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Alt text: "Candlelight vigil for Sekya Smith, an 18-year-old student-athlete from Carver Early College, held in Pittman Park, southwest Atlanta, honoring her life after a tragic drive-by shooting on Christmas Eve."

Community Mourns 18 Year Old Student Athlete Sekya Smith After Tragic Christmas Eve Shooting in Southwest Atlanta

Dec 31, 2024

On December 24, 2022, 18-year-old Sekya Smith, a standout student-athlete at Carver Early College in southwest Atlanta, was tragically kille ... read more

"Crime scene at Reserve at Hollywood Apartments in northwest Atlanta, where a woman was fatally shot on New Year’s Eve, marking the fifth homicide at the complex since June 2023. Atlanta police investigate ongoing violence linked to domestic disputes and multiple fatalities

Tragic New Year’s Eve Shooting Claims Life of Woman in Northwest Atlanta Apartment Complex with Ongoing Violence Concerns

Dec 31, 2024

A woman was shot and killed on New Year's Eve at the Reserve at Hollywood Apartments in northwest Atlanta, marking the fifth homicide at the ... read more

"Jaden Simmons, 22, arrested for murder and gang-related charges in connection with the 2021 shooting that killed 14-year-old Landon Andrews at a Cherokee County house party, near Lake Allatoona. The image shows a police

Mableton Man Arrested for Murder and Gang Charges in 2021 Cherokee County House Party Shooting That Killed 14-Year-Old

Dec 30, 2024

Jaden Simmons, 22, of Mableton, was arrested on multiple charges, including murder and gang-related offenses, in connection with the 2021 sh ... read more

"Atlanta Police arrest Corey Comer, a 20-year-old on the 'Most Wanted' list, accused of two homicides in southwest and southeast Atlanta. Image shows police officers leading Comer into the Fulton County Jail after his capture for the fatal shootings of

Atlanta Most Wanted Suspect Arrested in Double Homicide Case After Months on the Run

Dec 28, 2024

Corey Comer, a 20-year-old man on the Atlanta Police Department's "Most Wanted" list since November 27, was arrested on Friday in connection ... read more

"Scene of a fatal head-on crash on Chapel Hill Road in Douglas County, Georgia, where two drivers lost their lives on Christmas morning 2023. The image shows the wreckage of a white 2021 Kia Forte and a yellow 200

Tragic Christmas Holiday Sees Five Lives Lost in Georgia Traffic Crashes

Dec 27, 2024

Five people lost their lives in separate crashes across Georgia during the Christmas holiday period, as reported by the Georgia Department o ... read more

"Memorial tribute for Tyeisha Colley, a beloved Conyers teacher tragically killed on Christmas Day, showcasing her vibrant spirit and the love she shared with her family and community. Friends remember Colley as a joyful educator and faith leader,

Conyers Teacher Tyeisha Colley Remembered for Spreading Joy After Tragic Christmas Day Shooting

Dec 27, 2024

Tyeisha Colley, a 35-year-old teacher from Forsyth, was fatally shot on Christmas Day in Monroe, leaving friends and family mourning her los ... read more

Alt text: "Fulton County Superior Court building in Atlanta, where security guard Janet Denise Williams was indicted for the murder of 90-year-old Chun Ki Kim, who was fatally stabbed over 50 times at a Buckhead apartment complex."

Security Guard Indicted for Murder After 90-Year-Old Man Stabbed Over 50 Times in Buckhead Incident

Dec 27, 2024

Janet Denise Williams, a 65-year-old security guard, has been indicted for the murder of 90-year-old Chun Ki Kim at a Buckhead apartment com ... read more

"Emergency responders at MARTA Garnett station in downtown Atlanta after a train incident, highlighting the resumption of rail service following a person being struck by a train early Friday morning."

MARTA Train Service Resumes After Incident at Downtown Atlanta Garnett Station

Dec 27, 2024

Rail service resumed at the Garnett station in downtown Atlanta on Friday morning after a person was struck by a MARTA train around 5 a.m. T ... read more

"Atlanta Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens speaks about 'Operation Holiday Honor', a program supporting incarcerated veterans with resources for successful reintegration, including job placement and mental health services."

Cobb County Sheriff Launches Operation Holiday Honor to Support Incarcerated Veterans in Their Transition to Success

Dec 27, 2024

Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens has initiated "Operation Holiday Honor" to support incarcerated veterans, providing resources to aid their t ... read more

Alt text: "Monroe police investigate a Christmas Day shooting scene on Maple Way in Walton County, where 35-year-old Tyesha Colley was found dead and her husband injured. A 21-year-old suspect, Devin Sullivan, has been charged

Monroe Man Charged with Murder in Christmas Day Shooting that Left One Woman Dead and Husband Injured

Dec 26, 2024

A 21-year-old man, Devin Sullivan, has been charged with murder following a Christmas Day shooting that left Tyesha Colley, 35, dead and her ... read more

"Crime scene investigation near Azalea Drive in Roswell, Atlanta, where a woman's body was discovered shot to death on Christmas Eve, prompting an ongoing police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death."

Woman Found Shot Dead in Roswell Ditch on Christmas Eve Investigation Underway

Dec 25, 2024

On Christmas Eve, a woman's body was discovered shot to death in a ditch in Roswell, Georgia. Police responded to a report from a passerby a ... read more

Alt text: "Gainesville police investigate a shooting scene on Dosey Street where Ashley Marie Hill was fatally shot on Christmas Eve, while Marcus Robinson was injured. Authorities later arrested suspect Demetrius Few, 37, charged with malice

Gainesville Police Investigate Christmas Eve Shooting That Left Woman Dead and Man Injured

Dec 25, 2024

On Christmas Eve, a shooting at an encampment near Dosey Street in Gainesville resulted in the death of Ashley Marie Hill and injuries to Ma ... read more

Alt text: "Sandy Springs police apprehend the Grinch after attempted gift theft on Christmas Eve, with a young witness, Cindy Lou Who, expressing her thoughts on the incident. Image highlights local crime response in Atlanta, featuring police officers and festive

Sandy Springs Police Capture Christmas Grinch in Holiday Heist Attempt

Dec 25, 2024

On Christmas Eve, Sandy Springs police responded to multiple 911 calls about an attempted gift theft near Mount Vernon Highway and Sandy Spr ... read more

"Snowfall at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport during Christmas 2010, marking the last measurable snow on December 25 in Atlanta, Georgia, with over an inch recorded, highlighting the rarity of white Christmases in metro Atlanta history."

Metro Atlanta's Christmas Snow Dreams: A Look Back at the Last White Christmas and Record Weather Extremes

Dec 25, 2024

Metro Atlanta has not seen measurable snow on Christmas Day since 2010, marking a significant drought in winter weather for the holiday. The ... read more

"Police investigate the scene of a fatal shooting on Smith Street in the Pittsburgh neighborhood of southwest Atlanta on Christmas Eve, highlighting local crime concerns."

Woman Fatally Shot on Christmas Eve in Southwest Atlanta Neighborhood

Dec 25, 2024

A woman was fatally shot on Christmas Eve in southwest Atlanta, according to police. Officers responded to the 1100 block of Smith Street in ... read more

Alt text: "Cobb County Jail exterior view, site of multiple in-custody deaths in 2023, including the recent case of Clara Palmer, highlighting concerns about inmate health and safety in Atlanta's correctional facilities."

Another Tragic Death at Cobb County Jail Raises Concerns Over Inmate Safety and Mental Health Support

Dec 23, 2024

Clara Palmer, 39, was found unresponsive in her cell at the Cobb County jail on Saturday, marking the fifth in-custody death at the facility ... read more

"Image of the Walton County residence on St. Regis Way, where Zachary and William Zulock were convicted of sexually abusing two young boys and producing homemade child sexual abuse material. The house, described as a 'house of horrors,' was the site

Walton County Couple Sentenced to Life in Prison for Horrific Child Abuse and Exploitation

Dec 23, 2024

Zachary and William Zulock, two men from Walton County, were sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing two young boys and producing h ... read more

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