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Alt text: "Scene of the tragic accident involving 17-year-old Olivia Kate Pugh, who was struck by a vehicle while crossing Ben King Road in Kennesaw, Georgia. The image shows a crosswalk near the accident site, highlighting the

Teenager Olivia Pugh Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in Cobb County as Trial Begins for Driver Charged with Homicide

Dec 05, 2024

Seventeen-year-old Olivia Kate Pugh was critically injured when she was struck by a vehicle driven by Jerome Lee Cox while crossing the stre ... read more

Alt text: "Former Atlanta physician Jay Berger, 70, accused of shooting at SWAT officers from his Four Seasons Midtown condominium, has had his medical license suspended by the Georgia Composite Medical Board due to mental health issues. The image shows the Four

Former Atlanta Physician's License Suspended After SWAT Shooting Incident Reveals Ongoing Mental Health Crisis

Dec 05, 2024

The Georgia Composite Medical Board has suspended the medical license of 70-year-old Jay Berger, a former ophthalmologist, following an inci ... read more

"Image of Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta, where prosecutors announced the dismissal of charges against six defendants in the Young Slime Life gang case, including Kahlieff Adams and Damone Blalock, highlighting ongoing legal proceedings related to RICO

Fulton County Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Six Defendants in Young Slime Life Case Amid Ongoing Legal Battles

Dec 05, 2024

Fulton County prosecutors announced the dismissal of charges against six defendants in the "Young Slime Life" case, including Kahlieff Adams ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of a fatal accident on Columbia Drive in DeKalb County, where a woman was struck by a pickup truck and a school bus early Thursday morning, prompting an investigation by local police."

Tragic Accident in DeKalb County Claims Life of Woman Struck by Pickup Truck and School Bus

Dec 05, 2024

A woman died on Thursday morning after being struck by a pickup truck and a school bus on Columbia Drive in DeKalb County. The 29-year-old w ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Dexter Devaughn Hoefer Savage in downtown Atlanta, near State Farm Arena, following a concert. Police investigate the area on Nassau Street where the argument over T-shirt sales escalated

Teen Fatally Shot in Argument Over T-Shirt Sales Near State Farm Arena After Concert

Dec 05, 2024

A teenager, identified as 18-year-old Dexter Devaughn Hoefer Savage, was fatally shot on Wednesday night after an argument escalated while h ... read more

"Atlanta police officers at the scene near I-75 after a shooting incident involving a suspect with a knife, following a stabbing on a Greyhound bus. The image captures the police response and traffic disruption caused by the early morning event, highlighting the ongoing

Atlanta Police Involved Shooting on I-75 After Man Runs with Knife Following Bus Incident

Dec 05, 2024

Atlanta police shot and killed a 39-year-old man early Thursday after he ran onto I-75 armed with a knife. The incident began shortly after ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta rapper Young Thug, real name Jeffery Williams, arrives at court for his trial on gang, drug, and gun charges, which became the longest in Georgia history. The trial concluded with Young Thug pleading guilty, leading

Young Thug's Plea Deal Shakes Up Historic Trial as Jurors Reveal Lack of Evidence Against Rapper

Dec 05, 2024

On Halloween night, Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty to gang, drug, and gun charges, which jurors later indic ... read more

"Former Walmart employee Adrian Jelks sentenced to life in prison for murder after shooting 19-year-old Antavius Holton and injuring a 9-year-old girl at Fayetteville store, highlighting gun violence and public safety concerns in Atlanta."

Former Walmart Employee Sentenced to Life for Fatal Shooting of Teen in Fayetteville Store

Dec 04, 2024

Adrian Jelks, a former Walmart employee, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for fatally shooting 19-year-old Antavius Holto ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of the tragic high-speed crash on Oak Grove Road in DeKalb County, where Lakeside High School student Sophia Lekiachvili lost her life. The wrecked Mazda CX-5, involved in the DUI incident,

DeKalb County Parents and Driver Indicted in Tragic Death of Lakeside High School Student Following High-Speed Crash

Dec 04, 2024

Nine months after a high-speed crash in DeKalb County resulted in the death of 18-year-old Lakeside High School student Sophia Lekiachvili, ... read more

Peewee Roscoe Takes Plea Deal in Young Slime Life Case Sentenced to Time Served After 16 Months in Jail

Dec 04, 2024

On November 1, 2023, Jimmy Winfrey, one of the defendants in the "Young Slime Life" case, accepted a plea deal, pleading guilty to a RICO vi ... read more

Alt text: "Young Thug, also known as Jeffery Williams, leaves the Fulton County courthouse after pleading guilty to gang, drug, and gun charges on Halloween night. The lengthy trial, which became the longest in Georgia history, concluded with mixed

Young Thug Pleads Guilty as Jurors Reveal He Could Have Walked Free in Historic Georgia Trial

Dec 04, 2024

On Halloween night, Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty to gang, drug, and gun charges, concluding the longest t ... read more

Alt text: "MARTA train service disruption in downtown Atlanta due to mechanical issues, with King Memorial station escalators closed and a bus bridge established for passenger transport between Georgia State and Candler Park stations."

MARTA Train Mechanical Issue Causes Major Delays in Downtown Atlanta on Wednesday Morning

Dec 04, 2024

A mechanical issue with a MARTA train caused significant rail service disruptions in downtown Atlanta on Wednesday morning, particularly aff ... read more

Alt text: "Cobb County police officer at the scene where a dog named Zeta was shot during an investigation in Powder Springs, Atlanta. The incident sparked outrage and a Facebook campaign for justice, as the dog's family claimed Zeta was not a

Cobb County Officer Shoots Family Dog Sparking Outrage and Calls for Justice in Atlanta Community

Dec 04, 2024

On Monday night, a Cobb County officer shot and killed a dog named Zeta during an investigation near Macland Road in Powder Springs. The pol ... read more

Alt text: "Fulton County courthouse exterior where the historic Young Slime Life trial concluded with jury acquitting Yak Gotti and Shannon Stillwell of murder and gang charges, marking a significant moment in Atlanta crime news."

Historic Georgia Trial Ends with Acquittal of Young Slime Life Defendants as Jury Deliberates for 16 Hours

Dec 03, 2024

The longest trial in Georgia's history concluded on Tuesday morning with a Fulton County jury acquitting Shannon Stillwell and Deamonte Kend ... read more

"Fulton County jury delivers verdict in historic Young Slime Life trial, acquitting defendants Shannon Stillwell and Deamonte Kendrick of murder and gang charges, as Kendrick's mother celebrates in the courthouse hallway."

Georgia's Longest Trial Concludes with Acquittal of Young Slime Life Defendants as Rap Community Reacts

Dec 03, 2024

The longest trial in Georgia's history concluded on Tuesday morning with a Fulton County jury acquitting Shannon Stillwell and Deamonte Kend ... read more

Alt text: "South Fulton police cordon off a crime scene with tape in the Legacy at Cascading Creek neighborhood following a double shooting incident, where one man was found dead in a driveway and another critically injured nearby."

South Fulton Tragedy Two Shot in Driveway Incident Investigation Underway

Dec 03, 2024

On Tuesday morning, one man was found shot to death in a driveway in the Legacy at Cascading Creek neighborhood in South Fulton, while anoth ... read more

Alt text: "Sydney Maughon, charged with malice murder in Atlanta, stands in court as prosecutors detail the tragic events leading to the shooting of Jonathan Tyler Gilbert during an Instagram-related dispute. The case highlights the escalation of online drama into real

Atlanta Woman Sentenced to Life in Prison for Senseless Murder Over Instagram Drama

Dec 02, 2024

Sydney Maughon, 18, was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to malice murder for the shooting of Jonathan Tyler Gilbert in Spa ... read more

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