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"Traffic flow resumes on I-285 North near Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport after hours-long crash closure, early Monday morning."

I-285 North Reopens After Early Morning Crash Near Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

Jan 06, 2025

Traffic on I-285 North near Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport resumed after a crash led to a closure for several hours early Monday m ... read more

"University of Georgia student Elle Eisele and her friend Steele Idelson holding hands in hospital beds, recovering from injuries sustained in the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans. The image highlights their emotional reunion and the support from their families following

University of Georgia Student Critically Injured in New Orleans Terror Attack Reunites with Best Friend in Hospital

Jan 05, 2025

University of Georgia student Elle Eisele, critically injured in the New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans, was reunited in the hospit ... read more

"Hall County deputy vehicle on I-985 after traffic stop shooting incident involving suspect Austin Cole Abel, highlighting GBI investigation into gunfire exchange during police pursuit in Atlanta."

Gunfire Erupts Between Hall County Deputy and Fleeing Driver in Dramatic I-985 Traffic Stop Incident

Jan 05, 2025

The GBI is investigating a shooting incident involving a Hall County deputy and 26-year-old Austin Cole Abel, who attempted to evade a traff ... read more

"Signage at the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta warns visitors about prohibited items during the public viewing of former President Jimmy Carter, highlighting security measures in place for mourners. Items such as backpacks, purses, and other restricted objects are not allowed as

MARTA Issues Warning on Prohibited Items for Jimmy Carter Viewing at Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta

Jan 05, 2025

MARTA officials are advising mourners to avoid bringing backpacks or purses to the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta during the viewing ... read more

"Police officers investigate the scene of a shooting at the Mall of Georgia, where gunfire injured one person on Saturday night, as Gwinnett County authorities work to apprehend suspects and gather witness information."

Gunfire at Mall of Georgia Leaves One Injured as Police Investigate Shooting Incident

Jan 05, 2025

Gunfire occurred at the Mall of Georgia on Saturday night, injuring one person who was transported to the hospital. Gwinnett County police a ... read more

**Alt Text:** Memorial on Bourbon Street in New Orleans honoring victims of the New Year’s Day attack, featuring crosses, candles, and stuffed animals, as locals and tourists gather in a somber atmosphere following the tragedy that left 14 dead and over

Atlanta Fans Reflect on New Orleans Tragedy as College Football Playoff Championship Approaches

Jan 04, 2025

Bourbon Street in New Orleans has reopened following a tragic Islamic State-inspired attack on New Year's Day that left 14 people dead and o ... read more

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

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