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Alt text: "Colt Gray, the 14-year-old suspect in the Apalachee High School shooting, seeks a venue change for his trial from Barrow County due to concerns over pre-trial publicity and potential bias from local jurors

Colt Gray Seeks Change of Venue for High-Profile School Shooting Trial Amid Concerns of Bias in Barrow County

Apr 04, 2025

Colt Gray, the 14-year-old suspect in the deadly Apalachee High School shooting on September 4, is seeking a change of venue for his trial, ... read more

Alt text: "Gwinnett County courtroom where 20-year-old Jesus Monroy faces charges for the murder of his pregnant girlfriend, Mia Campos, who was 16 years old. Monroy has been indicted on multiple charges, including malice murder

Gwinnett County Man Granted Bond in Pregnant Teen's Murder Case After New Charges Added

Apr 04, 2025

Jesus Monroy, 20, was granted a $150,000 bond by Gwinnett County Superior Court Judge Tuwanda Williams after being indicted on additional ch ... read more

"Crime scene near Wells Fargo bank in Gwinnett County, Atlanta, where 19-year-old Xavier Tyler Stephens was fatally shot at Shackleford Road and Steve Reynolds Boulevard. Police investigate the incident with crime scene tape visible."

19 Year Old Fatally Shot Near Busy Gwinnett County Bank Investigation Underway

Apr 04, 2025

A 19-year-old man, identified as Xavier Tyler Stephens, was fatally shot near a bank at the intersection of Shackleford Road and Steve Reyno ... read more

MARTA to Begin Five Points Station Renovation This May After Lengthy Delays and Permit Disputes

Apr 03, 2025

MARTA will begin renovations at the Five Points Station on May 17 after a 10-month delay caused by disputes with the city of Atlanta over pe ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta rapper Young Thug, real name Jeffery Williams, speaks outside the Fulton County courthouse after a judge ruled he will not be sent to prison for a controversial social media post about a gang trial witness, highlighting ongoing tensions between his

Young Thug Avoids Prison Time Despite Social Media Post Controversy in Fulton County Case

Apr 03, 2025

Atlanta rapper Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, will not face prison time for a social media post that prosecutors argued th ... read more

"Griffin police officers investigating the scene of a shooting on North Avenue in Spalding County, where a 15-year-old was seriously injured on Wednesday night."

Teenager Seriously Injured in Spalding County Shooting Investigated by Griffin Police

Apr 03, 2025

A 15-year-old boy was seriously injured in a shooting in Spalding County on Wednesday night. Griffin police responded to the 800 block of No ... read more

"Chamblee police officer Brandi Boddy engages with a child at the scene of a recent car accident, highlighting the importance of autism awareness and specialized training for law enforcement in Atlanta. This training aims to improve interactions with individuals on the autism spectrum

Chamblee Police Enhance Autism Awareness Training to Improve Interactions with Autistic Individuals

Apr 03, 2025

Chamblee police officer Brandi Boddy recently encountered a situation involving an autistic child during a car accident response, prompting ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta rapper Young Thug, also known as Jeffrey Williams, faces probation revocation after posting a photo of gang investigator Marissa Viverito, leading to online threats against her and Fulton County DA Fani Willis. The case highlights

Fulton County District Attorney Seeks Probation Revocation for Young Thug After Social Media Post Sparks Threats Against Witness

Apr 03, 2025

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has filed a motion to revoke rapper Young Thug's probation, citing his online post of a photo of ... read more

Alt text: "DeKalb County Juvenile Court building, where a 16-year-old is being prosecuted for the fatal shooting of MARTA bus driver Leroy Ramos, highlighting local crime news in Atlanta."

Teen Charged in MARTA Bus Driver Shooting to Face Juvenile Court in DeKalb County

Apr 02, 2025

A 16-year-old accused of fatally shooting MARTA bus driver Leroy Ramos on January 3 will be prosecuted in juvenile court in DeKalb County, a ... read more

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

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