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Alt text: "Image of Douglas County Jail in Atlanta, where a woman, identified as Jane Doe, alleges she was subjected to months of physical and sexual abuse by corrections officers, leading to a federal lawsuit against the sheriff's office and former jailer

Douglas County Jail Under Fire After Detainee Alleges Months of Abuse and Pregnancy from Sexual Assault by Former Jailer

Jun 27, 2025

A woman, referred to as Jane Doe, has filed a federal lawsuit against Douglas County Sheriff Tim Pounds and several corrections officers, cl ... read more

"Residents of Atlanta's Fourth Ward gather on a porch to discuss the impact of the Atlanta Medical Center's closure, reflecting on its history and expressing concerns about future healthcare access in their community. The image captures a diverse group of longtime residents sharing memories and

Atlanta Medical Center Transformation Begins as Community Hopes for New Health Care Hub and Revitalization

Jun 27, 2025

On a hot Tuesday afternoon, longtime residents of Atlanta's Fourth Ward gathered to reminisce about the now-closed Atlanta Medical Center, a ... read more

"Texas Roadhouse restaurant exterior in Cumming, Georgia, where a jury found the establishment not liable for the tragic death of 13-year-old Leonardo Camacho, who was struck by a driver shortly after leaving the restaurant. The case highlights issues related

Texas Roadhouse Cleared of Liability in Tragic Death of 13-Year-Old Boy Struck by Drunk Driver in Cumming

Jun 27, 2025

A jury in Atlanta has determined that Texas Roadhouse is not liable for the death of 13-year-old Leonardo "Leo" Camacho, who was struck by a ... read more

Alt text: "Roya Shahidi, an Iranian American resident of Atlanta, expresses her heartbreak over the recent Israeli bombings in Tehran, reflecting the concerns of the local Iranian community regarding military actions and their impact on civilian safety."

Atlanta Iranian Americans Grapple with Heartbreak and Fear Amid Escalating Conflict in Tehran

Jun 26, 2025

Roya Shahidi, a 64-year-old Iranian American living in Atlanta, expressed her heartbreak over the recent Israeli bombing campaign in Tehran, ... read more

"Fireball sighting over Georgia captured in dramatic image, highlighting reports of a meteor streaking through the southeastern U.S. as shared by the American Meteor Society and Channel 2 Action News."

Mysterious Fireball Lights Up Southeastern Skies Sparking Meteor Sightings Across Georgia and Carolinas

Jun 26, 2025

On Thursday afternoon, reports of a fireball streaking across the southeastern U.S. inundated social media, with the American Meteor Society ... read more

"Atlanta Police arrest Jyquez Harvey, a 21-year-old suspect on the 'most wanted' list, at West End MARTA station for homicide, drug possession, and firearm charges, following the February 2023 shooting of Julian Kolb."

Atlanta Most Wanted Suspect Arrested at MARTA Station with Drugs and Gun After 2023 Homicide

Jun 26, 2025

On October 10, 2023, Jyquez Harvey, a 21-year-old man on the Atlanta Police Department's "most wanted" list for a 2023 homicide, was arreste ... read more

Alt text: "Scene outside Kroger grocery store in Clayton County where 17-year-old Qi’Adrian Gordon was shot and killed, with police investigating the crime and witnesses recounting the sound of gunshots."

Teenager Shot and Killed Outside Clayton County Kroger as Police Hunt for Suspect

Jun 26, 2025

A 17-year-old, Qi’Adrian Gordon, was shot and killed outside a Kroger grocery store on Tara Boulevard in Clayton County on Wednesday night. ... read more

"Severe storms in Atlanta caused widespread power outages, with downed trees and power lines visible in a suburban neighborhood after high winds reached up to 80 mph. Georgia Power and Georgia EMC reported over 25,000 customers without electricity as of Thursday

Severe Storms Leave Thousands in Atlanta Without Power as More Weather Warnings Loom

Jun 26, 2025

Thousands of Georgians experienced power outages on Thursday morning due to severe storms that swept across the state, with wind gusts reach ... read more

"Matthew and Wilairat 'Tuckey' Hernandez, a Georgia couple, stand outside the Forsyth County courthouse, holding a press conference after being acquitted of child abuse charges against their daughter Emma. The couple is filing a lawsuit against law

Georgia Couple Sues After Acquittal in Child Abuse Case Claims System Failed Their Sick Daughter

Jun 26, 2025

A Georgia couple, Matthew and Wilairat "Tuckey" Hernandez, have filed a lawsuit against multiple parties, including the Forsyth County Sheri ... read more

"Vending machine at Newton County Detention Center dispensing naloxone for free to combat opioid overdoses, part of local health initiative supported by GNR Health and Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust."

Newton County Unveils First Naloxone Vending Machine to Combat Opioid Overdoses and Save Lives

Jun 26, 2025

A new vending machine dispensing free naloxone has been installed at the Newton County Detention Center, marking a significant initiative in ... read more

Alt text: "Nadia Giordani stands outside her 300-square-foot tiny home Airbnb in Cabbagetown, Atlanta, highlighting the ongoing debate over short-term rental regulations and zoning laws affecting local homeowners and neighborhoods."

Atlanta's Tiny Home Revolution Faces New Regulations Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Jun 26, 2025

Nadia Giordani's 300-square-foot Airbnb in Cabbagetown, established in 2017 after changes to Atlanta's zoning laws, has allowed her to suppl ... read more

"Tabitha Turner, Atlanta Hawks sports reporter, addressing media at a news conference regarding the Uber altercation with driver Mericole Smith, who claimed she was attacked. Turner refutes claims and discusses the impact of social media backlash on her career. Image

Atlanta Sports Reporter Tabitha Turner Denies Uber Driver Assault Claims After Heated Altercation

Jun 25, 2025

Tabitha Turner, a sports reporter for the Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Dream, is contesting allegations made by Uber driver Mericole Smith foll ... read more

"Locust Grove police investigate a domestic-related shooting scene in a quiet Henry County neighborhood, with bullet holes visible on the exterior of a two-story home, highlighting the recent fatal incident involving gunfire and multiple victims."

Tragic Domestic Shooting Rocks Quiet Henry County Neighborhood Leaving One Dead and Two Injured

Jun 25, 2025

On Wednesday morning, Locust Grove police responded to a domestic-related shooting at a home on Weymouth Drive, where a man was reported to ... read more

Alt text: "Jake Paul, social media influencer and professional boxer, purchases Southlands estate in Decatur County, Georgia for $39 million, featuring 5,746 acres of land, a main lodge, guest residences, and a private lake,

Jake Paul Makes Waves in Georgia Real Estate with 39 Million Dollar Purchase of Southlands Estate

Jun 25, 2025

Social media influencer and professional boxer Jake Paul has acquired a 5,746-acre estate called Southlands in Decatur County, Georgia, for ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of shooting outside First Baptist Church of Jonesboro after basketball game, with police officers investigating the parking lot where four men were shot, highlighting the rise in local crime in Atlanta."

Four Shot Outside Jonesboro Church After Basketball Game as Suspect Turns Himself In

Jun 25, 2025

Four individuals were shot outside the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro on Monday evening following a basketball game. The incident, which ... read more

"Gwinnett County house fire scene showing heavy flames engulfing a split-level home in Stoney Ridge subdivision, where one person and three dogs tragically lost their lives, and a cat was rescued by firefighters."

Tragic Gwinnett County House Fire Claims One Life and Three Dogs While Injuring Cat

Jun 25, 2025

One person and three dogs were killed in a house fire in Gwinnett County on Tuesday evening, while a cat was injured. Fire crews responded t ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta road rage incident: A driver points a gun out of a car window during a heated confrontation on a busy highway, highlighting the alarming rise in road rage shootings in metro Atlanta. Experts emphasize the importance of staying calm and avoiding escalation

Gun Violence on Atlanta Roads Rising as Road Rage Incidents Escalate in 2023

Jun 25, 2025

In recent weeks, there has been a troubling increase in road rage incidents involving gunfire across metro Atlanta, often triggered by minor ... read more

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