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Alt text: "Georgia Supreme Court ruling on jail calls in Clark Atlanta University student murder case, featuring Barron Brantley, accused of strangling Alexis Crawford, with implications for trial evidence."

Georgia Supreme Court Rules Jail Calls Can Be Used Against Man Accused of Strangling Clark Atlanta Student

Apr 09, 2025

On Tuesday, the Georgia Supreme Court ruled that Barron Brantley, accused of strangling Clark Atlanta University student Alexis Janaé Crawfo ... read more

"Police at the scene of a fatal shooting on Kenmore Street in southwest Atlanta, where a 34-year-old man was killed on January 3, 2023. Five teenagers, including a 16-year-old, are now facing murder charges

Five Teenagers Arrested in Southwest Atlanta Shooting Death of 34-Year-Old Man

Apr 08, 2025

A 16-year-old was arrested on Friday, joining four other teenagers facing murder charges related to a January shooting in southwest Atlanta. ... read more

Alt text: "Cobb County police officers investigate a crime scene in Marietta, Georgia, where Zachary Imbriano, 31, allegedly mixed chemicals to create chlorine gas targeting his former employer, Pool Scouts. The image shows the business

Marietta Man Faces Felony Charges for Allegedly Creating Deadly Chlorine Gas to Target Former Employer

Apr 08, 2025

Zachary Imbriano, 31, is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly attempting to create chlorine gas to target his former employer at P ... read more

Alt text: "Mugshot of John Seay, the suspect arrested for murder in Jonesboro, Georgia, after a dramatic SWAT standoff in Fayette County. Seay, 47, faces multiple charges including murder and armed robbery, following

Man Accused of Murder Captured After Ceiling Fall During SWAT Standoff in Fayette County

Apr 08, 2025

John Seay, 47, was booked into the Clayton County Jail on Friday after a manhunt and SWAT standoff that began when he allegedly shot and kil ... read more

Alt text: "DeKalb County police investigate the scene of a Chick-fil-A robbery where a suspect used pepper spray on employees before fleeing, leading to a high-speed chase and fatal crash in Atlanta. The incident highlights a string of robberies connected

Chick-fil-A Robbery Turns Deadly as Suspect Leads Police Chase and Causes Fatal Crash in Atlanta

Apr 08, 2025

A suspect is accused of robbing a Chick-fil-A in DeKalb County on Monday night, pepper-spraying employees and stealing a cash drawer before ... read more

Alt text: "Fulton County Jail exterior showing crumbling walls, highlighting unsafe conditions linked to the wrongful death lawsuit filed by Leonard Fortner's parents after their son was fatally stabbed by a fellow inmate. The image underscores issues of overcrowding,

Parents of Stabbed Fulton County Detainee Sue Sheriff Over Jail Violations and Unsafe Conditions

Apr 08, 2025

The parents of Leonard Fortner, a Fulton County detainee who was fatally stabbed 20 times in April 2024, are suing the sheriff and the count ... read more

Alt text: "Forsyth Methodist Church day care in Monroe County, Georgia, where an employee was accused of drugging toddlers with allergy medication, leading to license revocation by state officials. The facility is under investigation for child cruelty and battery charges against

Georgia Day Care License Revoked After Shocking Accusations of Drugging Toddlers with Allergy Medication

Apr 08, 2025

On Monday, state officials revoked the license of a day care at Forsyth Methodist Church in Monroe County after an employee, Kendasia Hughle ... read more

"Emergency responders at Lee Street crossing in southwest Atlanta after an 87-year-old woman was struck and killed by a freight train on Norfolk Southern tracks, highlighting local safety concerns and pedestrian incidents."

87 Year Old Woman Tragically Killed in Freight Train Accident in Southwest Atlanta

Apr 08, 2025

An 87-year-old woman was struck and killed by a freight train in southwest Atlanta on Monday, occurring at the Lee Street crossing around 1: ... read more

Alt text: "Firefighters responding to a hazardous materials incident at BioLab's Conyers facility, where improperly stored chemicals caused a fire and led to evacuations of 17,000 residents in Atlanta. The U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA

BioLab Faces Severe Penalties Following Hazardous Chemical Fire in Conyers That Endangered 17000 Lives

Apr 07, 2025

BioLab has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor for four serious and two other-than-serious violations related to a fire at its Conyer ... read more

Alt text: "Georgia State Senator Randy Robertson speaks about the ongoing fight to make cockfighting illegal in Georgia, the only state without such a law, highlighting the link between animal cruelty and violence in communities."

Georgia Remains Last State Without Cockfighting Law as Bill Falls Short Again

Apr 07, 2025

For the fourth consecutive year, a bill to criminalize cockfighting in Georgia fell short in the state Legislature, leaving the state as the ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of the Gwinnett County apartment complex shooting at Parc at 1695, where two men, Rudy Ervin Garcia and Christian Villarreal Rocha, were found dead from gunshot wounds late Sunday night. Police investigating the incident

Deadly Shooting at Gwinnett County Apartment Complex Claims Two Lives in Late Night Incident

Apr 06, 2025

A shooting at the Parc at 1695 apartments in Gwinnett County late Sunday night resulted in the deaths of two men, 34-year-old Rudy Ervin Gar ... read more

"Police investigate crime scene at Victory Fuels gas station in Cartersville, where a man was found shot to death late Friday night, leading to the arrest of a woman on-site."

Woman Arrested After Man Found Shot Dead in Cartersville Gas Station Parking Lot

Apr 06, 2025

A woman has been arrested following the shooting death of a man at a parking lot in Cartersville, Georgia, on Friday night. Police responded ... read more

"Crime scene at Dillons Sports Bar in Gwinnett County, Atlanta, where a fatal shooting occurred early Sunday morning, with police investigating shell casings in the parking lot and nearby nail salon."

Gunfire Erupts at Gwinnett Sports Bar Leaving Young Man Dead in Homicide Investigation

Apr 06, 2025

A man in his early 20s was killed early Sunday morning in a shooting at Dillons Sports Bar located in the 800 block of Dogwood Road in Gwinn ... read more

Alt text: "Deceased brown horse lying on the sidewalk at the intersection of Peachtree Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in downtown Atlanta, surrounded by a water jug, as shocked pedestrians observe the tragic scene. Atlanta police and fire department

Mysterious Horse Death Shocks Downtown Atlanta as Investigation Unfolds on Peachtree Street

Apr 06, 2025

A horse was found dead on the sidewalk of Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta on Sunday morning, as reported by South Downtown ATL. The org ... read more

"Police investigate crime scene on Mayson Turner Road in northwest Atlanta, where a man was fatally shot in a late-night incident, highlighting recent surge in local gun violence."

Three Shootings in Northwest Atlanta Leave One Dead and Two Injured in Four Hour Span

Apr 05, 2025

One man was killed and two others were injured in separate shootings across northwest Atlanta on Saturday, with the first incident occurring ... read more

Alt text: "Public visitation for Atlanta rapper Young Scooter, also known as Kenneth Bailey, at Donald Trimble Mortuary in Decatur, scheduled for Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The event honors the late musician who died on his

Atlanta Rapper Young Scooter to be Remembered with Public Visitation and Funeral Following Tragic Death on His Birthday

Apr 04, 2025

A public visitation for Atlanta rapper Young Scooter, born Kenneth Bailey, is scheduled for Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at Donald Trimble Mor ... read more

"Seismic activity in Georgia: Map highlighting recent earthquake locations in Columbia County and Chattooga County, showcasing the small tremors recorded in Grovetown and Trion, with magnitudes below 2.5."

Georgia Shaken Not Stirred: Three Minor Earthquakes Rattle Northern Region This Week

Apr 04, 2025

Three small earthquakes were recorded in northern Georgia this week, with the latest occurring in Columbia County near Augusta on Wednesday ... read more

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