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"Atlanta police investigate shooting scene on Dewey Street in Pittsburgh neighborhood, where a man was fatally shot near the Salvation Army Kroc Center."

Atlanta Police Investigate Fatal Shooting in Pittsburgh Neighborhood as Community Seeks Answers

Jun 04, 2025

Atlanta police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Tuesday night in the Pittsburgh neighborhood. Officers responded to repor ... read more

Alt text: "Former Atlanta police officer Sung Kim testifies in federal court, explaining his decision to fatally shoot unarmed Black man Jimmy Atchison during a January 2019 task force operation, amid ongoing discussions about police accountability and use-of

Former Atlanta Police Officer Acquitted in Fatal Shooting of Unarmed Black Man Amid Controversy and Outcry

Jun 04, 2025

On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Michael Brown dismissed murder charges against former Atlanta police officer Sung Kim, who fatally shot unar ... read more

Alt text: "DeKalb County courthouse where Reginald Colwell was sentenced to two life sentences for the 1988 rape case, highlighting the importance of DNA evidence and the National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative in bringing justice to victims."

Decades Later Justice Served in DeKalb County as DNA Evidence Convicts Rapist in Cold Case

Jun 04, 2025

A rape kit collected in 1988 has led to the conviction of Reginald Colwell for the assault of a woman in DeKalb County. The 58-year-old was ... read more

"Packed MARTA train platform at GWCC/CNN Center station in Atlanta after Shakira concert, highlighting transit delays due to scheduled track maintenance and heavy crowds, raising concerns about MARTA's service reliability ahead of FIFA World Cup 2024."

MARTA Faces Backlash After Delays Post Shakira Concert Highlight Need for Improved Transit Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Jun 03, 2025

MARTA experienced significant train delays on June 12, 2023, coinciding with heavy crowds leaving Shakira's concert at State Farm Arena due ... read more

"Foreclosure auction sign at Piedmont Center, Buckhead's largest office complex, highlighting recent sale at $200 million amid Atlanta's post-pandemic real estate challenges. The 2.2 million-square-foot property, once valued at $657 million

Buckhead Office Complex Sold at Foreclosure Auction for 200 Million Signaling Post-Pandemic Market Challenges in Atlanta

Jun 03, 2025

On Tuesday, Buckhead's largest office complex, the 2.2 million-square-foot Piedmont Center, was sold at a foreclosure auction for $200 milli ... read more

"Gray Media CEO Hilton Howell discusses potential acquisition of WSB-TV, Atlanta's oldest local broadcaster, during an interview about WANF-TV's transition to independence, highlighting the changing landscape of Atlanta's television market."

Gray Media Eyes Potential Acquisition of WSB-TV in Atlanta Market Shakeup

Jun 03, 2025

Atlanta-based Gray Media is considering acquiring WSB-TV, a prominent ABC affiliate, if its parent company Cox Media Group decides to sell. ... read more

Alt text: "Memorial for Officer Jeremy Labonte at Roswell Police Department, featuring flowers, cards, and balloons in tribute to the fallen officer who was shot and killed during a February 7 incident while investigating a suspicious person near Ace Pickle

Roswell Man Pleads Not Guilty in Shooting Death of Police Officer Jeremy Labonte

Jun 03, 2025

Edwin Espinoza pleaded not guilty to murder charges on Tuesday in connection with the shooting death of Roswell police officer Jeremy Labont ... read more

Alt text: "Joseph Kelly, mayor of Climax, Georgia, and his wife Natalie Grubbs arrested on child molestation and cruelty to children charges, highlighting shocking crime news in south Georgia."

Mayor and Wife Arrested on Child Molestation Charges Shocking Small Georgia Town

Jun 03, 2025

Joseph Kelly, the 38-year-old mayor of Climax, Georgia, and his wife Natalie Grubbs, 44, were arrested on child molestation and cruelty to c ... read more

"Amazon to build new 1.6 million-square-foot package sorting center in Hogansville, Georgia, creating over 1,000 jobs and enhancing local logistics network."

Amazon to Open Massive New Sorting Center in Hogansville Georgia Creating Over 1000 Jobs by 2027

Jun 03, 2025

On Monday, Amazon announced plans to open a new 1.6 million-square-foot package sorting center in Hogansville, Georgia, about an hour southw ... read more

Alt text: "Patsy Austin-Gatson, the first African American and female district attorney of Gwinnett County, Atlanta, speaks at a community youth program aimed at educating children on legal consequences and fostering positive interactions with law enforcement."

Empowering Change: Gwinnett County DA Patsy Austin-Gatson Bridges Gap Between Youth and Law Enforcement

Jun 03, 2025

Patsy Austin-Gatson, the district attorney of Gwinnett County, emphasizes the importance of teaching young people how to interact with law e ... read more

**Alt Text:** Fulton County Judge Shukura Ingram presiding over a courtroom, ruling on the agreement that halts executions for Georgia death row inmates until COVID-19 vaccines are available to all, including newborns. The image highlights the ongoing

Georgia Judge Upholds Death Row Execution Freeze Until COVID Vaccine Available for All Infants

Jun 02, 2025

A Fulton County judge ruled that Attorney General Chris Carr's office must adhere to a 2021 agreement that prevents executions of certain de ... read more

Atlanta Television Landscape Transforms as CBS Moves to Channel 69 Ending 31 Year Partnership with Channel 46

Jun 02, 2025

A significant change in Atlanta's television landscape will occur this summer as CBS transitions from Channel 46 to Channel 69 after 31 year ... read more

"Supreme Court justices discussing gun rights cases, including AR-15 and high-capacity magazine bans, in a pivotal session, highlighting ongoing debates over Second Amendment protections in Atlanta and nationwide."

Supreme Court Rejects Gun Rights Cases as Assault Weapons Ban Debate Heats Up in America

Jun 02, 2025

On Monday, the Supreme Court declined to hear two significant gun rights cases regarding high-capacity magazines and state bans on assault w ... read more

Alt text: "Police investigate the scene of a tragic shooting at a baby shower in Norcross, Gwinnett County, where Esteven Avila-Vega was found guilty of murdering father Angel Mendoza-Ramirez, highlighting the issue of gun violence

Man Found Guilty of Murdering Father of Six at Norcross Baby Shower in Shocking Case

Jun 02, 2025

Esteven Avila-Vega, 28, was found guilty of malice murder and other charges for the shooting death of Angel Mendoza-Ramirez at a baby shower ... read more

Alt text: "Volunteers conducting the annual point-in-time homeless count in Atlanta, highlighting the city's 14% increase in families experiencing homelessness due to financial pressures, while chronic homelessness decreases by 9% in 2025."

Homelessness in Atlanta Sees 14 Percent Surge in Families While Chronically Homeless Population Declines Says New Report

Jun 02, 2025

Financial pressures have led to a nearly 14% increase in families experiencing homelessness in Atlanta this year, with the total number of h ... read more

Alt text: "Wanted poster for Greata Nichole Thomas, 26, accused of murder in the shooting death of Breiana Danielle Johnson, 34, in Royston, Georgia. Authorities urge the public not to approach Thomas and report any

Search for Suspect in Northeast Georgia Murder of Breiana Johnson Intensifies as Authorities Warn Public Not to Approach

Jun 01, 2025

A search is ongoing for 26-year-old Greata Nichole Thomas, who is wanted in connection with the shooting death of 34-year-old Breiana Daniel ... read more

Alt text: "Law enforcement vehicles from Fulton County and Atlanta police surround the scene of a fatal officer-involved shooting at Heritage Station Apartments on McDaniel Street in southwest Atlanta, as GBI agents investigate the incident."

Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting Investigated by GBI in Southwest Atlanta Neighborhood

Jun 01, 2025

Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred in southwest Atlanta on Sunday morning i ... read more

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