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The article discusses an officer-involved shooting that occurred in northwest Atlanta, specifically near a Family Dollar store located at 2045 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway. The Atlanta police are currently investigating the incident.

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Investigation Underway After Officer-Involved Shooting in Northwest Atlanta

Oct 28, 2025

An investigation is ongoing following an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday night in northwest Atlanta. Details are limited, but ... read more

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A Fulton County judge has been sued by a young woman she jailed after the then-21-year-old testified in support of her mother during contentious divorce proceedings. The state’s judicial misconduct watchdog has already said Superior Court Judge

Judge Shermela Williams Sued for Locking Young Woman in Courthouse Cell

Oct 27, 2025

A Fulton County judge, Shermela Williams, has been sued by Molly Dennis, a young woman she jailed after Dennis testified in support of her m ... read more

A 26-year-old man was shot and killed Saturday night by deputies outside a Cherokee County home, where his mother’s decaying body was found inside, authorities said. Deputies had responded to a wellness check around 6:45 p.m.

Man shot by deputies outside home where mother found dead in Cherokee County

Oct 26, 2025

A 26-year-old man was shot and killed Saturday night by deputies outside a Cherokee County home, where his mother’s decaying body was found ... read more

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A Gwinnett County firefighter was injured and nine others were forced to evacuate after the roof of

Firefighters Injured and Evacuated After Roof Collapse During Gwinnett Fire

Oct 26, 2025

A Gwinnett County firefighter was injured and nine others were evacuated after the roof of an office building collapsed during a fire on Sat ... read more

The article discusses the mysterious disappearance of NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal's customized Range Rover while en route from North Georgia to Atlanta. The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the missing vehicle, highlighting the ongoing investigation into the incident

Shaquille O'Neal's Customized Range Rover Mysteriously Disappears in Atlanta

Oct 25, 2025

Details began to quickly unravel as the investigation kicked into gear. The investigation has been explained from a company that picked up t ... read more

The article discusses a tragic crash involving a truck that fell 37 feet from I-85, resulting in the deaths of five teenagers on Labor Day 2023. The incident highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the impact on the community.

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Five teenagers killed in tragic truck crash on Labor Day 2023

Oct 25, 2025

Five teenagers were tragically killed in a horrific crash on Labor Day 2023 around 4 a.m. in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The incident occurred ... read more

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A person is dead and the GBI is investigating after a traffic stop turned fatal in Smyrna early Friday morning, according to police. Smyrna police officers stopped a suspected stolen vehicle around

GBI Investigates Fatal Traffic Stop Incident in Smyrna Early Friday Morning

Oct 24, 2025

A person is dead and the GBI is investigating after a traffic stop turned fatal in Smyrna early Friday morning. Smyrna police officers stopp ... read more

Fani Willis faces criticism over RICO reliance in Trump and Young Thug cases

Oct 24, 2025

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is facing criticism for her reliance on Georgia's Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations ... read more

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Fulton County DA Fani Willis Faces Criticism After High-Profile Case Failures

Oct 24, 2025

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has garnered attention for her aggressive use of Georgia's Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Orga ... read more

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Melvin Potter, an off-duty Atlanta police officer, has not been charged in the shooting of Devon Anderson outside a College Park bar. Anderson's family alleges that Potter was intoxicated during the altercation

Family Seeks Justice After Off-Duty Officer Shoots Atlanta Man

Oct 24, 2025

Valerie Lans-Anderson has been waiting for more than a year for answers regarding the death of her 38-year-old son, Devon Anderson, who was ... read more

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Fulton County District Attorney's Office Secures 14 RICO Indictments Since 2021

Oct 23, 2025

The Fulton County District Attorney's Office, led by Fani Willis, has secured 14 RICO indictments since she assumed office in January 2021. ... read more

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The article discusses a tragic incident in Cobb County, Atlanta, where two members of rival gangs were involved in a shooting that resulted in the death of a 13-year-old boy nicknamed “Turtle.” The shooting

Two Alleged Gang Members Indicted After 13-Year-Old's Death in Cobb County

Oct 23, 2025

Two alleged gang members have been indicted on multiple criminal charges following the shooting of a 13-year-old boy nicknamed "Turtle" in C ... read more

The article discusses the tragic overdose death of Christon Collins, a U.S. Army veteran, while in the DeKalb County Jail. It highlights the failure of jail personnel to provide necessary treatment and supervision, leading to his death. Civil rights attorney

Veteran's overdose death highlights jail's lack of proper supervision

Oct 23, 2025

Christon Collins, a 27-year-old U.S. Army veteran, died last year in the DeKalb County Jail after being left unattended for approximately th ... read more

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An employee at the facility in the 120 block of Villanova Drive spotted the suspicious device at about 7 a.m. and contacted South Fulton police, whose officers evacuated the building and shut down the road, according

Bomb threat prompts evacuation at South Fulton Postal Service facility

Oct 23, 2025

An employee at a United States Postal Service facility in the 120 block of Villanova Drive in South Fulton discovered a suspicious device ar ... read more

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Cobb County mother pleads guilty in fentanyl death of 2-year-old son

Oct 23, 2025

Jocelyn Romero, a Cobb County mother, pleaded guilty to murder in the fentanyl-related death of her 2-year-old son, Jeziel Romero. The incid ... read more

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An Atlanta police officer was seriously injured after crashing his patrol vehicle into a house near Bankhead late Monday, officials said. According to authorities, the officer was headed to a call just after 8 p.m. from

Atlanta police officer seriously injured in patrol vehicle crash into house

Oct 22, 2025

An Atlanta police officer was seriously injured after crashing his patrol vehicle into a house near Bankhead late Monday. According to autho ... read more

The article discusses a recent incident in which a Cartersville man, experiencing a mental health crisis, threatened to shoot up the Atlanta airport. His family promptly alerted the police, leading to a swift response that potentially saved lives. Authorities in Bartow County

Family Alerts Police After Cartersville Man Threatens Atlanta Airport Shooting

Oct 20, 2025

On Monday morning, a Cartersville man experiencing a mental health crisis threatened to "shoot up" the Atlanta airport. His family promptly ... read more

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