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Alt text: "Damage from EF-1 tornado in Butts County, Georgia, showing uprooted trees and damaged homes after severe storms in metro Atlanta, October 2023."

Tornado Hits Butts County Leaving Destruction and Tragedy in Metro Atlanta Storms

Feb 17, 2025

An EF-1 tornado touched down in Butts County during severe storms on Sunday, reaching maximum sustained winds of 105 mph and causing damage ... read more

Alt text: "Cobb County police at the scene of a fatal shooting on Katie Emma Drive, where 67-year-old Gerald Atkins was shot by suspect Bryon Canady, 64, early Saturday morning. Authorities are investigating the incident, which

Cobb County Man Arrested for Fatal Shooting of 67-Year-Old in Early Morning Incident

Feb 17, 2025

A suspect, Bryon Canady, 64, was arrested on Saturday in connection with the fatal shooting of 67-year-old Gerald Atkins in Cobb County. The ... read more

"Severe storm damage in northwest Atlanta: fallen tree on a home in Matilda Place, where a man tragically lost his life during heavy winds and rain, highlighting the impact of recent severe weather in metro Atlanta."

Severe Storms Devastate Metro Atlanta Leaving One Dead and Thousands Without Power

Feb 16, 2025

Severe storms swept through metro Atlanta on Sunday, resulting in at least one fatality and leaving thousands without power. A tree fell on ... read more

Alt text: "Emergency responders at the scene of a fatal small plane crash in Newton County, near Covington Municipal Airport, where two people died after the Rockwell Commander aircraft went down shortly after takeoff."

Tragic Plane Crash Claims Two Lives in Newton County After Takeoff from Covington Municipal Airport

Feb 16, 2025

Two people died in a small plane crash shortly after takeoff on Saturday night in Newton County. Police responded to Covington Municipal Air ... read more

**Alt Text:** "Search and rescue teams from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and DNR comb the waters of Lake Oconee, investigating the disappearance of Gary Jones and the tragic death of Joycelyn Wilson, a beloved math instructor and

Community Mourns the Loss of Beloved Educator Joycelyn Wilson in Tragic Boating Incident at Lake Oconee

Feb 15, 2025

Natasha Harrison and Joycelyn Wilson developed a close friendship through their shared love of math and music at Zion Hill Baptist Church, w ... read more

"Gwinnett County police officers investigate a fentanyl-related drug bust following the overdose death of a 14-year-old, highlighting the dangers of fentanyl-laced drugs in Atlanta. The image shows law enforcement at the scene where three suspects, including

Gwinnett County Drug Overdose Tragedy Leads to Arrest of Three Individuals Linked to Teen's Death

Feb 15, 2025

Three individuals were arrested in Gwinnett County following the death of a 14-year-old due to fentanyl-laced drugs and multiple overdoses. ... read more

"Image of a 2015 Ford F250 Super Duty truck involved in a tragic rollover accident in Decatur County, Georgia, highlighting the dangers of weak truck roofs. The jury awarded $2.5 billion to the Mills family after determining Ford's

Ford Motor Co Faces Historic 25 Billion Dollar Verdict in Georgia Rollover Case Linked to Super Duty Truck Fatalities

Feb 15, 2025

Ford Motor Co. has been ordered to pay over $2.5 billion to the family of Herman and Debra Mills, who died in a 2022 rollover accident invol ... read more

Alt text: "Christopher Scott Johnson, 37, accused of capital murder in the shooting deaths of Roswell lawyers Mike and Darla McKenzie, appears in court in Alabama. The image captures the courtroom setting, highlighting the seriousness of the charges against

Alabama Man Charged with Capital Murder in Double Homicide of Roswell Attorneys Remains in Jail Indefinitely

Feb 14, 2025

Christopher Scott Johnson, 37, of Gadsden, Alabama, remains in jail without bond following his first appearance hearing on January 28, 2023, ... read more

"Former Georgia poll worker Nicholas Wimbish convicted for bomb threat hoax against Jones County Elections Office, highlighting election security concerns in Atlanta."

Former Georgia Poll Worker Convicted for Bomb Threat Hoax Sent to Election Office

Feb 14, 2025

Nicholas Wimbish, a 25-year-old former poll worker from Milledgeville, Georgia, was convicted on Friday for sending a false bomb threat to a ... read more

Alt text: "Chris and April Willars, founders of The Life Unit Inc., stand outside their damaged home in Conyers, Atlanta, after a devastating fire. The couple, dedicated to helping others, now faces their own hardships as they temporarily live

Local Couple Faces Unthinkable Hardship After Series of Disasters but Continues to Help Others in Need

Feb 14, 2025

April and Chris Willars, who have devoted years to helping others through their nonprofit The Life Unit Inc., are now facing significant per ... read more

Alt text: "Search efforts underway at Lake Oconee for missing educator Gary Jones, as community mourns the loss of Spelman College instructor Joycelyn Wilson, whose body was recovered near the lake's dam. The image shows a boat on

Tragedy Strikes Atlanta Community as Missing Educators Linked to Lake Oconee Incident

Feb 13, 2025

Grief and frustration have emerged in Atlanta following the disappearance of two local educators, Joycelyn Wilson and Gary Jones, on Lake Oc ... read more

Alt text: "Investigators search Lake Oconee for clues following the discovery of an empty fishing boat linked to the disappearance of Joycelyn Nicole Wilson and Gary Jones. The photo shows law enforcement officials near the shoreline, highlighting the ongoing search efforts

Search for Missing Coach Intensifies After Body of Spelman Instructor Found on Lake Oconee

Feb 13, 2025

Following the discovery of an empty boat on Lake Oconee, witnesses reported seeing a man and woman aboard prior to the boat being found. The ... read more

Alt text: "East Point police seek public assistance in identifying suspects in drive-by shooting that killed 24-year-old Quintavious Clark outside McDonald's on Virginia Avenue, near Bobby Brown Parkway and I-85."

East Point Police Seek Public Help in Tragic Drive-By Shooting Outside McDonald's That Left Man Dead

Feb 13, 2025

East Point police are requesting public assistance in identifying those responsible for a drive-by shooting that resulted in the death of 24 ... read more

"Atlanta police arrest Quinton Tucker, 38, in connection with the 2023 fatal shooting of Darryl Chambers at Hidden Pines apartments, highlighting ongoing crime concerns in southwest Atlanta."

Second Suspect Arrested in Fatal Atlanta Apartment Shooting of Darryl Chambers

Feb 13, 2025

A second suspect in the fatal shooting of 49-year-old Darryl Chambers at the Hidden Pines apartments in southwest Atlanta was arrested on Mo ... read more

"Forest Park police officer James Cameron Kea arrested on felony charges, including harassment and identity fraud, outside Fulton County jail in Atlanta, GA. The image captures the police presence and the serious nature of the allegations against the officer, highlighting ongoing concerns about

Forest Park Police Officer Arrested on 13 Felony Charges Including Stalking and Identity Fraud

Feb 13, 2025

On February 7, 2023, Forest Park police officer James Cameron Kea was arrested and charged with 13 felony offenses, including computer tresp ... read more

Alt text: "Cobb County authorities arrest Onri Zeron Crawford, 25, for the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Kenneth Collier Jr. in Austell, Georgia. The image shows police at the Residence at Riverside apartment complex where

Cobb County Man Arrested for Fatal Shooting of 17-Year-Old Anti-Gun Violence Advocate in Austell

Feb 12, 2025

Cobb County authorities have arrested Onri Zeron Crawford, 25, in connection with the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Kenneth Collier Jr. on J ... read more

"Procession honoring fallen Roswell police officer Jeremy Labonte, featuring officers in uniform and community members lining Crabapple Road, as they pay tribute to the 24-year-old officer shot in the line of duty, highlighting solidarity in north Fulton County."

Community Gathers to Honor Fallen Roswell Police Officer Jeremy Labonte in Emotional Procession

Feb 12, 2025

The law enforcement community in north Fulton County will honor fallen Roswell police officer Jeremy Labonte this afternoon with a processio ... read more

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