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Alt text: "Atlanta rapper Young Scooter, also known as Kenneth Bailey, tragically died after injuring himself while fleeing from police responding to a false 911 call made by Demetria Spence. The incident occurred in southeast Atlanta, highlighting the

Atlanta Rapper Young Scooter Dies After Bizarre 911 Hoax Leads to Fatal Injury During Police Chase

Apr 02, 2025

On Friday afternoon, a false 911 call made by Demetria Spence led to the death of Atlanta rapper Kenneth Bailey, known as Young Scooter. Aft ... read more

"Traffic lanes on I-75 North in Bartow County reopened after a morning crash near Allatoona Gateway exit 278, reported by the Georgia Department of Transportation, highlighting local Atlanta traffic incidents."

I-75 North Lanes Reopen After Early Morning Crash in Bartow County

Apr 02, 2025

Lanes on I-75 North in Bartow County were reopened following a crash reported just before 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday. The incident occurred near ... read more

Alt text: "Crime scene at Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, where police discovered two individuals shot dead inside a red sedan, investigating the incident as a murder-suicide."

Tragic Discovery at Georgia International Horse Park as Police Investigate Murder-Suicide in Conyers

Apr 01, 2025

Two individuals were found shot to death early Tuesday inside a car at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, with police investig ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta rapper Young Scooter, also known as Kenneth Bailey, died in a tragic accident after sustaining a leg injury while fleeing from police during a 911 response. The Fulton County Medical Examiner confirmed the injury was not a gunshot wound,

Atlanta Rapper Young Scooter Dies Accidentally After Tragic Fall on His Birthday, Investigation Ongoing

Apr 01, 2025

Atlanta rapper Young Scooter, whose real name was Kenneth Bailey, died on his 39th birthday after sustaining a leg injury while fleeing from ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of the Monroe County parking lot where a man was shot after exchanging gunfire with deputies, following a search for John Monroe Barnes wanted on felony terroristic threats. The CVS at Tift College Drive and Patrol Road is visible in

Monroe County Man Shot After Gunfire Exchange with Deputies Outside CVS Store

Apr 01, 2025

On Tuesday, a man was shot in a Monroe County parking lot following an exchange of gunfire with deputies. The incident occurred at a CVS in ... read more

"Emergency responders at Heritage Station apartment complex in southwest Atlanta, where a woman was found dead due to an accidental injury, highlighting local crime news and police investigations."

Woman Found Dead in Southwest Atlanta Apartment Complex in Accidental Death Investigation

Apr 01, 2025

A woman was found dead at the Heritage Station apartment homes in southwest Atlanta on Sunday, around 2:45 p.m. Authorities reported that sh ... read more

Alt text: "Gwinnett County courtroom where Dennisa Mary Vega and Jahlin Javante Corey were sentenced to 15 years for the abuse and death of 10-month-old Amir Vega, highlighting the serious consequences of child abuse in Atlanta."

Gwinnett County Couple Sentenced to 15 Years for Death of Baby Amir Vega in Child Abuse Case

Apr 01, 2025

A Gwinnett County mother, Dennisa Mary Vega, and her boyfriend, Jahlin Javante Corey, both 33, were sentenced to 15 years in prison for the ... read more

"Georgia state Senate chamber where House Bill 123, aimed at preventing the execution of intellectually disabled individuals, was passed, promoting fair treatment in death penalty cases."

Georgia Bill to Protect Intellectually Disabled from Death Penalty Heads to Governor's Desk

Mar 31, 2025

On Monday, House Bill 123, which aims to prevent intellectually disabled individuals from being sentenced to death in Georgia, passed the st ... read more

Alt text: "Crime scene in southwest Atlanta where a shooting occurred on Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard, resulting in one man's death. Police investigate the incident linked to a domestic situation involving the victim and his sister."

Sister Involved in Fatal Shooting of Man in Southwest Atlanta Neighborhood

Mar 31, 2025

A shooting in southwest Atlanta on Sunday afternoon resulted in the death of one man, according to police. Officers responded to the 100 blo ... read more

"Crime scene at Heritage Station apartment complex in southwest Atlanta, where a fatal stabbing occurred on McDaniel Street, highlighting ongoing safety concerns and previous crime investigations in the area."

Stabbing Death Shakes Troubled Southwest Atlanta Apartment Complex Amid Ongoing Crime Concerns

Mar 30, 2025

A person was fatally stabbed at the Heritage Station apartment complex in southwest Atlanta on Sunday, around 2:45 p.m. The victim's identit ... read more

Alt text: "Rockdale County deputies investigate the scene where a man was found dead in the front yard of a home near Hurst Road and McDaniel Mill Road in Conyers, Atlanta, following a reported shooting incident."

Man Found Shot Dead in Front Yard in Rockdale County Investigation Underway

Mar 30, 2025

Deputies are investigating the death of a man found in the front yard of a home in Rockdale County on Sunday morning. The Rockdale County Sh ... read more

Alt text: "Community members gather outside the Reflections on Sweetwater Apartments in Gwinnett County, Atlanta, to support Chakia Carter in the search for her missing son, Indi Bullock, highlighting the emotional impact of the tragic incident involving the

Community Mourns 5-Year-Old Indi Bullock Found Dead After Tragic Search in Gwinnett County

Mar 29, 2025

Indi Bullock, a 5-year-old boy from Gwinnett County, was found deceased in a retention pond near his home at the Reflections on Sweetwater A ... read more

Alt text: "Emergency responders at the scene of a tragic accident on Glenwood Avenue in southeast Atlanta, where a 2-year-old child was fatally struck by a vehicle on Friday evening. The location features a mix of businesses and an apartment complex

Tragic Accident Claims Life of Toddler in Southeast Atlanta as Police Investigate Crash

Mar 29, 2025

A 2-year-old girl was fatally struck by a vehicle on Friday evening around 9:30 p.m. in the 2200 block of Glenwood Avenue in southeast Atlan ... read more

"Scene of a fatal shooting on Lakewood Avenue in southeast Atlanta, where a 27-year-old man was shot late Friday night, prompting police investigation into local crime."

Southeast Atlanta Shooting Claims Life of 27-Year-Old Man Near Lakewood Avenue

Mar 29, 2025

A man was shot and killed late Friday night near a home in the 1600 block of Lakewood Avenue in southeast Atlanta. Police responded shortly ... read more

"Police investigate shooting scene at Luckie and Mills streets in downtown Atlanta, where a 42-year-old man was critically injured on Friday evening near the Georgia Aquarium and State Farm Arena, as locals and tourists gather for NCAA basketball events."

Man Critically Injured in Downtown Atlanta Shooting Near Major Events

Mar 29, 2025

A 42-year-old man from Charlotte, North Carolina, was critically injured in a shooting on Friday evening at the intersection of Luckie and M ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta police investigate a crime scene on William Nye Drive where a 39-year-old man died after fleeing from officers; the scene follows reports of shots fired and a woman being dragged inside a home."

Man Dies After Fleeing Atlanta Police Following Disturbing Domestic Incident

Mar 29, 2025

A 39-year-old man died from injuries sustained while fleeing from Atlanta police on the night of October 13, 2023. Officers responded to a r ... read more

Alt text: "Police investigate the backyard treehouse in Decatur, DeKalb County, where the skeletal remains of 31-year-old Hank Frantz were discovered, prompting questions about his mysterious death and disappearance. Neighbors express shock as reporters gather

Mystery in Decatur: Body Found in Backyard Treehouse Raises Questions After Four-Year Disappearance

Mar 28, 2025

DECATUR — The remains of Henry Doyle Colon "Hank" Frantz were discovered in a backyard treehouse on Garden Lane on March 16, following the r ... read more

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