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"Crime scene in Reynoldstown, Atlanta, where a man was found dead from a gunshot wound inside a parked car on Wylie Street, near popular restaurants like Whoopsie’s and Pretty Little Tacos."

Man Found Shot Dead in Atlanta's Reynoldstown Neighborhood Investigation Underway

Jan 31, 2025

A man was found dead from a gunshot wound in Atlanta's Reynoldstown neighborhood on Thursday morning. Police responded to reports of a shoot ... read more

Alt text: "Cobb County police investigate the scene of a fatal shooting at Cobblestone Apartments, an apartment complex known for high crime rates, where 44-year-old Dequelle Williamson was shot multiple times early Thursday morning."

Cobb County Shooting Claims Life of 44-Year-Old Man at Dangerous Apartment Complex

Jan 31, 2025

A man was fatally shot Thursday at Cobblestone Apartments in Cobb County, with police responding shortly before 1 a.m. The victim, identifie ... read more

Alt text: "DeKalb County sheriff's deputy at the scene of a shooting incident on Covington Highway where suspect Marquiece Beadle, 34, was shot after pulling a firearm during an attempted arrest for murder and drug charges."

Deputy Shoots Man Armed with Handgun During Arrest Attempt in DeKalb County

Jan 31, 2025

On Thursday, October 5, 2023, in DeKalb County, a man identified as Marquiece Beadle, 34, was shot by a deputy while law enforcement attempt ... read more

Alt text: "Hancock State Prison exterior view highlighting security concerns following recent inmate altercation, resulting in two deaths and one serious injury, amid rising gang-related violence and staffing shortages in Georgia's prison system."

Tragic Violence Erupts at Hancock State Prison Leaving Two Dead and One Injured Amid Ongoing Safety Crisis

Jan 31, 2025

Two inmates died and another was seriously injured during a gang-related altercation at Hancock State Prison on Thursday, according to the G ... read more

Alt text: "Glynn County Assistant Police Chief Stephanie Oliver testifies in court regarding the investigation into Ahmaud Arbery's murder, addressing allegations against former District Attorney Jackie Johnson for hindering the case. The trial highlights the complexities of legal

Testimony Reveals No Evidence of Jackie Johnson Hiding Arrest of Ahmaud Arbery's Killers in Bombshell Hearing

Jan 30, 2025

BRUNSWICK — Glynn County's assistant police chief testified that former District Attorney Jackie Johnson did not direct police to avoid arre ... read more

"Memorial photo of Michael and Darla McKenzie, retired Atlanta lawyers tragically killed in a double shooting in Alabama, remembered for their contributions to the legal community and deep ties to metro Atlanta."

Tragic Double Shooting Claims Lives of Beloved Roswell Lawyers in Alabama

Jan 30, 2025

Michael McKenzie, 72, and Darla McKenzie, 68, a retired couple from Roswell, were fatally shot near Gadsden, Alabama, on Tuesday while visit ... read more

"Image of Gwinnett County high school graduate Ryan O'Hara, a U.S. Army staff sergeant tragically killed in a midair collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines passenger jet at Ronald Reagan National Airport. O'Hara

Gwinnett County Soldier Among Victims in Tragic Helicopter and Passenger Jet Collision at Reagan National Airport

Jan 30, 2025

Ryan O'Hara, a 2014 graduate of Parkview High School in Gwinnett County, was one of three soldiers killed in a midair collision between a U. ... read more

"Travelodge by Wyndham hotel in College Park, Atlanta, where a tragic incident occurred involving the death of a 3-month-old infant, Joshua. The father, Jerry Chambers Jr., faces murder charges after allegedly delaying a 911 call for two days

Father Charged with Murder After Infant Found Dead in Hotel Room Following Delayed 911 Call

Jan 30, 2025

A 3-month-old infant, Joshua, was found dead in a hotel room at the Travelodge by Wyndham in College Park, and his father, Jerry Chambers Jr ... read more

"Crime scene in southwest Atlanta where a man was shot and killed on Rambling Drive, highlighting rising gun violence in the area."

Man Shot and Killed in Southwest Atlanta Neighborhood on Wednesday Night

Jan 30, 2025

A man was shot and killed in a southwest Atlanta neighborhood on Wednesday night, according to authorities. Atlanta police responded to a ca ... read more

"Scene of domestic-related shooting in Gwinnett County, Atlanta, where a man was found dead inside a home on Roxholly Lane, highlighting local crime issues and ongoing police investigation."

Gwinnett County Roommate Shooting Leaves One Dead in Domestic Dispute

Jan 30, 2025

A man was shot to death in a domestic-related incident at a home in the 800 block of Roxholly Lane in Gwinnett County on Thursday around 1:3 ... read more

Georgia Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of Children Using AI Altered Images in Disturbing Case

Jan 30, 2025

A Georgia man, Ronald Richardson, has been charged with multiple counts of sexual exploitation of children for allegedly possessing AI-gener ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of the tragic double homicide in northeast Alabama where Michael and Darla McKenzie, a couple from Roswell, GA, were shot; their son-in-law Christopher Scott Johnson arrested for capital murder."

Roswell Couple Murdered in Alabama Son-in-Law Charged with Capital Murder

Jan 29, 2025

A husband and wife from Roswell, Michael McKenzie, 72, and Darla McKenzie, 68, were shot and killed in northeast Alabama on Tuesday, leading ... read more

Alt text: "Glynn County police officer Roderic Nohilly testifies in the trial of former District Attorney Jackie Johnson, accused of hindering the investigation into Ahmaud Arbery's 2020 murder in Brunswick, Georgia.

Testimony Reveals How Former District Attorney Jackie Johnson Delayed Justice in Ahmaud Arbery Case

Jan 29, 2025

BRUNSWICK — In the trial of former District Attorney Jackie Johnson, a former Glynn County police investigator testified that Travis McMicha ... read more

"Gwinnett County police investigate domestic-related shooting scene near Venture Parkway and Market Street, where a man was found with gunshot wounds on Tuesday evening."

Gwinnett County Shooting Leaves One Dead in Domestic Incident Investigation Underway

Jan 29, 2025

A man is dead following a domestic-related shooting in Gwinnett County on Tuesday evening. Police responded to the scene near Venture Parkwa ... read more

"Atlanta rapper Young Thug, also known as Jeffery Williams, arriving at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport after court approval to travel through metro Atlanta for business purposes, following his plea in the Young Slime Life gang case."

Young Thug Granted Permission to Fly Through Atlanta Airport Amid Probation Restrictions

Jan 28, 2025

Atlanta rapper Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, has been granted permission to fly through Hartsfield-Jackson International ... read more

Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Murder Convictions of Young Slime Life Defendants Blalock and Ryan

Jan 28, 2025

On Tuesday, the Georgia Supreme Court upheld the murder convictions of Damone Blalock and Rodalius Ryan, who were sentenced to life in priso ... read more

"Image of Dunwoody police officer Nathan Daley during a traffic stop on I-285, highlighting the dramatic incident where he was dragged by a vehicle driven by Derric Alexander Simpson in 2019. The photo captures the tense moment before Simpson

Dunwoody Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Dragging Police Officer Down I-285 During 2019 Traffic Stop

Jan 28, 2025

Derric Alexander Simpson, 40, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including aggravated assault ag ... read more

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