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The article discusses various police departments within the Atlanta metro area, highlighting their jurisdictions, funding, and community safety efforts. It mentions specific cities like Stonecrest, Tucker, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Mableton, and South Fulton, as well

Metro Atlanta's Latest Police Departments and Their Challenges in Staffing

Feb 09, 2026

The article discusses the challenges faced by various police departments in Atlanta, particularly in relation to funding and community relat ... read more

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Atlanta police were called around 6:45 a.m. about the gunfire that erupted in the 100 block of Ruzelle Drive near Empire Park and I-75. When officers arrived, they found the

10-year-old boy hospitalized after targeted shooting in southeast Atlanta

Feb 08, 2026

Atlanta police responded to gunfire around 6:45 a.m. on a recent Sunday in the 100 block of Ruzelle Drive near Empire Park and I-75. Upon ar ... read more

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Jason Armesto is the higher education reporter for the AJC. A gunman was arrested hours after two officers were injured Saturday while responding to an Atlanta apartment complex, police said. Law enforcement were called to the complex

Gunman Arrested After Officers Injured in Atlanta Apartment Shooting

Feb 07, 2026

A gunman was arrested hours after two officers were injured Saturday while responding to an Atlanta apartment complex. Law enforcement was c ... read more

The article discusses the settlement agreement involving Marjorie Lyon, who will retain her Tennessee home and proceeds from the sale of Lockheed Martin stock gifted to her by the store's former owner, Dent Myers. The article also mentions the manager of a controversial

Settlement Reached for Kennesaw Civil War Shop Amid Controversy

Feb 07, 2026

Marjorie Lyon has reached a settlement allowing her to retain her Tennessee home and the proceeds from her sale of Lockheed Martin stock, wh ... read more

**Alt Text:** "Procession for fallen Gwinnett police officer Pradeep Tamang, starting at 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville, Georgia, with police and community members honoring his service after he was killed in the line of duty during

Funeral service planned for fallen Gwinnett officer Pradeep Tamang

Feb 07, 2026

Pradeep Tamang, a 25-year-old Gwinnett County police officer, was killed earlier this week during a hotel shooting while attempting to make ... read more

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Atlanta rapper and producer Lil Jon described his son as the “kindest human,” moments after learning efforts to locate him had come to a bitter end. His son, Nathan Smith, had last been seen Tuesday morning.

Lil Jon mourns missing son Nathan as search efforts conclude in tragedy

Feb 06, 2026

Atlanta rapper and producer Lil Jon expressed deep sorrow after his son, Nathan Smith, was found deceased following a search that began when ... read more

**Alt Text:** Rabbi Elizabeth Bahar knitting during a federal courtroom sentencing hearing for a man convicted of sending her antisemitic postcards, highlighting the impact of hate crimes in Atlanta.

Rabbi Knits During Sentencing of Man Who Sent Antisemitic Postcard

Feb 05, 2026

MACON — Rabbi Elizabeth Bahar was present during a sentencing hearing for the man convicted of sending her threatening antisemitic postcards ... read more

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Four people are dead after a fire ripped through a DeKalb County home late Wednesday, officials said. DeKalb County Fire Rescue responded just before midnight to a residence in the 1800 block

Four dead in DeKalb County home fire late Wednesday night

Feb 05, 2026

Four people are dead after a fire engulfed a DeKalb County home late Wednesday night. DeKalb County Fire Rescue arrived at the residence loc ... read more

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Homicides dropped 21% nationwide from the previous year in a study conducted by the Council on Criminal Justice that tracked 35 major cities, including Atlanta. The city’s police department investigated 98 homicides in

Homicides Decline 21 Percent Nationwide in 2025 According to New Study

Feb 05, 2026

Homicides in Atlanta decreased significantly in 2025, with the police department investigating 98 cases, down from 126 the previous year, ma ... read more

The article discusses the Georgia Supreme Court's skepticism regarding the state's ability to impose a cap on jury awards in medical malpractice cases. This issue resurfaced after two separate wrongful death lawsuits challenged the fairness of limiting jury compensation.

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Georgia Supreme Court reviews cap on jury awards in medical malpractice cases

Feb 05, 2026

The Georgia Supreme Court is currently reviewing two medical malpractice cases that question whether the state can impose a cap on jury awar ... read more

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"Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Nels Peterson suggested that artificial intelligence could help people who lack access to legal representation in Georgia’s rural counties. He mentioned that there are opportunities to improve this situation. However, the state

Georgia Judges Explore AI Solutions for Legal Representation Gaps in Rural Areas

Feb 05, 2026

Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Nels Peterson suggested the potential for artificial intelligence to assist individuals lacking legal re ... read more

The article discusses the ongoing issues with Fulton County's jail diversion program, highlighting that many low-level offenders continue to spend extended periods in jail due to underutilization of the program. The ACLU of Georgia has published a report detailing these findings, which

Fulton County's Jail Diversion Program Remains Underutilized Despite Ongoing Issues

Feb 04, 2026

More than a year after its launch, Fulton County's jail diversion program remains significantly underutilized, leading to many low-level off ... read more

The article discusses the memorial service planned for Pradeep Tamang, a metro Atlanta police officer who was killed in the line of duty during a hotel shooting. The service is set to take place near Lawrenceville, with community members and law enforcement honoring

Metro Atlanta Community to Honor Officer Pradeep Tamang After Tragic Death

Feb 03, 2026

On Saturday, six days after his death, metro Atlanta residents and members of the law enforcement community will honor Officer Pradeep Taman ... read more

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A 2-month-old boy died last year with more than twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system, investigators found. Nearly four months later, baby Nova’s mother has been charged with murder, Atlanta police said

Mother charged with murder after baby dies from alcohol overdose

Feb 03, 2026

A 2-month-old boy died last year with more than twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system, investigators found. Nearly four months late ... read more

The article discusses a legal dispute involving the estate of the late store owner Dent Myers and manager Marjorie Lyon, who claims she was gifted stock worth over $800,000. The conflict centers around a letter from Myers that Lyon provided as evidence,

Dispute over late store owner's estate involves $800000 stock gift letter

Feb 03, 2026

Marjorie Lyon, the longtime manager of Wildman’s Civil War Surplus, is involved in an ongoing legal dispute regarding the estate of deceased ... read more

**Alt Text:** A tense courtroom scene during the murder trial of Edrick Faust, accused of killing University of Georgia student Tara Baker in 2001. The image captures the defense attorney Ahmad Crews and Assistant District Attorney Kris Bolden as they

Contentious Trial Opens for Edrick Faust in 2001 Murder of Tara Baker

Feb 03, 2026

Opening arguments in the murder trial of Edrick Faust for the 2001 killing of University of Georgia law student Tara Baker began with signif ... read more

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David Aaro is a breaking news reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Featured details are limited, but Decatur police were called around 5:10 p.m. to the building on Sycamore Street for

Man in critical condition after shooting inside Decatur library on Monday

Feb 02, 2026

David Aaro is a breaking news reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Details are limited, but Decatur police were called around 5:10 ... read more

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