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"Deamonte Kendrick, known as rapper Yak Gotti, sits in a Fulton County courtroom during a bond hearing related to his ongoing legal battles in the Young Slime Life case, highlighting issues of probation violations and jail incidents amid gang and rackete

Rapper Yak Gotti Remains Behind Bars Despite Acquittal Due to Legal Technicality in Young Slime Life Case

Dec 20, 2024

Deamonte Kendrick, known as rapper Yak Gotti, was acquitted of all charges in the "Young Slime Life" case earlier this month but remains in ... read more

Alt text: "Surveillance footage from downtown Atlanta shows a man accused of assaulting a woman in a random act of violence near Centennial Olympic Park. The video captures the moment he punches her in the face on Baker Street, with witnesses nearby. Atlanta

Police Seek Public Assistance in Identifying Suspect in Random Attack on Woman in Downtown Atlanta

Dec 19, 2024

Police in Atlanta are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a man who allegedly injured a woman in a random attack on November 21. ... read more

"Scene of deadly domestic dispute in Villa Rica, Georgia, where Rick Joseph Reed allegedly shot his wife's friend Abraham Suarez Santiago. The image shows the location on Windsor View Lane with police presence and evidence markers, highlighting the ongoing investigation by the Paulding County

Domestic Dispute Turns Fatal in Paulding County as Man Charged with Murder of Wife's Friend

Dec 19, 2024

A domestic dispute in Villa Rica led to a fatal shooting early Tuesday, as Rick Joseph Reed allegedly shot his wife's friend, Abraham Suarez ... read more

"Andrea Latrice McCord, 36, sentenced to five years in prison for kidnapping her daughter from Smyrna, Georgia, during a supervised visit, before fleeing to Mexico for two years. Image shows Cobb County Superior Court where McCord pleaded guilty

Smyrna Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Kidnapping Daughter and Fleeing to Mexico

Dec 18, 2024

Andrea Latrice McCord, 36, was sentenced to five years in prison for kidnapping her daughter from her Smyrna home, where the child's father, ... read more

Alt text: "Law enforcement officers search for a murder suspect in Grantville, Georgia, after a high-speed car chase. A Georgia State Patrol K-9, shot during the incident, is seen being transported for surgery at Blue Pearl Hospital in Sandy

Murder Suspect on the Run After Car Chase in Grantville Armed and Dangerous K-9 Injured in Incident

Dec 18, 2024

Multiple law enforcement agencies are searching for a murder suspect who fled from a car chase in Grantville, with officials confirming that ... read more

"Crime scene on Bellmist Drive in South Fulton, Atlanta, where police investigate the double homicide of two men found dead, with crime scene tape visible and Cedar Grove Road nearby."

South Fulton Neighborhood Shocked as Two Men Found Dead in Domestic Incident

Dec 18, 2024

One person is in custody following the discovery of two deceased men in a South Fulton neighborhood on Wednesday morning. Police have secure ... read more

"Firefighters battling flames at an abandoned church in northwest Atlanta, where two bodies were discovered after a late-night fire engulfed the former Amazing Grace Christian Community Church on Cameron M. Alexander Boulevard."

Tragic Discovery Two Found Dead After Abandoned Church Fire in Northwest Atlanta

Dec 18, 2024

Two individuals were discovered deceased inside an abandoned church in northwest Atlanta following a fire late Tuesday night. Atlanta fire o ... read more

Alt text: "Mableton man Ahmad Rucker Sr. arrested for multiple felonies, including rape and aggravated battery against a 74-year-old woman, near her home in Cobb County, Atlanta. The incident reportedly occurred in front of the victim

Cobb County Man Charged with Rape of 74-Year-Old Woman in Shocking Home Invasion Incident

Dec 17, 2024

Ahmad Rucker Sr., a 26-year-old man from Mableton, Cobb County, was arrested on Friday for allegedly raping a 74-year-old woman in her home ... read more

Former Young Slime Life Defendant Shannon Jackson Released on Probation After Long Gang Trial

Dec 17, 2024

On Tuesday, Shannon Jackson, also known as Shannon Stillwell, was sentenced to probation and banished from metro Atlanta for five years foll ... read more

Alt text: "Police investigate the scene of a shooting in East Point, Atlanta, where one person was killed and another injured near a Citgo gas station on Washington Road. Shell casings are visible in the parking lot as officers gather evidence following the

East Point Shooting Leaves One Dead and One Injured as Suspect Arrested at Gas Station

Dec 17, 2024

A suspect was arrested following a shooting incident in East Point on Monday that left one person dead and another injured. The shooting occ ... read more

"Belkins Terán and Joel Paez hold a press conference in Atlanta, seeking justice for their son Manuel Paez-Terán, who was killed during a police clearing operation near the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center in January 2023. The

Parents of Manuel Paez Teran Demand Justice and Answers Nearly Two Years After Fatal Police Shooting in Atlanta

Dec 17, 2024

Belkins Terán and Joel Paez are seeking answers regarding the death of their son, Manuel Paez-Terán, who was killed during a police operatio ... read more

"Scene of the police-involved shooting in Catoosa County, Georgia, where deputies shot and killed 32-year-old Dameion Coonrod after he backed his SUV into an officer during a confrontation on Karen Drive. The image shows the Genesis

Deputies Involved in Fatal Shooting of Chattanooga Man During Vehicle Incident in Northwest Georgia

Dec 17, 2024

On Sunday night, deputies in Catoosa County, Georgia, shot and killed 32-year-old Dameion Coonrod of Chattanooga after he allegedly backed h ... read more

"Family members gather at the Lock Stock & Barrel gun range in Grantville, Georgia, to mourn the tragic loss of Evelyn Hawk, Tommy Hawk, and their grandson Luke, who were murdered in 2022. The emotional scene highlights the community's

Family Tragedy in Coweta County: Gun Shop Murders Lead to Life Sentence for Killer

Dec 16, 2024

On a Friday evening in 2022, three members of the Hawk family were tragically shot and killed at their gun shop in Coweta County. Jacob Chri ... read more

Alt text: "Gwinnett County police officers respond to a shooting incident on Holland Drive in Snellville, where a man was shot after allegedly pointing a gun at them during a late-night confrontation."

Gwinnett Police Shoot Man After He Points Gun at Officers During Domestic Disturbance

Dec 16, 2024

A man was shot by Gwinnett County police after allegedly pointing a gun at officers on Sunday night. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. ... read more

"Law enforcement officers in Meriwether County apprehend a shooting suspect on I-85 South after a lockdown at Fort Eisenhower following a deadly incident. The image shows deputies conducting a traffic stop, highlighting the swift response to the threat and the recovery

Meriwether County Deputies Capture Suspect in Deadly Fort Eisenhower Shooting After Statewide Manhunt

Dec 15, 2024

The suspect in a shooting that resulted in a two-hour lockdown of Fort Eisenhower near Augusta on Saturday was apprehended in Meriwether Cou ... read more

Alt text: "Emergency responders at the scene of a deadly fire in northwest Atlanta, where 78-year-old Mamie Farley lost her life. The charred remains of her home on 7th Street in the Carey Park neighborhood are visible,

Tragic Midnight Fire Claims Life of 78 Year Old Woman in Northwest Atlanta Home

Dec 15, 2024

A midnight fire on Sunday claimed the life of 78-year-old Mamie Farley in her northwest Atlanta home located in the Carey Park neighborhood. ... read more

Alt text: "Crime scene in downtown Atlanta where a 54-year-old man was found stabbed to death early Saturday morning on Trinity Avenue near City Hall, prompting homicide investigation by local police."

Man Found Stabbed to Death in Downtown Atlanta Early Saturday Morning

Dec 14, 2024

A 54-year-old man was found stabbed to death early Saturday in downtown Atlanta, according to police. Officers responded to the 100 block of ... read more

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