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"DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office detention officer Martin Douglas, 50, arrested for aggravated assault on inmate with baton, July 4, 2023."

DeKalb County Detention Officer Fired and Arrested for Assaulting Inmate with Baton on Fourth of July Weekend

Jul 25, 2025

A DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office detention officer, Martin Douglas, 50, was fired and arrested for allegedly beating an inmate with a baton ... read more

"Crime scene at Empire Park in southeast Atlanta following a tragic shooting incident, where a teenager was killed and five others injured, showcasing remnants of police tape and abandoned grilling equipment."

Teenager Killed and Five Injured in Shocking Southeast Atlanta Shooting at Empire Park

Jul 25, 2025

A teenager was killed and five others injured in a shooting at Empire Park in southeast Atlanta on the evening of Thursday, October 19. Poli ... read more

Alt text: "Forsyth County home of Grammy-nominated rapper GloRilla, targeted by intruders in a burglary while she was away, highlighting local crime concerns in Atlanta."

GloRilla Targeted by Burglars While Performing at WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis

Jul 24, 2025

On Saturday, three intruders burglarized the Forsyth County home of Grammy Award-nominated rapper GloRilla, whose real name is Gloria Woods, ... read more

"Roswell man John Woodbury sentenced to 17 months in prison for threatening former FBI Director Christopher Wray, highlighting the serious consequences of interstate threats against law enforcement."

Roswell Man Sentenced to Prison for Threatening Former FBI Director Christopher Wray

Jul 24, 2025

A Roswell man, John Woodbury, 35, was sentenced to 17 months in prison on October 5, 2023, for threatening to injure former FBI Director Chr ... read more

Alt text: "Aerial view of Atlanta's industrial area showcasing numerous warehouses and distribution centers, highlighting the recent trends in the city's industrial real estate market amid rising vacancy rates and economic shifts."

Atlanta Industrial Market Faces First Negative Growth in Over a Decade Amid Economic Uncertainty

Jul 24, 2025

As of June 2023, Metro Atlanta's industrial market has experienced its first quarter of negative net absorption since 2011, signaling a shif ... read more

Alt text: "Carmine the black coyote at Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary in Gwinnett County, Georgia, lounging on his elevated platform, showcasing his unique black coat and playful demeanor, symbolizing the challenges faced by urban coyotes in Atlanta

Carmine the Black Coyote: From Wild Friend to Sanctuary Star in Atlanta's Animal Rescue Tale

Jul 24, 2025

LILBURN — Carmine, a black coyote at Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary, became well-known for playing with dogs during his time as a wild coyo ... read more

Alt text: "Three pro-Palestinian demonstrators, Alexander Carson, Sebastian Cadiz Garcia, and Erica Schneider, appear in DeKalb County Courthouse to plead not guilty to criminal trespass charges related to their arrest during a protest at

Three Emory University Protesters Plead Not Guilty to Politically Motivated Charges in High-Profile Case

Jul 24, 2025

Three demonstrators arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest at Emory University in April 2024 pleaded not guilty to charges that their att ... read more

Alt text: "Deoineta Hightower remembers his brother D’Anthony Reaves, known as Uncle 'Dinky,' during an emotional interview in Atlanta. Reaves, a beloved community figure and hip-hop artist, was tragically shot in

Beloved Atlanta Father and Musician D'Anthony Reaves Remembered After Tragic Shooting in Downtown Atlanta

Jul 24, 2025

Deoineta Hightower reflects on the life of his brother D'Anthony Reaves, who was tragically shot and killed in downtown Atlanta on July 19. ... read more

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

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