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In a social media post, police said there was heavy traffic congestion in the area of the store on Chamblee Tucker Road. Chamblee authorities were investigating a police shooting Thursday afternoon near a Walmart,

Chamblee authorities investigate police shooting near Walmart on Thursday

Jan 15, 2026

Chamblee authorities are investigating a police shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon near a Walmart. In a social media post, police rep ... read more

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"Scene outside Village of Castleberry Hills apartment complex in southwest Atlanta where a teenager was shot, highlighting local crime

Teenager shot and killed in Atlanta apartment complex mishap with gun

Jan 15, 2026

Shortly after 7 p.m. Wednesday, officers were called to 565 Greensferry Ave. in southwest Atlanta after a teenager was shot. The address cor ... read more

The article discusses an "active" chemical fire in Forest Park, leading to an evacuation order. Police responded to the incident at 71 Barnett Road, located near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

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Evacuation Order Issued Due to Active Chemical Fire in Forest Park

Jan 15, 2026

An active chemical fire in Forest Park prompted an evacuation order on Thursday afternoon. The fire occurred at 71 Barnett Road, which is lo ... read more

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Atlanta police said they have requested that the GBI investigate an officer-involved shooting at an Old Fourth Ward recreation center that was serving as a city warming center. Police said they received “a report of multiple

Atlanta police request GBI investigation into officer-involved shooting at warming center

Jan 15, 2026

Atlanta police have requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to look into an officer-involved shooting that occurred at a recreation ce ... read more

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Two Cobb County police officers were arrested days apart following separate investigations by other law enforcement agencies. One is accused of sexual battery, according to investigators. The other is accused of cruelty to children. Both are now on administrative

Two Cobb County police officers arrested in separate investigations

Jan 14, 2026

Two Cobb County police officers were arrested days apart following separate investigations by other law enforcement agencies. One officer is ... read more

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The I-285 South ramp to I-85 is back open after crews removed an overhead sign Wednesday morning following an overnight crash. The collision was reported at midnight, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. The scene

I-285 South ramp to I-85 reopens after overnight crash cleanup

Jan 14, 2026

The I-285 South ramp to I-85 has reopened after crews removed an overhead sign on Wednesday morning following an overnight crash. The collis ... read more

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On Monday night, at least two inmates were injured during a brawl inside Hancock State Prison, authorities said. Officials did not detail the severity of the injuries or say if the inmates were taken to a hospital. For

Brawl Injures Inmates at Hancock State Prison for Second Time in Days

Jan 13, 2026

On Monday night, at least two inmates were injured during a brawl at Hancock State Prison in Georgia. Authorities did not specify the severi ... read more

The article discusses a traffic incident involving a crash that blocked I-285 East in Cobb County, impacting morning commuters. The collision occurred around 6 a.m. and was cleared by approximately 6:45 a.m.

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I-285 East Reopens After Early Morning Crash in Cobb County

Jan 13, 2026

Rosana Hughes is a reporter on the breaking news team. Lanes are starting to reopen after a crash blocked I-285 East just past I-75 in Cobb ... read more

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The article discusses a tragic incident involving a grandmother, who was a beloved figure

Grandmother remembered as beloved friend and family matriarch in Brooklyn

Jan 12, 2026

A tragic incident occurred in Atlanta where a grandmother was shot and killed during a family gathering. The shooting took place on Saturday ... read more

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Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran said the incident at Washington State Prison began around 1:30 p.m. A guard and 13 to 14 inmates were taken to a hospital, he said. A fight at

Fight at Middle Georgia Prison Leaves Three Dead and Dozens Injured

Jan 12, 2026

Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran reported that an incident at Washington State Prison began around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. A fi ... read more

The article discusses a lawsuit filed by a woman from Indiana against Atlanta rapper Cash Out, whose real name is John Michael Hakeem Gibson. The lawsuit claims that Gibson trafficked her and others for sex between 2013 and 2015. He

Rapper Cash Out Ordered to Pay $40 Million to Sex Trafficking Victim

Jan 12, 2026

A lawsuit was filed by a woman from Indiana in 2022, alleging that Atlanta rapper Cash Out, whose real name is John Michael Hakeem Gibson, t ... read more

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MARTA police responded at about 1:30 p.m. to the shooting, which occurred in the bus loop area outside the station, according to spokesperson Sacoria Jackson.

An investigation is underway

Investigation Underway After Shooting Injures Three at East Point MARTA Station

Jan 11, 2026

On Sunday afternoon, an investigation is underway following a shooting that left three individuals injured at the East Point MARTA station. ... read more

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David Aaro is a breaking news reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

At about 3 a.m., officers were called about a person down in the 3800 block of Saddle Ridge Drive, police spokesperson C

Gwinnett County police investigate fatal shooting near Snellville home

Jan 11, 2026

At about 3 a.m. on Sunday, officers responded to a report of a person down in the 3800 block of Saddle Ridge Drive, according to police spok ... read more

A Gwinnett County deputy, Rylee Conner Willis, was arrested for allegedly sending nude images to two underage victims, facing multiple felony charges including child molestation.

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Gwinnett Deputy Arrested for Sending Nude Images to Underage Victims

Jan 10, 2026

A Gwinnett County deputy was arrested this week after he allegedly sent nude images of himself to two underage victims, according to police. ... read more

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“It’s not random,” said Chief Shawn Buchanan of the East Point Police. The shooting happened at Gus Thornhill’s Funeral Home, located off Gus Thornhill Jr. Drive near Cleveland Avenue. One person

Drive-by shooting injures one during wake at Buchanan funeral home

Jan 10, 2026

The Atlanta news reports that a drive-by shooting occurred on Friday night during a wake at Gus Thornhill's Funeral Home, located off Gus Th ... read more

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Journalist Rosie Manins is a legal affairs reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. This story has been updated to correct the spelling of 2020 GOP elector Ken Carroll. Much of

Trump's Evidence in Election Case Can Now Be Publicly Disclosed

Jan 09, 2026

In a recent development in the ongoing criminal case against former President Donald Trump, a judge in Fulton County has ruled that much of ... read more

A 2-year-old child was critically injured and a man died by suicide during a domestic incident in Rockdale County, according to the sheriff's office. Deputies responded to a shooting report at a home on Setters Trail near Conyers. The

Child critically injured and man dies in Rockdale County domestic incident

Jan 09, 2026

A 2-year-old child was critically injured and a man killed himself during a domestic incident in Rockdale County, the sheriff's office repor ... read more

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