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Alt text: "DeKalb County police officers investigating a shooting scene at a home on Brecken Place, where a teenage girl was shot early Tuesday morning. The quiet neighborhood near South Deshon Road and Stephenson Road was awakened by gunfire,

Teenage Girl Shot in DeKalb County Home as Gunfire Shatters Neighborhood Calm

Mar 04, 2025

A teenage girl was shot at a home on Brecken Place in DeKalb County early Tuesday morning, prompting a police response around 12:10 a.m. Off ... read more

"Paulding County sheriff's deputies arrest Jody Thomas Wales, 56, for murder in Dallas neighborhood shooting; image shows police at the scene in Fox Ridge subdivision where two victims were shot, including fatality Larry Thomas Wales, highlighting local crime

Paulding County Man Arrested for Murder After Shooting Spree in Fox Ridge Neighborhood

Mar 04, 2025

On Tuesday, Jody Thomas Wales, 56, was arrested and charged with murder following a shooting incident in the Fox Ridge subdivision of Dallas ... read more

Alt text: "Investigators search Lake Oconee for missing Spelman College instructor Joycelyn Wilson and her fiancé Gary Jones, as authorities analyze data from Wilson's phone taken before their boat incident. The photo captures search teams and equipment near the

Mystery Unfolds in Lake Oconee as Spelman College Instructor's Last Moments Captured Before Tragic Incident

Mar 04, 2025

Investigators are piecing together the timeline of events surrounding the disappearance of Spelman College instructor Joycelyn Wilson and he ... read more

"Memorial photo of Gabriel Lee Stone, a teenager who tragically lost his life in a wall collapse at Robins Air Force Base, highlighting the need for safety inspections and accountability in military facilities. His parents, Timberly and Camalle Stone,

Parents of Teen Killed by Wall Collapse at Georgia Military Base Demand Accountability and Safety Reforms

Mar 04, 2025

Two Georgia parents, Timberly and Camalle Stone, are pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit against the U.S. Air Force after their teenage son, G ... read more

Alt text: "Fulton County Superior Court judge Emily K. Richardson presiding over a bond hearing for Edward Espinoza, accused of murdering Roswell police officer Jeremy Labonte during a February shooting incident. Espinoza faces charges of murder and

Fulton County Judge Denies Bond for Suspect in Roswell Police Officer Shooting Case

Mar 04, 2025

A Fulton County Superior Court judge denied bond on Tuesday for Edward Espinoza, the suspect in the shooting death of Roswell police officer ... read more

Alt text: "16-year-old girl turns herself in to Atlanta police for involvement in gang-related robbery and murder of 29-year-old Alexander Smart, highlighting rising youth violence and gang activity in northwest Atlanta."

Teen Girl Turns Herself In for Deadly Gang-Related Robbery in Atlanta as Three Arrested on Murder Charges

Mar 04, 2025

A 16-year-old girl turned herself in to police on Sunday in connection with a gang-related robbery that resulted in the death of 29-year-old ... read more

Alt text: "Fourteen defendants convicted in a South Georgia dogfighting ring, highlighting the crackdown on animal cruelty and illegal dogfighting activities in Atlanta. Image shows rescued pit bull-type dogs, some with visible injuries, emphasizing the severity of animal

Fourteen Convicted in Major South Georgia Dogfighting Ring with Ties to Violence and Cruelty

Mar 04, 2025

Fourteen individuals have been convicted for their involvement in a dogfighting ring in South Georgia, as announced by the U.S. Attorney’s O ... read more

Alt text: "Former Hapeville police officer Shevoy Brown indicted for excessive force after using a Taser on a handcuffed detainee in a holding cell, highlighting issues of police misconduct and civil rights violations in Atlanta."

Former Hapeville Police Officer Indicted for Excessive Force Against Handcuffed Detainee

Mar 04, 2025

A former Hapeville police officer, Shevoy Brown, has been indicted on February 12, 2024, for using excessive force after allegedly using a T ... read more

"Emergency responders at the scene of a shooting outside Cascade Family Skating rink in southwest Atlanta, where a woman was injured during a violent altercation on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety in the Adamsville neighborhood."

Shooting at Atlanta Skating Rink Leaves Woman Injured and Suspect in Custody Amid Ongoing Violence Concerns

Mar 03, 2025

A shooting occurred in the parking lot of the Cascade Family Skating rink in southwest Atlanta on Sunday night, injuring a 20-year-old woman ... read more

"Police investigate shooting scene at Gateway South Apartments in southwest Atlanta, where one man was killed and another hospitalized following a drug deal gone wrong."

Shooting at Southwest Atlanta Apartment Complex Leaves One Dead and Another Hospitalized in Drug Deal Gone Wrong

Mar 03, 2025

One man is dead and another is hospitalized following a shooting at the Gateway South Apartments on Sylvan Road in southwest Atlanta. The in ... read more

Alt text: "Amber Alert issued for missing 1-month-old Milan Simpson, believed abducted by her father Jamale Darcel Simpson, last seen in Johns Creek, Georgia; image shows a dark blue 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the vehicle

Amber Alert Issued for Missing 1 Month Old Girl in Johns Creek Believed Abducted by Father

Mar 02, 2025

An Amber Alert was issued on Sunday for 1-month-old Milan Simpson, who is believed to have been abducted by her father, 29-year-old Jamale D ... read more

"Police officers at the Columns at Hiram Apartments in Paulding County, Atlanta, where a woman was shot after allegedly stabbing a man during a domestic dispute on Sunday. The scene was secured by Hiram police and Paulding County Sheriff's Office as the

Police Shoot Woman After Deadly Domestic Dispute in Paulding County Apartment Complex

Mar 02, 2025

A woman was shot and killed by police on Sunday after allegedly stabbing a man to death during a domestic dispute at the Columns at Hiram Ap ... read more

"Search and rescue teams, including cadaver dogs and divers, suspended operations in the search for missing Westminster Schools teacher Gary Jones on Lake Sinclair, Atlanta, Georgia. The image shows officials conducting shoreline searches as they continue to investigate the disappearance, highlighting the

Search for Missing Westminster Teacher Gary Jones Suspended as Officials Explore New Leads

Mar 02, 2025

Officials announced on Sunday that the search for missing Westminster Schools teacher Gary Jones has suspended the daily use of cadaver dogs ... read more

"Police investigate double shooting scene in downtown Atlanta, with officers near Kimball Way and Decatur Street following the fatal incident that left one man dead and another injured."

Double Shooting in Downtown Atlanta Leaves One Dead and Another Injured as Police Investigate Motive

Mar 02, 2025

Police are investigating a double shooting that occurred in downtown Atlanta on Friday night, resulting in one man dead and another injured. ... read more

Aerial view of Lumpkin County wildfires in Georgia, showing smoke and burned areas from recent blazes, including a seven-acre fire along Lumpkin Ben Higgins Road, highlighting the impact of dry and windy conditions on local fire danger.

Georgia Battles Over 130 Wildfires as Red Flag Warning Looms Over State

Mar 02, 2025

On Saturday, Georgia Forestry Commission officials reported responding to over 130 wildfires that scorched 2,390 acres statewide. In Lumpkin ... read more

"Richard Donny Parham Jr. sentenced to 40 years in prison for stabbing Deputy Clarence Houston during booking at Fulton County Jail, highlighting the serious issue of violence against law enforcement in Atlanta."

Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Stabbing Deputy During Fulton County Jail Booking in Atlanta

Mar 02, 2025

Richard Donny Parham Jr. was sentenced to 40 years in prison for stabbing Deputy Clarence Houston during his booking at the Fulton County Ja ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of tragic DeKalb County crash where a dirt bike collided with an SUV, resulting in the death of a 3-year-old child. Police investigate the accident site on North Hairston Road, highlighting the dangers of riding without

Tragic DeKalb County Crash Claims Life of 3-Year-Old Child on Dirt Bike Without Safety Gear

Mar 01, 2025

A 3-year-old was killed in a crash involving a dirt bike and an SUV in DeKalb County on Friday evening. The incident occurred around 7:20 p. ... read more

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