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Alt text: "Security footage from Altitude trampoline park in Lawrenceville, Georgia, shows Starlita Moore allegedly attacking a DFCS employee during a court-mandated visit, leading to the kidnapping of her two children with the help of her daughter

Gwinnett County Mother and Daughter Charged with Kidnapping After Trampoline Park Assault on State Employee

Nov 14, 2024

Starlita Moore, 41, and her daughter Teisha Schulters, 19, were arrested in Alabama after allegedly kidnapping Moore's two younger children ... read more

"Douglas County courtroom scene where defendants Timothy Coleman and Kingston Cottman were sentenced to a combined total of 320 years in prison for their roles in a fatal shooting at a Douglasville Sweet 16 party, resulting in the deaths of two teenagers and

Douglasville Shooting Sentences Hand Down Over 300 Years for Defendants in Fatal Sweet 16 Party Attack

Nov 14, 2024

Two defendants, Timothy Coleman, 20, and Kingston Cottman, 18, were sentenced to a combined total of 320 years in prison for their roles in ... read more

"Scene of fatal shooting at Princeton Lakes Shopping Center in southwest Atlanta, where a man was killed during gunfire incident at a barbershop, raising safety concerns among local shoppers."

Gunfire Erupts at Busy Southwest Atlanta Shopping Center Leaving One Man Dead

Nov 14, 2024

A man was fatally shot Thursday morning at the Princeton Lakes Shopping Center in southwest Atlanta around 10:15 a.m. Police found the victi ... read more

"Fulton County detention officer Eric Scott Cheers, injured in a violent attack while working security at a northwest Atlanta liquor store, displays visible injuries including a swollen eye and lip. The incident highlights rising crime rates in Atlanta, as two suspects, Xavier Evans

Fulton County Officer Assaulted During Security Job in Atlanta Two Suspects Arrested After Violent Attack

Nov 14, 2024

Two men were arrested following an attack on Eric Scott Cheers, a detention officer, while he was working a security detail at a liquor stor ... read more

"Allen Pitts, 29, sentenced to five years for involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of childhood friend Cordale Duncan at Magnolia Park apartment complex in northwest Atlanta, highlighting ongoing crime issues in the area."

Atlanta Man Sentenced to Five Years for Involuntary Manslaughter in Childhood Friend's Shooting Death

Nov 14, 2024

Allen Pitts, 29, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of his childh ... read more

"Atlanta crime news image depicting the aftermath of a high-speed chase in Coweta County, showing a damaged Chrysler 300 involved in the pursuit. The scene highlights the serious incident where a sheriff's deputy was injured and K-9 Titan was tragically

High-Speed Chase in Coweta County Ends Tragically with Injured Deputy and Fallen K-9 Titan

Nov 14, 2024

A high-speed pursuit in Coweta County culminated in a crash that injured a sheriff's deputy and resulted in the death of his police dog, Tit ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of the tragic stabbing incident in Buckhead, northeast Atlanta, where a 19-year-old, Claude Jayy, was charged with murder after a 78-year-old man was found with multiple stab wounds at a home on Fair

Teen Charged with Murder in Stabbing Death of 78-Year-Old Man in Buckhead Neighborhood

Nov 14, 2024

A 19-year-old man, Claude Jayy, has been charged with murder following the stabbing of a 78-year-old man in northeast Atlanta. The incident ... read more

"DeKalb County townhouse where 22-year-old Aquandis Foston was fatally shot in 2021, leading to murder charges against Isaac Thompson and Makayla Bolston in a love triangle case."

DeKalb County Love Triangle Turns Deadly as Man Convicted of Murder in Shocking Case

Nov 13, 2024

In a love triangle case from 2021, Isaac Thompson, 24, of Stone Mountain, was convicted of felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession ... read more

**Alt Text:** Two young men, Darius Blake and Malachi Sanabria, arrested in Morrow, Georgia, for their alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Marques Jenkins during a car burglary in northwest Atlanta. The image highlights the ongoing investigation into

Six Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting of Suspected Car Burglar in Atlanta

Nov 13, 2024

Two men, Darius Blake, 19, and Malachi Sanabria, 18, were arrested in Morrow on Tuesday in connection with the fatal shooting of Marques Jen ... read more

Alt text: "Amazon delivery truck involved in fatal hit-and-run crash in Cherokee County, Atlanta, where driver London Best was charged with vehicular homicide after striking pedestrian Sandra Fitts."

Amazon Truck Driver Charged with Vehicular Homicide in Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident in Cherokee County

Nov 13, 2024

An Amazon truck driver, London Best, 24, has been charged with vehicular homicide after allegedly fatally striking 79-year-old Sandra Fitts ... read more

"Subpoenas released by Barrow County Clerk's Office detail investigation into Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray and father Colin Gray, highlighting requests for records from Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Amazon regarding shooting range access and firearm purchases."

Subpoenas Reveal Key Evidence in Apalachee High School Shooting Case Against Colt and Colin Gray

Nov 13, 2024

Subpoenas have revealed new information regarding the investigation into 14-year-old Colt Gray and his father, Colin Gray, following the Apa ... read more

Alt text: "DeKalb County woman Ronica Jones, 27, charged with murder after her 1-year-old daughter was found unresponsive in a bathtub, highlighting child cruelty and negligence in Atlanta crime news."

DeKalb County Mother Charged with Murder After 1-Year-Old Drowns in Bathtub Incident

Nov 13, 2024

Ronica Jones, a 27-year-old DeKalb County woman, has been charged with second-degree murder following the death of her 1-year-old daughter, ... read more

"Deion Patterson, charged in the Midtown Atlanta medical building shooting, found not competent to stand trial, as ordered by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Eric Dunaway. The image shows the Northside Medical Midtown building, the site of the tragic incident where

Midtown Atlanta Shooter Deion Patterson Found Not Competent for Trial Amid Mental Health Concerns

Nov 12, 2024

Deion Patterson, charged in a deadly shooting at a Midtown Atlanta medical building, has been deemed not competent to stand trial by Fulton ... read more

"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

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