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"Atlanta police search for suspect Markius Gillepsie in connection to January 6 shooting death of teenager Ashton Jackson in West End neighborhood, as officers block off Holderness Street during investigation."

Atlanta Police Seek Public Help to Find Suspect in Teen Shooting Death Four Months Later

May 06, 2025

In early January, police cordoned off a section of a southwest Atlanta neighborhood while searching for a suspect in the shooting death of 1 ... read more

"Police officers at the scene of a deadly stabbing incident outside a Zaxby’s restaurant in Powder Springs, Georgia, where a 17-year-old boy was fatally injured during a fight involving juveniles. The image captures the police presence and crowd

Teenager Arrested in Deadly Stabbing Incident at Zaxby’s in Powder Springs

May 05, 2025

A 17-year-old boy and another juvenile have been arrested following a deadly fight at a Zaxby’s restaurant in Powder Springs on Sunday, wher ... read more

"Scene of fatal shooting at Westminster Square Apartments in Cobb County, where 21-year-old Micah Bender was found with gunshot wounds, leading to the arrest of 24-year-old Samir Bennett on charges including felony murder and aggravated assault."

Cobb County Man Arrested for Fatal Shooting at Westminster Square Apartments in Marietta

May 05, 2025

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting at the Westminster Square Apartments in Cobb County on Friday evenin ... read more

"Gilmer County Sheriff's Office photo of escaped goats roaming freely on a stranger's property along Chatsworth Highway, showcasing their adventurous spirit in North Georgia after a 14-mile escape from their enclosure."

Goat Escape Artists Go on 14 Mile Adventure in North Georgia Before Being Reunited with Owners

May 05, 2025

A group of goats escaped their enclosure in Gilmer County, North Georgia, and embarked on a 14-mile journey over the weekend, eventually bei ... read more

"Damage from EF1 tornado in Hall County, North Georgia, showing uprooted trees along Highway 60 after severe storms swept through metro Atlanta, October 2023."

EF1 Tornado Strikes Hall County as Severe Storms Rattle North Georgia and Atlanta

May 04, 2025

An EF1 tornado touched down in Hall County during severe storms on Friday, producing maximum sustained winds of up to 90 mph and traveling o ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta police officers investigating a crime scene on Detroit Avenue where a man was shot in the neck during an attempted robbery, highlighting rising crime in northwest Atlanta."

Man Shot in Neck During Attempted Robbery in Northwest Atlanta Neighborhood

May 04, 2025

A 43-year-old man was shot in the neck while fleeing from an attempted robbery at a home on the 1700 block of Detroit Avenue in northwest At ... read more

Alt text: "Spalding County Deputy Andrew Degler arrested for DUI after reporting for duty under the influence, highlighting concerns over law enforcement accountability in Atlanta."

Spalding County Deputy Arrested for DUI After Reporting for Duty Under the Influence

May 02, 2025

A Spalding County deputy named Andrew Degler was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after arriving for work on Wednesday ... read more

Alt text: "Griffin couple Tyler and Krista Schindley sentenced to 40 years in prison for child abuse, including starving their 10-year-old son who weighed only 36 pounds when found in 2023. Image shows the

Griffin Couple Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Starving Adopted Son Found Weighing Just 36 Pounds

May 01, 2025

A Griffin couple, Tyler and Krista Schindley, were sentenced to 40 years in prison followed by 20 years of probation for starving their 10-y ... read more

"Deplorable living conditions inside condemned home in Lafayette, GA, where five individuals were arrested for animal cruelty; image shows filthy carpet, animal waste, and a dead ferret in crate, highlighting severe neglect and abuse of multiple pets and livestock."

Deplorable Conditions Exposed in Northwest Georgia Home as Five Arrested for Animal Cruelty

May 01, 2025

A home in Lafayette, GA, listed for $275,000, was condemned after investigators discovered severe animal cruelty conditions. Five individual ... read more

"Fulton County jury convicts Brandon Williams and Demetrice Ross for the murder of 60-year-old Thomas Arnold near Atlanta Beltline in Inman Park, highlighting community impact and ongoing crime concerns in Atlanta."

Atlanta Jury Convicts Two Men in Shocking Beltline Murder of Community Member Thomas Arnold

May 01, 2025

On Wednesday night, Brandon Williams and Demetrice Ross were convicted by a Fulton County jury for the murder of 60-year-old Thomas Arnold, ... read more

Alt text: "DEA agent involved in Calhoun traffic stop shooting incident, where two occupants in a vehicle were shot after allegedly accelerating toward the agent during a law enforcement operation. Authorities confirm the FBI is investigating the shooting, following a series of violent

DEA Agent Shoots Two During Traffic Stop in Calhoun Amid Ongoing Investigation

Apr 30, 2025

A Drug Enforcement Administration agent shot two individuals during a traffic stop in Calhoun on April 17, when a vehicle accelerated toward ... read more

"Gwinnett County police investigate the scene of a domestic dispute where a woman was found dead in her home on Hillsborough Drive, as officers search for the suspect involved in the incident."

Gwinnett County Woman Found Dead After Midnight Argument as Police Search for Suspect

Apr 30, 2025

A woman was found dead in a Gwinnett County home after a child called 911 about an argument around midnight on Wednesday. Officers discovere ... read more

Alt text: "Authorities evacuate homes in Habersham County, Atlanta, after discovering an antique cannonball in a garage, prompting road closures on Wheeler Road for safety and bomb technician evaluation."

Cannonball Discovery Forces Evacuations in Habersham County as Authorities Ensure Safety

Apr 29, 2025

Residents in Habersham County were evacuated after an antique cannonball was discovered in a garage on Tuesday, prompting authorities to clo ... read more

Alt text: "Booking photo of Bruce Andre Hines, a former DeKalb County EMS driver sentenced to 25 years for raping a woman in her car in Atlanta in 2023, wearing an EMS pullover, highlighting the serious crime

DeKalb County EMS Driver Sentenced to 25 Years for Assaulting Woman in Car During 2023 Incident

Apr 29, 2025

Bruce Andre Hines, a former DeKalb County emergency medical services driver, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the sexual assault ... read more

"Deputy Brandon Sikes, a dedicated Columbia County Sheriff's Office officer and former U.S. Army combat medic, tragically killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop in Atlanta, remembered for his commitment to community safety and service."

Columbia County Deputy Brandon Sikes Remembered as Hero After Tragic Death in Line of Duty

Apr 29, 2025

Deputy Brandon Sikes, a 31-year-old veteran of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, was shot and killed on Saturday evening while serving a ... read more

"Memorial service for fallen Georgia law enforcement officers, including Lt. Helio Garcia and Officer Jeremy Labonte, highlighting the sacrifices made by officers in the line of duty in Atlanta and surrounding areas."

Georgia Mourns Loss of Three Brave Officers in Line of Duty as Violence Strikes Law Enforcement

Apr 28, 2025

Three Georgia law enforcement officers have tragically died in the line of duty in 2024, contributing to a total of 165 officer fatalities n ... read more

Alt text: "Columbia County deputies at the scene of a tragic shooting incident along I-20 in Augusta, Georgia, where Deputy Brandon Sikes was killed and Deputy Gavin White was critically injured while attempting to serve a protective order to James Blake Montgomery

Deputy Shot and Killed in Columbia County as Man Ignored Protective Order and Opened Fire

Apr 28, 2025

James Blake Montgomery, who was ordered to surrender his weapons due to a protective order filed by his estranged wife, allegedly shot two C ... read more

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