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"DeKalb County courtroom where Lavaniel Davis was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Trevon Richardson, a recent Cedar Grove High School graduate and football standout, highlighting the tragic consequences of a drug deal gone wrong."

McDonough Man Sentenced to Life for Killing DeKalb High School Football Star Trevon Richardson

Oct 07, 2024

Lavaniel Davis, 23, was sentenced to life in prison plus 20 years for the murder of 18-year-old Trevon Richardson, a Cedar Grove High School ... read more

"GBI investigates MARTA police officer's gun discharge during arrest of robbery suspect Carnell Kelly at Oakland City station in Atlanta, highlighting ongoing crime concerns and police interactions in the area."

GBI Launches Investigation After MARTA Police Officer's Gun Discharges During Robbery Suspect Arrest in Atlanta

Oct 07, 2024

The GBI is investigating an incident involving a MARTA police officer whose gun discharged during the arrest of robbery suspect Carnell Kell ... read more

"DeKalb County gas leak emergency response: Fire officials assess the scene of a gas leak on North Avondale Road, causing road closures and evacuations of nearby businesses, including My Parents Basement restaurant in Avondale Estates, impacting local traffic

DeKalb County Traffic Disrupted for Hours as Two Major Gas Leaks Force Road Closures

Oct 07, 2024

On Thursday, two separate gas leaks in DeKalb County caused significant traffic disruptions and blocked access to local businesses. The firs ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta SWAT team at Oakland Park Townhomes following a deadly shooting incident, where police searched for a suspect accused of fatally shooting his roommate over money disputes. Officers stand outside the apartment complex as residents are kept away during the st

SWAT Team Responds to Deadly Shooting Standoff at Oakland Park Townhomes in Atlanta

Oct 07, 2024

A SWAT team responded to a shooting incident at the Oakland Park Townhomes in southwest Atlanta on Saturday, following a dispute over money ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta police searching for Carwon Marquavious Redding, a murder suspect who escaped from Grady Memorial Hospital while wearing a medical gown and yellow socks, amid Hurricane Helene's power outages and downed trees."

Manhunt Underway in Atlanta as Murder Suspect Escapes Hospital During Hurricane Helene Power Outages

Oct 07, 2024

Carwon Marquavious Redding, 32, escaped from the Atlanta City Detention Center while awaiting medical treatment at Grady Memorial Hospital d ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of the fatal shooting involving off-duty Atlanta police investigator Aubree Horton, who attempted a burglary at a Douglas County home. Douglas County sheriff's office deputies respond to the incident near St. Andrews Golf Club, highlighting the tragic outcome

Off-Duty Atlanta Police Investigator Fatally Shot During Attempted Burglary in Douglas County

Oct 07, 2024

An off-duty Atlanta police investigator, Aubree Horton, 32, was fatally shot early Friday morning after allegedly breaking into a home in Do ... read more

**Alt text:** "Colt Gray, the youngest alleged mass school shooter in Georgia history, is shown in a police booking photo after the tragic shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. The incident resulted in the deaths of

Youngest Alleged School Shooter in 25 Years: The Troubling Journey of Colt Gray from Trauma to Tragedy in Winder Georgia

Oct 07, 2024

WINDER, Ga. — Colt Gray, a 14-year-old, has been charged as an adult with four counts of murder after allegedly using an AR-style rifle to k ... read more

Alt text: "Sandy Springs police investigating a road rage shooting incident on Ga. 400 involving a dark-colored Tesla with dark rims, where a driver was shot during morning commute traffic."

Sandy Springs Police Hunt for Shooter in Road Rage Incident on Ga 400 That Left Motorist Injured

Oct 07, 2024

Police in Sandy Springs are searching for the driver of a dark-colored Tesla with dark rims who allegedly shot another motorist on Ga. 400 o ... read more

"Atlanta police officers honored at the annual 'Crime is Toast' awards breakfast, celebrating their bravery and dedication to community safety. Chief Darin Schierbaum commends officers like Lamar Jacobs, who received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during a

Atlanta Honors Brave Officers at Annual Crime is Toast Awards Breakfast Celebrating Heroism and Community Safety

Oct 07, 2024

City officials, law enforcement members, and business leaders gathered last week to honor outstanding Atlanta police officers at the Atlanta ... read more

"Justice Lusk, 25, convicted of triple homicide in Gwinnett County, leaves the courthouse after sentencing for the murders of Bob Caverly, Steven Finch, and Eugene McClam, linked to a drug robbery. The image captures

Rideshare Murder Case Shocks Gwinnett County as Justice Lusk Sentenced to Three Life Terms for Triple Homicide

Oct 07, 2024

Justice Lusk, 25, was convicted of murder and sentenced to three consecutive life terms without parole for the November 2020 shooting deaths ... read more

"Scene of fatal shooting on Mancha Street in South Fulton, Atlanta, where a 41-year-old man was killed in an incident involving a teenager, highlighting ongoing crime concerns in the area."

Fatal Shooting in South Fulton Involves Teenager During Domestic Dispute

Oct 07, 2024

A man was fatally shot on Friday afternoon in South Fulton during an incident involving a 16-year-old boy. The shooting took place around 5: ... read more

Alt text: "Rockdale County officials monitor air quality as residents report chlorine odor and smoky haze following the BioLab fire in Conyers, Georgia, prompting an extended shelter-in-place order and cleanup efforts over the weekend."

Rockdale County Extends Shelter-in-Place Order as BioLab Fire Cleanup Continues Amid Ongoing Chemical Concerns

Oct 07, 2024

Rockdale County officials have extended a shelter-in-place order through the weekend as cleanup efforts continue at the BioLab plant in Cony ... read more

"Smoke billowing from the BioLab chemical plant in Rockdale County, Atlanta, following a fire that released chlorine and bromine into the air, prompting evacuation orders for 17,000 residents and public health warnings."

Hazy Skies and Chlorine Odor Linger in Southeastern Atlanta After BioLab Fire Cleanup Continues

Oct 07, 2024

Hazy skies and a chlorine odor have lingered in parts of southeastern metro Atlanta following a fire at the BioLab chemical plant in Rockdal ... read more

"Scene of tragic shooting in DeKalb County where 2-year-old Maeson Labiran accidentally shot himself; police investigate unsecured firearm incident in residential area on Shamrock Drive."

Tragic Incident in DeKalb County: Father Charged After 2-Year-Old Accidentally Shoots Himself

Oct 07, 2024

A 2-year-old boy, identified as Maeson Labiran, accidentally shot himself to death in DeKalb County on Wednesday evening. The incident occur ... read more

Alt text: "Cobb County Jail exterior, where inmate Horace Gibbs was strangled by cellmate Ernest Johnson, leading to a homicide investigation and murder charges in Atlanta crime news."

Inmate Strangled by Cellmate at Cobb County Jail in Suspected Homicide Case

Oct 07, 2024

A Fulton County inmate, Horace Gibbs, 63, was found unresponsive in the Cobb County Jail on Friday morning after being strangled by his cell ... read more

Alt text: "DeKalb County courthouse exterior, where Deeron Hicks was sentenced to life in prison for the malice murder of his ex-girlfriend Ja’Nautica Whitehead, highlighting the case of domestic violence and gun crime in

Decatur Man Sentenced to Life Plus Five Years for Murdering Ex-Girlfriend in Shocking Domestic Violence Case

Oct 07, 2024

Deeron Hicks, 25, of Decatur, was sentenced to life in prison plus five years for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Ja'Nautica Whitehead, 19, ... read more

Alt text: "Gwinnett County jailer Theresa Bell, accused of simple battery against an inmate, faces termination pending investigation by sheriff's office, emphasizing misconduct and use of unnecessary force."

Gwinnett County Jailer Faces Termination After Arrest for Simple Battery Against Inmate

Oct 07, 2024

A Gwinnett County jailer, Master Jailer Theresa Bell, is facing termination following her arrest for simple battery against an inmate, promp ... read more

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