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Alt text: "Scene near Decatur MARTA station where a bus driver was fatally shot during a fare dispute, highlighting rising crime concerns in Atlanta. Two suspects arrested and one at large, with bystander injured in the incident."

MARTA Bus Driver Shot and Killed in Decatur Dispute Over Fare as Investigation Continues

Jan 04, 2025

A MARTA bus driver was fatally shot on Friday evening in Decatur during a dispute over fare near the Decatur station on Church Street. Two s ... read more

Alt text: "Cobb County police respond to a domestic violence incident at a Marietta home, highlighting the troubled marriage of Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the New Orleans terror attack suspect, and his wife. Police reports from 2015

Atlanta Man Named Terror Attack Suspect Had History of Domestic Violence in Cobb County

Jan 03, 2025

Cobb County police reports from 2015 to 2016 reveal multiple allegations of domestic violence involving Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, who was rece ... read more

"Scene of a fatal accident on Union Hill Road in Cherokee County, Georgia, where a tree fell on a vehicle, resulting in the death of 62-year-old Phillip Ziegler during the New Year’s holiday travel period. The image highlights the

Cherokee County Man Among Five Fatalities in New Year Holiday Crashes Across Georgia

Jan 03, 2025

A Cherokee County man was among five fatalities in separate crashes across Georgia during the New Year's holiday period, as reported by the ... read more

"Fulton County Jail on Rice Street in Atlanta, Georgia, showing deteriorating conditions highlighted in a recent DOJ report. The image depicts the exterior of the jail, which is under scrutiny for unsafe and unconstitutional practices, including violence against inmates and neglect leading

Fulton County Jail Faces Major Overhaul After DOJ Consent Decree Addresses Unsafe Conditions

Jan 03, 2025

The U.S. Department of Justice and Fulton County have reached a consent decree to address unsafe conditions at the Fulton County Jail on Ric ... read more

Alt text: "Firefighters responding to a carbon monoxide leak at the Residence Inn by Marriott in downtown Atlanta, where guests were evacuated and several taken to hospitals for monitoring."

Historic Atlanta Hotel Evacuated Due to Suspected Carbon Monoxide Leak with Guests Hospitalized for Monitoring

Jan 03, 2025

On Friday morning, a hotel in a historic downtown Atlanta building was evacuated due to a suspected carbon monoxide leak, leading to several ... read more

Alt text: "Police investigate the scene of a shooting at Shawnee Apartments in northwest Atlanta, where two children, aged 5 and 9, were injured by gunfire believed to be aimed at another unit, highlighting rising concerns over child safety and

Two Children Shot in Atlanta Apartment Complex in Targeted Attack as Violence Strikes Again

Jan 03, 2025

Two children were shot in the Shawnee Apartments at 1220 Gun Club Road in northwest Atlanta late Thursday night, with police believing the s ... read more

"President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden meet with families affected by the New Year's Day terrorist attack in New Orleans, highlighting the ongoing investigation into the tragic incident that left 14 dead and many injured."

Biden and First Lady to Visit New Orleans Following Deadly New Year's Day Attack in French Quarter

Jan 03, 2025

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will visit New Orleans on Monday to meet with families affected by the New Year's Day terroris ... read more

Alt text: "Crowd of college football fans gathered outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, showcasing heightened security measures and public safety presence in response to recent violent incidents, as the city prepares for the upcoming College Football Playoff National Championship amidst concerns following the

Atlanta Prepares for College Football Playoff Championship Amid Heightened Safety Concerns Following New Orleans Attack

Jan 02, 2025

The upcoming College Football Playoff National Championship on January 20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta is expected to draw tens of th ... read more

"Shamsud-Din Jabbar, former Georgia State University student and U.S. Army veteran, featured in a 2015 interview discussing challenges veterans face transitioning to civilian life, prior to his involvement in the tragic New Year’s Day terrorist attack

Georgia State Graduate Linked to New Orleans Terror Attack: A Journalist's Reflection on a Decade-Old Interview

Jan 02, 2025

Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who was involved in a terrorist attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day that resulted in 14 deaths, had previously discu ... read more

"Emergency responders at the scene of the tragic New Year’s attack in New Orleans' French Quarter, where 14 people were killed and many injured, including a University of Georgia student. The image highlights the urgent response to the incident, emphasizing community support

Ways to Support Victims of New Orleans New Year Attack: Donations Blood Drives and Fundraisers

Jan 02, 2025

On January 1, 2023, a tragic attack in New Orleans resulted in the deaths of 14 people, including an 18-year-old aspiring nurse, when a man ... read more

"Suspect in trespassing incident at Black congregation church in Burke County, Atlanta, seen spreading raw cotton on porch steps, captured on security camera."

Burke County Sheriff Searches for Suspect in Church Trespassing Incident Involving Raw Cotton

Jan 02, 2025

The Burke County Sheriff's Office is seeking a man suspected of trespassing at a church with a predominantly Black congregation and spreadin ... read more

"Scene of DeKalb County apartment shooting on New Year's Eve, where 28-year-old Charles Johnson was killed and another man injured by multiple suspects, highlighting rising crime in Atlanta."

Deadly New Year’s Eve Shooting at DeKalb County Apartment Leaves One Man Dead and Another Injured

Jan 02, 2025

On New Year's Eve, a shooting at the Kenridge Apartments in DeKalb County resulted in the death of 28-year-old Charles Johnson and left a 34 ... read more

"Crime scene at self-serve car wash in Marietta where 59-year-old Daniel Lanard Richardson Jr. was found dead from a gunshot wound, prompting police investigation and public appeal for information."

Marietta Police Investigate Deadly Shooting at Local Car Wash as Community Seeks Answers

Jan 02, 2025

A man was found dead from a gunshot wound at a self-serve car wash in Marietta on Monday evening. The victim, identified as 59-year-old Dani ... read more

"UGA President Jere W. Morehead addresses the media following the tragic New Year's Day attack in New Orleans, expressing condolences for the victims, including a critically injured UGA student, as investigations into the incident as terrorism continue."

UGA Community Grieves After Student Critically Injured in New Orleans New Year's Terror Attack

Jan 01, 2025

On New Year's Day, a University of Georgia student was critically injured in a deadly attack in New Orleans, where fans were celebrating the ... read more

Sugar Bowl Postponed After Tragic Terrorist Attack in New Orleans Leaves 10 Dead and 35 Injured

Jan 01, 2025

The Allstate Sugar Bowl in New Orleans has been postponed following a terrorist attack that resulted in at least 10 fatalities and approxima ... read more

**Alt Text:** Emergency responders at the scene of a tragic attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, where a pickup truck plowed into a crowd, resulting in multiple casualties during New Year's celebrations. Police tape and emergency vehicles are visible, highlighting the aftermath

Tragedy Strikes New Orleans as Georgia Fans Wake to Horror After Sugar Bowl Celebrations

Jan 01, 2025

NEW ORLEANS — In the early hours of January 1, 2025, a tragic incident occurred in New Orleans as a driver crashed a pickup truck into a cro ... read more

Alt text: "Shamsud-Din Jabbar, identified as the suspect in the New Year's Day truck attack in New Orleans, previously lived in metro Atlanta, earning a BBA in Computer Information Systems from Georgia State University. The image shows a

Atlanta Man Identified as Suspect in Deadly New Orleans Truck Attack Linked to ISIS

Jan 01, 2025

Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, identified as the suspect in a New Year's Day terrorist attack in New Orleans that killed 15 and injured dozens, pre ... read more

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