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Georgia's criminal justice landscape transformed by women of color attorneys

Feb 16, 2026

Georgia's criminal justice system has undergone significant changes over the past decade, largely due to the increasing number of women of c ... read more

The article discusses the arrest of David Mays, who was charged with murder following a shooting incident at a dentist office in southwest Atlanta. The event took place over the weekend, leading to police investigations and subsequent detention.

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Suspect Arrested in Atlanta Dentist Office Shooting Death

Feb 15, 2026

David Mays, 73, was booked into the Fulton County Jail on a murder charge after being detained for questioning related to the gunfire Saturd ... read more

A pedestrian was killed Thursday evening after being struck by a vehicle that was being pursued by DeKalb County police. The chase began when an officer noticed the vehicle had illegal window tint and an obstructed license plate. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about police

Pedestrian Killed in DeKalb County Police Pursuit Incident

Feb 13, 2026

A pedestrian was killed Thursday evening after being struck by a vehicle that was being pursued by DeKalb County police. The chase began whe ... read more

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Autumn Ernst celebrated with her friends and family at a neighborhood watering hole after the Thursday sentencing of the man convicted in her 25-year-old son’s fatal Buckhead shooting.

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Autumn Ernst celebrates with friends after son's killer sentenced

Feb 13, 2026

Autumn Ernst celebrated with friends and family at a local watering hole following the sentencing of the man convicted in her son’s fatal sh ... read more

The text appears to be heavily garbled, but I've managed to extract and understand the relevant context. The article discusses the aftermath of a tragic shooting in Buckhead, Atlanta, where a mother, Autumn Ernst, is reflecting on the sentencing of the person

Mother celebrates with friends after sentencing of son's killer in Buckhead shooting

Feb 13, 2026

Autumn Ernst celebrated with friends and family at a neighborhood bar following the sentencing of the man convicted in her 25-year-old son’s ... read more

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Russell Mathis, 32, entered what’s known as an Alford plea, which allows him to plead guilty but maintain his innocence to one count of involuntary manslaughter. A reckless conduct charge was

Former DeKalb Officer Pleads Guilty in Fatal 2022 Shooting Case

Feb 12, 2026

Russell Mathis, 32, entered an Alford plea in a DeKalb County court, allowing him to plead guilty to involuntary manslaughter while maintain ... read more

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Fulton County police officers with the animal services division became involved after they received information from a neighbor regarding a “decapitated dog on a porch,” spokesperson Capt. Maureen Smith told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in

Gruesome Dog Beheading Leads to SWAT Standoff and Arrest in Fulton County

Feb 12, 2026

Fulton County police officers from the animal services division responded to a report of a decapitated dog found on a porch. The information ... read more

The article discusses Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis's recent legal filing, where she argues against the necessity to pay nearly $17 million in legal fees to Donald Trump and his allies after a failed prosecution. Willis claims that a new Georgia law permits such

Fulton County Attorney Challenges $17 Million Legal Fees in Trump Case

Feb 12, 2026

In a recent filing, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis argues against paying nearly $17 million in legal fees to President Donald T ... read more

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Hannah Hackemeyer, just 18 at the time of the 2024 single-car wreck, was sentenced Tuesday in the death of Sophia Lekiachvili, a spokesperson with the DeKalb District Attorney

Teenager sentenced in fatal DeKalb County crash involving alcohol and speed

Feb 11, 2026

Hannah Hackemeyer, who was just 18 at the time of the fatal crash in 2024, was sentenced on Tuesday for her role in the death of Sophia Leki ... read more

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A protester says he was unfairly targeted by Cobb County police officers who arrested him nearly two years ago while breaking up an early-morning demonstration in Vinings. Daniel Hanley is suing the county and the two

Cobb County Police Sued for Unlawful Detention of Protester During Rally

Feb 11, 2026

A protester claims he was unfairly targeted by Cobb County police officers during an early-morning demonstration in Vinings nearly two years ... read more

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Shooting Outside Fulton County Elementary School Leaves One Dead and Students Safe

Feb 10, 2026

One person was fatally shot outside a south Fulton County elementary school on Tuesday, prompting a lockdown amid the criminal investigation ... read more

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A northwest Georgia man will spend more than three years in federal prison for threatening on social media to kill President Donald Trump, the U.S

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over Three Years for Threatening Trump Online

Feb 09, 2026

A northwest Georgia man, Jauan Rashun Porter, 30, of Rome, has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison for making threats ... read more

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Monday’s federal complaint names Caroline Miller, the young mother who accused Mahendra Patel of trying to grab her son, along with Cobb County District Attorney Sonya Allen; the city of Acworth; the

Man sues after wrongful arrest for attempted child abduction in Acworth Walmart

Feb 09, 2026

A federal complaint filed on Monday names Caroline Miller, the mother who accused Mahendra Patel of attempting to snatch her 2-year-old son, ... read more

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

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