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Alt text: "Law enforcement officers at the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Henry County, near McDonough, Georgia, as GBI agents investigate the incident on Brannan Road following a separate shooting of an armed minor."

GBI Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting in Henry County Just Days After Armed Minor Incident

Aug 31, 2025

On Sunday morning, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) was called to investigate an officer-involved shooting in Henry County, occurri ... read more

"Gwinnett County police investigate crime scene at Haven North East apartments in Atlanta, where two individuals were found dead following a domestic dispute on Global Forum Boulevard."

Gwinnett County Police Investigate Double Death at Haven North East Apartments Following Domestic Dispute

Aug 31, 2025

Gwinnett County police are investigating the deaths of two individuals at the Haven North East apartments on Global Forum Boulevard, followi ... read more

"Police officers responding to a domestic incident in Henry County, Atlanta, encounter a minor armed with a knife in an upstairs bedroom, leading to an officer-involved shooting."

Police Shoot Minor Armed with Knife During Domestic Incident in Henry County

Aug 30, 2025

A minor armed with a knife was shot by police following a domestic incident on Crandon Court in Henry County on Friday night, according to t ... read more

"Atlanta Fire Station 2 on Jonesboro Road, the scene where a man was found dead from a gunshot wound early Saturday morning, prompting an investigation by local police into the circumstances surrounding the shooting."

Man Found Shot Dead at Atlanta Fire Station in Early Morning Incident

Aug 30, 2025

A man was found shot and killed at Fire Station 2 on Jonesboro Road in southeast Atlanta early Saturday morning, with authorities reporting ... read more

Alt text: "Gwinnett County grand jury indicts former Lawrenceville natural gas utility director Joshua Heath Morris on racketeering and bribery charges related to a kickback scheme involving city gas pipeline contracts worth $11 million. Image shows a courtroom

Lawrenceville Official Indicted on Racketeering and Bribery Charges in Million-Dollar Gas Contract Scheme

Aug 30, 2025

A Gwinnett County grand jury indicted Joshua Heath Morris, the former assistant director of Lawrenceville's natural gas utility, on racketee ... read more

"Gwinnett County high school student arrested for bringing gun to Shiloh High School, threatening classmate, prompting increased security measures and installation of Evolv weapons detection systems."

Student Faces Criminal Charges After Bringing Gun to Gwinnett County High School Shiloh High Incident Raises Safety Concerns

Aug 30, 2025

A student at Shiloh High School in Gwinnett County faces criminal charges after bringing a gun to the school and threatening a classmate on ... read more

"University of Georgia campus alert for armed shooter near main library on South Jackson Street, prompting safety warnings for students and staff."

Armed Shooter Reported Near University of Georgia Main Library Prompting Campus Alert

Aug 30, 2025

An armed shooter was reported on the University of Georgia campus on Friday night, prompting officials to alert students and staff via text ... read more

Alt text: "Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor suspended by Gov. Brian Kemp amid criminal charges, including violation of oath and destruction of public documents, as a panel decides her fate in the courthouse."

Governor Brian Kemp Suspends Cobb County Clerk Connie Taylor Amid Criminal Charges and Controversy

Aug 29, 2025

Gov. Brian Kemp suspended Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor from her position on Friday as she faces multiple criminal charges, ... read more

"Chapel Bell at University of Georgia ready to ring after repairs, symbolizing Bulldog football victory tradition in Athens, Georgia. The historic bell, located near The Arch, has been celebrating UGA football wins since 1894."

Chapel Bell Rings Again as University of Georgia Completes Repairs Ahead of Season Opener

Aug 29, 2025

ATHENS — The University of Georgia announced on Friday that the Chapel Bell, a cherished symbol for Bulldog fans, would be available to ring ... read more

"Patrick Joseph White, dressed in black with a mask, exits a Toyota Scion outside the CDC during the August 8 active shooter incident in Atlanta. The scene captures the tense atmosphere as law enforcement responds to reports of gunfire, highlighting the urgent

Atlanta Shooting Spree at CDC Leaves Officer Dead and Community in Shock

Aug 29, 2025

On August 8, Patrick Joseph White, 30, drove 33 miles from his Kennesaw home to the CDC near Emory University, armed with five of his father ... read more

"911 call audio reveals witness account of active shooter incident at CDC in Atlanta, highlighting chaos as DeKalb County police Officer David Rose is shot; background shows bullet holes in CDC buildings."

Tragic 911 Call Reveals Chaos as Gunman Targets CDC in Atlanta Shooting Incident

Aug 29, 2025

On August 8, a witness's harrowing 911 call detailed the chaos as a gunman opened fire near the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention i ... read more

**Alt Text:** "Men Opposing Sex Trafficking nonprofit members prepare for a record-breaking 52-hour kickball game in Fairburn, Atlanta, to raise awareness about sex trafficking. The event aims to surpass the current world record of 51

Atlanta Nonprofit Aims for World Record with 52 Hour Kickball Marathon to Fight Sex Trafficking

Aug 29, 2025

The Atlanta nonprofit group Men Opposing Sex Trafficking is set to attempt a Guinness World Record by playing kickball nonstop for over 52 h ... read more

"Alia Matthews speaking at a press event organized by the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office, advocating for justice in the unsolved murders of her children, Starlynne and Stanford Henderson, and family friend Eric Robinson, in Lithonia,

Mother Seeks Justice Eight Years After Tragic Double Murder in DeKalb County

Aug 29, 2025

Alia Matthews is still seeking justice for her children, Starlynne and Stanford Henderson, and family friend Eric Robinson, who were murdere ... read more

"DeKalb County police investigate the tragic discovery of 8-year-old Bisebwa, found deceased in a neighborhood swimming pool after being reported missing near Clarkston High School, Atlanta."

Tragic Discovery: Missing 8-Year-Old Boy Found Dead in DeKalb County Pool

Aug 28, 2025

An 8-year-old boy identified only as Bisebwa was found dead in a neighborhood swimming pool on Thursday morning after being reported missing ... read more

Alt text: "Former NFL cornerback Buster Skrine arrested in Roswell for financial fraud scheme targeting women on dating apps, accused of scamming victims out of $300,000 using false identity and promises of NFL annuity."

Former NFL Cornerback Buster Skrine Arrested in Roswell for Alleged Dating Scam Defrauding Women Out of Hundreds of Thousands

Aug 28, 2025

Buster Skrine, a former NFL cornerback, was arrested in Roswell on Wednesday for allegedly scamming women out of hundreds of thousands of do ... read more

Alt text: "MARTA police officers at West Lake station in northwest Atlanta arrest 17-year-old Gabriel Webb-Williams, wanted for shooting a man in the abdomen at Hamilton E. Holmes station; incident highlights rising concerns over youth crime and safety on

Teenager Arrested in MARTA Shooting Incident as Authorities Crack Down on Gun Violence in Atlanta

Aug 28, 2025

On August 13, 2023, Gabriel Webb-Williams, 17, allegedly shot a man in the abdomen at the Hamilton E. Holmes MARTA station during a fight. H ... read more

"Image of ICE agents conducting immigration enforcement in Atlanta, Georgia, highlighting the recent spike in arrests following changes in state law and federal policies. The picture depicts agents at a local jail, emphasizing the impact of President Trump's immigration policies on immigrant communities, with

Georgia Immigration Arrests Surge Under Trump Administration as Local Communities Feel the Impact

Aug 28, 2025

On the 2024 campaign trail, President Donald Trump pledged to increase immigration enforcement, a promise reflected in Georgia following a n ... read more

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