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A security guard was shot and killed early Saturday while intervening in a fight at an Acworth bar, marking the city's first homicide of the year. Authorities report that a 25-year-old suspect is now in custody, facing murder charges related to the

Security guard shot dead in Acworth bar fight early Saturday morning

Mar 08, 2026

A security guard was shot and killed early Saturday after breaking up a fight at an Acworth bar, police said. The incident occurred at the S ... read more

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A Hall County high school teacher was killed late Friday after confronting a group of Gainesville teenagers who “rolled” several of his trees with toilet paper, officials said. Jason Hughes, a math teacher at North Hall High School

Teacher Killed After Confronting Teenagers in Gainesville Toilet Paper Incident

Mar 08, 2026

A Hall County high school teacher was killed late Friday after confronting a group of Gainesville teenagers who rolled several of his trees ... read more

The article discusses the growing issue of a homeless encampment located beneath an overpass in Atlanta, near Grady Memorial Hospital. It highlights the public health concerns arising from the encampment, including overflowing trash and unsanitary conditions. Residents and

Homeless Encampment Near Grady Memorial Hospital Becomes Public Health Concern

Mar 07, 2026

Tucked beneath the overpass, trash piled up around her and on nearly every section of the Bell Street sidewalk. The overflowing homeless enc ... read more

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Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch Arrested for DUI with High Blood Alcohol Level

Mar 06, 2026

Gerald Jay Couch, the longtime sheriff of Hall County, was arrested on February 27 and charged with DUI, failure to maintain a lane, and ope ... read more

**Alt Text:** Hall County Sheriff Gerald Jay Couch arrested for DUI, with a blood alcohol level over 2½ times the legal limit. The incident involved an open container of alcohol found in his county-issued vehicle, leading to charges of DUI and failure

Hall County Sheriff Arrested for DUI with Blood Alcohol Level Over Legal Limit

Mar 05, 2026

A spokesperson for Governor Brian Kemp confirmed this week that his office is aware of the situation involving Hall County Sheriff Gerald Ja ... read more

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Intruder Steals Documents from Fulton County Commissioner's Temporary Offices

Mar 04, 2026

In December, someone broke into Commissioner Mo Ivory's offices at the Fulton County Government Center, rifling through confidential papers ... read more

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Journalist Rosie Manins is a legal affairs reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Chief Justice Nels Peterson said Tuesday that Georgia has made itself an outlier in the procedure for claiming a criminal defense

Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice calls for reforms on ineffective counsel claims

Mar 04, 2026

Chief Justice Nels Peterson stated on Tuesday that Georgia's process for claiming ineffective assistance from criminal defense attorneys is ... read more

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A suspect has been arrested after a 7-year-old girl was fatally shot last week in northwest Atlanta, according to Fulton County jail records. Preston Smith faces several charges, including murder and aggravated assault, records show.

Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of 7-year-old girl in Atlanta

Mar 03, 2026

A suspect has been arrested after a 7-year-old girl was fatally shot last week in northwest Atlanta, according to Fulton County jail records ... read more

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Former DeKalb County sheriff Sidney Dorsey, convicted of killing his political rival, has died in prison, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. Dorsey, 86, an inmate at Augusta

Former DeKalb County sheriff Sidney Dorsey dies in prison at age 86

Mar 03, 2026

Former DeKalb County sheriff Sidney Dorsey, who was convicted of killing his political rival, has died in prison at the age of 86. According ... read more

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Colin Gray's Parents Ignored Warning Signs Before Deadly School Shooting

Mar 03, 2026

Colin Gray, a 55-year-old man from Barrow County, Georgia, is facing sentencing after being convicted of charges related to the deadly schoo ... read more

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Colin Gray's fate is now in the hands of 12 jurors from Hall County, who will begin deliberations on his case. This trial is notable as it is one of the first in the nation to

Colin Gray's Trial Begins as Parents Face Accountability in School Shooting Case

Mar 02, 2026

Colin Gray's trial is set to begin deliberations on Tuesday morning with 12 jurors from Hall County. This case is significant as it is one o ... read more

The article discusses the challenges faced by Consweulo Davis, particularly regarding the emotional toll of her daily routine, especially in the evenings. It highlights her role as a foster parent and the dynamics within her family, including her children and their interactions.

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Family Dinner Time is Tough for Consweulo Davis Amidst Daily Challenges

Mar 02, 2026

Consweulo Davis faces a challenging time at 6:30 p.m. each day, as it is when she prepares dinner for her family. Her 7-year-old foster chil ... read more

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Colin Gray trial begins as father faces charges in school shooting case

Mar 02, 2026

Colin Gray, 55, is facing 29 felony counts, including second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, and cruelty to children. His teenage s ... read more

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Hunter Boyce is a writer, digital producer, and journalist homegrown from a Burke County farm. Throughout his career, Hunter has gone on to write sports, entertainment, political,

Athens Man Charged with Kidnapping and Sexual Assault of University Student

Mar 01, 2026

A 19-year-old man from Athens named Tydarius Wingfield was arrested early Saturday morning and charged with multiple serious offenses, inclu ... read more

A retired Fulton County Sheriff’s Office sergeant was struck by a vehicle while working a traffic detail at the Publix Atlanta Marathon on Sunday morning. The incident is under investigation by the Atlanta Police Department.

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Retired Sheriff’s Sergeant Struck by Vehicle at Atlanta Marathon

Mar 01, 2026

A retired Fulton County Sheriff’s Office sergeant was struck by a vehicle on Sunday morning while working a traffic detail at the Publix Atl ... read more

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The sheriff’s office said it took possession of the SUV that Couch was driving since it was a county-issued vehicle. The agency also notified the state about the incident.

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Hall County Sheriff Arrested for DUI and Impairment While Driving County Vehicle

Feb 28, 2026

Hall County Sheriff Gerald Jay Couch was arrested on Friday for driving under the influence, failure to maintain lane, and having an open co ... read more

The article discusses the potential need for a court-ordered cap on the jail population in Fulton County, Atlanta, due to dangerously low staffing levels. This situation has raised concerns among human rights advocates and highlights ongoing issues related to jail conditions and inmate safety.

Fulton County Jail Population Cap Considered Amid Staffing Crisis Concerns

Feb 28, 2026

The conclusion that a court-ordered cap on Fulton County's jail population may be needed to ensure safe operations has left some of Atlanta' ... read more

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