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Charnelle Gunn, 27, was arrested alongside another individual at the scene of a significant fire that occurred in November 2023 at the Reserve at LaVista Walk apartments in Atlanta. The fire, which started on the roof, led to the

Woman sentenced for starting Atlanta apartment fire that forced mass evacuation

Dec 01, 2025

Charnelle Gunn, 27, was one of two individuals arrested following a significant fire at the Reserve at LaVista Walk apartments in November 2 ... read more

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A water main break has forced the Decatur school system to close Monday, the district said. DeKalb County crews are working to repair the 36-inch break at 3124 Midway Road

Water Main Break Closes Decatur Schools as Repairs Underway in DeKalb County

Dec 01, 2025

A water main break has forced the Decatur school system to close on Monday, according to the district. The break occurred around 8 AM, impac ... read more

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Kirstie Gentry Overcomes Doubts to Join Elite SWAT Team Training

Dec 01, 2025

During a challenging weeklong training course, Kirstie Gentry confided in her best friend, who encouraged her to remain focused on her goals ... read more

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The Atlanta Police Department is assisting in the search. Timothy Shane was taken to the hospital at 8 p.m. Sunday for an evaluation following an attempt to harm himself and escaped on foot around 1:20 a

Manhunt Underway After Rockdale County Jail Inmate Escapes Hospital

Dec 01, 2025

The Atlanta Police Department is assisting in the search for Timothy Shane, who was taken to the hospital at 8 p.m. on Sunday after an attem ... read more

A 17-year-old was shot and killed on Saturday while shopping at the West Ridge Shopping Center in southwest Atlanta, according to police. The incident occurred shortly after noon in the parking lot, as confirmed by Lt. Christopher Butler.

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17-Year-Old Shot Dead While Shopping at Atlanta Complex on Saturday

Nov 29, 2025

A 17-year-old was gunned down Saturday while shopping at the West Ridge Shopping Center in southwest Atlanta. The incident occurred shortly ... read more

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Caroline Silva is a Breaking News reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Paulding County fire crews were called Thursday to the house on Baywood Crossing near Hiram High School and Hiram Douglasville Highway sometime before

Firefighters Battle Thanksgiving Blaze at Hiram Officer's Home in Paulding County

Nov 29, 2025

Paulding County fire crews responded to a house fire on Baywood Crossing near Hiram High School on Thanksgiving Day before noon. Strong wind ... read more

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Separate stabbings that left two men dead sent Atlanta police flying across the city in the early morning hours Wednesday. The first incident happened shortly after midnight in a high-rise luxury apartment building in Buckhead, where a

Separate Stabbings Leave Two Men Dead in Early Morning Atlanta Violence

Nov 26, 2025

Separate stabbings that left two men dead sent Atlanta police flying across the city in the early morning hours of Wednesday. The first inci ... read more

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An Atlanta art and antiques appraiser, Allan Baitcher, is facing a lawsuit filed by a Florida

Florida Millionaire Sues Atlanta Appraiser Over $20 Million in Fake Art

Nov 26, 2025

An Atlanta art and antiques appraiser is being sued by a Florida multimillionaire who claims he spent 20 million dollars on thousands of fak ... read more

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Sonny Bharadia Celebrates One Year of Freedom After Wrongful Conviction

Nov 25, 2025

Sonny Bharadia, a 51-year-old man, recently celebrated his one-year "freedom anniversary" after spending nearly 23 years in prison for a cri ... read more

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Georgia Man Wrongly Imprisoned for Over Two Decades Files New Lawsuit

Nov 25, 2025

A small-town department's malicious police work led to Sandeep "Sonny" Bharadia spending over two decades in prison despite DNA evidence tha ... read more

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Clayton County police issued an Amber Alert for a 2-month-old boy believed to have been abducted Monday. The child, Roman Williams, was taken by his father, Tariq Denzell

Amber Alert Issued for Abducted 2-Month-Old Boy in Clayton County

Nov 25, 2025

Clayton County police issued an Amber Alert for a 2-month-old boy named Roman Williams, who was believed to have been abducted on Monday. Th ... read more

The article discusses the death of Jamil Al-Amin, also known as H. Rap Brown, who passed away at the age of 82 while in federal custody. He was a civil rights advocate and former Black Panther who had been convicted of killing

Civil rights advocate Jamil Al-Amin dies in prison at age 82

Nov 25, 2025

Jamil Al-Amin, formerly known as H. Rap Brown, passed away at the age of 82 while in federal custody. His attorneys reported that he had bee ... read more

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Strong storms will march across metro Atlanta on Tuesday, during what experts predict will be one of the holiday week’s busiest road travel days. If you’re hitting the highway ahead of Thanksgiving celebrations, be extra careful on slippery

Strong storms predicted to disrupt holiday travel in Atlanta this Tuesday

Nov 25, 2025

Strong storms will march across metro Atlanta on Tuesday, during what experts predict will be one of the holiday week's busiest road travel ... read more

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David Aaro is a breaking news reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. This year, 20 earthquakes were recorded across the state, including 12 in northwest Georgia, USGS data showed.

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Northwest Georgia experiences multiple small earthquakes in recent weeks

Nov 23, 2025

This year, 20 earthquakes have been recorded across Georgia, with 12 occurring in the northwest region, according to USGS data. Three small ... read more

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Pastor Fired After Arrest for Child Cruelty at Atlanta Church

Nov 22, 2025

An investigation began at Creekside Christian Academy, a private school in Henry County, following a police incident report. A 15-year-old b ... read more

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A metro Atlanta resident won a Cash4Life jackpot during a Thursday drawing, securing $1,000 a day for life. The winning ticket was purchased ... read more

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Children Rescued After Being Trapped in Elevator for Three Hours

Nov 21, 2025

On November 11, two children became trapped in an elevator at the Ascent Peachtree complex in Atlanta while trying to grab food. The childre ... read more

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