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Alt text: "Firefighters battling heavy flames from the second story of a house in DeKalb County, Atlanta, where two young children and a man suffered burns in a house fire on Rivers Hills Court."

DeKalb County House Fire Injures Two Children and Man as Investigation Begins

Feb 22, 2025

On Friday, two young children and a man were injured in a house fire on Rivers Hills Court in DeKalb County. Firefighters encountered heavy ... read more

Alt text: "Brittany Patterson, a North Georgia mother, speaks to reporters outside the Fannin County courthouse after prosecutors dropped charges against her for allowing her son to walk alone in Mineral Bluff, highlighting the debate over parental rights and child safety in

Charges Dropped Against North Georgia Mother After Controversial Arrest Over Son Walking Alone

Feb 21, 2025

Prosecutors have dropped the criminal case against Brittany Patterson, a North Georgia mother arrested last fall after her 10-year-old son w ... read more

"GoFundMe fundraiser for Jahda White, mother of three children who tragically died in southwest Atlanta apartment fire, raising support for family in need"

Community Unites to Support Mother After Tragic Loss of Three Children in Atlanta Apartment Fire

Feb 21, 2025

A GoFundMe fundraiser for Jahda White, the mother of three children who died in a southwest Atlanta apartment fire, has raised nearly $26,00 ... read more

Alt text: "Forsyth County Sheriff's Deputy Terry Roper rescues a newborn, nicknamed Baby India, found abandoned in a plastic bag in the woods in 2019, highlighting the ongoing investigation and legal proceedings against her mother, Karima J

Mother of Abandoned Forsyth County Newborn Sentenced to 15 Years After Shocking Case

Feb 21, 2025

Karima Jiwani, 41, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the attempted murder and first-degree cruelty to children of her newborn dau ... read more

Alt text: "Police investigate a crime scene at an apartment complex on Centerview Drive in Duluth, Gwinnett County, where a man and woman were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide involving strangulation and hanging."

Tragic Discovery in Gwinnett County Investigation of Murder Suicide Unfolds in Duluth Apartment

Feb 21, 2025

A man and a woman were discovered dead on Thursday in an apartment on Centerview Drive in Duluth, Gwinnett County, in what police suspect to ... read more

"Crime scene at DeKalb County car meet where gunfire erupted, resulting in the tragic death of Evan Garner and injuries to four teens, highlighting rising violence in Atlanta."

Gunfire at DeKalb County Car Meet Leaves One Dead and Four Teens Injured in Armed Robbery Attempt

Feb 20, 2025

Gunfire during a car meet in DeKalb County on Sunday resulted in the death of 20-year-old Evan Garner and injuries to four teenagers. The in ... read more

"DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos announces her resignation after five years of service, highlighting her tenure's achievements in crime reduction and community trust. The image shows Chief Ramos speaking at a press conference, wearing her police uniform, with De

DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos Resigns After Five Years Sparking Community Concerns

Feb 20, 2025

DeKalb County police Chief Mirtha Ramos announced her resignation on Thursday after more than five years in the role, during which she becam ... read more

"Julie Chrisley in court during resentencing hearing for federal bank fraud and tax evasion charges in Atlanta, highlighting her appeal for a corrected supervised release sentence after a two-year error."

Julie Chrisleys Supervised Release Sentence Error Sparks Appeal by Federal Prosecutors

Feb 20, 2025

Federal prosecutors have requested that Julie Chrisley's supervised release sentence be returned to the district court for correction after ... read more

"Fulton County Superior Court Judge Shermela Williams faces new ethics charges for alleged misconduct, including detaining a 22-year-old woman during divorce proceedings, as the Judicial Qualifications Commission investigates her actions on the bench."

Fulton County Judge Faces New Ethics Charges Amid Controversial Detention Case and Allegations of Misconduct

Feb 20, 2025

The Judicial Qualifications Commission has filed over a dozen new ethics charges against Fulton County Superior Court Judge Shermela William ... read more

Alt text: "Police investigate a deadly shooting outside McDonald's on Sugarloaf Parkway in Gwinnett County, Atlanta, with yellow crime scene tape marking off the area after an argument between two men escalated. The scene highlights local crime concerns in

Deadly Shooting at Gwinnett County McDonalds Leads to Suspect Arrest in Parking Lot Dispute

Feb 19, 2025

A man was arrested Wednesday following a fatal shooting in the parking lot of a McDonald's located at 4915 Sugarloaf Parkway in Gwinnett Cou ... read more

Alt text: "Crime scene in Decatur, Georgia, showing a pool of blood and shell casings on Donnell Way, where 23-year-old Chanceler McCall was fatally shot by Earnest Lee Johnson using an AR-15

Lithonia Man Convicted of Murder After Fatal AR-15 Shooting and Evidence Destruction in DeKalb County

Feb 19, 2025

Earnest Lee Johnson, 28, of Lithonia, was convicted of murder on Friday for the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Chanceler McCall on December 2 ... read more

"Emergency responders at the Country Oaks Apartments in southwest Atlanta, where three children were hospitalized due to smoke inhalation from a kitchen appliance fire, highlighting local fire safety concerns."

Three Children Hospitalized After Southwest Atlanta Apartment Fire Linked to Kitchen Appliance

Feb 19, 2025

Three children were hospitalized for smoke inhalation following an apartment fire at the Country Oaks Apartments in southwest Atlanta on Wed ... read more

"Demarco McDonald, 33, arrested in Los Angeles for murder charges related to the November shooting of Dequavious Hillman in Mechanicsville, Atlanta, highlighting ongoing crime issues in the area."

Atlanta Man Arrested in Los Angeles for November Shooting Death in Mechanicsville

Feb 19, 2025

Demarco McDonald, 33, was arrested on Tuesday in Los Angeles in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on November 9 in the Mechanic ... read more

"Search teams and cadaver dogs at Lake Oconee as efforts continue to find missing Westminster Schools coach Gary Jones, who disappeared after a boating outing with his fiancée Joycelyn Wilson. The search has been hampered by rain, with officials

Search for Missing Westminster Schools Coach Gary Jones Resumes After Weather Delay at Lake Oconee

Feb 19, 2025

The search for Gary Jones, a Westminster Schools coach and teacher missing on Lake Oconee, was postponed due to weather conditions on Wednes ... read more

"Atlanta crime news: Montrez Ballard, 21, sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession of a machine gun after a 2023 shooting incident with a Georgia State Trooper during a high-speed chase in Atlanta."

Atlanta Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Shooting Incident with State Trooper

Feb 18, 2025

Montrez Ballard, a 21-year-old man involved in a shooting with a Georgia State Patrol trooper during a pursuit in Atlanta, has been sentence ... read more

Alt text: "Hapeville police search for armed suspect in fatal shooting at a construction site on North Central Avenue. Authorities describe the suspect as a slim man with a goatee, wearing an olive green coat and gray toboggan. Crime scene

Hapeville Police Hunt Armed Suspect in Morning Shooting That Left One Dead

Feb 18, 2025

Police in Hapeville are searching for an armed and dangerous suspect following a shooting that left a 36-year-old man dead on Tuesday mornin ... read more

Alt text: "Investigators at Lake Oconee search site where missing Atlanta couple, Gary Jones and Joycelyn Nicole Wilson, were last seen on a small boat, prompting a death investigation after Wilson's body was discovered. The image shows the

Mystery Deepens in East Georgia Lake Death Investigation as Missing Atlanta Couple's Boat Found Circling

Feb 18, 2025

New details have emerged in the death investigation of Joycelyn Nicole Wilson and the disappearance of her fiancé, Gary Jones, following the ... read more

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