old resident ... read more

"Gwinnett County man Makilyn Chavon Manzie, 21, convicted of malice murder and sentenced to life in prison for the 2021 drive-by shooting that killed 20-year-old Devond Holmes and injured 16-year

Gwinnett County Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Drive-By Murder of 20-Year-Old in Retaliation Shooting

Oct 28, 2024

Makilyn Chavon Manzie, a 21-year-old from Loganville, was convicted of malice murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole for the ... read more

Alt text: "Gwinnett County police at the scene of a domestic shooting incident at Gwinnett Station Apartment Homes, where 24-year-old Marianna Guillen was fatally shot. Police investigate the area as local residents express concerns about safety

Man Arrested in Newton County After Fatal Domestic Shooting in Gwinnett County Apartment Complex

Oct 28, 2024

Gwinnett County police arrested Aaron Guillen, 26, in Newton County on Tuesday, a day after he allegedly fatally shot 24-year-old Marianna G ... read more

"Quik Mart at Valero gas station in Buford, Georgia, where the winning Powerball ticket for the $478.2 million jackpot was sold, with store manager Sayed Ashraf displaying congratulatory signs celebrating the historic win."

Metro Atlanta Retailer Sells Winning Powerball Ticket Worth 478 Million in Buford

Oct 28, 2024

A metro Atlanta retailer sold the winning Powerball ticket for a $478.2 million jackpot on Wednesday night, confirmed by a Georgia Lottery s ... read more

"Atlanta police at the scene of a deadly shooting on Campbellton Road, where 21-year-old Jamar Akins was shot and killed near local businesses, including a grocery store and hair salon. Suspect Jasen Williams, 23, has

Atlanta Man Arrested for Murder Following Deadly Shooting Near Local Businesses

Oct 28, 2024

A man named Jasen Williams, 23, was arrested on Saturday after turning himself in at the Fulton County Jail following a deadly shooting in s ... read more

Alt text: "Edward Hunt III, 62, arrested in Florida for the August murder of Angel Rubeck, 43, in Atlanta, with police evidence of crime scene at Super 8 motel where Rubeck was found deceased."

Florida Man Arrested for August Murder of Atlanta Woman Found in Motel Room

Oct 28, 2024

Edward Hunt III, 62, was arrested in Florida on October 17 in connection with the August killing of Angel Rubeck, 43, in Atlanta. Rubeck was ... read more

Alt text: "Morehouse College student Jayden Mango, a vibrant junior studying cinema, television, and emerging media, remembered for his creativity and kindness, tragically killed in a single-car crash in Atlanta just days before homecoming weekend."

Morehouse College Community Mourns Loss of Talented Student Jayden Mango in Tragic Crash Before Homecoming Weekend

Oct 28, 2024

Just days before homecoming weekend, Morehouse College is mourning the loss of junior Jayden Mango, 20, who died in a single-car crash in At ... read more

"Scene of the Albany State University shooting during homecoming weekend, showing police presence and a crowd gathering near C.W. Grant Student Union, where gunfire left one teenager dead and five others injured, including local high school students. The incident highlights safety

Tragedy Strikes Albany State University Homecoming as Gunfire Claims Life of Teen and Injures Five Others

Oct 28, 2024

Gunfire during homecoming weekend at Albany State University resulted in the death of 19-year-old De'Morion Tayshawn Daniels from Newnan and ... read more

Alt text: "Firefighters extinguishing a blaze from a diesel fuel fire in a shipping container at Carmichael Development in Cherokee County, Atlanta, where two people were hospitalized with burn injuries following the incident."

Fire Erupts at Cherokee County Business Leaving Two Injured in Hospital with Burn Injuries

Oct 28, 2024

Two individuals were hospitalized with burn injuries on Monday after a diesel fuel fire erupted from a shipping container at Carmichael Deve ... read more

"Antonio Sumlin, also known as Obama, in a DeKalb County courtroom, as authorities seek to revoke his probation in the ongoing Young Thug gang case, highlighting the complexities of Atlanta's longest criminal trial related to gang activity and RICO

Plea Deal Defendant Faces Prison After Shoplifting Arrest in Young Thug Gang Case

Oct 28, 2024

Authorities are seeking to imprison Antonio Sumlin, also known as Obama, after his arrest on a misdemeanor shoplifting charge in DeKalb Coun ... read more

"Georgia Supreme Court ruling reversing contempt order against Young Thug's lawyer Brian Steel in Atlanta gang trial, highlighting judicial misconduct and attorney-client privilege issues."

Georgia Supreme Court Reverses Contempt Order Against Young Thug's Lawyer in Landmark Gang Trial

Oct 28, 2024

The Georgia Supreme Court on Tuesday reversed a contempt order against Young Thug's lawyer, Brian Steel, in the rapper's ongoing gang and ra ... read more

"Traffic moving smoothly again on I-285 in Dunwoody after big rig crash and fire closure, with vehicles passing the reopened westbound lanes post-accident."

I285 Traffic Resumes After Big Rig Crash and Fire in Dunwoody

Oct 28, 2024

Traffic has resumed on I-285 in Dunwoody after a big rig crash and fire closed all westbound lanes early Tuesday morning. The incident occur ... read more

"Image of Lita McClinton Sullivan's Buckhead home, where she was tragically murdered in 1987, highlighting the infamous Atlanta crime case that took nearly 20 years to solve. The case, involving her multimillionaire ex-h

Unraveling a Cold Case: The Shocking Murder of Lita McClinton Sullivan and Its Twisted Aftermath

Oct 28, 2024

On January 16, 1987, Lita McClinton Sullivan was murdered in her Buckhead home by a gunman hired by her husband, James Sullivan, as they wer ... read more

"Chicago rapper Lil Durk, arrested in Florida for alleged murder-for-hire plot, has ties to Atlanta following previous criminal charges related to a 2019 shooting. Image shows Lil Durk performing on stage, highlighting his influence in the drill rap

Lil Durk Arrested in Florida Linked to Alleged Murder-for-Hire Plot Amid Ongoing Legal Troubles

Oct 28, 2024

Chicago rapper Lil Durk, born Durk Banks, was arrested in Florida on Thursday in connection with an alleged murder-for-hire plot, as reporte ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of a robbery in South Fulton, Atlanta, where homeowner Dallis Coleman confronted armed suspects, leading to a vehicle pursuit and shooting. Police investigate the area near Brookwood View and Inkberry Drive after the incident on Friday afternoon."

Homeowner Involved in Dramatic South Fulton Vehicle Pursuit and Shooting After Armed Robbery

Oct 28, 2024

A robbery at a South Fulton home on Friday afternoon escalated into a vehicle pursuit and shooting, resulting in at least one suspect being ... read more

"Scene of hit-and-run crash near Taco Bell in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, where a woman was killed by a gold Jeep on Ponce de Leon Avenue, prompting police investigation."

Woman Killed in Hit and Run Near Taco Bell in Old Fourth Ward Atlanta

Oct 28, 2024

A woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash near a Taco Bell in the Old Fourth Ward on Sunday evening, according to police. Officers responded ... read more

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