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"Two men hospitalized after shooting incident at Greenbriar Mall in Atlanta, with police investigating the scene for details on the attack."

Two Men Hospitalized After Shooting Incident Near Greenbriar Mall in Atlanta

Jun 05, 2025

Two men were hospitalized on Thursday after being found shot at Greenbriar Mall in Atlanta. Authorities reported that the victims drove to t ... read more

Alt text: "Former Georgia deputy Alex Ross, 49, arrested for allegedly assaulting three women, including two officers, at the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council in Cobb County, highlighting serious allegations of violence and misconduct against law enforcement professionals."

Former Georgia Deputy Arrested for Assaulting Three Women Including Two Officers in Shocking Incident

Jun 05, 2025

Alex Ross, a former deputy in two Georgia sheriff's offices, was arrested on Monday in Cobb County for allegedly assaulting three women, inc ... read more

Alt text: "Westside residents gather at Lindsay Street Baptist Church in Atlanta for an emergency town hall meeting to protest Georgia Power's proposed substation in Vine City, highlighting concerns over environmental injustice and community impact."

Westside Residents Rally Against Georgia Power Substation in Historic Vine City Neighborhood

Jun 05, 2025

Dozens of Westside residents gathered at the Lindsay Street Baptist Church for an emergency town hall meeting to oppose Georgia Power's plan ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta police headquarters news conference where Tasha Brown speaks about her husband, Javon Brown, who died after confronting burglars attempting to break into his truck. The image captures the emotional plea for justice and community safety following the tragic incident

Atlanta Family Mourns After Father Dies from Cardiac Arrest During Attempted Break-In Confrontation

Jun 05, 2025

Javon Brown, a 48-year-old pipe fitter from southwest Atlanta, died from cardiac arrest on January 17 after confronting young men breaking i ... read more

**Alt Text:** Former President Donald Trump announces new travel ban restrictions affecting citizens from a dozen countries, including Afghanistan and Iran, during a press conference in Atlanta. The policy aims to enhance national security following a recent attack linked to immigration concerns.

Trump Revives Controversial Travel Ban Targeting Dozen Countries Amid National Security Concerns

Jun 05, 2025

President Donald Trump has reinstated a travel ban, effective Monday, prohibiting entry to the United States for individuals from twelve cou ... read more

"Owner Jose Olague at his sportswear store in Plaza Fiesta, Buford Highway, Atlanta, showcasing jerseys and wrestling masks amid declining sales due to immigration fears."

Plaza Fiesta Business Owners Struggle as Immigration Fears and Tariffs Hit Atlanta Community Hard

Jun 04, 2025

Jose Olague, who has operated a sportswear store at Plaza Fiesta in Brookhaven for over a decade, reports a significant decline in sales, es ... read more

"Shameta Jones-Harrell, the first female police chief of Cobb County, seated at her executive desk during her swearing-in ceremony in Austell, Georgia, surrounded by family, friends, and local officials. The historic event marks a

Austell Welcomes First Female Police Chief Shameta Jones-Harrell as She Aims to Transform Community Policing

Jun 04, 2025

Shameta Jones-Harrell was sworn in as the first female police chief for any Cobb County police agency during a ceremony in Austell on March ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of a deadly shooting on Flat Shoals Road in DeKalb County, Atlanta, where a man was shot while driving his Ford F-150 truck. The truck is visibly damaged with a bullet hole in the rear driver’s

Man Shot and Killed on Busy DeKalb County Road During Early Morning Incident

Jun 04, 2025

A man was shot and killed while driving his Ford F-150 on Flat Shoals Road near I-20 in DeKalb County early Wednesday at around 2 a.m. The v ... read more

"Atlanta couple Anslie and Stephen Spitler standing in front of their new home in Hoschton, showcasing the suburban charm of metro Atlanta's housing market amid rising prices and interest rates. The image captures the Spitlers with their children

Unlocking Homeownership: How Assumable Mortgages are Changing the Game for Atlanta Buyers

Jun 04, 2025

During the pandemic-era home buying spree, Anslie and Stephen Spitler faced fierce competition in the Atlanta housing market, eventually pur ... read more

"Crime scene near Kiwanis Stadium in Forest Park, Atlanta, where two men were shot during a high school graduation celebration; police investigation ongoing."

Shooting Near Forest Park During High School Graduation Celebration Leaves Two Injured

Jun 04, 2025

Two individuals were shot on Tuesday evening near Kiwanis Stadium in Forest Park during a high school graduation celebration. Officers respo ... read more

Fulton County YSL Gang Case Ends Without Murder Convictions After Three Years of Legal Battles

Jun 04, 2025

The lengthy "Young Slime Life" gang and racketeering case in Fulton County has concluded without any murder convictions after three years an ... read more

"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

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