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Alt text: "Overturned tractor-trailer carrying hazardous materials on Wilson Road in Douglas County, Atlanta, prompting evacuation due to potential explosive threat from ammonium nitrate and blasting caps."

Hazardous Materials Truck Overturns in Douglas County Prompting Evacuation of Residents

May 30, 2025

Residents of a southwest Douglas County neighborhood were allowed to return home after a tractor-trailer carrying hazardous materials overtu ... read more

Alt text: "Chamblee shopping center crime scene where a man was shot in the chest outside St. Vincent de Paul office on Chamblee Tucker Road; police investigating suspect who fled after the incident."

Man Found Shot in Chest at Chamblee Shopping Center Dies as Police Search for Suspect

May 30, 2025

A man was found shot in the chest outside a St. Vincent de Paul nonprofit office at 2050 Chamblee Tucker Road in Chamblee and later died at ... read more

**Alt Text:** Dark storm clouds gather over downtown Atlanta, Georgia, signaling the arrival of severe weather as a cold front moves into the region, with meteorologists warning of damaging winds, large hail, and the potential for tornadoes.

Severe Storms Expected to Hit Metro Atlanta Today with High Winds and Tornado Risk

May 30, 2025

Fast-moving storms are expected to sweep across Georgia today, driven by a cold front moving from the southern Appalachians. The storms, whi ... read more

"Image of Atlanta attorneys discussing the implications of President Trump's pardons on the justice system, highlighting concerns over favoritism and political influence in federal prosecutions."

Trump's Pardon Power Sparks Controversy in Atlanta Legal Community Amid Concerns of Justice System Erosion

May 30, 2025

President Donald Trump's extensive use of his pardon power, particularly in cases involving individuals with political connections, has rais ... read more

"Mayor Kelvin Owens of Camilla arrested on election interference charges, standing outside Mitchell County Jail with police officers in the background, highlighting the serious allegations of blocking voters and canceling the special election."

Camilla Mayor Arrested on Election Interference Charges Amid Polling Controversy

May 30, 2025

Mayor Kelvin Owens of Camilla is currently in jail facing charges of election interference after allegedly blocking voters from participatin ... read more

"Damage from tornado in Henry County, Atlanta, showing uprooted trees and blocked traffic on I-75 after severe weather warning, highlighting impact of tornado on local infrastructure and community safety."

Tornado Warning in Henry County as Severe Weather Hits Metro Atlanta: Damage Reported and Temporary Shelter Opened

May 29, 2025

On Thursday, October 5, 2023, a tornado warning was issued for Henry County as a radar-confirmed tornado was reported near McDonough at 3:34 ... read more

Alt text: "Cobb County caregiver Rachel Ernestine Ward, 62, arrested for neglecting an elderly man in Marietta, accused of depriving him of sustenance and health care for over six years, leading to his death."

Cobb County Caregiver Arrested for Neglect in Death of Elderly Man After Six Years of Alleged Abuse

May 29, 2025

Officials in Cobb County have arrested Rachel Ernestine Ward, 62, for allegedly neglecting a man in her care, leading to his death in uninco ... read more

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

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