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Olaolukitan Adon Abel, 26, died Tuesday evening while in custody, the sheriff’s office said in a late night statement. Just eight days after he was booked into the DeKalb County

Man Found Unresponsive in DeKalb County Jail After Deadly Shooting Arrest

Apr 22, 2026

Olaolukitan Adon Abel, 26, died Tuesday evening while in custody, according to a statement from the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. Just eig ... read more

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Police in Cobb County were still searching Tuesday evening for a man facing a felony murder charge after an hourslong dragnet that was triggered when the suspect pointed his gun at officers and one of them opened fire. Law enforcement

Cobb County Police Search for Suspect in Felony Murder Case

Apr 22, 2026

Police in Cobb County were actively searching for a man facing a felony murder charge following an incident where the suspect pointed a gun ... read more

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Atlanta on Monday joined a growing list of major cities that have taken steps to push back against the presence of federal immigration agents, though that resistance is largely toothless. Atlanta City Council members backed two resolutions seeking to put

Atlanta City Council Moves to Limit Federal Immigration Enforcement Activities

Apr 21, 2026

Atlanta on Monday joined a growing list of major cities that have taken steps to push back against the presence of federal immigration agent ... read more

The article discusses the termination of three Georgia State Patrol troopers and their supervisor after an investigation uncovered a scheme where officers filed fraudulent insurance claims related to vehicle chases. The troopers received settlement money despite not reporting any injuries from the pursuits, with payouts

Georgia Troopers Fired After Scheme to Profit from Vehicle Chases Revealed

Apr 21, 2026

Three Georgia State Patrol troopers and their supervisor were fired following an investigation that uncovered a scheme where officers filed ... read more

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A decorated U.S. Navy veteran accused in a DeKalb County shooting spree is now facing a federal firearm charge for a handgun he is said to have acquired from a homeless man, officials with the U.S.

Navy Veteran Faces Federal Firearm Charge After DeKalb County Shooting Spree

Apr 19, 2026

A U.S. Navy veteran has been charged federally for possessing a handgun allegedly acquired from a homeless man following a shooting spree in ... read more

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Samiyah Dent struggles to return to her bedroom after sister's death

Apr 18, 2026

Samiyah Dent, a 51-year-old woman, is struggling to cope with the loss of her shared bedroom with her 16-year-old sister, Tianah Robinson. T ... read more

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A grandmother was killed and her 14-year-old grandson was seriously injured Thursday after they were struck by a vehicle fleeing from DeKalb police, officials said. The incident happened around 3:30 p.m.

Grandmother killed and grandson injured by fleeing vehicle in DeKalb County

Apr 17, 2026

A grandmother was killed and her 14-year-old grandson was seriously injured on Thursday after being struck by a vehicle fleeing from DeKalb ... read more

**Alt Text:** "Atlanta crime news: Joel Ernest Lulinski, a PE teacher and football coach at Lanier Christian Academy, arrested for filming underage girls. Investigation ongoing following reports of inappropriate behavior with students."

Lanier Christian Academy Coach Arrested for Inappropriate Photos of Minors

Apr 17, 2026

Authorities are investigating Joel Ernest Lulinski, a 52-year-old physical education teacher and football coach at Lanier Christian Academy ... read more

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Deion Duwane Patterson appeared in Fulton County Superior Court before Judge Eric Dunaway, who scheduled the trial to start June 1. The man accused of fatally shooting one woman and injuring four others at

Man accused of deadly shooting now deemed competent for trial in Fulton County

Apr 16, 2026

Deion Duwane Patterson appeared in Fulton County Superior Court before Judge Eric Dunaway, who scheduled the trial to start on June 1. Patte ... read more

The Fulton County Commission has approved a $1.3 billion financing plan to renovate the Rice Street jail and construct a new facility for inmates with special needs. This initiative aims to address dangerous conditions at the jail, which have led to a legal agreement with

Fulton County Commission approves $1.3 billion jail renovation plan

Apr 16, 2026

The Fulton County Commission approved a $1.3 billion financing plan to renovate the Rice Street jail and construct a new facility for inmate ... read more

The article discusses a tragic shooting incident in DeKalb County, Atlanta, where two women, including a U.S. Department of Homeland Security employee, were killed, and a third person was injured. The incident highlights issues of gun violence and community safety

Two women killed in DeKalb County shooting spree identified by authorities

Apr 15, 2026

A shooting spree in DeKalb County this week resulted in the deaths of two women and injuries to a third person. One of the victims, Lauren B ... read more

**Alt Text:** "Police investigate a crime scene in DeKalb County, Atlanta, where a shooting spree left two women dead and a man injured. The suspect's rental vehicle was crucial to the investigation."

Shooting spree in Atlanta leaves two women dead and one man injured

Apr 14, 2026

Monday's violence in DeKalb County involved a shooting spree that occurred over several early morning hours across three locations. Police r ... read more

The article discusses concerns regarding the use of surveillance technology in Dunwoody, Atlanta, particularly focusing on a controversial contract with Flock Safety. Residents, including Jason Hunyar, express worries about privacy and the implications of constant monitoring on their community, especially

Dunwoody Residents Concerned Over Renewed Flock Safety Surveillance Contract

Apr 14, 2026

Jason Hunyar attended a city council meeting in Dunwoody on Monday with his pregnant wife, expressing concerns about a renewed contract with ... read more

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"Repair crews working on a closed section of Buford Highway in Gwinnett County due to a broken

Buford Highway in Gwinnett County Closed for Water Main Repair

Apr 14, 2026

A section of Buford Highway in Gwinnett County has been closed for hours while crews work to repair a broken water main. A Gwinnett spokespe ... read more

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The former chief operating officer of the High Museum of Art pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a single federal theft charge after being accused by the organization’s leaders of misappropriating around $600,000. Brady Lum,

Former High Museum COO Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Theft Charges

Apr 14, 2026

The former chief operating officer of the High Museum of Art, Brady Lum, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to a federal theft charge. He is accu ... read more

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"Community mourns the tragic loss of 21-year-old Cameron Coney, a beloved youth remembered for

Cameron Coney Remembered as a Beloved Child in Atlanta Community

Apr 14, 2026

Cameron Coney, a 21-year-old from Atlanta, was remembered fondly by his family and friends for his love of football and his ability to make ... read more

The article discusses a recent incident in Brookhaven, Georgia, where a homeowners association's security camera helped police apprehend a suspect involved in three shootings overnight in the metro Atlanta area. One of the victims was a homeless person attacked while sleeping outside a Kro

Police Capture Shooting Suspect Thanks to Brookhaven Homeowners Association Camera

Apr 14, 2026

A Brookhaven homeowners association’s security camera helped police apprehend a suspect involved in three shootings that occurred overnight ... read more

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