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One of the most dangerous nights for pedestrians is even riskier this year since the holiday falls on Friday, according to AAA Auto Club Group. That means more foot traffic and weekend parties that could lead to an uptick

Halloween weekend poses increased risks for pedestrians and drivers this year

Oct 29, 2025

One of the most dangerous nights for pedestrians is even riskier this year since Halloween falls on a Friday, according to AAA Auto Club Gro ... read more

The cleaned and coherent article text describes a recent conviction in Atlanta related to a fatal boating accident. Eric Delma Head, who was operating a speedboat that collided with a pontoon boat, was found guilty of homicide by vessel, resulting in the death

Man Found Guilty of Homicide by Vessel in Fatal Speedboat Crash

Oct 29, 2025

Macon — Eric Delma Head, 61, was found guilty of homicide by vessel in connection with a tragic incident that occurred four years ago. Head ... read more

The article discusses a shooting incident at Harold's Chicken and Ice Bar in Gwinnett County, where the general manager, George Wright, had to take cover as a man fired a machine gun into the establishment. Employees, primarily women, were instructed to

Gunfire Erupts at Gwinnett County Bar as Manager Protects Employees

Oct 29, 2025

A man was firing into Harold's Chicken and Ice Bar with a machine gun, prompting the general manager, George Wright, to take immediate actio ... read more

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Two metro Atlanta parents, William King and Amber Rivera, are facing

Parents arrested after infant girl suffers over 30 broken bones in crash

Oct 28, 2025

Two metro Atlanta parents, William King and Amber Rivera, both 20, are facing serious allegations after their infant daughter reportedly suf ... read more

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The officer was in his patrol vehicle talking to the firefighter in front of the store on East College Street. The unusual saga began when the suspect, identified as Diamond Daspin Seltzer, 32, of Wright

Police Officer Shoots Man Wielding Sword in Wrightsville Gas Station Attack

Oct 28, 2025

A police officer in Wrightsville shot and killed a man wielding a sword after he attacked a firefighter outside a convenience store early Mo ... read more

**Alt Text:** "Atlanta man Jason Broce, 43, arrested for DUI and child endangerment after a hit-and-run incident near Bartow County; two children were in his truck during the arrest."

Georgia official's husband charged with DUI-child endangerment after hit-and-run

Oct 28, 2025

Jason Broce, 43, is facing charges of DUI-child endangerment and multiple other offenses following a hit-and-run incident on October 16 near ... read more

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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Jozsef Papp is a crime and public safety reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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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