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"Alpharetta man Matthew Timothy Neet, 42, arrested for selling over $1 million in fake Masters Tournament and UGA football tickets, highlighting a major ticket scam in Georgia."

Alpharetta Man Arrested for Selling Over 1 Million Dollars in Fake Tickets to Masters Tournament and UGA Football Games

Nov 12, 2024

An Alpharetta man, Matthew Timothy Neet, 42, has been arrested for allegedly selling over $1 million in counterfeit tickets for events inclu ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta police investigate two separate shootings on Conley Road, where one man was killed and four others injured in early Sunday incidents. The image shows a police vehicle at the scene, highlighting the ongoing crime investigation in southeast Atlanta."

Two Separate Shootings in Southeast Atlanta Leave One Dead and Four Injured

Nov 12, 2024

One man was killed and four others were injured in separate shootings along Conley Road in southeast Atlanta early Sunday. The first inciden ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of a deadly MARTA bus crash on Campbellton Road in southwest Atlanta, where a sedan rear-ended the stationary bus, resulting in serious injuries and fatalities. Emergency responders are on-site, surrounded by traffic cones and police vehicles,

Deadly MARTA Bus Crash in Southwest Atlanta Leaves One Dead and Multiple Injured

Nov 12, 2024

A MARTA bus was involved in a fatal accident in southwest Atlanta on Monday night at the intersection of Campbellton Road and Honeysuckle La ... read more

Alt text: "Marietta police search team investigates the area around Greenwood Place assisted living facility in Marietta, Georgia, where 89-year-old Patricia Miele went missing and was later found deceased in Kennesaw Memorial Park lake. The image shows

89 Year Old Marietta Woman Found Dead After Missing from Assisted Living Facility, Investigation Underway

Nov 11, 2024

Patricia Miele, an 89-year-old woman who went missing from Greenwood Place in Marietta on Friday night, was found dead in a lake at Kennesaw ... read more

"Two suspects, Jamarion Mondrez Ford and Maurice Jamarcus Malone, charged with murder in the shooting death of 14-year-old Jordan 'Albert' Simon in Newnan, Georgia. Image shows a police vehicle at the crime scene on

Newnan Community in Shock as Three Suspects Charged in Murder of 14-Year-Old Jordan Simon

Nov 11, 2024

Two additional suspects, Jamarion Mondrez Ford, 18, and Maurice Jamarcus Malone, 20, both from Newnan, have been charged with murder in conn ... read more

"Scene of shooting near University of West Georgia campus in Carrollton, where a man was fatally shot at The Reserve Carrollton Apartments, prompting police investigation and pursuit of a suspect."

Man Shot Dead Near University of West Georgia Campus in Carrollton as Authorities Search for Suspect

Nov 11, 2024

A man was shot and killed near the University of West Georgia campus in Carrollton on Sunday night, with police responding to reports of gun ... read more

Alt text: "Police investigate the scene of a fatal shooting on Pryor Street in southwest Atlanta, where a 29-year-old man was shot and killed early Saturday morning, part of a violent day with multiple shootings in the city."

Atlanta Tragedy Three Shot and Killed in Separate Weekend Shootings

Nov 09, 2024

At least three people were shot and killed in separate incidents in Atlanta on Saturday morning. The first shooting occurred around 4:45 a.m ... read more

"Gwinnett County police investigate fatal shooting scene at Huntington Ridge Apartments in Norcross, Atlanta, highlighting ongoing crime concerns in the area."

Fatal Shooting Investigated at Huntington Ridge Apartments in Norcross Georgia

Nov 08, 2024

Gwinnett County police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday afternoon at the Huntington Ridge Apartments in Norcross, loc ... read more

Alt text: "DeKalb County Jail cell with broken windows, highlighting security concerns as Sheriff Melody Maddox announces plans to seal them with metal panels to prevent contraband smuggling and improve inmate safety during winter."

DeKalb County Jail Responds to Inmate Vandalism with Metal Panels as Winter Approaches

Nov 08, 2024

DeKalb County Jail will seal broken windows in inmate cells with metal panels as a security measure ahead of winter, according to Sheriff Me ... read more

"Michael Allen Dendy, former teacher sentenced to 33 years in federal prison for child pornography charges, including online exploitation of minors through fake social media accounts. Image of court proceedings highlighting the seriousness of child exploitation crimes in Atlanta."

Former Teacher Sentenced to 33 Years in Prison for Child Pornography Crimes in Georgia Schools

Nov 08, 2024

Michael Allen Dendy, a former teacher at Griffin High School and Washington County High School, was sentenced to 33 years in federal prison ... read more

"Air Evac Lifeteam No. 117 Snellville crew members pilot Matthew Dine, flight nurse Lindsay Chapman, and paramedic John 'Trey' Phillips receiving the 'First Friday Heroes Award' for their heroic response during the Bar

Air Evac Team Saves Student's Life After Barrow County School Shooting Heroic Actions Earns First Friday Heroes Award

Nov 08, 2024

On the morning of September 4, a mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County resulted in the injury of a student who had been sh ... read more

"Facondo Hernandez Ruiz indicted for malice murder in Cobb County shooting case, April 2023, police investigation ongoing"

Cobb County Man Indicted on Malice Murder Charges After Fatal Shooting Remains at Large

Nov 08, 2024

Facondo Hernandez Ruiz, a Cobb County man, has been indicted on multiple charges, including malice murder, following the shooting death of M ... read more

Alt text: "DeKalb County fire crews respond to a massive blaze at South DeKalb Towing & Transport yard in Lithonia, Georgia, with flames engulfing multiple vehicles early Friday morning, as smoke billows into the sky."

Massive Blaze Engulfs Tow Yard in DeKalb County Near Lithonia as Fire Crews Battle Flames

Nov 08, 2024

DeKalb County fire crews are responding to a significant fire at South DeKalb Towing & Transport yard near Lithonia early Friday morning, wh ... read more

"Willie Lee Jones, 48, sentenced for the fatal shooting of Benjamin Alonzo Francis, 64, at a Gwinnett County gas station in 2023, captured in courtroom during sentencing hearing. Atlanta crime news highlights the serious consequences

Wheelchair-Bound Man Sentenced to Life for Gas Station Murder in Gwinnett County

Nov 07, 2024

Willie Lee Jones, 48, was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole, plus five years, for the fatal shooting of Benjamin Al ... read more

"DeKalb County law enforcement agents conducting a raid at a home on Shadow Valley Court, Lithonia, to arrest 19-year-old Christopher Bell in connection with the deadly shooting at a homecoming after-party in Elberton, Georgia. The

Teenager Arrested in DeKalb County Linked to Deadly Homecoming Shooting in Elberton

Nov 07, 2024

On Thursday morning, law enforcement officials raided a home in DeKalb County and arrested 19-year-old Christopher Bell, who is wanted in co ... read more

"Jaylen Hill arrested for murder in East Point, Atlanta - Booking photo following his capture for the February 2023 shooting of cousin Righteous Hill, highlighting ongoing crime issues in the community."

Cousin of East Point Man Arrested After Seven Months on the Run for Murder Charges

Nov 07, 2024

Jaylen Hill has been arrested after being on the run for over seven months following the alleged murder of his cousin, Righteous Hill, in Ea ... read more

"Judge Currie Mingledorff recuses himself from the Barrow County school shooting case involving Colt Gray, as seen in this courtroom image, highlighting the significant legal developments in the tragic Apalachee High School shooting incident that left four dead

Judge Recuses Himself from Barrow County School Shooting Case as New Trial Date Approaches

Nov 07, 2024

The judge presiding over the Barrow County school shooting case, Judge Currie Mingledorff, has recused himself due to his impending retireme ... read more

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