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Veteran Cobb County Prosecutor Linda Dunikoski Leaves Office After High-Profile Trials

Dec 12, 2024

Veteran prosecutor Linda Dunikoski will be leaving her position at the Cobb County District Attorney's office at the end of the year after b ... read more

"Atlanta police investigate road rage incident at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, where a man fired shots after sideswiping another vehicle, leading to his arrest near Fort Gillem."

Road Rage Erupts at Atlanta Airport as Man Fires Shots After Sideswiping Vehicle

Dec 12, 2024

A man was arrested following a suspected road rage incident at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Wednesday, where he allegedly sid ... read more

"Young Thug court appearance in Fulton County, Atlanta, as he seeks to modify probation restrictions for holiday gatherings with family and friends, following his guilty plea in a gang-related case. Image shows the rapper's legal team discussing case details outside the courthouse

Young Thug Seeks Holiday Home Pass as Fulton County Judge Enforces 10 Year Exile in Gang Case

Dec 11, 2024

Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffrey Williams, is petitioning a Fulton County judge to reduce the perimeter of his 10-year ban from the me ... read more

Alt text: "DeKalb County parents Sumanth and Anindita Rao, charged with involuntary manslaughter for allowing underage drinking at their home, appear in a courtroom as their case moves forward following a fatal crash involving Lakeside

DeKalb County Parents Face Involuntary Manslaughter Charges After Teen Alcohol Incident Leads to Fatal Crash

Dec 10, 2024

The case against Sumanth Rao, 50, and Anindita Rao, 49, from DeKalb County, has progressed to court following their arrests for allegedly pe ... read more

Alt text: "Historic Rising Daughter Baptist Church in South Georgia, site of the 1985 Swain murders, where Erik Sparre was recently arrested for the killings after Dennis Perry's exoneration. The church represents a pivotal location in the ongoing

Georgia Cold Case Solved After Decades as New Suspect Arrested for 1985 Church Murders

Dec 10, 2024

On March 11, 1985, Harold and Thelma Swain were murdered in a historic Black church in South Georgia. After Dennis Perry was exonerated in 2 ... read more

"Shattered glass door at Lululemon store in West Midtown Atlanta following smash-and-grab burglary investigation by police during Christmas shopping season."

Atlanta Police Investigate Smash-and-Grab at Lululemon Store During Holiday Shopping Rush

Dec 10, 2024

Atlanta police are investigating a smash-and-grab burglary that occurred at a Lululemon store in the West Midtown area on Tuesday morning. T ... read more

Alt text: "Eunbii Kim and her father Chun-ki Kim share a warm moment on the floor of his Buckhead apartment, showcasing their close bond before his tragic murder. The image captures their hands and feet touching, symbolizing their

Heartbreaking Tragedy in Buckhead: Beloved Father Stabbed Over 50 Times by Security Guard in Apartment Complex

Dec 10, 2024

Eunbii Kim's father, Chun-ki Kim, was found murdered in his Buckhead apartment on September 25, having been stabbed over 50 times. The suspe ... read more

Alt text: "Cain 'Josh' Storey, a man exonerated after 25 years in prison, speaks during a press conference about his federal lawsuit against Floyd County investigators for coercing a false confession in the 1996 Russian Roulette death

Second Man Freed After 25 Years Sues Floyd County for Coerced Confession in 1996 Russian Roulette Tragedy

Dec 10, 2024

Cain "Josh" Storey, who was recently freed from a Georgia prison after over 25 years, has filed a federal lawsuit against Floyd County inves ... read more

Alt text: "Crime scene outside DeKalb County apartment where five family members, including two children, were found dead in a suspected murder-suicide. Police tape surrounds a doormat with holiday greetings, stuffed toys, and Christmas lights still illuminating the

Tragic DeKalb County Murder-Suicide Claims Five Lives Including Two Young Children

Dec 09, 2024

In a tragic incident in DeKalb County, five family members were found dead in their apartment on Saturday night, suspected victims of a murd ... read more

"Body camera footage shows Cobb County police officers responding to a 911 call near Powder Springs, Atlanta, as a resident exits his home with two dogs. The image captures the moment a Labrador Retriever mix named Zeta escapes and runs towards the officers,

Cobb County Officers Shoot and Kill Family Dog During 911 Response Sparking Outrage and Calls for Justice

Dec 09, 2024

On December 2, two Cobb County officers responded to a 911 call about a woman screaming near Powder Springs, but when they arrived, they fou ... read more

"Scene of tragic DeKalb County murder-suicide, showing the apartment complex at Vineyards at Flat Shoals where five victims, including two children, were found dead from gunshot wounds, highlighting the impact of domestic violence in Atlanta."

Tragic Murder-Suicide Claims Lives of Two Young Children and Three Adults in DeKalb County Apartment Complex

Dec 09, 2024

On Saturday night, a suspected murder-suicide in a DeKalb County apartment complex resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including a 1 ... read more

Alt text: "Fulton County Superior Court Judge Shukura Ingram presiding over a case involving Raissa Kengne, who faces murder charges related to two fatal shootings in Atlanta. Court documents reveal Kengne's uncooperative behavior

Fulton County Judge Orders Involuntary Antipsychotic Treatment for Woman Charged in Fatal Atlanta Shootings

Dec 09, 2024

A Fulton County judge has ordered the involuntary administration of antipsychotic medication to Raissa Kengne, who was deemed not competent ... read more

Alt text: "17-year-old Leticia Rodriguez indicted for murder in connection with the death of her newborn baby found in a Marietta backyard, highlighting ongoing investigations into the tragic case."

Teenage Mother Indicted on Murder Charges After Newborn Found Dead in Marietta Backyard

Dec 09, 2024

Leticia Rodriguez, a 17-year-old mother, has been indicted on multiple charges, including murder, following the discovery of her deceased ne ... read more

Alt text: "Investigators at Johnson Funeral Home in Coffee County, where 18 decomposing bodies were discovered, as the GBI announces arrests in a case involving insurance fraud and abuse of a dead body. The image highlights the ongoing investigation into the

Second Suspect Arrested in Shocking Funeral Home Scandal as GBI Uncovers More Charges and Identifies Victims

Dec 08, 2024

Investigators have arrested a second suspect and filed additional charges against Chris Johnson, the former director of Johnson Funeral Home ... read more

Alt text: "Crime scene at the Vineyards at Flat Shoals apartment complex in DeKalb County, where a tragic murder-suicide occurred, resulting in the deaths of five individuals, including two young children. The image shows Christmas lights illuminating a

Tragic Murder-Suicide Claims Lives of Five in DeKalb County Including Two Young Children

Dec 08, 2024

Five individuals, including a one-year-old boy and a five-year-old girl, were found dead in a suspected murder-suicide at an apartment compl ... read more

Alt text: "Former Woodstock police officer Grant Matthew Shaw in Cobb County courtroom after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of Emmanuel Millard during a traffic stop in October 2023, highlighting local Atlanta crime news."

Former Woodstock Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter in 2023 Shooting Death

Dec 07, 2024

A former Woodstock police officer, Grant Matthew Shaw, pleaded guilty on Friday to involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of Emmanue ... read more

"Crime scene on Edgewood Avenue in northeast Atlanta where a 30-year-old man was found shot early Saturday morning, highlighting rising gun violence in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood near Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park."

Man Found Shot in Northeast Atlanta Dies in Hospital as Police Investigate Shooting Incident

Dec 07, 2024

A 30-year-old man was found shot early Saturday morning in the 400 block of Edgewood Avenue in northeast Atlanta and later died at a hospita ... read more

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