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Taylor Croft is a reporter on the crime, courts, and breaking news team.

Kirk Wrzesien, Shital’s husband, was taken into custody at the scene and booked into the Cobb County jail

Double shooting in Cobb County leads to murder charges against husband

Jul 09, 2026

A double shooting occurred in Cobb County on Tuesday night, resulting in the arrest of Kirk Wrzesien, who is facing murder charges in connec ... read more

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“In accordance with the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions of law, the undersigned finds that the Claimants have met their burden to prove, by the preponderance of the evidence, that they are eligible for compensation

Couple Wrongfully Convicted of Infant Murder Eligible for State Compensation

Jul 09, 2026

A former couple, Ashley Jordan and Albert Debelbot, who spent over 12 years in prison for the death of their newborn daughter, has been deem ... read more

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Towns County Sheriff Kenneth Henderson was arrested last week for the second time in less than a year, facing new charges while awaiting trial on separate misconduct allegations. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation charged him with theft by deception,

North Georgia Sheriff Kenneth Henderson Arrested Again on New Misconduct Charges

Jul 09, 2026

Towns County Sheriff Kenneth Henderson was arrested last week by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation on multiple charges, including theft by ... read more

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Departments across Georgia are conducting audits of the Flock camera system’s use after the company recently introduced an “audit assistance tool,” which a spokesperson said identifies search patterns that fall outside an agency’s normal usage, as reported

Georgia departments audit Flock camera use after multiple officer arrests

Jul 09, 2026

Departments across Georgia are conducting audits of the Flock camera system's usage after the company introduced an audit assistance tool. T ... read more

The article discusses the legal implications surrounding Shermela Williams, a former Fulton County judge who temporarily jailed a young woman during a divorce hearing. The court ruled that Williams is immune from liability for her actions, which were deemed "unbecoming." The

Federal judge rules former judge immune from liability in controversial jailing case

Jul 09, 2026

A federal judge in Atlanta has ruled that former Fulton County judge Shermela Williams is immune from liability for temporarily jailing a yo ... read more

**Alt Text:** DeKalb County police officer Derrick Harris Jr. charged with involuntary manslaughter after fatally shooting a 19-year-old man during an arrest. The incident has raised concerns about police conduct and accountability in Atlanta.

DeKalb Police Officer Charged with Fatal Shooting of 19-Year-Old Man

Jul 09, 2026

Derrick Harris Jr., 37, has been terminated from the DeKalb County police department after being charged with involuntary manslaughter and r ... read more

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A Fulton County judge threw out a lawsuit Wednesday filed by a bipartisan trio of district attorneys against Georgia’s Republican-backed oversight panel formed to police rogue prosecutors.

Sherry Boston, Jared Williams, and Jonathan Adams claimed in

Georgia judge dismisses lawsuit against oversight panel by district attorneys

Jul 08, 2026

A Fulton County judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by a bipartisan group of district attorneys challenging Georgia's Republican-backed oversigh ... read more

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Alicia Denise Brown was arrested and taken into custody in Georgia on Monday on outstanding kidnapping warrants out of Baltimore and felony child custody interference warrants in Fulton County, officials say. Brown is the estranged wife of Atlanta

Alicia Brown Arrested on Kidnapping and Custody Charges in Georgia

Jul 08, 2026

Alicia Denise Brown, the estranged wife of Atlanta radio show host Big Tigger, whose real name is Darian Morgan, was arrested in Georgia on ... read more

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A 13-year-old boy and a 45-year-old man were killed in a shooting that occurred at a DeKalb County home where several boys were having a sleepover. Keyshun Webb, 21

Man Arrested for Murder After DeKalb County Sleepover Shooting Incident

Jul 07, 2026

A 13-year-old boy and a 45-year-old man were killed in a shooting incident at a DeKalb County home where several boys were having a sleepove ... read more

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Alex Nettles is a breaking news reporting intern for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He is a recent graduate of Elon University who loves hearing a good anecdote.

The National Weather Service announced a hazardous weather outlook today

Hazardous Weather Outlook Warns of High Winds and Heat in Atlanta Today

Jul 07, 2026

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Fulton County, warning of dangerous wind gusts while indicating that ... read more

Brandon Pugh, an exonerated man from Georgia, is seen navigating life after spending 16 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. He faces challenges in reconnecting with family and accessing essential services, highlighting the struggles of wrong

Brandon Pugh fights for support after wrongful conviction and release in Georgia

Jul 06, 2026

Brandon Pugh was exonerated after spending 16 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. Although he is now free, reentering society pre ... read more

The article discusses a chaotic incident during a fireworks celebration in DeKalb County, Atlanta, where celebratory gunfire prompted a swift response from local authorities. Attendees were safely escorted from the stadium, and no injuries were reported.

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Celebratory Gunfire Disrupts U.S. Semiquincentennial Event in DeKalb County

Jul 05, 2026

Amid a fireworks celebration for the U.S. semiquincentennial, an event in DeKalb County faced disruption due to suspected celebratory gunfir ... read more

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Officers came across a person suffering from a gunshot wound shortly after 10 p.m. after a First Friday concert, police said in a statement posted on social media. Officers were patrolling the Midland area when

Gainesville police investigate shooting that left one dead and another injured

Jul 04, 2026

Officers discovered an individual suffering from a gunshot wound shortly after 10 p.m. following a First Friday concert in the Midland area. ... read more

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Comedian and actor Tiffany Haddish is set to face trial next month in Fayette County on criminal charges stemming from her 2022 arrest in Peachtree City after the judge overseeing the case denied her request to dismiss

Tiffany Haddish Faces Trial Next Month for DUI Charges in Fayette County

Jul 02, 2026

Comedian and actor Tiffany Haddish is set to face trial next month in Fayette County on criminal charges stemming from her 2022 arrest in Pe ... read more

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Hours after a shooting left a juvenile and an adult dead early Thursday morning, a portion of a DeKalb County neighborhood remained littered with evidence markers as an investigation continued. Police provided few details about the two killed

Double shooting in DeKalb County leaves juvenile and adult dead

Jul 02, 2026

Hours after a shooting left a juvenile and an adult dead early Thursday morning, a portion of a DeKalb County neighborhood remained littered ... read more

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An Atlanta police officer, Jon Grubbs, was ordered to pay $21 million after a federal appeals court ruled that his use of a Taser on Jerry Blasingame, a 65-year-old panhandler

Atlanta Officer Ordered to Pay $21 Million for Taser Incident Resulting in Death

Jul 02, 2026

An Atlanta police officer, Jon Grubbs, has been ordered to pay $21 million after the use of a Taser on a 65-year-old panhandling suspect, Je ... read more

The cleaned and understood text reveals that Greg Gates, a 77-year-old former attorney, has participated in the Peachtree Road Race for nearly 50 years. The race, which has a rich history of 56 years, is celebrated as the

Peachtree Road Race Celebrates 50 Years of Tradition for Greg Gates

Jul 02, 2026

Greg Gates, a 77-year-old former attorney and certified public accountant, has been a consistent participant in the Peachtree Road Race, mar ... read more

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