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"Police officers responding to a shooting incident in Cornelia, Georgia, where Christian Drake Shurtleff was shot after a crash involving his SUV. The GBI is investigating the police shooting, marking another critical case in Atlanta's rising crime statistics for

GBI Investigates Two Police-Involved Shootings in Georgia Within Days as Violence Escalates

Nov 07, 2024

The GBI is investigating two separate police-involved shootings in Georgia within a week. In Cornelia, police shot Christian Drake Shurtleff ... read more

Alt text: "Michael Reynolds, 35, sentenced to life with parole for the felony murder of 18-month-old McKenzie Duffey, as Fulton County Judge Robert McBurney addresses the court, highlighting the tragic case of child cruelty and the

Man Sentenced to Life Plus Parole for Death of Girlfriend's 18 Month Old Daughter in Atlanta Case

Nov 07, 2024

Michael Reynolds, 35, was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole for the murder of his girlfriend's 18-month-old daughter, McKenzi ... read more

"Fulton County polling location in Atlanta temporarily closed due to hoax bomb threats linked to Russian email domains, as law enforcement investigates the situation during the election."

FBI Investigates Russian Origin Bomb Threats Targeting Georgia Polling Locations Amid Record Voter Turnout

Nov 06, 2024

On Tuesday, the FBI reported hoax bomb threats targeting polling locations in five battleground states, including Georgia, which are believe ... read more

"Image of the Atlanta VA Medical Center exterior, where Dr. Rajesh Motibhai Patel was convicted of groping a female patient during medical exams, highlighting issues of patient safety and trust in healthcare settings."

Atlanta VA Doctor Found Guilty of Groping Female Patient in Disturbing Case

Nov 06, 2024

A federal jury has convicted Dr. Rajesh Motibhai Patel, 69, of Lilburn, for groping a female patient at the Atlanta VA Medical Center during ... read more

Alt text: "Connie Pound, former Griffin day care owner, sentenced to 20 years in prison for second-degree child cruelty, highlighting the Atlanta area’s ongoing concerns about child safety and abuse in day care facilities."

Griffin Day Care Owner Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Cruelty as Abuse Allegations Mount

Nov 06, 2024

Connie Pound, the owner of a day care in Griffin, was sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted on three counts of second-degree ... read more

Alt text: "Jarvis Oneal Cloption, the Ellenwood man who brutally attacked his 72-year-old stepfather in metro Atlanta, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for elder abuse and aggravated assault. The attack occurred in September

Ellenwood Man Sentenced to 20 Years After Brutal Attack on Stepfather in Metro Atlanta Home

Nov 05, 2024

Less than six months after being released from prison, Jarvis Oneal Cloption attacked his 72-year-old stepfather in Ellenwood, Georgia, on S ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of a double shooting near a gas station at 300 block of Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard, Atlanta, where a 16-year-old was killed and a 14-year-old injured, highlighting rising crime near Atlanta University Center

Teenager Killed in Double Shooting Near Atlanta University Center Gas Station

Nov 05, 2024

A teenager was killed in a double shooting on Tuesday afternoon near a gas station and the Atlanta University Center. Police responded to th ... read more

"Fulton County Jail officer Latasha Baker, indicted for conspiracy to commit murder, alongside members of the Goodfellas gang, in a plot to kill detention officers linked to drug trafficking operations inside the jail. Image shows Baker in a Fulton County uniform

Fulton County Jail Officer and Gang Members Indicted in Shocking Murder-for-Hire Plot Against Detention Officers

Nov 05, 2024

Six individuals, including Fulton County Jail officer Latasha Baker and several members of the Goodfellas gang, have been indicted for consp ... read more

"Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office video showing incident where deputies exchanged gunfire with Emmanuel Bearden in parking lot, highlighting key moments of the Oct. 7 shooting involving a suspect with a shotgun and his young daughter, as part of ongoing investigation."

Video Released of Gwinnett County Sheriff Deputies in Dramatic Exchange of Gunfire with Armed Man in Parking Lot

Nov 05, 2024

The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office released a heavily edited video detailing an incident from October 7, where deputies exchanged gunfire ... read more

"Police officers responding to the scene of a northeast Georgia SUV crash into a business on Irvin Street in Cornelia, involving suspect Christian Drake Shurtleff, who fought with law enforcement and was shot during the altercation."

Northeast Georgia Man Crashes SUV into Business and Fights Officer Leading to Shooting Incident

Nov 05, 2024

Christian Drake Shurtleff, a 33-year-old man from Mt. Airy, is facing felony obstruction charges after allegedly crashing his SUV into a bus ... read more

Alt text: "Mark Antonio White, convicted of murder and armed robbery in the 2021 killing of Sandy Springs truck driver Garcia Danielle Gaddis, sentenced to life in prison in Gwinnett County courtroom."

Covington Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder and Robbery of Sandy Springs Truck Driver Lured Online

Nov 05, 2024

A Covington man, 23-year-old Mark Antonio White, was sentenced to life in prison plus five years without parole after being convicted of the ... read more

Alt text: "Melody Farris, convicted of murdering her husband Gary Farris, stands outside the Cherokee County courthouse as she faces charges including malice murder and aggravated assault. The case involved the discovery of Gary's burned remains on their property,

Atlanta Woman Convicted of Murdering Husband After His Burned Remains Found on Property

Nov 04, 2024

Melody Farris was convicted of murdering her husband, Gary Farris, an Atlanta attorney, whose burned remains were discovered on their Cherok ... read more

Alt text: "Police officers in tactical gear respond to a shooting incident at the Four Seasons Midtown in Atlanta, where suspect Jay Berger allegedly fired at SWAT team members during a standoff, causing chaos and street closures. The image shows officers taking cover

Atlanta Condo Shooting Suspect Jay Berger Arrested After Dramatic STandoff and Gunfire Exchange with SWAT Team

Nov 04, 2024

Jay Berger, the suspect in a shooting incident at the Four Seasons Midtown on Tuesday, allegedly engaged in a standoff with SWAT officers, d ... read more

Alt text: "Fulton County courtroom where the gang and racketeering trial against Young Thug and co-defendants is taking place, highlighting the ongoing legal proceedings in Atlanta related to violent street gangs and racketeering charges."

Young Thug Pleads Guilty and Exits Trial as Remaining Defendants Face Life Sentences in Atlanta Gang Case

Nov 04, 2024

The jury in the gang and racketeering case against Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, returned to the Fulton County courtroom ... read more

Alt text: "Jacksonville Sheriff’s deputies confront fans at the Georgia-Florida football game, with one deputy using a Taser on a seated man, highlighting incidents of police altercations during the rivalry match at EverBank Stadium."

Jacksonville Sheriff Investigates Disturbing Altercations Between Deputies and Fans at Georgia-Florida Game

Nov 04, 2024

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officials are investigating multiple social media videos showing altercations between deputies and spectators ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of a hit-and-run crash on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Adamsville, southwest Atlanta, where an 81-year-old woman named Dena Flores was tragically killed. Police investigate the area following the incident that led

Man Arrested in Hit-and-Run Death of 81-Year-Old Woman in Southwest Atlanta

Nov 04, 2024

A man was arrested following a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of 81-year-old Dena Flores in southwest Atlanta on Saturday m ... read more

Alt text: "Cobb County police at the scene of a double shooting on Linworth Boulevard in Austell, where Courtney Rashun Woullard was arrested for murder after one victim, Jeffrey Moore, died from gunshot wounds."

Cobb County Man Arrested for Murder After Double Shooting Leaves One Dead in Austell

Nov 04, 2024

A Cobb County man, Courtney Rashun Woullard of Austell, was arrested early Sunday following a double shooting that left one person dead. Wou ... read more

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