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Alt text: "Three suspects arrested for the murder of 18-year-old Da’Menica Deshaun Roddy at a Covington gas station, with charges including murder and making false statements, highlighting rising crime concerns in Atlanta's Newton County."

Three Arrested in Covington Gas Station Shooting that Claimed Life of 18-Year-Old College-Bound Student

Aug 29, 2024

More than a month after 18-year-old Da’Menica Deshaun Roddy was fatally shot at a Chevron gas station in Covington on July 21, three suspect ... read more

"Funeral service for fallen Paulding County Deputy Brandon Cunningham at West Ridge Church in Dallas, Georgia, attended by family, friends, and law enforcement community, honoring his sacrifice while serving the community. Cunningham was shot in the line of duty on August

Paulding County Deputy Brandon Cunningham Remembered as a Hero at Emotional Funeral Service

Aug 29, 2024

Brandon Cunningham, a deputy with the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, was honored at a funeral service on August 25, 2023, after being sho ... read more

"Newton County deputies respond to armed suspect John Cortez Biles during officer-involved shooting in Covington, Atlanta, early Saturday morning"

Newton County Deputies Engage in Officer Involved Shooting with Armed Man After Safety Concern Call

Aug 29, 2024

Early Saturday morning, Newton County deputies shot John Cortez Biles, 34, after he exited a home on Barshay Drive armed with a shotgun. Bil ... read more

Alt text: "Lyssa Bristow, wife of critically injured Carroll County Deputy Taylor Bristow, expresses gratitude for community support in a heartfelt statement shared on the Carroll sheriff’s office Facebook page amid ongoing investigations into the shooting incident."

Community Unites in Support of Carroll County Deputy Shot in Line of Duty as Family Faces Critical Battle

Aug 29, 2024

The wife of Carroll County Deputy Taylor Bristow expressed gratitude for the community's support following his critical injury while serving ... read more

"Vandalized conference hall at Starling Hotel in Midtown Atlanta, showcasing scattered merchandise and decorations after a hate-fueled attack during Global Black Pride event. Image highlights the aftermath of the incident where a hotel guest vandalized the venue, emphasizing the

Global Black Pride Stands Strong in Atlanta After Disheartening Vandalism Incident

Aug 29, 2024

The organizers of Global Black Pride in Atlanta have vowed to continue their scheduled events despite significant vandalism at the Starling ... read more

Alt text: "Fulton County Jail security breach investigation leads to arrest of four women from Strategic Security for providing inmates with contraband, including cellphones and engaging in sexual contact, highlighting issues of integrity in jail supervision."

Fulton County Jail Scandal: Four Security Workers Arrested for Inmate Relationships and Smuggling Cellphones

Aug 29, 2024

A contraband investigation at the Fulton County jail resulted in the arrest of four contracted security workers from Strategic Security, who ... read more

Alt text: "Crime scene investigation at the intersection of Lithonia Industrial Boulevard and Hillandale Drive, where the remains of Kathleen Bass were discovered in July 2020, leading to the arrest and conviction of James Lee Griffin for her murder. A

Lithonia Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Gruesome Murder of Kathleen Bass Linked to Pizza Box Evidence

Aug 21, 2024

Kathleen Bass' remains were discovered on the side of a road in July 2020, nearly a month after her death. James Lee Griffin, 60, of Lithoni ... read more

Alt text: "Carroll County Sheriff’s Office deputy Investigator Taylor Bristow, critically injured during a search warrant execution, is airlifted to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. The incident follows the recent fatal shooting of Paulding County Deputy Brandon

Carroll County Deputy Critically Injured in Shooting Days After Paulding County Deputy's Fatal Attack

Aug 21, 2024

On Tuesday morning, October 3, 2023, Investigator Taylor Bristow of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office was shot in the face while executing ... read more

"Family and friends gather at West Ridge Church in Dallas, Georgia, for the funeral service of fallen Paulding County Deputy Brandon Cunningham, who was tragically shot in the line of duty. The tribute honors the first Paulding deputy killed since 183

Community Honors Fallen Paulding County Deputy Brandon Cunningham in Heartfelt Farewell Ceremony

Aug 21, 2024

Family and friends will gather on Friday to honor Paulding County Deputy Brandon Cunningham, who was fatally shot while responding to a call ... read more

"Atlanta road rage incident scene showing police vehicles and crime scene tape on Northside Drive, where two shootings occurred, resulting in one fatality and one injury, in west Midtown."

Deadly Road Rage Incident in West Midtown Atlanta Leaves One Dead and Another Injured

Aug 21, 2024

At least one person is dead and another injured following a road rage incident that resulted in two shootings in west Midtown, Atlanta, acco ... read more

"Grieving mother Della Reeves pleads for help in finding hit-and-run drivers responsible for her daughter Shantea's death, during a press conference at Atlanta Police Department, highlighting the urgent need for information on the street racing incident on I-

Heartbroken Mother Appeals for Help After Daughter Killed by Street Racer on I-20 in Atlanta

Aug 20, 2024

Nearly two weeks after her daughter Shantea Reeves was killed by a hit-and-run driver while walking on I-20, Della Reeves made an emotional ... read more

Alt text: "Paulding County Deputy Brandon Cunningham, a fallen hero, honored by community members with flowers and notes on a patrol car outside the sheriff's office in Dallas, Georgia. Cunningham was tragically killed while responding to a domestic violence call

Paulding County Deputy Brandon Cunningham Remembered as Hero After Tragic Shooting While Responding to Domestic Violence Call

Aug 20, 2024

Paulding County Deputy Brandon Cunningham, 30, was killed while responding to a domestic violence call near Hiram on Saturday night. He was ... read more

Alt text: "Forsyth County teen Mallery James, 19, released on $50,000 bond in connection with the fentanyl overdose death of 19-year-old Makayla Peacock, highlighting the rising concerns of fentanyl-related incidents in

Forsyth County Teen Released on Bond After Fentanyl Overdose Death of Friend

Aug 20, 2024

A Forsyth County teen, Mallery James, 19, was released on a $50,000 bond following her arrest related to the fentanyl overdose death of anot ... read more

"Gwinnett County man Jorge Alberto Ramirez sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 23-year-old immigrant Pedro Lopez-Belloso, highlighting issues of jealousy and violence in Atlanta crime."

Gwinnett County Man Sentenced to Life for Jealousy-Fueled Murder of Immigrant in 2021 Shooting

Aug 20, 2024

A Gwinnett County man, Jorge Alberto Ramirez, 35, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of 23-year-old immigran ... read more

Alt text: "Memorial tribute for fallen Georgia law enforcement officers, including Deputy Brandon Cunningham, who was shot while responding to a domestic violence call in Hiram. The tribute highlights the sacrifices of five officers who died in the line of duty in

Tragic Year for Georgia Law Enforcement as Five Officers Lose Lives in the Line of Duty in 2024

Aug 20, 2024

In 2024, five Georgia law enforcement officers have tragically died in the line of duty. Notable incidents include the shooting death of Pau ... read more

Alt text: "Cobb County police investigate a deadly shooting scene on Clay Road near Austell, where 26-year-old Pablo Alejandro Sandoval was found with a gunshot wound, leading to the arrest of 39-year-old Anthony Alex McDuff

Marietta Man Arrested for Murder in Cobb County Shooting Investigation

Aug 20, 2024

A Marietta man, 39-year-old Anthony Alex McDuffie, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a deadly shooting that occurred Saturday ... read more

Alt text: "Bartow County SWAT officer responding to a standoff in Adairsville where a man threatened law enforcement with a long gun, resulting in a fatal shooting during the incident."

SWAT Officer Fatally Shoots Man During Standoff in Adairsville After Threatening Law Enforcement

Aug 20, 2024

On Sunday afternoon, a man named Chris Cochran, 60, was fatally shot by a Bartow County SWAT officer during a standoff at his home on Wesley ... read more

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