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Alt text: "Police investigation scene in Remerton, Georgia, following the fatal shooting of Brianna Long, a Valdosta State University student, on October 29, 2023. Two suspects, Tsion Clayton and Kimone Green,

Two Men Charged with Malice Murder in Valdosta Area Shooting of University Student Brianna Long

Feb 26, 2025

Two men, Tsion Clayton, 23, and Kimone Green, 21, have been charged with malice murder in the shooting death of 21-year-old Brianna Long in ... read more

"Fortune Jaquan Spencer, 30, convicted of murder and multiple felonies in Fulton County, stands in a courtroom during sentencing for the shooting death of his girlfriend, Sherika Monique Little, 24, outside a Sandy Springs hotel.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murdering Girlfriend and Violent Crime Spree

Feb 25, 2025

Fortune Jaquan Spencer, 30, was sentenced to life in prison after a Fulton County jury found him guilty of murdering his girlfriend, Sherika ... read more

Alt text: "Handwritten thank-you notes from Westminster Schools students displayed on a table, expressing gratitude to search teams and volunteers for their efforts in locating missing teacher and coach Gary Jones at Lake Oconee, Georgia."

Community Rallies in Search for Missing Westminster Schools Teacher as Students Express Gratitude for Ongoing Efforts

Feb 25, 2025

Students from Westminster Schools are expressing gratitude to search teams looking for Gary Jones, a missing teacher and coach, who disappea ... read more

"Atlanta Public Safety Training Center construction site with police vehicles and training facilities in DeKalb County, highlighting ongoing legal battles over referendum rights and First Amendment issues related to the facility's completion status."

Atlanta Public Safety Training Center Legal Battle Resumes as Court Considers Mootness Amid Ongoing Construction

Feb 25, 2025

The legal dispute regarding the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, which has been on hold for over a year, resumed as the U.S. Court of ... read more

"Police arrest 19-year-old Trevon Clarence Thomas at Cobb police headquarters following a shooting incident at Main Event entertainment center in Cobb County during a child's birthday party, where two men were injured. Image shows law enforcement officers securing the area outside the Cobb

Shooter Arrested After Gunfire Erupts at Child's Birthday Party in Cobb County Entertainment Center

Feb 25, 2025

Trevon Clarence Thomas, 19, of Stone Mountain, was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly shooting two men at the Main Event entertainment center ... read more

"Forsyth County rectory fire aftermath showing charred remains of the altar and blackened walls, highlighting the destruction caused by lightning strike during severe storms in metro Atlanta, affecting community of Catholic priests and their mission."

Lightning Strike Destroys Forsyth County Rectory Home of Local Priests Leaving Community in Shock and Support

Feb 25, 2025

On February 16, a lightning strike during severe storms caused a fire that destroyed the rectory of the Legionaries of Christ in Forsyth Cou ... read more

Alt text: "Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani in a courtroom, associated with the defamation case involving Fulton County election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea Moss. The image highlights the legal proceedings following Giuliani's false accusations of ballot fraud in

Rudy Giuliani Settles $148 Million Defamation Case with Fulton County Election Workers Ending Lengthy Legal Battle

Feb 25, 2025

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has settled a $148 million defamation judgment with Fulton County election workers Ruby Freeman and ... read more

Alt text: "DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Stacey Hydrick facing backlash for controversial social media post about Gaza civilians, highlighting the ongoing conflict and calls for her resignation from the Judicial Qualifications Commission."

DeKalb County Judge Faces Resignation Demands After Controversial Gaza Comments on Social Media

Feb 24, 2025

A DeKalb County Superior Court judge, Stacey Hydrick, is under pressure to resign following a controversial social media post in which she e ... read more

Alt text: "Cobb County police officers at the scene of a wellness check on Evian Way near Kennesaw, where a woman's body was discovered in a home, prompting an investigation into the incident."

Cobb County Police Investigate Woman Found Dead During Wellness Check Near Kennesaw

Feb 24, 2025

Cobb County police are investigating the death of a woman found inside a home during a wellness check on Evian Way near Kennesaw on Monday a ... read more

"Scene of multivehicle crash on I-20 West in DeKalb County, Atlanta, resulting in the tragic death of a child and injuries to six others, as emergency responders work at the accident site early Monday morning."

Tragic Multivehicle Crash on I-20 West Claims Child's Life and Injures Six Others in DeKalb County

Feb 24, 2025

A multivehicle crash on I-20 West in DeKalb County early Monday morning resulted in the death of a child and injuries to at least six others ... read more

Alt text: "Dennis Nolan, 78, offers a $5,000 reward for information on the murder of his daughter Kristin Brock and son-in-law James Brock at their Carroll County home, as authorities investigate the tragic shooting that left their family shattered

$5000 Reward Offered for Information on Shocking Double Homicide in Carroll County Atlanta Family Seeks Justice After Tragic Deaths

Feb 24, 2025

Dennis Nolan, 78, is offering a $5,000 reward for information regarding the shooting deaths of his daughter Kristin Brock, 41, and her husba ... read more

"Scene of Cobb County shooting at Main Event entertainment center near Cumberland Mall, showing patrons in chaos after gunfire erupted, with police and first responders attending to injured victims."

Gunfire Erupts at Cobb County Entertainment Center Near Cumberland Mall Two Injured in Chaos During Family Outing

Feb 24, 2025

Two people were shot on Sunday night at Main Event, an entertainment center in Cobb County near Cumberland Mall, around 9 p.m. Witnesses rep ... read more

"Community members gather at The Movement Church in Conyers for the 'Shut Down BioLab' forum, discussing the Post-Fire Public Health Recovery Project initiated after the September 29 BioLab explosion that affected 17,000 residents in Rockdale

Atlanta Researchers Launch Three-Year Study on Health Impacts of BioLab Explosion on Local Residents

Feb 22, 2025

Researchers have initiated a three-year study to investigate the long-term health impacts on residents affected by the recent BioLab explosi ... read more

Alt text: "Canceled book events at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta raise concerns about political influence under Trump administration; authors discuss civil rights, climate change, and homelessness."

Book Events Canceled at Jimmy Carter Presidential Library Stir Controversy Over Political Influence in Atlanta

Feb 22, 2025

Three book events scheduled at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta were abruptly canceled and relocated, raising con ... read more

"Fulton County Jail overseen by federal monitor Kathleen Kenney to improve unsafe conditions following DOJ investigation into inmate safety violations and neglect."

Federal Judge Appoints Monitor to Oversee Major Reforms at Fulton County Jail Amid Ongoing Safety Concerns

Feb 22, 2025

A federal judge has appointed Kathleen Kenney as a monitor to oversee improvements at the Fulton County Jail, following a deal between the c ... read more

Alt text: "Yung Joc, Atlanta rapper and radio host, speaks emotionally during a candlelight vigil for his brother's three young children who tragically died in an apartment fire in Atlanta's Fairburn Mays neighborhood. The vigil honors 4

Yung Joc Heartbroken After Brother Loses Three Young Children in Atlanta Apartment Fire

Feb 22, 2025

Atlanta-born rapper and radio show host Yung Joc, whose real name is Jasiel Robinson, expressed his devastation following the tragic loss of ... read more

Alt text: "Mirtha Ramos, DeKalb County's first female police chief, speaks to the media after her unexpected resignation, highlighting her commitment to reducing crime in the community and the challenges faced during her tenure."

DeKalb County's First Female Police Chief Mirtha Ramos Abruptly Steps Down Amid Unexpected Turn of Events

Feb 22, 2025

Mirtha Ramos, DeKalb County's first female police chief, was unexpectedly told to step down from her position on an immediate basis by the n ... read more

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