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Alt text: "Midtown Atlanta traffic incident on North Avenue where a car crashed into a large hole, suspected to be a sinkhole, near Coca-Cola headquarters. Atlanta police directing traffic around the 3-foot deep and 2-foot wide hole,

Major Traffic Disruption in Midtown Atlanta After Car Hits Possible Sinkhole on North Avenue

Mar 25, 2025

A car was wrecked Tuesday morning after hitting a hole, possibly a sinkhole, on North Avenue in Midtown Atlanta. The hole, about 3 feet deep ... read more

"Gwinnett County police arrest 20-year-old Delano Hill in connection with the 2022 stabbing murder of Matthew Jones, following a tip from New York authorities. Image shows police officers at the crime scene on Ridge Oak Drive near Suwane

New York Police Tips Lead to Arrest in Gwinnett County 2022 Stabbing Case

Mar 25, 2025

A New York City police investigation has led to the arrest of Delano Hill, 20, in connection with the stabbing death of 44-year-old Matthew ... read more

Alt text: "A brutal cockfighting scene in Georgia, showcasing gamecocks with metal gaffs attached to their legs, surrounded by spectators, illustrating the illegal and violent nature of cockfighting as lawmakers push for legislation to protect animal welfare

Georgia Moves Closer to Outlawing Cockfighting as Brutal Bloodsport Thrives in the State

Mar 25, 2025

Cockfighting, a brutal practice where roosters fight with metal objects attached to their legs, is prevalent in Georgia, attracting particip ... read more

Alt text: "Sandy Springs police investigate a fatal crash on Roswell Road, where Robert Sanders is accused of driving under the influence and fleeing the scene. The image shows the crash site with police vehicles and evidence markers, highlighting the ongoing investigation into

Sandy Springs Man Charged with Fatal DUI Crash Days After Previous Arrest for Drunk Driving

Mar 25, 2025

On March 12, Robert Sanders was previously cited for driving under the influence before being involved in a fatal crash in Sandy Springs on ... read more

Alt text: "Police at Denny Dobbs Park in Newton County, Georgia, where 18-year-old Justin Etienne was fatally shot during a gathering of high school students on Senior Skip Day. Two teenage suspects, ages 16 and

Teen Arrested in Murder of Salem High School Student at Newton County Park Shooting During Senior Skip Day

Mar 24, 2025

A second teenage suspect has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of Justin Etienne, an 18-year-old S ... read more

"Scene of a shooting incident at Notting Hill at Arlington townhomes in southwest Atlanta, where a 15-year-old boy was shot in the head and hospitalized, highlighting ongoing concerns about youth violence in the Arlington Estates neighborhood."

Teenager Hospitalized After Shooting in Southwest Atlanta Townhome Community

Mar 23, 2025

A 15-year-old remains hospitalized after being shot in the head at the Notting Hill at Arlington townhomes in southwest Atlanta late Saturda ... read more

"Scene of DeKalb County gas station shooting where a teenager was killed and another injured following a dispute, highlighting rising crime rates in Atlanta."

Teenager Dead and Another Injured in DeKalb County Gas Station Shootout Amid Ongoing Dispute

Mar 23, 2025

A teenager is dead and a 15-year-old is injured following a shootout on Saturday at a DeKalb County gas station after a dispute escalated. P ... read more

"Police investigate deadly shooting at Love to Dream event venue in Gwinnett County, Buford, following a house party where a man was found with a gunshot wound early Saturday morning."

Deadly Shooting at Gwinnett County House Party Leaves One Man Dead in Buford

Mar 22, 2025

A party at the Love to Dream event venue on Brown Road in Buford, Gwinnett County, turned tragic early Saturday morning when a man was found ... read more

"Ricardo Gonzales, alleged high-ranking member of the Tren De Aragua gang, arrested in Cobb County, Georgia, for connections to a fatal shooting in Chicago, showcasing the ongoing crackdown on gang violence and illegal immigration."

Cobb County Arrests Alleged Venezuelan Gang Leader Linked to Chicago Murder Case

Mar 22, 2025

Ricardo Gonzales, a high-ranking member of the Venezuelan street gang Tren De Aragua, was arrested in Cobb County on Thursday in connection ... read more

"Emergency responders at Fulton County courthouse in downtown Atlanta investigate a suspicious package containing a non-hazardous white substance, prompting evacuation and precautionary hospital visits for employees."

Fulton County Courthouse Evacuated After Package Containing Non-Hazardous Substance Sparks Alarm

Mar 21, 2025

On Friday afternoon, officials at the Fulton County courthouse in downtown Atlanta identified a white substance found in a package as starch ... read more

"Jamichael Jones in Rockdale County courtroom after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the murder case of Atlanta rapper Trouble, whose real name was Mariel Semonte Orr, highlighting the ongoing impact of violence in the Atlanta hip-hop community."

Man Pleads Guilty to Voluntary Manslaughter in Death of Atlanta Rapper Trouble Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

Mar 21, 2025

Nearly three years after the shooting death of Atlanta-based rapper Trouble, whose real name was Mariel Semonte Orr, Jamichael Jones, 36, pl ... read more

"Former Spalding County High School football coach Carl Kearney Jr. in a courtroom during his murder plea hearing for the death of Patrina Best, a traveling nurse from Maryland, highlighting the shocking case that has impacted the Atlanta community and raised

Former Atlanta High School Football Coach Pleads Guilty to Murder in Shocking Maryland Case

Mar 21, 2025

Carl Kearney Jr., a former football coach at Spalding County High School in metro Atlanta, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the dea ... read more

"Digital billboard in downtown Atlanta at Marietta Street and Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard displaying anti-sex trafficking message during NCAA March Madness, highlighting the campaign's focus on raising awareness about the risks of exploitation during major sporting events."

Atlanta Hosts Billboard Campaign to Combat Sex Trafficking During NCAA March Madness Tournament

Mar 21, 2025

A nationwide billboard campaign aimed at combating sex trafficking has launched in Atlanta as the city prepares to host NCAA March Madness g ... read more

"Crime scene investigation at Pat Mell Road in Marietta, Georgia, where Camillia Williams, a 52-year-old woman from Louisiana, was found murdered. The investigation follows the arrest of 21-year-old Hector David Sagastume Rivas

Cobb County Murder Case Highlights Concerns Over Illegal Immigration and Public Safety

Mar 21, 2025

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported that Hector David Sagastume Rivas, a 21-year-old Honduran national accused of killing Cobb ... read more

"Memorial photo of 5-year-old Ja'Niyah Herring, a vibrant child remembered for her radiant smile and imagination, highlighting the tragic circumstances of her death due to child abuse in DeKalb County, Atlanta. This image represents the

Father and Girlfriend Sentenced to Decades in Prison for Brutal Death of 5-Year-Old Ja'Niyah Herring in DeKalb County

Mar 20, 2025

Ja'Niyah Herring, a 5-year-old girl from DeKalb County, was tragically killed in May 2021 due to severe abuse by her father, Cedric O'Neal H ... read more

Alt text: "Brunswick police officers at the scene of a shooting incident involving 18-year-old Larry Labraun Kirkland, who was pursued after a reported shooting on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The image shows police vehicles and officers canv

Teenager Injured in Police Shooting During Foot Pursuit in Brunswick After Alleged Involvement in Shooting

Mar 20, 2025

A teenager, 18-year-old Larry Labraun Kirkland, was injured after Brunswick police shot at him during a foot pursuit following a shooting in ... read more

Alt text: "23-year-old Mical Walcott arrested for murder at Riverwood Apartments in southeast Atlanta, linked to January shooting of Rashad Kingsberry during drug deal, highlighting ongoing crime issues in the area."

Arrest Made in Atlanta Drug Deal Shooting That Left One Dead at Troubled Apartment Complex

Mar 20, 2025

Mical Walcott, 23, was arrested on murder and gun possession charges in connection with the January 22 shooting of 28-year-old Rashad Kingsb ... read more

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