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"Students from Drew Charter School in Atlanta take shelter during a lockdown at Florida State University following gunfire near the student union, highlighting the impact of campus violence on school tours."

Atlanta Students on College Tour Take Shelter Amid Gunfire at Florida State University

Apr 18, 2025

On Thursday, students from Drew Charter School in Atlanta were placed in lockdown during a college tour at Florida State University when gun ... read more

Alt text: "Samuel Ray Ham, former division director of the Georgia Police Academy, arrested for child molestation and aggravated sexual battery in Walton County, Atlanta. Image shows a police car outside a Waffle House where Ham was taken into custody."

Georgia Police Academy Director Fired After Child Molestation Charges in Walton County

Apr 17, 2025

Samuel Ray Ham, 59, the division director for the Georgia Police Academy, was fired after being charged with child molestation and aggravate ... read more

Alt text: "Scene outside Buc-ee's in Gordon County, Georgia, where a man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a police chase involving a stolen vehicle and gunfire exchange with law enforcement. The 24-hour convenience store is

Man Dies from Self-Inflicted Gunshot After Shooting at Officer and Leading Police Chase in Stolen Vehicle

Apr 17, 2025

A man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Thursday after firing at officers outside a Buc-ee's in Gordon County, Georgia, and leadin ... read more

Alt text: "DeKalb County CVS Pharmacy parking lot where 93-year-old veteran Arthur Johnson was attacked and robbed by Samuel Willie Harvey in July 2022, leading to Harvey's conviction for elder abuse and robbery."

DeKalb County Veteran's Attacker Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison After Brutal Pharmacy Assault

Apr 17, 2025

A 93-year-old military veteran, Arthur Johnson, died several months after being attacked and robbed in a DeKalb County pharmacy parking lot ... read more

Alt text: "Colin Gray, father of Apalachee High School shooting suspect, in courtroom during hearing for trial venue change in Barrow County, Georgia, amid extensive media coverage and community support for victims."

Colin Gray Trial Moves from Barrow County Amid Concerns of Jury Bias in Apalachee High School Shooting Case

Apr 17, 2025

Colin Gray, the father of the Apalachee High School shooting suspect, will not be tried by a Barrow County jury, as a judge ruled on Thursda ... read more

"Atlanta police investigate crime scene on Wylie Street following deadly shooting; Aldrickus Brown, 45, arrested for murder of Samuel D. Blash, 44, in Reynoldstown neighborhood."

Man Arrested for Murder in Southeast Atlanta Shooting That Left One Dead

Apr 17, 2025

Aldrickus Brown, 45, has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of Samuel D. Blash, 44, in southeast Atlanta on January 30. Bro ... read more

"Paulding County sheriff's deputies responding to a wellness check at a Dallas home where a man opened fire, injuring a deputy and leading to a fatal shooting. Image shows law enforcement officers at the scene on Hemlock Glen in the Brooke Valley

Paulding County Deputies Involved in Fatal Shooting During Wellness Check Near Dallas

Apr 17, 2025

On Thursday morning, deputies from the Paulding County sheriff's office fatally shot a man during a wellness check at a home on Hemlock Glen ... read more

"Crime scene near Atlanta Fire Station 14 on Lee Street, where a man was found shot to death in Oakland City on Wednesday night."

Man Found Shot Dead Near Atlanta Fire Station in Oakland City

Apr 17, 2025

A man was found shot to death near Fire Station 14 at 1203 Lee Street in the Oakland City neighborhood of southwest Atlanta on Wednesday nig ... read more

"Surveillance footage from Acworth Walmart showing Mahendra Patel, a 56-year-old real estate investor, during the alleged attempted kidnapping incident involving a young mother and her child. The video, reviewed by legal experts, raises questions about the validity of

Surveillance Footage Raises Doubts in Acworth Walmart Kidnapping Case Against Local Man

Apr 17, 2025

On March 18 at the Acworth Walmart, Mahendra Patel, a 56-year-old real estate investor, was arrested on charges of attempted kidnapping afte ... read more

"Crime scene in northwest Atlanta where a man was shot and killed on Sunset Avenue, near Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, highlighting the ongoing violence in the English Avenue neighborhood."

Shooting in Northwest Atlanta Leaves One Man Dead Near Trap Music Museum

Apr 17, 2025

A man was shot and killed Wednesday evening in northwest Atlanta, according to police. Officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 50 ... read more

"Stockbridge apartment complex shooting scene where two individuals were killed, located on Evergreen Way in northern Henry County, as confirmed by Stockbridge police. Active investigation ongoing."

Two Dead in Stockbridge Apartment Complex Shooting as Investigation Unfolds

Apr 16, 2025

Two individuals were killed in a shooting at an apartment complex in Stockbridge, Georgia, on Wednesday, according to police. The incident o ... read more

Alt text: "Surveillance footage from Acworth Walmart showing Mahendra Patel, accused of attempted kidnapping, interacting with a woman on a motorized cart and her child, highlighting discrepancies in police reports about the incident."

Surveillance Video Challenges Acworth Police Narrative in Alleged Kidnapping Case at Walmart

Apr 16, 2025

Surveillance footage from an Acworth Walmart appears to contradict police claims regarding an alleged kidnapping attempt by Mahendra Patel, ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta police investigate the tragic shooting of 2-year-old Jayce Davis in a southeast Atlanta apartment, where a gun accidentally discharged, as emergency responders rush to the scene."

Tragic Shooting Claims Life of 2-Year-Old Boy in Southeast Atlanta Apartment Incident

Apr 16, 2025

A 2-year-old boy, Jayce Davis, was fatally shot in a southeast Atlanta apartment on Sunday after a gun reportedly fell out of a bag and disc ... read more

Alt text: "Danyel Smith, a Gwinnett County man wrongfully convicted in the shaken-baby death of his son, stands outside the Georgia Supreme Court as he seeks a new trial based on new evidence and advances in medical understanding of

Danyel Smith Rejects Plea Deal in Shaken Baby Case as Georgia Supreme Court Considers New Trial Arguments

Apr 16, 2025

In 2023, Danyel Smith, who has been serving a life sentence for the 2002 death of his 2-month-old son Chandler, declined a plea deal that wo ... read more

"South Fulton Police Lieutenant Helio Garcia memorial tribute image, honoring the dedicated officer killed in a head-on crash while on duty on Flat Shoals Road. The image reflects the community's mourning and respect for Lt. Garcia, the first South Fulton officer

South Fulton Police Lieutenant Killed in Duty Crash Remembered as Dedicated Leader and Community Hero

Apr 16, 2025

On Tuesday night, South Fulton police lieutenant Helio Garcia was killed in a head-on crash while on duty on Flat Shoals Road. The South Ful ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of a fatal crash in Little Five Points, Atlanta, where a speeding driver fleeing from Georgia State Patrol ran a red light, colliding with a Honda Accord and killing 19-year-old Cooper Schoenke. The image shows

Teenage Driver Killed in Little Five Points Crash After GSP Pursuit Ends in Tragedy

Apr 15, 2025

On Monday evening in Little Five Points, 23-year-old Faduma Mohamed fled from the Georgia State Patrol, leading to a high-speed chase that r ... read more

"DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announcing the decision to drop the indictment against former police officers Russell Mathis and Jordan Vance in the Stone Mountain shooting case, emphasizing the need for a new grand jury due to legal technicalities."

DeKalb County DA Drops Indictment Against Officers in Stone Mountain Shooting Case Due to Legal Misstep

Apr 15, 2025

DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston's office has decided to drop an indictment against former police officers Russell Mathis and J ... read more

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