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Alt text: "Emergency responders at SunDestin Beach Resort in Destin, Florida, where a tragic drowning incident occurred involving a Buford couple while swimming with their son. Yellow flags indicate moderate surf conditions as local authorities conduct a search and rescue operation

Tragic Drowning of Buford Couple in Destin Florida Shocks Community as Son Survives Rescue Attempt

May 29, 2025

A husband and wife from Buford drowned while swimming off the Gulf Coast in Destin, Florida, on Tuesday evening. Witnesses reported that the ... read more

"Three suspects, Stevens Estime, Malachi Stevenson, and Hernandez Jean Charles, arrested for the ambush murder of 19-year-old Xavier Tyler Stephens near a Gwinnett County bank, highlighting rising crime concerns in Atlanta."

Three Men Charged with Murder in Gwinnett County Bank Ambush of 19 Year Old Victim

May 29, 2025

Three men, Stevens Estime, 27, Malachi Stevenson, 26, and Hernandez Jean Charles, 27, are facing malice and felony murder charges for the sh ... read more

"Law enforcement officers at the scene of a traffic stop in Bartow County, Atlanta, where a woman was shot and killed after brandishing a gun during the incident. The image shows police vehicles and officers responding to the emergency call related to the armed

Woman Shot and Killed by Law Enforcement During Bartow County Traffic Stop Investigation Underway

May 29, 2025

A woman identified as Carrie Hall, 50, of Cartersville, was shot and killed by law enforcement during a traffic stop in Bartow County on Wed ... read more

"Scene of a tragic shooting in southwest Atlanta, where a 16-year-old boy was killed and another injured during a dispute between two groups of juveniles near Campbellton Road and Oakland Drive, highlighting the ongoing issues of youth violence in Atlanta."

Teen Killed and Another Injured in Southwest Atlanta Shooting Amid Group Altercation

May 29, 2025

A 16-year-old boy was killed and another was injured in a shooting on Wednesday night in southwest Atlanta. The incident occurred around 8:1 ... read more

"Cam Newton's new production studio in South Fulton, Atlanta, showcasing a modern content creation space designed for filming podcasts and sports shows, including 'Funky Friday' and '4th&1 with Cam Newton,' highlighting the rise of athlete-led media

Cam Newton Launches Unique Media Studio in South Fulton to Build His Media Empire

May 29, 2025

Cam Newton, the former Carolina Panthers quarterback, has opened a new production studio in South Fulton, Atlanta, aimed at content creation ... read more

Alt text: "Peter Tarantino, the Atlanta accountant convicted of tax evasion alongside reality stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, speaks to reporters outside a courthouse, expressing his intent to seek a pardon from President Trump after the Chrisleys' recent release from

Atlanta Accountant Seeks Trump Pardon After Conviction Linked to Chrisley Tax Fraud Case

May 29, 2025

Peter Tarantino, an accountant convicted in 2022 for assisting reality stars Todd and Julie Chrisley in tax evasion, plans to seek a pardon ... read more

Alt text: "Former DeKalb County police officer Robert 'Chip' Olsen appears via Zoom during a virtual hearing regarding his plea deal for the 2015 shooting of unarmed Black Afghanistan veteran Anthony Hill, highlighting the complexities of police accountability and justice

DeKalb County Officer Who Shot Unarmed Veteran Avoids Further Prison Time in Controversial Plea Deal

May 28, 2025

A former DeKalb County police officer, Robert "Chip" Olsen, who fatally shot unarmed mentally ill veteran Anthony Hill in 2015, will not ser ... read more

"Fulton County courtroom where Damekion Garlington was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to reduced charges in a gang-related case involving rapper Young Thug, highlighting ongoing issues of gang violence and racketeering in Atlanta."

Former Gang Member Sentenced to Five Years in Fulton County Case Linked to Young Thug After Pleading Guilty to Reduced Charges

May 28, 2025

Damekion Garlington, 29, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to reduced charges in a Fulton County gang and racketee ... read more

"Atlanta police mugshots of Denis Manuel Velasquez Rivera, Madelian Garcia, and Hector Paz, accused of conspiring to kill 20-year-old Angela Yajahira Cortes Villegas in Crest Lawn Memorial Park cemetery, highlighting serious charges

Atlanta Trio Charged in Cemetery Murder Conspiracy of Utah Woman Angela Cortes Villegas

May 28, 2025

Three individuals, Denis Manuel Velasquez Rivera, 22, Madelian Garcia, 18, and Hector Paz, 22, all from metro Atlanta, have been charged wit ... read more

"Michael Sumler, known as 'Chicago Mike,' performing with Kool & the Gang, whose legacy of compassion and music impacted the Atlanta community, tragically died in a Cobb County car crash at age 71."

Atlanta Music Legend Michael Sumler Remembered for Kindness After Fatal Crash at 71

May 28, 2025

Michael Sumler, known as "Chicago Mike" and a member of Kool & the Gang, was killed in a car crash in Cobb County on Sunday night at the age ... read more

"Memorial Day weekend traffic fatalities in Georgia highlighted by state troopers, with 14 deaths reported on roads, including a tragic crash involving three students from Stillman College, emphasizing the ongoing concerns for safety on Atlanta roadways."

Georgia Memorial Day Weekend Sees 14 Fatal Crashes Raising Alarm on Road Safety

May 28, 2025

During the three-day Memorial Day weekend, 14 people died in crashes on Georgia roads, an increase from 11 fatalities the previous year, as ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta police investigate the scene of a fatal shooting at Mozley Park, where a 27-year-old man was shot in the parking lot near the pool area on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, northwest Atlanta."

Man Shot to Death in Mozley Park Parking Lot in Atlanta Late Tuesday Night

May 28, 2025

A man was shot to death in the parking lot of Mozley Park in northwest Atlanta on Tuesday night around 9:30 p.m. The 27-year-old victim, who ... read more

Alt text: "A scenic view of Lake Chatuge in Hiawassee, Georgia, showcasing busy summer activities with jet skis and fishing boats, as local residents voice concerns over the aging dam repairs threatening the lake's water levels and the community

Lake Chatuge Faces Uncertain Future as Dam Repairs Could Deplete Water Levels for Eight Years

May 28, 2025

Lake Chatuge, a vital resource for Hiawassee, Georgia, faces potential water level reductions of nearly 20 feet for up to eight years due to ... read more

Fulton County Judge Set to Sentence Young Slime Life Member in Major Gang Case as Charges are Reduced

May 27, 2025

Damekion Garlington, 29, had his serious charges reduced in a plea deal in Fulton County's gang and racketeering case involving the alleged ... read more

Alt text: "DeKalb County police seek public assistance in identifying a suspect in the deadly shooting of a homeowner in Lithonia, captured on surveillance video holding an assault rifle near Rock Springs Road."

DeKalb County Police Seek Public Help to Identify Suspect in Deadly Lithonia Shooting

May 27, 2025

DeKalb County police are seeking assistance in identifying a man involved in the fatal shooting of a homeowner near Lithonia on May 16. The ... read more

Alt text: "Former reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion, receive news of a potential presidential pardon from Donald Trump, highlighting their controversial case in Atlanta. The Chrisleys, known for 'Chrisley

Trump Announces Pardon for Atlanta Reality Stars Todd and Julie Chrisley Amid Controversy Over Fraud Convictions

May 27, 2025

President Donald Trump plans to pardon Todd and Julie Chrisley, the Atlanta multimillionaires serving prison sentences for bank fraud and ta ... read more

"Severe thunderstorms in Metro Atlanta cause flight ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, with tornado warnings issued for Coweta and Fayette counties. Image shows dark storm clouds gathering over Atlanta skyline, highlighting the intense weather conditions affecting the region."

Severe Thunderstorms Hit Metro Atlanta Grounding Flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

May 27, 2025

On Tuesday afternoon, severe thunderstorms are impacting Metro Atlanta and surrounding areas, leading to a ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson ... read more

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