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"Rescue team member using sonar technology to search for missing coach Gary Jones in Lake Oconee, Georgia, as part of the extensive recovery efforts following the tragic discovery of his fiancée Joycelyn Wilson's body. This image highlights the ongoing

Tragic End to Search for Atlanta Coach Gary Jones Found in Lake Oconee One Month After Fiancee's Body Recovered

Mar 09, 2025

LAKE OCONEE — The search for Gary Jones, a track and field coach at Westminster Schools, concluded on Sunday when his body was recovered fro ... read more

Alt text: "Hall County home on Bayridge Drive, scene of a fatal shooting where 61-year-old Suzanne Renee Mericle was charged with murder after allegedly shooting her partner, 68-year-old James David Barron, in their bedroom over the

Hall County Woman Charged with Murder After Allegedly Shooting Partner in Home Incident

Mar 09, 2025

A woman has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting 68-year-old James David Barron inside their Hall County home on Saturday. The ... read more

Alt text: "East Point police officers at the scene of a shooting incident at Stonetree Apartments, where a suspect armed with a knife attempted to attack an officer, prompting police to use force. The area is cordoned off as authorities investigate the

East Point Police Shoot Individual After Knife Attack Attempt Amid Mental Health Crisis

Mar 09, 2025

On Saturday night, a person was shot by East Point police after attempting to attack an officer with a knife at the Stonetree Apartments. Po ... read more

"Atlanta police officer hospitalized after assault at Fulton County Jail, Rice Street location, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in local detention facilities."

Fulton County Jail Assault Leaves Officer Hospitalized as Conditions Under Scrutiny

Mar 08, 2025

An officer was hospitalized following an assault at the Fulton County Jail on Saturday afternoon, according to officials. While specific det ... read more

"Scene of fatal shooting on 56th Street in Savannah, Georgia, where police found a man unresponsive following a shooting incident, highlighting a night of violence with three separate shootings in six hours."

Three Fatal Shootings Rock Savannah in Just Six Hours as Police Investigate Unrelated Incidents

Mar 08, 2025

Three separate fatal shootings occurred within six hours in Savannah, resulting in three deaths, according to police on Saturday. The incide ... read more

"Scene of the tragic shooting at Residence at Riverside apartment complex in Austell, Georgia, where 17-year-old Kenneth Collier Jr. was fatally shot during a robbery attempt on January 9, 2023, involving two suspects, On

Teenager Killed in Atlanta Shootout During Attempted Gun Theft Suspects Indicted on Multiple Felony Charges

Mar 08, 2025

A 17-year-old boy, Kenneth Collier Jr., was killed during a shootout at the Residence at Riverside apartment complex near Austell on January ... read more

"Police investigate the scene at Oglethorpe Place apartments in southwest Atlanta after a standoff leads to the discovery of two bodies, including Marvin Spencer and Henretta Russell, on Oglethorpe Avenue."

Tragic Standoff Ends in Death at Southwest Atlanta Apartment Complex

Mar 08, 2025

Two people were found dead on Friday following a standoff at the Oglethorpe Place apartments in southwest Atlanta. Police conducted a wellne ... read more

Alt text: "Miles Farley, a former defendant in the Young Slime Life case, arrested in Atlanta for probation violation, found with a gun in glove compartment during police stop on Old Hapeville Road. Officers discovered marijuana and oxycodone

Former Young Slime Life Defendant Arrested for Probation Violation After Gun Discovery in Atlanta Vehicle

Mar 08, 2025

Miles Farley, a former defendant in the "Young Slime Life" case, was arrested in Atlanta on Friday for violating his probation after police ... read more

Alt text: "North Springs High School evacuation due to severed gas line incident, with students being dismissed early and Sandy Springs Middle School as alternative pickup location, following repair confirmation from Atlanta Gas Light."

North Springs High School Evacuated Due to Gas Line Rupture Early Dismissal Issued for Students

Mar 07, 2025

North Springs High School was evacuated on Friday due to a severed gas line, which has since been repaired. Students were sent home early, w ... read more

"Atlanta crime news: Dequasie Little sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 6-month-old Grayson Matthew Fleming-Gray in a drive-by shooting outside a Food Mart on Anderson Avenue, highlighting the ongoing violence in Atlanta and the tragic

Atlanta Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Drive-By Shooting Death of 6-Month-Old Baby

Mar 07, 2025

A man has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole for his role in the death of 6-month-old Grayson Matthew Fleming-G ... read more

"Crime scene at Candler Forest Apartments in DeKalb County, Atlanta, where a man was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds late Thursday night, highlighting ongoing violence and police investigation in local neighborhoods."

Man Found Dead from Gunshot Wounds in DeKalb County Apartment Lobby After Fight

Mar 07, 2025

A man was discovered dead from multiple gunshot wounds in the lobby of the Candler Forest Apartments in DeKalb County late Thursday night. P ... read more

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

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