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Alt text: "Memorial service for Gary Jones, Westminster Schools coach and teacher, who was found deceased in Lake Oconee. The image shows a candlelight vigil at McCain Chapel, where students and staff honor his legacy of kindness and service

Celebration of Life Planned for Beloved Westminster Schools Coach Gary Jones Found in Lake Oconee After Monthlong Search

Mar 13, 2025

Funeral services for Gary Jones, a coach and teacher at Westminster Schools, will be held next week following the recovery of his body from ... read more

Alt text: "Crime scene near West End MARTA station in Atlanta where a man was fatally shot, with police officers investigating the area on Lee Street."

Fatal Shooting Near West End MARTA Station Shakes Southwest Atlanta Community

Mar 13, 2025

A man was fatally shot near the West End MARTA station in southwest Atlanta on Wednesday evening around 9:10 p.m. Police found the victim wi ... read more

Alt text: "Gainesville police arrest Malcolm Walker, 39, accused of running a fraudulent college recruiting scheme that scammed Georgia athletes out of thousands of dollars. The image shows police officers escorting Walker into custody, highlighting the ongoing investigation into

Atlanta Man Arrested for Alleged Fake College Recruiting Scam Targeting Georgia Athletes and Families

Mar 12, 2025

Police in metro Atlanta arrested 39-year-old Malcolm Walker, accusing him of running a fraudulent college recruiting scheme that defrauded G ... read more

Alt text: "Emergency responders at the scene of a shooting on Robin Hood Lane in Henry County, Atlanta, where a small child was injured and transported to the hospital."

Child Hospitalized After Shooting Incident at Henry County Home Near Hampton

Mar 12, 2025

A child was hospitalized after being shot at a home in the 200 block of Robin Hood Lane near Hampton, Henry County, on Wednesday. Police res ... read more

"Travis Abbott, 53, arrested for the murder of ex-girlfriend Collette Sease, 54, in Loganville, Georgia, following a homicide investigation linked to a possible drowning incident in Covington."

Loganville Man Arrested for Murder in Ex-Girlfriend's Mysterious Death Investigation

Mar 12, 2025

Travis Abbott, 53, of Loganville, was arrested on Monday in connection with the death of his ex-girlfriend, Collette Sease, 54, whose death ... read more

Alt text: "Cobb County Police Chief Stuart VanHoozer announces his retirement after 35 years in law enforcement, highlighting the department's success in reducing crime and improving community trust, as he prepares to hand over leadership in a stable environment."

Cobb County Police Chief Stuart VanHoozer Announces Retirement After 35 Years of Service

Mar 12, 2025

Cobb County police Chief Stuart VanHoozer, after 35 years in law enforcement, announced his retirement effective at the end of April. VanHoo ... read more

Alt text: "Gwinnett County courtroom where Jeffrey Emerson Moulder was sentenced to life in prison for the malice murder of Samuel Waters, who went missing in January 2015. The trial revealed details of the crime, including Moulder's

Decade-Long Mystery Solved as Gwinnett County Man Sentenced to Life for Murder of Missing Samuel Waters

Mar 12, 2025

On Tuesday, in a Gwinnett County courtroom, Jeffrey Emerson Moulder, 30, was sentenced to life in prison for the malice murder of 21-year-ol ... read more

"DeKalb County courtroom where Kenneth Perry was convicted of the 1990 murders of siblings John and Pamela Sumpter, highlighting the long-awaited justice for the Sumpter family after over three decades of unresolved crime."

Decades Later Justice Served as DeKalb County Man Convicted of Sibling Murders

Mar 11, 2025

A jury in DeKalb County convicted 55-year-old Kenneth Perry of rape and murder in the deaths of siblings John and Pamela Sumpter, who were k ... read more

"Fulton County Courthouse in downtown Atlanta, where sheriff deputies and civilians gathered to honor the 20th anniversary of the tragic courthouse shooting on March 11, 2005. Chief Deputy Curtis Clark leads a moment of silence at the memorial,

Atlanta Courthouse Honors Victims on 20th Anniversary of Tragic Shooting with Moment of Silence

Mar 11, 2025

On March 11, 2025, the Fulton County Courthouse in downtown Atlanta paused to commemorate the 20th anniversary of a tragic shooting that res ... read more

Alt text: "Warning about toll scam texts targeting Georgia residents, featuring a graphic of a fake 'Toll Violation Notice' message. The image highlights the risks of phishing scams related to unpaid tolls and urges recipients to avoid clicking links, emphasizing

Beware of Toll Scam Texts Targeting Georgians: Officials Warn Against Fake Payment Demands

Mar 11, 2025

Cellphone users in Georgia and across the United States have been targeted by a scam involving fake text messages about unpaid highway tolls ... read more

"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

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