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"DeKalb County police investigate crime scene in Stonecrest neighborhood, Somerset Parkway and Hillandale Road, where a young man's death is under investigation, with medical examiner's van and grieving loved ones present."

DeKalb County Police Investigate Early Morning Death in Stonecrest Neighborhood

Oct 31, 2024

DeKalb County police are investigating a death that occurred in a Stonecrest neighborhood early Thursday morning at the intersection of Some ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta rapper Young Thug's trial update: Rodalius Ryan, 20, and Marquavius Huey, 28, plead guilty in Fulton County courtroom, reducing remaining defendants to three. The lengthy trial, the

Atlanta Rapper Young Thug Trial Sees Guilty Pleas from Two Defendants in Historic Case

Oct 31, 2024

Two additional defendants have pleaded guilty in the ongoing trial of Atlanta rapper Young Thug, reducing the number of remaining defendants ... read more

"Conyers gas station scene where Jesse Roach, 40, was fatally shot by police after allegedly threatening a clerk with a gun and engaging in a shootout, highlighting ongoing crime and police-involved shooting incidents in Atlanta."

Conyers Police Involved in Fatal Shooting After Gas Station Threat: GBI Investigates

Oct 31, 2024

The GBI has identified Jesse Roach, 40, of Carrollton, as the man fatally shot by Conyers police on Wednesday morning after he allegedly thr ... read more

"Police officers respond to a barricade situation at the Four Seasons condominium in Midtown Atlanta, where resident Jay Steven Berger fired shots during a standoff, prompting a SWAT team intervention and leading to injuries for both Berger and an officer."

Midtown Atlanta Standoff: Four Seasons Resident Fires Gunshots in Dramatic Police Confrontation

Oct 31, 2024

On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, a violent standoff occurred at the Four Seasons in Midtown Atlanta when 70-year-old resident Jay Steven Berger ... read more

"Image of Gwinnett County police seeking public assistance in locating Jian Sun and Stephen Carlos Valenzuela, suspects in a Duluth home invasion and kidnapping case. The photo highlights the urgency of the investigation into the armed robbery and aggravated assault that occurred

Gwinnett Police Seek Public Help to Find Suspects in Violent Home Invasion and Kidnapping Case

Oct 31, 2024

Gwinnett County police are seeking two men, Jian Sun, 41, of Norcross, and Stephen Carlos Valenzuela, 24, of Atlanta, in connection with a J ... read more

"Scene of wrong-way crash in Midtown Atlanta, where a woman was killed early Tuesday morning; police investigate the accident at 12th Street and West Peachtree Street, with a car crashed into a cement construction barrier."

Tragic Wrong-Way Crash in Midtown Atlanta Claims Life of 24-Year-Old Woman

Oct 31, 2024

A woman was killed in a wrong-way crash in Midtown Atlanta early Tuesday morning, with the incident occurring at the intersection of 12th St ... read more

"Police arrest street racers at Gwinnett County intersection during illegal drag racing event, showcasing blocked vehicles and chaotic scene on Oakland and Cruse roads."

Four Arrested in Gwinnett County Street Racing Bust as Chaos Erupts at Intersection

Oct 31, 2024

On Saturday, a street racing event in Gwinnett County resulted in the arrest of four individuals after numerous vehicles blocked the interse ... read more

"Atlanta SWAT team responds to armed standoff at Four Seasons Midtown involving 70-year-old resident Jay Steven Berger, who fired shots from his condo, prompting evacuations and a police perimeter. Image shows police presence and emergency vehicles outside the luxury condominium

Gun-Wielding Resident Sparks SWAT Standoff at Four Seasons Midtown in Atlanta

Oct 31, 2024

On Tuesday morning, a disturbance at the Four Seasons Midtown led to a confrontation with 70-year-old resident Jay Steven Berger, who report ... read more

"Quamarvious Nichols, 29, enters the courtroom for his plea deal in the Young Thug gang trial, marking a significant moment in Atlanta's longest-running criminal case. Nichols pleaded guilty to conspiracy under Georgia's RICO Act, potentially influencing

Plea Deal Accepted in Young Thug Gang Trial as Longest Case in Georgia History Continues

Oct 31, 2024

Quamarvious Nichols, 29, accepted a plea deal on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in the ongoing gang and racketeering trial involving Young Thug, ... read more

Alt text: "Surveillance footage shows a dark four-door sedan, resembling a 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, in the parking lot of Redan Recreation Center in DeKalb County, where a man allegedly tied two dogs to the vehicle

DeKalb County Seeks Public Help to Identify Man Who Dragged Dogs Behind Car Leading to One Death

Oct 31, 2024

The DeKalb County District Attorney's Office is seeking assistance in identifying a man who allegedly tied two dogs to his vehicle and dragg ... read more

"Atlanta Police Department Chief Darin Schierbaum addresses the media about the city's 100 homicide investigations in 2024, highlighting a decrease in violent crime rates compared to previous years. The backdrop includes a police car and crime scene tape, symbolizing

Atlanta Reaches 100 Homicide Investigations in 2024 Amid Signs of Decreasing Violent Crime

Oct 31, 2024

The Atlanta Police Department has reached a grim milestone with 100 homicide investigations in 2024, although the pace has slowed compared t ... read more

**Alt Text:** "Atlanta Police Department crime scene investigation at a West End home under construction where Salvador Ramirez, 23, was fatally shot. The incident highlights the ongoing violence in Atlanta's neighborhoods, with multiple homicide cases still under investigation."

Atlanta Homicide Report Highlights Grief and Ongoing Investigations in Tragic Cases

Oct 31, 2024

Recent homicide reports in Atlanta highlight a series of violent incidents. On October 26, Salvador Ramirez, 23, was shot at a West End cons ... read more

"Traffic disruptions in Atlanta as former President Donald Trump's motorcade causes lane closures on I-85 during his campaign rally at Gas South Arena in Duluth, Georgia. The image shows a congested highway with warning signs indicating roadblocks and heavy traffic,

Traffic Chaos Expected as Trump Rally Draws 15000 to Duluth and Vice President Harris Prepares for Atlanta Visit

Oct 28, 2024

Former President Donald Trump held a rally at Gas South Arena in Duluth, Georgia, on Wednesday, which was attended by approximately 15,000 p ... read more

"Antonio Sledge, also known as Mounk Tounk, being led away in handcuffs after his sentencing in Atlanta for violating plea agreement in Young Thug gang case, highlighting the serious consequences of dishonesty in court and the ongoing

Witness in Young Thug Gang Case Sentenced to Five Years for Dishonest Testimony Amid Ongoing RICO Trial

Oct 28, 2024

Antonio Sledge, also known as Mounk Tounk, was sentenced to five years in prison on October 6, 2023, after a judge found him dishonest durin ... read more

Alt text: "Former Georgia insurance commissioner John Oxendine, sentenced to 3½ years for health care fraud, voluntarily surrenders law license after pleading guilty to conspiracy, as he faces restitution payments and prison time in connection with a $3

Former Georgia Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine Surrenders Law License After Prison Sentence for Health Care Fraud

Oct 28, 2024

Former Georgia insurance commissioner and gubernatorial candidate John Oxendine has voluntarily surrendered his law license after serving 3½ ... read more

"Atlanta crime news article discussing immigration and crime rates, featuring a somber memorial for Laken Riley, a University of Georgia student whose tragic death sparked national debate on illegal immigration and crime statistics. The image highlights the intersection of public safety and immigration policy

Atlanta Readers Raise Concerns Over Immigration and Crime as Election Cycle Heats Up

Oct 28, 2024

As the 2024 election cycle heats up, immigration remains a contentious issue, particularly following the tragic killing of Laken Riley on th ... read more

"Young Thug trial courtroom scene with Judge Paige Reese Whitaker presiding, highlighting the ongoing gang and racketeering case in Atlanta, Georgia, as defense attorneys discuss plea deals and mistrial motions amidst courtroom errors."

Young Thug Trial Resumes as Judge Considers Mistrial Amid Controversial Evidence Errors

Oct 28, 2024

Young Thug's gang and racketeering trial is set to resume on Tuesday after negotiations regarding potential plea deals. Judge Paige Reese Wh ... read more

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