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Alt text: "William Brent Hinds, cofounder and former lead guitarist of Atlanta heavy metal band Mastodon, tragically killed in a motorcycle crash at Memorial Drive and Boulevard in Atlanta. Hinds was riding a Harley-Davidson when a BMW

Tragic Loss for Atlanta Music Scene as Mastodon Cofounder Brent Hinds Dies in Motorcycle Accident

Aug 21, 2025

William Brent Hinds, the cofounder and former lead guitarist of the Atlanta-based heavy metal band Mastodon, died in a motorcycle crash on W ... read more

Alt text: "Heaven Wallace, 6, holds a photo of her late father, Deonta Wallace, surrounded by family and Atlanta law enforcement during a news conference at Verbena Street apartment complex, urging the community to help solve his unsolved

Community Unites to Seek Justice for Deonta Wallace in Atlanta's Unsolved Homicide Case

Aug 21, 2025

Deonta Wallace, known for his playful spirit and hoverboard rides in northwest Atlanta, was tragically killed in a shooting outside a Verben ... read more

Alt text: "Two winning Georgia Lottery tickets from metro Atlanta, one from an Exxon gas station in Hampton worth over $1.6 million and another from a Citgo gas station in Norcross worth $1 million, highlighting recent lottery success in Atlanta

Metro Atlanta Players Become Millionaires in Georgia Lottery Drawings This Week

Aug 20, 2025

Georgia Lottery tickets purchased in metro Atlanta have made two players millionaires this week. A player won over $1.6 million during Tuesd ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta mother Cynkeythia Robinson, 36, charged with second-degree murder in the April shooting death of her 2-year-old son Jayce Davis, faces allegations of firearm negligence and child cruelty. Image depicts a police evidence

Mother Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Tragic Death of Toddler Shot in Atlanta Apartment

Aug 20, 2025

Arrest warrants obtained on Wednesday provide new insights into the April death of 2-year-old Jayce Davis, who was fatally shot in his Atlan ... read more

Alt text: "Emotional unveiling of the Aj’anaye Hill Memorial Exchange in Douglas County, Atlanta, where mothers Chanell White and Beverly La Fleur honor their children, victims of a tragic shooting at a Sweet 16 party. The ceremony includes local

Mothers Honor Slain Teens with Roadway Dedication in Douglas County After Tragic Shooting

Aug 19, 2025

On a hot Monday afternoon, Chanell White and Beverly La Fleur celebrated the unveiling of roadway markers in Douglas County honoring their c ... read more

"Firefighter battling flames at The Oxford Apartments in Gwinnett County, Atlanta, where a fire caused minor injuries to two people, including a firefighter, on Tuesday morning."

Firefighter and Resident Injured in Gwinnett County Apartment Blaze as Roof Collapses

Aug 19, 2025

Two people, including a firefighter, were injured in a fire at The Oxford Apartments on Club Lakes Parkway in Gwinnett County on Tuesday mor ... read more

"Sarah Grace Patrick, a 17-year-old from Carroll County charged with the murder of her mother and stepfather, appears emotional in court during her bond hearing in Atlanta. Family members and supporters are seen wearing 'I stand with Sarah Grace' T

Carroll County Teen Charged with Murder of Parents Denied Bond as Trial Approaches

Aug 19, 2025

A 17-year-old from Carroll County, Sarah Grace Patrick, charged with the murder of her mother and stepfather in February, was denied bond du ... read more

"Chatham County police officer conducting a traffic stop with ICE agent present in patrol car, highlighting increased collaboration between local law enforcement and federal immigration officials in Georgia amid rising deportation efforts."

ICE and Local Police Collaborate in Controversial Detentions of Immigrants in Chatham County Georgia

Aug 19, 2025

On June 11, 2025, Chatham County police collaborated with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during two traffic stops near S ... read more

Alt text: "Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia, highlighting the urgent need for a new mental and medical health facility due to dangerous inmate conditions and recent lawsuits alleging violence and negligence by jail staff."

Fulton County Proposes New Mental Health Facility Amid Alarming Jail Lawsuits and Inmate Safety Concerns

Aug 19, 2025

On Monday, Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts proposed a new mental and medical health facility at the county jail, following mult ... read more

Alt text: "Cobb County police investigate the scene of Curtis Coleman's tragic shooting death in a parking lot off Powers Ferry Road, highlighting the ongoing investigation into the murder of the devoted father and the recent arrests of suspects Jayden M. Hooks and

Devoted Atlanta Father Shot to Death After Stopping to Help Stranded Motorists Arrest Made in 18 Month Investigation

Aug 19, 2025

Curtis Coleman, a 43-year-old father of two, was found shot to death in his car on Powers Ferry Road in March 2024. After an 18-month invest ... read more

"Milton Police Lieutenant Christopher Bradshaw, 38, arrested for hit-and-run vehicular homicide after striking and killing truck driver Terrell Lowdermilk on I-75 in Cobb County, Georgia. Image shows a Chevrolet Silverado similar to the vehicle

Metro Atlanta Police Lieutenant Charged in Hit-and-Run Death of Truck Driver on I-75 in Cobb County

Aug 19, 2025

Christopher Bradshaw, a 38-year-old police lieutenant from Milton, Georgia, has been charged with vehicular homicide and hit-and-run after a ... read more

Alt text: "Smyrna apartment crime scene where Javi Aniel Silva Maldonado allegedly stabbed an acquaintance, leading to a murder arrest by Cobb County police; evidence of a large kitchen knife and drugs found during investigation."

Smyrna Man Arrested for Alleged Stabbing Death of Acquaintance in Apartment Incident

Aug 19, 2025

A man, Javi Aniel Silva Maldonado, was arrested early Monday after allegedly stabbing an acquaintance to death inside a Smyrna apartment on ... read more

Alt text: "Young Thug, Atlanta rapper and YSL co-founder, outside Fulton County courthouse, celebrating the return of nearly $150,000 in cash, luxury vehicles including a 2022 Corvette and 2021 Maybach, and high

Young Thug to Reclaim Nearly 150000 in Cash and Luxury Assets After Legal Victory in Forfeiture Case

Aug 18, 2025

Atlanta rapper Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, will receive nearly $150,000 in cash, luxury vehicles, and jewelry that were ... read more

"Emergency responders search for drowning victim Brek Lewis Green at Lake Chatuge in Towns County, northeast Georgia, following a tragic incident early Saturday morning involving a 25-year-old from Cherokee County."

Tragic Drowning of 25 Year Old Cherokee County Man at Lake Chatuge Shocks Community

Aug 18, 2025

A tragic drowning occurred on Saturday, September 23, 2023, when 25-year-old Brek Lewis Green from Cherokee County drowned in Lake Chatuge, ... read more

"Memorial service for DeKalb County police Officer David Rose at First Baptist Church Atlanta, honoring his ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty during the CDC shooting incident. Attendees include law enforcement officials and community members gathered to pay respects to the fallen

Atlanta Community Gathers to Honor Fallen DeKalb Officer David Rose at Memorial Service

Aug 18, 2025

DeKalb County police Officer David Rose, who was killed in an attack at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on August 8, will be ... read more

Alt text: "Brookhaven police search for armed and dangerous suspect Jose Carlos Meza Ignacio, wanted for the fatal shooting of a man at Carmel Creek apartment complex. Image shows police at the scene with evidence markers, highlighting the seriousness of the ongoing investigation

Brookhaven Police Hunt Armed Suspect After Deadly Apartment Shooting Early Sunday Morning

Aug 17, 2025

Police are searching for 31-year-old Jose Carlos Meza Ignacio, who is considered armed and dangerous after allegedly shooting a man to death ... read more

"Runners participating in Atlanta’s Finest 5K race gather at Pemberton Place to honor fallen DeKalb County police Officer David Rose, who was killed in the line of duty. The event, attended by nearly 1,700 participants

Atlanta 5K Race Honors Fallen Officer David Rose and Supports His Family Through Community Spirit

Aug 16, 2025

On Saturday, runners participated in Atlanta's Finest annual 5K race to raise funds for the family of DeKalb County police Officer David Ros ... read more

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