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"Gwinnett County K-9 tracking dog Sika receiving a plaque for her outstanding service in locating missing individuals, including a child with autism, at a Gwinnett District Attorney’s Office ceremony. The Hanoverian hound is celebrated for her

Heroic Gwinnett County Dog Sika Honored for Saving Missing Child with Autism

Nov 21, 2024

In April, a Gwinnett County child with autism was located by Sika, a 3-year-old Hanoverian hound, who tracked the boy in a roadside ditch af ... read more

Alt text: "Chloe Driver, 24, found guilty of murder in Cherokee County for the stabbing death of her 1-year-old daughter, Hannah Nicole Driver, in 2020, amidst claims of mental illness and cult involvement."

Cherokee County Mother Found Guilty of Murder in Stabbing Death of 1-Year-Old Daughter

Nov 20, 2024

On Wednesday, Chloe Driver, 24, was found guilty of murder for stabbing her 1-year-old daughter, Hannah Nicole Driver, to death in Cherokee ... read more

"Image of Nicholas Wimbish, the former Georgia poll worker indicted for mailing a bomb threat to an election superintendent, highlighting the serious nature of voter intimidation and election security in Atlanta. Wimbish faces multiple charges including mailing a threatening letter and lying

Former Georgia Poll Worker Indicted for Mailing Bomb Threat to Election Officials in Atlanta Area

Nov 20, 2024

Nicholas Wimbish, a 25-year-old former poll worker from Milledgeville, was indicted for allegedly mailing a bomb threat to a local election ... read more

"Vigil for Laken Riley, University of Georgia nursing student murdered in Athens, highlighting urgent campus safety concerns and calls for enhanced security measures by SafeD Athens nonprofit."

UGA Parents Demand Action After Tragic Murder Sparks Call for Enhanced Campus Security

Nov 20, 2024

A nonprofit organization called SafeD Athens, founded by University of Georgia parents, has been advocating for enhanced campus security for ... read more

"Traffic jam on I-285 South near Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport due to multi-vehicle crash, causing significant delays and lane closures early Wednesday morning."

Major I-285 South Crash Near Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Blocks All Lanes and Creates Miles of Traffic Jam

Nov 20, 2024

A multi-vehicle crash has completely blocked all lanes of I-285 South near Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport early Wednesday morning. ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta police officer Sung Kim in federal courthouse during self-defense hearing for murder charges related to the 2019 shooting of unarmed man Jimmy Atchison, amid protests and policy changes in Atlanta's police department."

Atlanta Officer Charged with Murder Claims Self Defense in 2019 Shooting of Unarmed Man

Nov 20, 2024

Attorneys for Atlanta police officer Sung Kim, charged with murder in the 2019 shooting of unarmed man Jimmy Atchison, argue that Kim acted ... read more

"DeKalb County bridge fire scene on I-85 North where a body was discovered following multiple vehicle collisions, highlighting ongoing investigations into local crime and safety concerns in Atlanta."

Body Found After Fire Triggers Multiple Collisions on I-85 North in DeKalb County

Nov 20, 2024

On Tuesday evening, a body was found after a fire under a bridge in DeKalb County, which also caused multiple collisions on I-85 North. Poli ... read more

"Fulton County courtroom during the historic Young Slime Life gang trial, where prosecutors presented evidence against defendants Shannon Stillwell and Deamonte Kendrick, accused of murder and racketeering, while Atlanta rapper Young Thug, the alleged gang leader,

Fulton County Gang Trial Nears Conclusion After Year of Testimony as Young Thug Pleads Guilty

Nov 19, 2024

Fulton County prosecutors concluded their case on Tuesday in a historic gang and racketeering trial involving the alleged street gang "Young ... read more

"Scene of the fatal stabbing at Phoenix House in southwest Atlanta, where 36-year-old Frederick L. Daniel was found dead. The nonprofit housing complex, which supports formerly homeless individuals with mental illness, has experienced multiple violent incidents, raising concerns about safety

Fatal Stabbing at Atlanta Transitional Home Raises Safety Concerns Again

Nov 19, 2024

A 36-year-old man, Frederick L. Daniel, was fatally stabbed at the Phoenix House transitional home in southwest Atlanta on Monday, marking t ... read more

"Elijah Holyfield, son of boxing legend Evander Holyfield, celebrates signing with WWE NXT after his successful tryouts, showcasing his transition from NFL hopeful to professional wrestler in Atlanta."

Elijah Holyfield Signs WWE NXT Contract Following Successful Tryouts in Atlanta

Nov 19, 2024

Elijah Holyfield, the son of boxing legend Evander Holyfield and a former University of Georgia running back, has signed a professional wres ... read more

"Scene of homicide investigation at Walton Summit Apartments in Gainesville, Georgia, where a man was found dead, prompting police inquiry into potential crime between Friday and Saturday."

Gainesville Police Investigate Homicide After Man Found Dead at Walton Summit Apartments

Nov 18, 2024

Gainesville police are investigating the death of a man found Saturday at the Walton Summit Apartments, suspecting it to be a homicide. The ... read more

Alt text: "Fulton County courthouse exterior, where Lamora Williams was sentenced to life in prison for the gruesome murders of her two young sons, Ke’Yaunte Penn and Ja’Karter Williams, whose heads were found in an oven

Atlanta Mother Sentenced to Life in Prison for Gruesome Murders of Her Two Young Sons Found in Oven

Nov 18, 2024

An Atlanta mother, Lamora Williams, has been sentenced to life in prison plus 35 years for the murders of her two young sons, Ke’Yaunte Penn ... read more

Alt text: "Ronald Adams in a southwest Atlanta apartment, moments before a tragic shooting incident on September 1, 2023, where he fatally shot his cousin Antiwan Williams. The image captures the somber atmosphere surrounding the family tragedy

Southwest Atlanta Man Sentenced to 20 Years After Family Tragedy and Fatal Shooting of Cousin

Nov 18, 2024

Ronald Adams was in a southwest Atlanta apartment with family on September 1, 2023, when he fatally shot his cousin, Antiwan Williams, after ... read more

"Crime scene at East Ridge Park apartments in Glenrose Heights, Atlanta, where a 17-year-old was fatally shot on Sunday, highlighting rising gun violence in the area."

Teenager Shot and Killed at Southeast Atlanta Apartment Complex in Daylight Incident

Nov 18, 2024

A 17-year-old was fatally shot at the East Ridge Park apartments in southeast Atlanta on Sunday, according to police. Officers responded to ... read more

"Crime scene near Chevron gas station on Pryor Street in southwest Atlanta, where a 39-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning, highlighting rising violence in Atlanta neighborhoods."

Man Shot and Killed Near Gas Station in Southwest Atlanta Early Sunday Morning

Nov 17, 2024

A 39-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning near a gas station in southwest Atlanta. The incident occurred just before 4:30 a ... read more

"Scene of a deadly wrong-way crash on Ga. 400 in Buckhead, Atlanta, with debris scattered across the highway after a multi-vehicle collision that resulted in a fatality, prompting lane closures and traffic control by fire crews."

Deadly Wrong Way Crash Closes Ga 400 in Buckhead for Four Hours Before Reopening

Nov 17, 2024

All lanes on Ga. 400 in Buckhead have reopened following a deadly wrong-way crash that occurred around 5 a.m. on Sunday morning, shutting do ... read more

Alt text: "Police at the scene of a fatal shooting on Jonesboro Road in southeast Atlanta, where a 45-year-old man was killed and a 20-year-old man injured in a gun violence incident early Saturday morning."

Southeast Atlanta Shooting Leaves One Dead and Another Injured in Late Night Violence

Nov 16, 2024

One man was killed and another injured in a shooting in southeast Atlanta on Saturday. Police responded to the 1660 block of Jonesboro Road ... read more

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