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Alt text: "Police investigate a deadly shooting outside McDonald's on Sugarloaf Parkway in Gwinnett County, Atlanta, with yellow crime scene tape marking off the area after an argument between two men escalated. The scene highlights local crime concerns in

Deadly Shooting at Gwinnett County McDonalds Leads to Suspect Arrest in Parking Lot Dispute

Feb 19, 2025

A man was arrested Wednesday following a fatal shooting in the parking lot of a McDonald's located at 4915 Sugarloaf Parkway in Gwinnett Cou ... read more

Alt text: "Crime scene in Decatur, Georgia, showing a pool of blood and shell casings on Donnell Way, where 23-year-old Chanceler McCall was fatally shot by Earnest Lee Johnson using an AR-15

Lithonia Man Convicted of Murder After Fatal AR-15 Shooting and Evidence Destruction in DeKalb County

Feb 19, 2025

Earnest Lee Johnson, 28, of Lithonia, was convicted of murder on Friday for the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Chanceler McCall on December 2 ... read more

"Emergency responders at the Country Oaks Apartments in southwest Atlanta, where three children were hospitalized due to smoke inhalation from a kitchen appliance fire, highlighting local fire safety concerns."

Three Children Hospitalized After Southwest Atlanta Apartment Fire Linked to Kitchen Appliance

Feb 19, 2025

Three children were hospitalized for smoke inhalation following an apartment fire at the Country Oaks Apartments in southwest Atlanta on Wed ... read more

"Demarco McDonald, 33, arrested in Los Angeles for murder charges related to the November shooting of Dequavious Hillman in Mechanicsville, Atlanta, highlighting ongoing crime issues in the area."

Atlanta Man Arrested in Los Angeles for November Shooting Death in Mechanicsville

Feb 19, 2025

Demarco McDonald, 33, was arrested on Tuesday in Los Angeles in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on November 9 in the Mechanic ... read more

"Search teams and cadaver dogs at Lake Oconee as efforts continue to find missing Westminster Schools coach Gary Jones, who disappeared after a boating outing with his fiancée Joycelyn Wilson. The search has been hampered by rain, with officials

Search for Missing Westminster Schools Coach Gary Jones Resumes After Weather Delay at Lake Oconee

Feb 19, 2025

The search for Gary Jones, a Westminster Schools coach and teacher missing on Lake Oconee, was postponed due to weather conditions on Wednes ... read more

"Atlanta crime news: Montrez Ballard, 21, sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession of a machine gun after a 2023 shooting incident with a Georgia State Trooper during a high-speed chase in Atlanta."

Atlanta Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Shooting Incident with State Trooper

Feb 18, 2025

Montrez Ballard, a 21-year-old man involved in a shooting with a Georgia State Patrol trooper during a pursuit in Atlanta, has been sentence ... read more

Alt text: "Hapeville police search for armed suspect in fatal shooting at a construction site on North Central Avenue. Authorities describe the suspect as a slim man with a goatee, wearing an olive green coat and gray toboggan. Crime scene

Hapeville Police Hunt Armed Suspect in Morning Shooting That Left One Dead

Feb 18, 2025

Police in Hapeville are searching for an armed and dangerous suspect following a shooting that left a 36-year-old man dead on Tuesday mornin ... read more

Alt text: "Investigators at Lake Oconee search site where missing Atlanta couple, Gary Jones and Joycelyn Nicole Wilson, were last seen on a small boat, prompting a death investigation after Wilson's body was discovered. The image shows the

Mystery Deepens in East Georgia Lake Death Investigation as Missing Atlanta Couple's Boat Found Circling

Feb 18, 2025

New details have emerged in the death investigation of Joycelyn Nicole Wilson and the disappearance of her fiancé, Gary Jones, following the ... read more

Alt text: "Damage from EF-1 tornado in Butts County, Georgia, showing uprooted trees and damaged homes after severe storms in metro Atlanta, October 2023."

Tornado Hits Butts County Leaving Destruction and Tragedy in Metro Atlanta Storms

Feb 17, 2025

An EF-1 tornado touched down in Butts County during severe storms on Sunday, reaching maximum sustained winds of 105 mph and causing damage ... read more

Alt text: "Cobb County police at the scene of a fatal shooting on Katie Emma Drive, where 67-year-old Gerald Atkins was shot by suspect Bryon Canady, 64, early Saturday morning. Authorities are investigating the incident, which

Cobb County Man Arrested for Fatal Shooting of 67-Year-Old in Early Morning Incident

Feb 17, 2025

A suspect, Bryon Canady, 64, was arrested on Saturday in connection with the fatal shooting of 67-year-old Gerald Atkins in Cobb County. The ... read more

"Severe storm damage in northwest Atlanta: fallen tree on a home in Matilda Place, where a man tragically lost his life during heavy winds and rain, highlighting the impact of recent severe weather in metro Atlanta."

Severe Storms Devastate Metro Atlanta Leaving One Dead and Thousands Without Power

Feb 16, 2025

Severe storms swept through metro Atlanta on Sunday, resulting in at least one fatality and leaving thousands without power. A tree fell on ... read more

Alt text: "Emergency responders at the scene of a fatal small plane crash in Newton County, near Covington Municipal Airport, where two people died after the Rockwell Commander aircraft went down shortly after takeoff."

Tragic Plane Crash Claims Two Lives in Newton County After Takeoff from Covington Municipal Airport

Feb 16, 2025

Two people died in a small plane crash shortly after takeoff on Saturday night in Newton County. Police responded to Covington Municipal Air ... read more

**Alt Text:** "Search and rescue teams from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and DNR comb the waters of Lake Oconee, investigating the disappearance of Gary Jones and the tragic death of Joycelyn Wilson, a beloved math instructor and

Community Mourns the Loss of Beloved Educator Joycelyn Wilson in Tragic Boating Incident at Lake Oconee

Feb 15, 2025

Natasha Harrison and Joycelyn Wilson developed a close friendship through their shared love of math and music at Zion Hill Baptist Church, w ... read more

"Gwinnett County police officers investigate a fentanyl-related drug bust following the overdose death of a 14-year-old, highlighting the dangers of fentanyl-laced drugs in Atlanta. The image shows law enforcement at the scene where three suspects, including

Gwinnett County Drug Overdose Tragedy Leads to Arrest of Three Individuals Linked to Teen's Death

Feb 15, 2025

Three individuals were arrested in Gwinnett County following the death of a 14-year-old due to fentanyl-laced drugs and multiple overdoses. ... read more

"Image of a 2015 Ford F250 Super Duty truck involved in a tragic rollover accident in Decatur County, Georgia, highlighting the dangers of weak truck roofs. The jury awarded $2.5 billion to the Mills family after determining Ford's

Ford Motor Co Faces Historic 25 Billion Dollar Verdict in Georgia Rollover Case Linked to Super Duty Truck Fatalities

Feb 15, 2025

Ford Motor Co. has been ordered to pay over $2.5 billion to the family of Herman and Debra Mills, who died in a 2022 rollover accident invol ... read more

Alt text: "Christopher Scott Johnson, 37, accused of capital murder in the shooting deaths of Roswell lawyers Mike and Darla McKenzie, appears in court in Alabama. The image captures the courtroom setting, highlighting the seriousness of the charges against

Alabama Man Charged with Capital Murder in Double Homicide of Roswell Attorneys Remains in Jail Indefinitely

Feb 14, 2025

Christopher Scott Johnson, 37, of Gadsden, Alabama, remains in jail without bond following his first appearance hearing on January 28, 2023, ... read more

"Former Georgia poll worker Nicholas Wimbish convicted for bomb threat hoax against Jones County Elections Office, highlighting election security concerns in Atlanta."

Former Georgia Poll Worker Convicted for Bomb Threat Hoax Sent to Election Office

Feb 14, 2025

Nicholas Wimbish, a 25-year-old former poll worker from Milledgeville, Georgia, was convicted on Friday for sending a false bomb threat to a ... read more

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