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"Procession honoring Coweta County Battalion Chief Bart Cauthen, who was tragically shot and killed in Alabama, as police and fire trucks escort his body back to Georgia for his funeral, reflecting the community's grief and support for fallen first responders

Tragic Death of Coweta County Fire Chief Bart Cauthen Highlights Need for Community Safety After Alabama Shooting

Jan 24, 2025

James "Bart" Bartholomew Cauthen, a 54-year-old fire battalion chief from Coweta County, was shot and killed in Alabama while assisting a co ... read more

"Image of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport security checkpoint, where TSA officer Matthew Gilbert was arrested for carrying a firearm beyond the main security area. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about airport security and firearm possession in Atlanta. TSA emphasizes zero tolerance for misconduct

TSA Officer Arrested for Carrying Firearm at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Shocks Atlanta Community

Jan 24, 2025

A Transportation Security Administration officer, Matthew Gilbert, was arrested on Tuesday at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport for a ... read more

"Atlanta food court shooting scene at Peachtree Center, where Jeremy Malone was sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting three people, highlighting the urgent need for gun control and public safety in downtown Atlanta."

Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Peachtree Center Food Court Shooting That Shocked Atlanta

Jan 24, 2025

Jeremy Malone, 34, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges related to a shooting at the Peachtree Cent ... read more

"Brunswick courthouse exterior during Jackie Johnson trial, highlighting Glynn County's legal proceedings related to Ahmaud Arbery's murder case. The image captures the heightened public interest and ongoing discussions about racial justice and accountability in local law enforcement."

Former Glynn County DA Jackie Johnson Faces Trial for Alleged Cover-Up in Ahmaud Arbery Case After Winter Delay

Jan 24, 2025

BRUNSWICK — After a 2½-day delay due to a winter storm, prospective jurors resumed their duties on Friday in the trial of former Glynn Count ... read more

Alt text: "Rescued small breed dogs from a suspected puppy mill in southeast Georgia, including Maltese, Shih-Tzus, and Pomeranians, being cared for by the Atlanta Humane Society after a search warrant was executed by state agents

Authorities Rescue 136 Neglected Dogs from Suspected Puppy Mill in Southeast Georgia

Jan 23, 2025

On Wednesday, state agents executed a search warrant at a property in Pierce County, southeast Georgia, seizing 136 dogs from a suspected pu ... read more

"Gwinnett County police investigate the murder case of Ray Neal, found dead in his Lawrenceville home in July 2019, with evidence of multiple stab wounds. The image shows a police officer examining the crime scene where Neal was discovered, highlighting

Woman Charged with Felony Murder in Cold Case of Gwinnett County Stabbing After Five Years

Jan 23, 2025

Carmen Marie Hunt, 50, has been charged with felony murder and aggravated assault in connection with the 2019 stabbing death of 61-year-old ... read more

"Crime scene at 925 Conley Road in southeast Atlanta, where a man was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds, highlighting the area's ongoing violence and neglect issues. The apartment complex, previously known as Conley Square, has a history of criminal

Gun Violence Strikes Again in Southeast Atlanta Apartment Complex with Troubling History

Jan 23, 2025

A man was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds on Wednesday evening at an apartment complex on 925 Conley Road in southeast Atlanta, a lo ... read more

Alt text: "Crime scene in Forsyth County where 24-year-old Anthony David Persichetti is accused of fatally shooting his father, 46-year-old Anthony Gennaro Persichetti, during a domestic argument before taking his own life

Tragic Family Dispute Ends in Death of Forsyth County Father and Son

Jan 23, 2025

On Tuesday night in Forsyth County, 24-year-old Anthony David Persichetti allegedly killed his father, 46-year-old Anthony Gennaro Persichet ... read more

"Firefighters battling flames at Sweet Acre Farms Winery in Hall County, Georgia, after a three-story building caught fire on Bill Wilson Road, with charred debris and burnt grass visible in the aftermath of the incident."

Fire Engulfs Hall County Winery Building as Firefighters Battle Flames at Sweet Acre Farms

Jan 22, 2025

A fire broke out Wednesday afternoon at Sweet Acre Farms Winery on Bill Wilson Road in north Hall County, damaging a three-story building an ... read more

Alt text: "Jury selection begins for Jackie Johnson trial in Glynn County, Georgia, amid ongoing protests for justice in Ahmaud Arbery's murder case, highlighting community concerns over alleged misconduct by the former district attorney."

Ahmaud Arbery Case Update: Jury Selection Begins for Former DA Accused of Hindering Investigation

Jan 21, 2025

Jury selection is set to begin on Tuesday in the trial of former Glynn County District Attorney Jackie Johnson, who faces charges of violati ... read more

"Georgia State Patrol trooper at the scene of a fatal shooting incident on I-85 in Coweta County, where 26-year-old Cameron David James was shot after reaching for a gun during a traffic stop, highlighting ongoing investigations into officer-involved

Georgia State Trooper Involved in Fatal Shooting During Traffic Stop on I-85 in Coweta County

Jan 19, 2025

On Saturday night, a Georgia State Patrol trooper shot and killed 26-year-old Cameron David James during a traffic stop on I-85 in Coweta Co ... read more

Alt text: "South Fulton police investigate a shooting scene at a Shell gas station on Old National Highway, where a man was found shot inside a silver SUV. The incident is linked to gunfire originating from a nearby home on Kimberly Forest Court."

Man Found Shot Inside SUV at South Fulton Gas Station Dies as Investigation Unfolds

Jan 19, 2025

A man was found shot and slumped over inside an SUV at a gas station in South Fulton on Saturday night and later died from his injuries. Aut ... read more

"DeKalb County police investigate shooting scene at The Villas at Panthersville, where two family members, including an 8-year-old girl, were injured in a drive-by shooting on Panthersville Road, highlighting ongoing crime issues in Atlanta's troubled apartment

Gunfire Erupts in DeKalb County Apartment Complex Leaving Eight Year Old Girl and Relative Injured

Jan 19, 2025

Two family members, including an 8-year-old girl, were shot in their DeKalb County home on Saturday night when multiple rounds were fired in ... read more

Alt text: "Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office seeks public assistance in locating Justin Perry Hurst, a suspect in the stabbing of an off-duty metro Atlanta officer following a hit-and-run incident on I-20 near Panola Road. Hurst,

Manhunt for Armed Suspect After Stabbing Off-Duty Atlanta Officer in Hit-and-Run Incident

Jan 19, 2025

The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in locating Justin Perry Hurst, 36, who is accused of stabbing an off-duty ... read more

"Atlanta police arrest Malik Jones, 29, in connection with a fatal shooting at the Helios apartment complex on Cheshire Bridge Road, as he is taken into custody near a CVS store for criminal trespass. Officers recovered a possible firearm linked to the

Man Arrested Hours After Fatal Shooting at Atlanta Apartment Complex Linked to Trespassing Incident

Jan 19, 2025

A man identified as Malik Jones, 29, was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting at the Helios apartment complex in northeast Atlanta o ... read more

"Scene of fatal shooting outside a food market on Hollywood Road in northwest Atlanta, where a man was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds late Friday evening."

Man Found Fatally Shot Outside Food Market in Northwest Atlanta on Friday Night

Jan 18, 2025

A man was found fatally shot outside a small food market in the 1000 block of Hollywood Road in northwest Atlanta on Friday evening. Police ... read more

"Memorial candlelight vigil for Kenneth Collier Jr., a 17-year-old shot in Austell, Georgia, honoring his legacy as an advocate against gun violence, attended by family, friends, and community members, including Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and

Tragic Legacy in Austell: Teen Shot Dead Seven Years After Mother's Homicide Sparks Outcry Against Gun Violence

Jan 17, 2025

Kenneth Collier Jr., a 17-year-old shot to death in Austell on January 9, was the son of Tamika Trimble, who was murdered in a 2017 unsolved ... read more

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