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Alt text: "Traffic congestion on the Downtown Connector in Midtown Atlanta following a major crash on I-75/I-85, with emergency vehicles on the scene and a traffic diversion sign visible. The interstate was closed for over three hours during the morning commute

Downtown Connector Reopens After Major Crash Disrupts Morning Commute in Midtown Atlanta

Mar 07, 2025

All southbound lanes of the Downtown Connector in Midtown Atlanta reopened after a major crash on I-75/I-85 south near the North Avenue exit ... read more

"Georgia House Bill 123 receives unanimous support for protecting intellectually disabled individuals from the death penalty, highlighting bipartisan efforts in Atlanta to reform capital punishment laws."

Georgia House Unanimously Backs Bill to Protect Intellectually Disabled from Death Penalty

Mar 07, 2025

A bill aimed at reforming the death penalty for intellectually disabled individuals received unanimous support in the Georgia House, passing ... read more

"Image of a lethal injection chamber in Georgia, showcasing the state's primary method of capital punishment for death row inmates, reflecting the legal execution protocols discussed in recent Atlanta crime news articles."

Georgia and South Carolina Execution Methods Explained as Firing Squad Set for Historic Execution

Mar 07, 2025

As South Carolina prepares to execute Brad Sigmon by firing squad on Friday, it highlights the varied methods of capital punishment across s ... read more

Alt text: "Crime scene at La Carre Apartments in DeKalb County, where a man fatally stabbed his father before jumping from a balcony, resulting in two tragic deaths. Police investigate the area outside the apartment complex on North Indian Creek Drive

DeKalb County Tragedy Father Stabbed to Death by Son Who Then Jumps from Balcony

Mar 07, 2025

A man is accused of fatally stabbing his father at the La Carre Apartments in DeKalb County on Thursday afternoon before jumping off a balco ... read more

"DeKalb County police investigate the scene of a fatal shooting on Covington Highway, where a man was shot during a fight early Thursday morning, highlighting local crime concerns in Atlanta."

DeKalb County Shooting Leaves Man Dead After Morning Fight on Covington Highway

Mar 06, 2025

A man was shot to death following a fight in DeKalb County on Thursday morning, October 12, 2023. DeKalb police responded to a call at appro ... read more

"Underwater search expert Keith Cormican prepares specialized sonar equipment for the search of missing Westminster Schools teacher Gary Jones in Lake Oconee, Georgia, highlighting the ongoing efforts to locate his body after the discovery of his empty boat and the recovery of

Expert Diver Takes on Challenging Search for Missing Teacher Gary Jones at Lake Oconee

Mar 06, 2025

Keith Cormican, a Wisconsin-based underwater search expert, is set to assist in the search for Gary Jones, a Westminster Schools teacher who ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta police investigate the scene of a fatal shooting outside B&E Food Mart on Hollywood Road, where 18-year-old Jalin Hammons was murdered during a robbery in January. Three suspects, including Tremon Palmer and Damarion

Three Men Charged with Murder in Atlanta Food Mart Shooting of 18-Year-Old Jalin Hammons

Mar 06, 2025

Three men have been charged with murder in connection to the January shooting death of 18-year-old Jalin Hammons outside B&E Food Mart in no ... read more

Alt text: "DeKalb County courthouse where Kenneth Perry's trial is taking place for the 1990 murders of siblings John and Pamela Sumpter, highlighting the use of forensic genetic genealogy in solving cold cases."

Decades Later Justice Seeks Resolution in DeKalb County Sibling Murder Trial

Mar 06, 2025

The trial of Kenneth Perry, 55, accused of murdering siblings John and Pamela Sumpter in DeKalb County on July 15, 1990, has begun, more tha ... read more

"Scene of a tragic car crash in Norcross, Gwinnett County, where a vehicle fell from a 30-foot retaining wall and crashed into the second story of a townhome on Summer Place, highlighting the dangers of local roadways."

Driver Dies After Car Plunges Off 30-Foot Retaining Wall into Gwinnett Townhome

Mar 05, 2025

A driver died Wednesday after their vehicle plummeted off a 30-foot-high retaining wall and crashed into the second story of a townhome at 7 ... read more

**Alt Text:** "Gwinnett County school officials issue warning about an 18-year-old South Korean tourist who attempted to enroll in local schools, raising safety concerns after he allegedly contacted students on social media and met them at the Mall of Georgia."

Atlanta Schools on High Alert as 18-Year-Old Tourist Attempts to Enroll and Contact Students Online

Mar 05, 2025

An 18-year-old man from South Korea on a tourist visa has been warned to stay away from schools in Gwinnett and Hall counties after attempti ... read more

"DeKalb County gas station scene where 24-year-old Keon Smith was fatally shot in the head, surrounded by police caution tape and investigators gathering evidence on Panola Road near I-20."

DeKalb County Gas Station Shooting Claims Life of 24-Year-Old Man Keon Smith

Mar 05, 2025

A 24-year-old man named Keon Smith was shot in the head at a gas station in DeKalb County on Tuesday night, according to authorities. The in ... read more

"Talbot County man William Shane Harvey, 52, arrested for arson after intentionally igniting a wildfire that burned 108 acres and damaged homes near Box Springs, Georgia, amidst a surge of fires in the Southeast."

Talbot County Man Arrested for Arson After Wildfire Burns 108 Acres and Damages Homes

Mar 05, 2025

William Shane Harvey, a 52-year-old man from Box Springs, Talbot County, was arrested on Sunday for allegedly igniting a wildfire that burne ... read more

"Atlanta attorney James Howard Sinnott, whose law license was suspended following his conviction for a $1 billion tax fraud scheme, is seen leaving the federal courthouse. Sinnott, involved in the controversial syndicated conservation easement tax shelter case, faces a

Atlanta Attorney Suspended After $1 Billion Tax Fraud Scheme Conviction Appeals Long Sentence

Mar 05, 2025

James Howard Sinnott, an attorney from Suwanee, had his law license suspended as he appeals his federal conviction related to a scheme that ... read more

"Atlanta security guard shot during auto theft intervention at apartment complex on Landrum Drive, police investigating incident"

Security Guard Shot While Stopping Auto Theft in Southwest Atlanta Apartment Complex

Mar 05, 2025

A security guard was shot while working at an apartment complex in the 3000 block of Landrum Drive in southwest Atlanta on Tuesday evening, ... read more

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

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