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Alt text: "Crime scene outside DeKalb County apartment where five family members, including two children, were found dead in a suspected murder-suicide. Police tape surrounds a doormat with holiday greetings, stuffed toys, and Christmas lights still illuminating the

Tragic DeKalb County Murder-Suicide Claims Five Lives Including Two Young Children

Dec 09, 2024

In a tragic incident in DeKalb County, five family members were found dead in their apartment on Saturday night, suspected victims of a murd ... read more

"Body camera footage shows Cobb County police officers responding to a 911 call near Powder Springs, Atlanta, as a resident exits his home with two dogs. The image captures the moment a Labrador Retriever mix named Zeta escapes and runs towards the officers,

Cobb County Officers Shoot and Kill Family Dog During 911 Response Sparking Outrage and Calls for Justice

Dec 09, 2024

On December 2, two Cobb County officers responded to a 911 call about a woman screaming near Powder Springs, but when they arrived, they fou ... read more

"Scene of tragic DeKalb County murder-suicide, showing the apartment complex at Vineyards at Flat Shoals where five victims, including two children, were found dead from gunshot wounds, highlighting the impact of domestic violence in Atlanta."

Tragic Murder-Suicide Claims Lives of Two Young Children and Three Adults in DeKalb County Apartment Complex

Dec 09, 2024

On Saturday night, a suspected murder-suicide in a DeKalb County apartment complex resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including a 1 ... read more

Alt text: "Fulton County Superior Court Judge Shukura Ingram presiding over a case involving Raissa Kengne, who faces murder charges related to two fatal shootings in Atlanta. Court documents reveal Kengne's uncooperative behavior

Fulton County Judge Orders Involuntary Antipsychotic Treatment for Woman Charged in Fatal Atlanta Shootings

Dec 09, 2024

A Fulton County judge has ordered the involuntary administration of antipsychotic medication to Raissa Kengne, who was deemed not competent ... read more

Alt text: "17-year-old Leticia Rodriguez indicted for murder in connection with the death of her newborn baby found in a Marietta backyard, highlighting ongoing investigations into the tragic case."

Teenage Mother Indicted on Murder Charges After Newborn Found Dead in Marietta Backyard

Dec 09, 2024

Leticia Rodriguez, a 17-year-old mother, has been indicted on multiple charges, including murder, following the discovery of her deceased ne ... read more

Alt text: "Investigators at Johnson Funeral Home in Coffee County, where 18 decomposing bodies were discovered, as the GBI announces arrests in a case involving insurance fraud and abuse of a dead body. The image highlights the ongoing investigation into the

Second Suspect Arrested in Shocking Funeral Home Scandal as GBI Uncovers More Charges and Identifies Victims

Dec 08, 2024

Investigators have arrested a second suspect and filed additional charges against Chris Johnson, the former director of Johnson Funeral Home ... read more

Alt text: "Crime scene at the Vineyards at Flat Shoals apartment complex in DeKalb County, where a tragic murder-suicide occurred, resulting in the deaths of five individuals, including two young children. The image shows Christmas lights illuminating a

Tragic Murder-Suicide Claims Lives of Five in DeKalb County Including Two Young Children

Dec 08, 2024

Five individuals, including a one-year-old boy and a five-year-old girl, were found dead in a suspected murder-suicide at an apartment compl ... read more

Alt text: "Former Woodstock police officer Grant Matthew Shaw in Cobb County courtroom after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of Emmanuel Millard during a traffic stop in October 2023, highlighting local Atlanta crime news."

Former Woodstock Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter in 2023 Shooting Death

Dec 07, 2024

A former Woodstock police officer, Grant Matthew Shaw, pleaded guilty on Friday to involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of Emmanue ... read more

"Crime scene on Edgewood Avenue in northeast Atlanta where a 30-year-old man was found shot early Saturday morning, highlighting rising gun violence in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood near Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park."

Man Found Shot in Northeast Atlanta Dies in Hospital as Police Investigate Shooting Incident

Dec 07, 2024

A 30-year-old man was found shot early Saturday morning in the 400 block of Edgewood Avenue in northeast Atlanta and later died at a hospita ... read more

"DeKalb County firefighters extricate a man from a crashed vehicle in the woods on Waldrop Road, Decatur, after authorities discover he died from a gunshot wound, highlighting ongoing investigations into the incident."

DeKalb County Firefighters Discover Gunshot Victim After Vehicle Crash in Woods

Dec 06, 2024

DeKalb County firefighters responded Friday morning to a vehicle crash in the woods on Waldrop Road near Decatur, where they extricated a ma ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of the tragic pedestrian accident in Cobb County, where 17-year-old Olivia Kate Pugh was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street to see holiday lights. The image shows a crosswalk on Ben King

Cobb County Teen Dies Following Tragic Holiday Crash as Driver Found Guilty of Second-Degree Vehicular Homicide

Dec 06, 2024

On December 8, 2023, 17-year-old Olivia Kate Pugh was critically injured when she was struck by a vehicle driven by Jerome Lee Cox while cro ... read more

Alt text: "Fulton County courthouse exterior in Atlanta, where prosecutors prepare for the upcoming trial of five defendants in the Young Slime Life gang case, following the longest trial in Georgia history involving rapper Young Thug and gang-related charges."

Fulton County Prosecutors Prepare for Second Young Slime Life Trial Following Historic Verdict

Dec 06, 2024

Fulton County prosecutors are preparing for a second trial in the "Young Slime Life" case, set to begin on February 24, 2024, for the remain ... read more

"Trench collapse in Rome, Georgia, leads to tragic death of water department employee James Rayburn, 55, during sewer installation on Coosawattee Avenue; emergency responders at the scene."

Rome Georgia Mourns Tragic Loss of Water Department Employee in Worksite Accident

Dec 06, 2024

The city of Rome is mourning the death of James Rayburn, a 55-year-old employee of the water department, who was killed in a trench collapse ... read more

"Atlanta crime news: Suwanee mechanic Aaron Hayes pleads guilty to racketeering, scamming addiction recovery victims out of thousands. Image of Hayes in court, highlighting the impact of his fraudulent car sales scheme on vulnerable individuals in Gwinnett

Suwanee Mechanic Sentenced to 20 Years for Scamming Addiction Recovery Victims out of Thousands

Dec 06, 2024

On October 20, 2023, Aaron Hayes, a mechanic from Suwanee, pleaded guilty to racketeering after being indicted for scamming individuals in a ... read more

"DeKalb County police officers at the station where murder suspect David Grogan turned himself in following the fatal shooting of Lyft driver Rafeeq Badee, highlighting the ongoing investigation into the armed robbery and murder case."

Suspect in DeKalb County Murder of Lyft Driver Turns Himself In as Police Seek Additional Arrests

Dec 06, 2024

A suspect, David Grogan, turned himself in on Thursday following the murder of Rafeeq Badee in DeKalb County on November 30. Grogan, 28, fac ... read more

"Police investigate crime scene where two individuals were found shot to death in northwest Atlanta home, possibly a murder-suicide in Washington Park neighborhood."

Deadly Shooting in Northwest Atlanta Investigated as Possible Murder Suicide

Dec 06, 2024

Two individuals were discovered shot to death in a northwest Atlanta home on Thursday night, with police investigating the incident as a pot ... read more

Alt text: "Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis discusses the outcome of the Young Thug and Gunna RICO trial, highlighting the challenges of prosecuting gang-related crime in Atlanta amid rising violence. The image captures her during a press conference

Fulton County RICO Trial Ends in Acquittal Raising Questions on Prosecution Strategy and Use of Rap Lyrics as Evidence

Dec 06, 2024

In the spring of 2022, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis announced the racketeering indictment of Young Thug, Gunna, and over two ... read more

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