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"Police arrest street racers at Gwinnett County intersection during illegal drag racing event, showcasing blocked vehicles and chaotic scene on Oakland and Cruse roads."

Four Arrested in Gwinnett County Street Racing Bust as Chaos Erupts at Intersection

Oct 31, 2024

On Saturday, a street racing event in Gwinnett County resulted in the arrest of four individuals after numerous vehicles blocked the interse ... read more

"Atlanta SWAT team responds to armed standoff at Four Seasons Midtown involving 70-year-old resident Jay Steven Berger, who fired shots from his condo, prompting evacuations and a police perimeter. Image shows police presence and emergency vehicles outside the luxury condominium

Gun-Wielding Resident Sparks SWAT Standoff at Four Seasons Midtown in Atlanta

Oct 31, 2024

On Tuesday morning, a disturbance at the Four Seasons Midtown led to a confrontation with 70-year-old resident Jay Steven Berger, who report ... read more

"Quamarvious Nichols, 29, enters the courtroom for his plea deal in the Young Thug gang trial, marking a significant moment in Atlanta's longest-running criminal case. Nichols pleaded guilty to conspiracy under Georgia's RICO Act, potentially influencing

Plea Deal Accepted in Young Thug Gang Trial as Longest Case in Georgia History Continues

Oct 31, 2024

Quamarvious Nichols, 29, accepted a plea deal on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in the ongoing gang and racketeering trial involving Young Thug, ... read more

Alt text: "Surveillance footage shows a dark four-door sedan, resembling a 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, in the parking lot of Redan Recreation Center in DeKalb County, where a man allegedly tied two dogs to the vehicle

DeKalb County Seeks Public Help to Identify Man Who Dragged Dogs Behind Car Leading to One Death

Oct 31, 2024

The DeKalb County District Attorney's Office is seeking assistance in identifying a man who allegedly tied two dogs to his vehicle and dragg ... read more

"Atlanta Police Department Chief Darin Schierbaum addresses the media about the city's 100 homicide investigations in 2024, highlighting a decrease in violent crime rates compared to previous years. The backdrop includes a police car and crime scene tape, symbolizing

Atlanta Reaches 100 Homicide Investigations in 2024 Amid Signs of Decreasing Violent Crime

Oct 31, 2024

The Atlanta Police Department has reached a grim milestone with 100 homicide investigations in 2024, although the pace has slowed compared t ... read more

**Alt Text:** "Atlanta Police Department crime scene investigation at a West End home under construction where Salvador Ramirez, 23, was fatally shot. The incident highlights the ongoing violence in Atlanta's neighborhoods, with multiple homicide cases still under investigation."

Atlanta Homicide Report Highlights Grief and Ongoing Investigations in Tragic Cases

Oct 31, 2024

Recent homicide reports in Atlanta highlight a series of violent incidents. On October 26, Salvador Ramirez, 23, was shot at a West End cons ... read more

"Traffic disruptions in Atlanta as former President Donald Trump's motorcade causes lane closures on I-85 during his campaign rally at Gas South Arena in Duluth, Georgia. The image shows a congested highway with warning signs indicating roadblocks and heavy traffic,

Traffic Chaos Expected as Trump Rally Draws 15000 to Duluth and Vice President Harris Prepares for Atlanta Visit

Oct 28, 2024

Former President Donald Trump held a rally at Gas South Arena in Duluth, Georgia, on Wednesday, which was attended by approximately 15,000 p ... read more

"Antonio Sledge, also known as Mounk Tounk, being led away in handcuffs after his sentencing in Atlanta for violating plea agreement in Young Thug gang case, highlighting the serious consequences of dishonesty in court and the ongoing

Witness in Young Thug Gang Case Sentenced to Five Years for Dishonest Testimony Amid Ongoing RICO Trial

Oct 28, 2024

Antonio Sledge, also known as Mounk Tounk, was sentenced to five years in prison on October 6, 2023, after a judge found him dishonest durin ... read more

Alt text: "Former Georgia insurance commissioner John Oxendine, sentenced to 3½ years for health care fraud, voluntarily surrenders law license after pleading guilty to conspiracy, as he faces restitution payments and prison time in connection with a $3

Former Georgia Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine Surrenders Law License After Prison Sentence for Health Care Fraud

Oct 28, 2024

Former Georgia insurance commissioner and gubernatorial candidate John Oxendine has voluntarily surrendered his law license after serving 3½ ... read more

"Atlanta crime news article discussing immigration and crime rates, featuring a somber memorial for Laken Riley, a University of Georgia student whose tragic death sparked national debate on illegal immigration and crime statistics. The image highlights the intersection of public safety and immigration policy

Atlanta Readers Raise Concerns Over Immigration and Crime as Election Cycle Heats Up

Oct 28, 2024

As the 2024 election cycle heats up, immigration remains a contentious issue, particularly following the tragic killing of Laken Riley on th ... read more

"Young Thug trial courtroom scene with Judge Paige Reese Whitaker presiding, highlighting the ongoing gang and racketeering case in Atlanta, Georgia, as defense attorneys discuss plea deals and mistrial motions amidst courtroom errors."

Young Thug Trial Resumes as Judge Considers Mistrial Amid Controversial Evidence Errors

Oct 28, 2024

Young Thug's gang and racketeering trial is set to resume on Tuesday after negotiations regarding potential plea deals. Judge Paige Reese Wh ... read more

"Scene of the fatal shooting in Atlanta's West End neighborhood, where 23-year-old Salvador Ramirez was found with multiple gunshot wounds on Cascade Place, highlighting the ongoing crime issues in the area."

Man Shot and Killed in Atlanta West End Neighborhood Early Saturday Morning

Oct 28, 2024

A man was shot and killed in Atlanta's West End neighborhood on Saturday morning, according to police. Officers responded around 11:30 a.m. ... read more

"Lawrenceville police officer at the scene of a fatal shooting involving Terrell Laron Hoggro, 59, outside Quality Inn on Shallowford Road, Chamblee, after he allegedly brandished a firearm during an arrest related to armed

Lawrenceville Police Involved in Fatal Shooting of Armed Robbery Suspect as GBI Investigates 73rd Incident This Year

Oct 28, 2024

On Tuesday evening, Terrell Laron Hoggro, 59, of Lawrenceville, was fatally shot by Lawrenceville police after he allegedly raised a gun dur ... read more

"DeKalb County courtroom where Aaron Neil Johnson was sentenced to 15 years in prison for violently carjacking two elderly women in Atlanta, highlighting the serious issue of armed robbery and crime against vulnerable citizens."

Teen Carjacker Sentenced to 15 Years After Violent Attacks on Elderly Women in DeKalb County

Oct 28, 2024

Aaron Neil Johnson, 22, was sentenced to 15 years in prison without parole by a DeKalb County judge for violently carjacking two women in th ... read more

Alt text: "Gwinnett County police officers investigate a fentanyl-related overdose scene, highlighting the rise in drug-related crimes in Atlanta, as two teenagers face felony murder charges for the death of 16-year-old Anaiya Nicole Jefferson."

Teenagers Charged with Murder After Fentanyl Overdose Death of 16-Year-Old Girl in Gwinnett County

Oct 28, 2024

Two teenagers, Dino Runar Bonasera, 17, and an unidentified 16-year-old girl, have been charged with murder following the fentanyl overdose ... read more

"Image of East Point home on Castlewood Street where a wheelchair-bound man was attacked during a burglary on Thursday morning; police investigate the crime scene following the incident involving two suspects and a handgun."

Wheelchair-Bound Man Attacked in East Point Home Invasion as Police Search for Suspects

Oct 28, 2024

A man in a wheelchair was attacked in his East Point home on Thursday morning by two suspects who broke in, according to police. The inciden ... read more

"Colt Gray, the 14-year-old charged in the Apalachee High School shooting, enters Barrow County court to plead not guilty to multiple charges, including felony and malice murder, following the tragic incident that resulted in four deaths

Teenager Pleads Not Guilty in Apalachee High School Mass Shooting That Left Four Dead

Oct 28, 2024

Colt Gray, a 14-year-old charged with the September 4 mass shooting at Apalachee High School that resulted in four deaths and multiple injur ... read more

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