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"Jessica Rock, Georgia's animal crimes prosecutor, advocates for abused animals and highlights the connection between animal abuse and human violence in Atlanta, Georgia. Her role is crucial in prosecuting cases of dogfighting and educating law enforcement about the impacts of animal

Georgia's Animal Crimes Prosecutor Jessica Rock Champions Justice for Voiceless Victims and Links Animal Abuse to Human Violence

Feb 12, 2025

Jessica Rock, Georgia's animal crimes prosecutor, advocates for animals and highlights the connection between animal abuse and human violenc ... read more

"Colin Gray, father of Apalachee High School shooting suspect, appears in Barrow County Superior Court for bond hearing, surrounded by family and supporters amid emotional victim statements regarding the tragic school shooting that left four dead and nine injured in Atlanta

Father of Apalachee High School Shooting Suspect Granted Bond Amid Community Outrage

Feb 11, 2025

On Tuesday, Colin Gray, the father of the Apalachee High School shooting suspect, was granted a $500,000 bond by Barrow County Superior Cour ... read more

"Unmanned boat circling Lake Oconee raises alarm as search continues for missing Westminster coach Gary Jones, following the recovery of Joycelyn Nicole Wilson's body; authorities investigate the tragic incident involving local Atlanta residents."

Mysterious Lake Oconee Incident: Woman Found Dead as Search Continues for Missing Westminster Coach

Feb 11, 2025

An unmanned boat was spotted circling Lake Oconee on Saturday, prompting a search by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The follow ... read more

"Snellville police investigate possible domestic-related murder-suicide scene on Westridge Drive, Atlanta, with officers examining the area where a man and woman were found with gunshot wounds."

Snellville Police Investigate Possible Domestic Murder Suicide After Tragic Shooting Incident

Feb 11, 2025

Snellville police are investigating a possible domestic-related murder-suicide that occurred on Monday evening around 6 p.m. in the 2200 blo ... read more

Alt text: "Uniform of Georgia State Trooper Jimmy Cenescar displayed at Paulding County High School in honor of his sacrifice in the line of duty, following his tragic death in January 2024 during a police pursuit."

Remembering Fallen Heroes: Georgia Trooper Jimmy Cenescar Honored at Paulding County High School After Tragic Line of Duty Deaths

Feb 11, 2025

Georgia state trooper Jimmy Cenescar was killed in January 2024 during a pursuit, and just weeks later, Trooper First Class Chase Redner, wh ... read more

Alt text: "Cobb County man Samuel Etuk, 38, convicted of criminal solicitation and influencing a witness, faces charges related to a 2021 armed robbery and murder-for-hire plot against a nail salon owner. Image shows courtroom scene

Cobb County Man Convicted of Murder-for-Hire Plot Against Woman He Robbed in 2021

Feb 10, 2025

Samuel Etuk, a 38-year-old man from Cobb County, has been convicted of criminal solicitation and influencing a witness related to a 2021 arm ... read more

"Memorial tribute for Roswell police officer Jeremy Labonte outside police headquarters in Atlanta, adorned with flowers and heartfelt mementos, honoring his sacrifice in the line of duty after being shot while responding to a suspicious person call."

Roswell Police Officer Jeremy Labonte Funeral Arrangements Announced After Tragic Line of Duty Death

Feb 10, 2025

Funeral arrangements have been made for Roswell police officer Jeremy Labonte, 24, who was fatally shot while responding to a suspicious per ... read more

"Gwinnett County police vehicle involved in fatal accident on Beaver Ruin Road, Atlanta, as officer responds to pedestrian struck outside crosswalk"

Gwinnett County Police Vehicle Strikes and Kills Pedestrian on Unlit Road in Tragic Incident

Feb 10, 2025

A man was struck and killed by a Gwinnett County police vehicle while crossing Beaver Ruin Road near Shackleford Road early Monday. The inci ... read more

Alt text: "Cleveland Clark, convicted hitman in the 2000 murder of Atlanta mother Michelle 'Sparkle' Reid Rai, now sentenced to life in prison after death penalty commuted due to intellectual disability claims. Image depicts Clark during a

Cleveland Clark Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2000 Murder of Atlanta Mother Sparkle Rai After Intellectual Disability Claims

Feb 10, 2025

Cleveland Clark, convicted in 2009 for the murder of 22-year-old Michelle "Sparkle" Reid Rai in 2000, has had his death sentence commuted to ... read more

"Patrol car outside Roswell Police Department adorned with flowers and mementos in memory of Officer Jeremy Labonte, who was tragically shot while on duty. Community support for fallen officer highlighted in local Atlanta crime news."

Roswell Community Honors Fallen Officer Jeremy Labonte with Heartfelt Tributes and Fundraiser Efforts

Feb 10, 2025

A patrol car outside the Roswell Police Department has been adorned with flowers in memory of Officer Jeremy Labonte, who was fatally shot w ... read more

"SWAT team officers breaking down the door of a southwest Atlanta townhome during a standoff related to a murder investigation, October 2024. The incident occurred at Oakland Park Townhomes where suspect Tyshier Denike was accused of killing his

Murder Suspect Arrested Following SWAT Standoff at Oakland Park Townhomes in Atlanta

Feb 09, 2025

On October 5, 2024, a shooting at Oakland Park Townhomes in southwest Atlanta resulted in the death of 28-year-old Eric Jones Jr., who suffe ... read more

"Crime scene in northwest Atlanta where a man was killed and another injured in a shooting on Chappell Road, highlighting ongoing violence in the Hunter Hills neighborhood."

Gunfire Erupts in Northwest Atlanta Leaving One Dead and Another Injured in Early Morning Shooting

Feb 09, 2025

A man was killed and another injured in a shooting early Sunday in northwest Atlanta. At approximately 12:10 a.m., police responded to repor ... read more

"Gwinnett County police investigate a shooting scene in Norcross, Atlanta, where a man was injured and a woman was killed. The image shows police vehicles and crime scene tape outside the apartment complex on Ardsley Place, highlighting the ongoing investigation

Tragic Shooting in Gwinnett County Leaves One Woman Dead and Man Injured as Investigation Unfolds

Feb 08, 2025

A man was injured and a woman was killed in a shooting on Saturday, October 21, 2023, in Gwinnett County, specifically at 1800 Ardsley Place ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of the Douglas County traffic stop where 21-year-old Malachi Mitchell was found fatally shot in the passenger seat, raising questions about the investigation and the driver's release amid ongoing inquiries into the firearm transaction and alleged gang threats."

Mother Demands Answers After Son Found Fatally Shot in Car During Douglas County Traffic Stop

Feb 08, 2025

Malachi Mitchell, 21, was found fatally shot in the passenger seat of a vehicle after a traffic stop in Douglas County on January 29. The Do ... read more

Alt text: "Roswell shopping complex parking lot where a police officer was fatally shot while responding to a suspicious person report, leading to the arrest of a suspect. The scene highlights the tragic loss of a law enforcement officer in Georgia, prompting condolences

Roswell Police Officer Fatally Shot in Parking Lot Incident Suspect in Custody

Feb 08, 2025

A suspect is in custody following the fatal shooting of a police officer on Friday evening at a shopping complex in Roswell, located in the ... read more

"JonBenet Ramsey memorial in Marietta, Georgia, highlighting her connection to Atlanta as the family seeks justice for the 1996 murder. The grave site symbolizes ongoing hopes for advancements in DNA technology to solve the cold case."

New Hopes for Justice in JonBenet Ramsey Case as Family Turns to Advanced DNA Technology

Feb 07, 2025

Nearly three decades after the murder of JonBenet Ramsey, her family is hopeful that advancements in DNA technology will help solve the case ... read more

Alt text: "Crime scene in Resaca, Georgia, showing a burned home on James Street after a fatal shooting and arson incident. Firefighters extinguish the blaze while authorities investigate the scene where suspect Christopher Lee Dixon was later arrested by state tro

Man Shot by Troopers During Arrest After Suspected Murder and Arson in North Georgia Home Fire

Feb 07, 2025

A man suspected of murdering another individual in a North Georgia home and subsequently setting it ablaze was shot by state troopers during ... read more

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