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Alt text: "Police at the scene of a fatal shooting on Jonesboro Road in southeast Atlanta, where a 45-year-old man was killed and a 20-year-old man injured in a gun violence incident early Saturday morning."

Southeast Atlanta Shooting Leaves One Dead and Another Injured in Late Night Violence

Nov 16, 2024

One man was killed and another injured in a shooting in southeast Atlanta on Saturday. Police responded to the 1660 block of Jonesboro Road ... read more

"Yeshua Mathis speaks to local Atlanta youth about the dangers of toxic friendships and gun violence, sharing his personal story of wrongful murder charges and the impact of poor choices on February 20, 2023, at a community event aimed at

From Jail to Redemption: Atlanta Teen Shares Powerful Message on the Dangers of Toxic Friendships After Acquittal of Murder Charges

Nov 16, 2024

Yeshua Mathis, who faced murder charges for nearly two years following a deadly incident on February 20, 2023, was acquitted on October 31 a ... read more

Alt text: "Gwinnett County police investigate the suspicious death of 60-year-old Robert Terry in his Lawrenceville home, where authorities found him and his pet rabbit deceased. Auburn man Marquis Green, 27, arrested for felony murder and robbery

Auburn Man Arrested for Homicide of 60 Year Old and Pet Rabbit in Gwinnett County

Nov 15, 2024

An Auburn man, Marquis Green, 27, has been arrested in connection with the homicide of 60-year-old Robert Terry and the death of his pet rab ... read more

"Police K-9 Titan, a Belgian Malinois, honored for his service and sacrifice after being killed in the line of duty while assisting Coweta County Deputy Blaize Henderson during a suspect chase in Atlanta, Georgia. Titan's legacy includes over

K-9 Titan Heroically Dies in Line of Duty While Protecting Coweta Deputy from Armed Suspect

Nov 15, 2024

On late Wednesday, K-9 Titan, a Belgian Malinois with the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office, was killed while attempting to apprehend a suspect ... read more

"Scene of the tragic homicide at Blackburn Park in DeKalb County, where 21-year-old Brandon Xavier Davis was shot to death during a robbery scheme on Ashford Dunwoody Road. Investigators are using crime-fighting technology to identify suspects

DeKalb County Park Homicide: Three Arrested in Fatal Robbery Scheme Targeting Young Man

Nov 14, 2024

Three suspects lured 21-year-old Brandon Xavier Davis to Blackburn Park in DeKalb County for a fake business deal, which resulted in his mur ... read more

Alt text: "Security footage from Altitude trampoline park in Lawrenceville, Georgia, shows Starlita Moore allegedly attacking a DFCS employee during a court-mandated visit, leading to the kidnapping of her two children with the help of her daughter

Gwinnett County Mother and Daughter Charged with Kidnapping After Trampoline Park Assault on State Employee

Nov 14, 2024

Starlita Moore, 41, and her daughter Teisha Schulters, 19, were arrested in Alabama after allegedly kidnapping Moore's two younger children ... read more

"Douglas County courtroom scene where defendants Timothy Coleman and Kingston Cottman were sentenced to a combined total of 320 years in prison for their roles in a fatal shooting at a Douglasville Sweet 16 party, resulting in the deaths of two teenagers and

Douglasville Shooting Sentences Hand Down Over 300 Years for Defendants in Fatal Sweet 16 Party Attack

Nov 14, 2024

Two defendants, Timothy Coleman, 20, and Kingston Cottman, 18, were sentenced to a combined total of 320 years in prison for their roles in ... read more

"Scene of fatal shooting at Princeton Lakes Shopping Center in southwest Atlanta, where a man was killed during gunfire incident at a barbershop, raising safety concerns among local shoppers."

Gunfire Erupts at Busy Southwest Atlanta Shopping Center Leaving One Man Dead

Nov 14, 2024

A man was fatally shot Thursday morning at the Princeton Lakes Shopping Center in southwest Atlanta around 10:15 a.m. Police found the victi ... read more

"Fulton County detention officer Eric Scott Cheers, injured in a violent attack while working security at a northwest Atlanta liquor store, displays visible injuries including a swollen eye and lip. The incident highlights rising crime rates in Atlanta, as two suspects, Xavier Evans

Fulton County Officer Assaulted During Security Job in Atlanta Two Suspects Arrested After Violent Attack

Nov 14, 2024

Two men were arrested following an attack on Eric Scott Cheers, a detention officer, while he was working a security detail at a liquor stor ... read more

"Allen Pitts, 29, sentenced to five years for involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of childhood friend Cordale Duncan at Magnolia Park apartment complex in northwest Atlanta, highlighting ongoing crime issues in the area."

Atlanta Man Sentenced to Five Years for Involuntary Manslaughter in Childhood Friend's Shooting Death

Nov 14, 2024

Allen Pitts, 29, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of his childh ... read more

"Atlanta crime news image depicting the aftermath of a high-speed chase in Coweta County, showing a damaged Chrysler 300 involved in the pursuit. The scene highlights the serious incident where a sheriff's deputy was injured and K-9 Titan was tragically

High-Speed Chase in Coweta County Ends Tragically with Injured Deputy and Fallen K-9 Titan

Nov 14, 2024

A high-speed pursuit in Coweta County culminated in a crash that injured a sheriff's deputy and resulted in the death of his police dog, Tit ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of the tragic stabbing incident in Buckhead, northeast Atlanta, where a 19-year-old, Claude Jayy, was charged with murder after a 78-year-old man was found with multiple stab wounds at a home on Fair

Teen Charged with Murder in Stabbing Death of 78-Year-Old Man in Buckhead Neighborhood

Nov 14, 2024

A 19-year-old man, Claude Jayy, has been charged with murder following the stabbing of a 78-year-old man in northeast Atlanta. The incident ... read more

"DeKalb County townhouse where 22-year-old Aquandis Foston was fatally shot in 2021, leading to murder charges against Isaac Thompson and Makayla Bolston in a love triangle case."

DeKalb County Love Triangle Turns Deadly as Man Convicted of Murder in Shocking Case

Nov 13, 2024

In a love triangle case from 2021, Isaac Thompson, 24, of Stone Mountain, was convicted of felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession ... read more

**Alt Text:** Two young men, Darius Blake and Malachi Sanabria, arrested in Morrow, Georgia, for their alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Marques Jenkins during a car burglary in northwest Atlanta. The image highlights the ongoing investigation into

Six Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting of Suspected Car Burglar in Atlanta

Nov 13, 2024

Two men, Darius Blake, 19, and Malachi Sanabria, 18, were arrested in Morrow on Tuesday in connection with the fatal shooting of Marques Jen ... read more

Alt text: "Amazon delivery truck involved in fatal hit-and-run crash in Cherokee County, Atlanta, where driver London Best was charged with vehicular homicide after striking pedestrian Sandra Fitts."

Amazon Truck Driver Charged with Vehicular Homicide in Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident in Cherokee County

Nov 13, 2024

An Amazon truck driver, London Best, 24, has been charged with vehicular homicide after allegedly fatally striking 79-year-old Sandra Fitts ... read more

"Subpoenas released by Barrow County Clerk's Office detail investigation into Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray and father Colin Gray, highlighting requests for records from Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Amazon regarding shooting range access and firearm purchases."

Subpoenas Reveal Key Evidence in Apalachee High School Shooting Case Against Colt and Colin Gray

Nov 13, 2024

Subpoenas have revealed new information regarding the investigation into 14-year-old Colt Gray and his father, Colin Gray, following the Apa ... read more

Alt text: "DeKalb County woman Ronica Jones, 27, charged with murder after her 1-year-old daughter was found unresponsive in a bathtub, highlighting child cruelty and negligence in Atlanta crime news."

DeKalb County Mother Charged with Murder After 1-Year-Old Drowns in Bathtub Incident

Nov 13, 2024

Ronica Jones, a 27-year-old DeKalb County woman, has been charged with second-degree murder following the death of her 1-year-old daughter, ... read more

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