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"Georgia day care worker Kendasia Hughley charged with reckless conduct for allegedly administering Benadryl to toddlers at Forsyth Methodist Church daycare in Monroe County, raising concerns over child safety and medication misuse."

Georgia Day Care Worker Charged for Allegedly Giving Benadryl to Toddlers for Nap Time

Mar 11, 2025

Kendasia Hughley, a 27-year-old day care worker at Forsyth Methodist Church in Monroe County, faces criminal charges for allegedly administe ... read more

"Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat discusses courthouse security improvements following the 2005 Brian Nichols incident, emphasizing enhanced surveillance and safety measures for judges and the public in Atlanta's courthouse."

Fulton County Sheriff Reflects on Brian Nichols Manhunt and Its Lasting Impact on Courthouse Security

Mar 11, 2025

Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat reflected on the significant impact of the March 11, 2005 manhunt for Brian Nichols, which transformed c ... read more

"Memorial photo of Judge Rowland Barnes, the Fulton County Superior Court judge tragically killed in a courthouse shooting on March 11, 2005, marking 20 years since the incident that shocked Atlanta. The image captures Barnes in his judicial

Twenty Years Later, Remembering the Tragic Courtroom Shooting that Changed Atlanta Forever

Mar 11, 2025

On March 11, 2005, Kiley Barnes lost her father, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Rowland Barnes, when he was shot and killed by Brian Nic ... read more

"City of Cumming parking lot where city employee tragically died after being struck by a truck, highlighting the ongoing investigation by Forsyth County Sheriff's Office."

Tragic Accident Claims Life of Cumming City Employee in Parking Lot Collision

Mar 10, 2025

A city employee in Cumming died on Monday after being struck by a truck in a parking lot around 7 a.m. City Administrator Phil Higgins expre ... read more

"Police at the scene of a house party shooting in Powder Springs, Atlanta, where 18-year-old Carlos Diaz was arrested for the murder of 17-year-old Ashton Hornsby following a prom night altercation. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about

Teen Shot Dead at Prom After Party in Powder Springs Suspect Arrested for Murder

Mar 10, 2025

Carlos Diaz, 18, has been arrested and charged with murder following the shooting death of 17-year-old Ashton Hornsby at a house party in Po ... read more

"Scene of tragic crime in northwest Georgia where Marietta man Russell David Payne allegedly killed his estranged wife Jacklyn D. Payne and her father Eugene 'Jack' Denny before taking his own life, leaving Chickamauga police officer Charles Dunn critically

Tragic Shooting in Marietta Leaves Three Dead and Officer Critically Injured in Domestic Violence Incident

Mar 10, 2025

A Marietta man, Russell David Payne, is accused of killing his estranged wife, Jacklyn D. Payne, and her father, Eugene "Jack" Denny, before ... read more

"Rescue teams search Lake Oconee for missing Atlanta teacher Gary Jones, highlighting the extensive multi-agency efforts and advanced sonar technology used in the recovery operation."

Body of Missing Atlanta Teacher Gary Jones Found in Lake Oconee After Monthlong Search

Mar 10, 2025

LAKE OCONEE — The search for Gary Jones, a 50-year-old metro Atlanta teacher and coach, concluded on Sunday when his body was discovered 45 ... read more

Alt text: "Hikers discover crime scene on Bell Mountain, North Georgia, where two young men, Qaadir Malik Lewis and Naazir Rahim Lewis, were found dead. The scenic mountain, popular for its views and graffiti, is located

Tragic Discovery on Bell Mountain: Twin Brothers Found Dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide

Mar 10, 2025

On Saturday morning, weekend hikers discovered the bodies of 19-year-old twin brothers Qaadir Malik Lewis and Naazir Rahim Lewis atop Bell M ... read more

Alt text: "Keith Cormican, a Wisconsin-based expert in locating drowning victims, prepares specialized sonar equipment at Lake Oconee during the search for missing boater Gary Jones, whose body was later recovered. Cormican has dedicated over

Expert Diver Keith Cormican Locates Missing Boater Gary Jones Body at Lake Oconee After Month of Searches

Mar 09, 2025

Keith Cormican, a Wisconsin-based expert in locating drowning victims, traveled to Lake Oconee to assist in the search for missing boater Ga ... read more

"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

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