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"Former Walmart employee Adrian Jelks sentenced to life in prison for murder after shooting 19-year-old Antavius Holton and injuring a 9-year-old girl at Fayetteville store, highlighting gun violence and public safety concerns in Atlanta."

Former Walmart Employee Sentenced to Life for Fatal Shooting of Teen in Fayetteville Store

Dec 04, 2024

Adrian Jelks, a former Walmart employee, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for fatally shooting 19-year-old Antavius Holto ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of the tragic high-speed crash on Oak Grove Road in DeKalb County, where Lakeside High School student Sophia Lekiachvili lost her life. The wrecked Mazda CX-5, involved in the DUI incident,

DeKalb County Parents and Driver Indicted in Tragic Death of Lakeside High School Student Following High-Speed Crash

Dec 04, 2024

Nine months after a high-speed crash in DeKalb County resulted in the death of 18-year-old Lakeside High School student Sophia Lekiachvili, ... read more

Peewee Roscoe Takes Plea Deal in Young Slime Life Case Sentenced to Time Served After 16 Months in Jail

Dec 04, 2024

On November 1, 2023, Jimmy Winfrey, one of the defendants in the "Young Slime Life" case, accepted a plea deal, pleading guilty to a RICO vi ... read more

Alt text: "Young Thug, also known as Jeffery Williams, leaves the Fulton County courthouse after pleading guilty to gang, drug, and gun charges on Halloween night. The lengthy trial, which became the longest in Georgia history, concluded with mixed

Young Thug Pleads Guilty as Jurors Reveal He Could Have Walked Free in Historic Georgia Trial

Dec 04, 2024

On Halloween night, Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty to gang, drug, and gun charges, concluding the longest t ... read more

Alt text: "MARTA train service disruption in downtown Atlanta due to mechanical issues, with King Memorial station escalators closed and a bus bridge established for passenger transport between Georgia State and Candler Park stations."

MARTA Train Mechanical Issue Causes Major Delays in Downtown Atlanta on Wednesday Morning

Dec 04, 2024

A mechanical issue with a MARTA train caused significant rail service disruptions in downtown Atlanta on Wednesday morning, particularly aff ... read more

Alt text: "Cobb County police officer at the scene where a dog named Zeta was shot during an investigation in Powder Springs, Atlanta. The incident sparked outrage and a Facebook campaign for justice, as the dog's family claimed Zeta was not a

Cobb County Officer Shoots Family Dog Sparking Outrage and Calls for Justice in Atlanta Community

Dec 04, 2024

On Monday night, a Cobb County officer shot and killed a dog named Zeta during an investigation near Macland Road in Powder Springs. The pol ... read more

Alt text: "Fulton County courthouse exterior where the historic Young Slime Life trial concluded with jury acquitting Yak Gotti and Shannon Stillwell of murder and gang charges, marking a significant moment in Atlanta crime news."

Historic Georgia Trial Ends with Acquittal of Young Slime Life Defendants as Jury Deliberates for 16 Hours

Dec 03, 2024

The longest trial in Georgia's history concluded on Tuesday morning with a Fulton County jury acquitting Shannon Stillwell and Deamonte Kend ... read more

"Fulton County jury delivers verdict in historic Young Slime Life trial, acquitting defendants Shannon Stillwell and Deamonte Kendrick of murder and gang charges, as Kendrick's mother celebrates in the courthouse hallway."

Georgia's Longest Trial Concludes with Acquittal of Young Slime Life Defendants as Rap Community Reacts

Dec 03, 2024

The longest trial in Georgia's history concluded on Tuesday morning with a Fulton County jury acquitting Shannon Stillwell and Deamonte Kend ... read more

Alt text: "South Fulton police cordon off a crime scene with tape in the Legacy at Cascading Creek neighborhood following a double shooting incident, where one man was found dead in a driveway and another critically injured nearby."

South Fulton Tragedy Two Shot in Driveway Incident Investigation Underway

Dec 03, 2024

On Tuesday morning, one man was found shot to death in a driveway in the Legacy at Cascading Creek neighborhood in South Fulton, while anoth ... read more

Alt text: "Sydney Maughon, charged with malice murder in Atlanta, stands in court as prosecutors detail the tragic events leading to the shooting of Jonathan Tyler Gilbert during an Instagram-related dispute. The case highlights the escalation of online drama into real

Atlanta Woman Sentenced to Life in Prison for Senseless Murder Over Instagram Drama

Dec 02, 2024

Sydney Maughon, 18, was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to malice murder for the shooting of Jonathan Tyler Gilbert in Spa ... read more

"Man pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of security guard Tyshon Ross outside Encore Hookah Bar in downtown Atlanta, February 2022."

Man Pleads Guilty to Voluntary Manslaughter in Atlanta Security Guard Shooting Case

Dec 02, 2024

Damon John-Michael Wilson pleaded guilty on Monday to voluntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of security guard Tyshon Ross outside th ... read more

"Crime scene in Venetian Hills, Atlanta, where a 55-year-old man was fatally shot in a domestic incident on Centra Villa Drive, highlighting rising local violence."

Fatal Shooting in Venetian Hills Sparks Investigation into Domestic Violence Incident

Dec 02, 2024

A 55-year-old man was fatally shot at a home in the 1700 block of Centra Villa Drive in the Venetian Hills neighborhood of southwest Atlanta ... read more

"Deamonte Kendrick, defendant in Young Slime Life gang trial, receiving medical treatment for minor injuries after being stabbed in Fulton County Jail annex, Union City, Atlanta."

Defendant in Young Slime Life Trial Stabbed While Awaiting Jury Verdict in Fulton County Jail

Dec 02, 2024

Deamonte Kendrick, one of the defendants in the "Young Slime Life" gang trial, was stabbed Sunday night at a Fulton County Jail annex while ... read more

Alt text: "Cobb County police investigating a hit-and-run incident on Pat Mell Road near Smyrna, where a pedestrian was struck and killed early Saturday morning. Authorities seek information on the unidentified driver involved in the tragic accident."

Cobb County Police Seek Public Help in Hit-and-Run That Killed Pedestrian Near Smyrna

Dec 02, 2024

Police in Cobb County are seeking assistance in locating a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred early Saturday morn ... read more

"Scene of a fatal head-on collision on Buford Drive in Gwinnett County, where alcohol is suspected to be a factor in the deadly Thanksgiving weekend crash that killed one driver and left several passengers injured. Emergency responders are visible at the crash site

Thanksgiving Weekend Sees 17 Fatal Crashes Across Georgia as Investigations Unfold in Metro Atlanta

Dec 02, 2024

During the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, 17 people were killed in crashes across Georgia, a decrease from 23 fatalities in 2022, according t ... read more

"Lovejoy police officer at the scene of a traffic stop where a Hampton man was shot after brandishing a handgun, highlighting rising officer-involved shooting incidents in Atlanta, 2024."

Lovejoy Police Involved in Fatal Shooting During Traffic Stop of Hampton Man

Dec 01, 2024

A 40-year-old Hampton man, Jean Cesar, was shot and killed by Lovejoy police during a traffic stop on Friday morning after he pointed a hand ... read more

"Atlanta police investigate the scene of a fatal carjacking at a liquor store on Metropolitan Parkway, where a 70-year-old man was shot during the incident. The investigation continues as authorities search for more details about the suspect's arrest."

Suspect Arrested in Fatal Carjacking of 70-Year-Old Man Outside Atlanta Liquor Store

Dec 01, 2024

A suspect has been arrested following the fatal shooting of a 70-year-old man during a carjacking at a liquor store in southwest Atlanta on ... read more

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