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Alt text: "Emergency responders at the scene of a fatal shooting in southeast Atlanta, where a 16-year-old boy was shot at his home on Mulberry Row; background shows police tape and a distressed woman, highlighting the chaotic aftermath of the incident

Tragic Atlanta Shooting Claims Life of 16-Year-Old as Neighbors Describe Frantic Scene

Sep 05, 2025

Emergency calls released on Friday detail a chaotic scene following the shooting of 16-year-old Daquavius Royalston at his southeast Atlanta ... read more

"Two former Milton High School basketball players Cameron Walker and Jonathan Murray in court for plea hearing related to the 2021 shooting death of Kennesaw State student Connor Mediate, highlighting the tragic consequences of a drug exchange gone wrong in Alpharetta

Former Milton High Basketball Players Plead Guilty in Kennesaw State Student Shooting Case

Sep 04, 2025

Two former Milton High School basketball players, Cameron Walker and Jonathan Murray, pleaded guilty on October 12, 2023, to reduced charges ... read more

Alt text: "Colin Gray, father of Apalachee High School shooting suspect, awaiting trial in Barrow County for charges including second-degree murder and child cruelty, set for February 6, 2025, one year after the tragic

New Trial Date Set for Father of Apalachee High School Shooting Suspect as Anniversary Approaches

Sep 04, 2025

A new trial date for Colin Gray, the father of the Apalachee High School shooting suspect, has been set for February 6, following a request ... read more

"Locust Grove police officers responding to a house fire on Cadence Street, where a knife-wielding suspect was fatally shot after refusing to drop his weapon, leading to the discovery of a deceased woman in a burning bedroom. The scene highlights

Locust Grove Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Man During House Fire Investigation Woman Found Dead in Burning Bedroom

Sep 04, 2025

Locust Grove police fatally shot a man wielding a knife while responding to a house fire on Cadence Street early Thursday morning. Upon ente ... read more

**Alt Text:** Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen speaks at a press conference regarding his lawsuit against the Clayton County Board of Commissioners over budget constraints affecting jail management and staffing. The image highlights the sheriff's concerns about the overcrowded Clayton County Detention Center

Clayton County Sheriff Sues Commissioners Over Budget Cuts Impacting Jail Safety and Staffing

Sep 04, 2025

Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen has filed a lawsuit against county commissioners, claiming budget constraints are hindering his ability t ... read more

"Former NBA player Javaris Crittenton, involved in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the children of Jullian Jones, a young mother he fatally shot in Atlanta in 2011, stands outside a Fulton County courthouse. The lawsuit seeks

Javaris Crittenton Sued by Children of Slain Mother Fourteen Years After Fatal Shooting in Atlanta

Sep 04, 2025

Fourteen years after the fatal shooting of Jullian Jones in August 2011, former Los Angeles Lakers player Javaris Crittenton is being sued b ... read more

"Tamara Nicole Weaver, a Spalding County mother wrongfully convicted in a child abuse case, is seen leaving court after a judge granted her a new trial due to her former attorney's conflict of interest. Weaver, who has been imprisoned for

Spalding County Mother Granted New Trial After Judge Rules Attorney Conflict Led to Miscarriage of Justice

Sep 04, 2025

A judge has ruled that Tamara Nicole Weaver, a Spalding County mother imprisoned for over a decade due to a child abuse conviction, deserves ... read more

"Gwinnett County high school students involved in a stabbing incident, highlighting rising concerns over school safety in Atlanta. One student hospitalized after fight, another facing charges."

Gwinnett County High School Stabbing Leads to Hospitalization and Arrest in Morning Brawl

Sep 03, 2025

A Gwinnett County high school student was hospitalized following a stabbing incident on Wednesday morning involving two South Gwinnett stude ... read more

"Fire engulfs historic Atlanta mansion at 490 West Paces Ferry Road in Buckhead, known for its roles in 'Zombieland' and 'The Three Stooges,' as firefighters battle flames from roof installation incident on Wednesday afternoon

Historic Atlanta Estate Featured in Film and TV Catches Fire in Buckhead Blaze

Sep 03, 2025

A significant fire broke out Wednesday afternoon at one of Atlanta's largest homes, located at 490 West Paces Ferry Road in Buckhead. The bl ... read more

"Police at Rose Hill Cemetery in Macon, Georgia, following the fatal shooting of suspect Catrell Ford by deputies after he allegedly shot a woman and injured a 79-year-old man earlier in the day. The incident highlights ongoing crime concerns in

Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Woman in Middle Georgia Dies After Deputy-Involved Shooting at Cemetery

Sep 03, 2025

A suspect identified as 43-year-old Catrell Ford was shot and killed by deputies at Rose Hill Cemetery in Middle Georgia on Tuesday night af ... read more

Alt text: "Smyrna apartment fire scene at Bella 810 on Windy Hill Road, where a person was found dead, raising suspicions of foul play amid ongoing investigation by police and fire officials."

Smyrna Apartment Fire Claims Life as Suspicion of Foul Play Arises

Sep 03, 2025

A person was discovered dead following a fire at the Bella 810 apartments on Windy Hill Road in Smyrna on Wednesday morning, with officials ... read more

Alt text: "Douglas County District Attorney Dalia Racine addresses the media during a news conference about the January shooting incident involving Malachi Mitchell, emphasizing the decision not to charge the driver who acted in self-defense during a planned gun sale gone wrong in

Douglas County DA Declines Charges in Fatal Shooting During Gun Sale Gone Wrong

Sep 02, 2025

The Douglas County District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday that no charges will be filed against a driver who fatally shot 20-year-o ... read more

"Scene of a tragic car crash on Roosevelt Highway in Fulton County, Georgia, where two individuals lost their lives and a juvenile was injured during the Labor Day weekend. The image shows the wreckage of a Chevrolet SUV involved in a head-on collision with

Labor Day Weekend Tragedy: 15 Lives Lost in Georgia Road Crashes as State Urges Safe Driving

Sep 02, 2025

Crashes on state roads in Georgia resulted in 15 fatalities over the Labor Day weekend, a decrease from 20 deaths during the same period in ... read more

Alt text: "Johns Creek police investigate a tragic murder-suicide scene at a home on Glen Castle Court, where three family members, including 15-year-old Grace Choi, were found dead. The incident has shocked the local community, prompting

Tragic Murder-Suicide Claims Lives of Three Family Members in Johns Creek, Shocking Community

Sep 02, 2025

Three family members were found dead in a suspected murder-suicide in Johns Creek on Saturday, according to police. The victims, identified ... read more

"Image of Powerball lottery tickets from Georgia, highlighting the excitement of 11 winners who each scored $50,000 during the latest drawing, as the jackpot reaches $1.3 billion. The tickets were purchased at various locations across Atlanta and surrounding

Georgia Players Score Big as Powerball Jackpot Soars to 1.3 Billion Dollars

Sep 02, 2025

The Powerball jackpot has reached $1.3 billion after no player matched all six numbers during Monday night's drawing, but 11 Georgia players ... read more

"View of Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, showcasing the narrow access road where new transportation regulations will be implemented in 2026 to enhance visitor safety amid rising traffic concerns in Cobb County, Atlanta."

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Set for Major Changes in 2026 to Enhance Visitor Safety and Experience

Sep 02, 2025

Changes to visitor access at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park in Cobb County are set to begin in January 2026, following a propos ... read more

"DeKalb County apartment fire scene at The Hills at Fairington complex, showing heavy flames and smoke as firefighters respond to the arson incident that led to a woman's death on Labor Day."

DeKalb County Fire Claims Life of Woman in Suspected Arson Incident on Labor Day

Sep 02, 2025

A woman died following a Labor Day fire at The Hills at Fairington apartment complex in DeKalb County, which officials believe was intention ... read more

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