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Alt text: "Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas Primm discusses trial delays in the case of Colin Gray, father of Apalachee High School shooting suspect, due to conflicting murder trials in Fulton County. The trial, originally set for September

Fulton County Murder Trials Delay Father of Apalachee High School Shooting Suspect's Case

Jul 24, 2025

The trial of Colin Gray, the father of the Apalachee High School shooting suspect, has been delayed by Barrow County Superior Court Judge Ni ... read more

"Atlanta police chief Darin Schierbaum discusses crime reduction strategies at a press conference, highlighting a 32% decrease in homicide rates in Atlanta compared to last year, as part of ongoing efforts to combat violence and improve community safety."

Atlanta Sees Significant Drop in Homicides as City Unites to Combat Crime

Jul 24, 2025

Homicide rates in Atlanta have significantly decreased, with the city reporting a 32% drop in killings compared to last year, according to d ... read more

"Heavy police activity on I-75 south near Exit 285 in Cartersville, Georgia, causing significant traffic delays during Thursday morning commute due to a crash. Emergency responders working to clear the scene."

Major I-75 Shutdown in Cartersville Causes Morning Commute Chaos After Crash Near Exit 285

Jul 24, 2025

Heavy police activity on I-75 south near Exit 285 in Cartersville caused significant delays during Thursday morning commutes, with the inter ... read more

Alt text: "Injured concertgoers on the platform of Vine City MARTA station in Atlanta after an escalator malfunction, with at least two individuals visibly in pain from broken bones and bleeding, highlighting the urgent need for improved emergency response during

Escalator Malfunction at Vine City MARTA Station Leaves 21 Injured After Beyoncé Concert Chaos

Jul 24, 2025

On the night of the Beyoncé concert on October 1, 2023, an escalator malfunction at the Vine City MARTA station in Atlanta injured at least ... read more

"DeKalb County apartment complex where a 5-year-old was found dead, prompting an ongoing police investigation into the tragic incident near I-20 and Wesley Chapel Road."

Tragic Discovery in DeKalb County as 5-Year-Old Found Dead in Apartment Complex

Jul 23, 2025

A 5-year-old was found dead on Wednesday afternoon at an apartment complex in DeKalb County, according to authorities. DeKalb police respond ... read more

"Image of Brant Frost IV, the Newnan businessman accused of leading a $140 million Ponzi scheme, speaking on a conservative radio show. The backdrop features pro-Trump imagery and financial promotional materials for First Liberty Building & Loan, highlighting the

Newnan Businessman Brant Frost IV Accused of Running $140 Million Ponzi Scheme That Exploited Conservative Trust

Jul 23, 2025

Brant Frost IV, a businessman from Newnan, Georgia, faces allegations from federal regulators of running a $140 million Ponzi scheme through ... read more

"Atlanta Police Department recruits involved in East Point altercation, with one discharging a firearm outside UBar, leading to their dismissal from the recruitment class for conduct not meeting agency standards."

Atlanta Police Recruitment Class Dismisses Four Recruits After Gun Incident at East Point Bar

Jul 23, 2025

Four recruits from the Atlanta Police Department were dismissed from their training class following an altercation at UBar in East Point, wh ... read more

Alt text: "Cobb County police officers investigate the scene of a shooting on Padgett Drive in Mableton, where a boy was shot in the head, leading to the arrest of three juvenile suspects."

Three Juvenile Suspects Arrested After Mableton Shooting Leaves Boy Critically Injured

Jul 22, 2025

Three juvenile suspects are in custody following a shooting incident in Mableton where a boy was shot in the head. The incident occurred on ... read more

"Police investigate crime scene in Snellville church parking lot where a man in his 20s was found dead from a gunshot wound, highlighting rising concerns over local violence in Atlanta."

Gunshot Victim Found Dead in Snellville Church Parking Lot Investigation Underway

Jul 22, 2025

A man in his 20s was found dead from a gunshot wound in the parking lot of Cannon United Methodist Church in Snellville on Tuesday morning. ... read more

"Image of the malfunctioning escalator at Vine City MARTA station, where a recent incident sent concert-goers tumbling down the stairs, highlighting concerns over escalator safety and maintenance in Atlanta. The escalator, which reportedly sped up unexpectedly during

Escalator Malfunction at Vine City Raises Alarms: Experts Call for Investigation into MARTA Safety Practices

Jul 22, 2025

On July 15, 2023, an escalator malfunction at the Vine City station in Atlanta caused chaos after a Beyoncé concert, with witnesses reportin ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta defense attorney Nicole Fegan faces serious charges, including trafficking methamphetamine and violating the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, as prosecutors allege she smuggled drugs to her client Tenquarius Mender during the Y

Atlanta Defense Attorney Faces Multiple Charges for Alleged Drug Smuggling and Obstruction in YSL Case

Jul 22, 2025

An Atlanta defense attorney, Nicole Fegan, faces twelve charges, including drug trafficking and violating the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism ... read more

"University of Georgia offensive lineman Jahzare Jackson arrested in Athens for felony drug charges, including possession of marijuana and use of a wireless device while driving a Tesla."

University of Georgia Offensive Lineman Jahzare Jackson Arrested on Felony Drug Charges in Athens

Jul 22, 2025

Jahzare Jackson, a 21-year-old offensive lineman for the University of Georgia, was arrested in Athens on Wednesday night on a felony drug c ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta rapper Cash Out, real name Josh Michael Hakeem Gibson, sentenced to life in prison for sex trafficking and RICO violations, alongside his mother Linda Smith and cousin Tyrone Taylor, highlighting a significant case in Atlanta crime news

Atlanta Rapper Cash Out Sentenced to Life for Diabolical Sex Trafficking Crimes with Family Members

Jul 21, 2025

Atlanta rapper Cash Out, whose real name is Josh Michael Hakeem Gibson, was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of operatin ... read more

Alt text: "Crime scene in southwest Atlanta showing a red Ford Fusion with bullet holes and broken glass, part of an investigation into a fatal shooting involving a man found dead in a black Corvette nearby. Police and evidence markers indicate ongoing investigation after a crash

Deadly Crash in Southwest Atlanta Leaves One Man Shot and Vehicle Littered with Bullet Holes

Jul 21, 2025

Police responded to a crash in southwest Atlanta early Monday morning and found a 28-year-old man dead inside a bullet-riddled black Corvett ... read more

"Atlanta residents brace for extreme heat as a heat advisory is issued, showing a thermometer reading over 98 degrees amidst scattered thunderstorms, highlighting the ongoing weather challenges in Georgia this week."

Sweltering Heat and Scattered Showers Set to Hit Metro Atlanta This Week

Jul 21, 2025

Georgia will experience extreme heat and scattered showers at the start of the work week. A heat advisory is in effect for much of central a ... read more

Alt text: "Harvard University campus with iconic buildings, representing the institution's ongoing legal battle against the Trump administration over $2.6 billion in federal funding cuts related to allegations of antisemitism and government control of academic freedom."

Harvard Battles Trump Administration in Court Over 2.6 Billion Federal Funding Cuts

Jul 21, 2025

Harvard University appeared in federal court on Monday, arguing that the Trump administration illegally cut $2.6 billion in federal funding, ... read more

Alt text: "Deshonda Hagins, mother of Aureon Shavea Grace, speaks emotionally about her daughter's tragic death at Smith State Prison in Georgia, where a security breach allowed an inmate to bring a gun into the facility. The image

Georgia Mother Files Lawsuit After Daughter Killed in Prison Shooting Exposes Security Failures at Smith State Prison

Jul 21, 2025

Deshonda Hagins, the mother of Aureon Shavea Grace, a food service worker shot and killed by an inmate at Smith State Prison in June 2024, h ... read more

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