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"Scene of Cobb County shooting at Main Event entertainment center near Cumberland Mall, showing patrons in chaos after gunfire erupted, with police and first responders attending to injured victims."

Gunfire Erupts at Cobb County Entertainment Center Near Cumberland Mall Two Injured in Chaos During Family Outing

Feb 24, 2025

Two people were shot on Sunday night at Main Event, an entertainment center in Cobb County near Cumberland Mall, around 9 p.m. Witnesses rep ... read more

"Community members gather at The Movement Church in Conyers for the 'Shut Down BioLab' forum, discussing the Post-Fire Public Health Recovery Project initiated after the September 29 BioLab explosion that affected 17,000 residents in Rockdale

Atlanta Researchers Launch Three-Year Study on Health Impacts of BioLab Explosion on Local Residents

Feb 22, 2025

Researchers have initiated a three-year study to investigate the long-term health impacts on residents affected by the recent BioLab explosi ... read more

Alt text: "Canceled book events at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta raise concerns about political influence under Trump administration; authors discuss civil rights, climate change, and homelessness."

Book Events Canceled at Jimmy Carter Presidential Library Stir Controversy Over Political Influence in Atlanta

Feb 22, 2025

Three book events scheduled at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta were abruptly canceled and relocated, raising con ... read more

"Fulton County Jail overseen by federal monitor Kathleen Kenney to improve unsafe conditions following DOJ investigation into inmate safety violations and neglect."

Federal Judge Appoints Monitor to Oversee Major Reforms at Fulton County Jail Amid Ongoing Safety Concerns

Feb 22, 2025

A federal judge has appointed Kathleen Kenney as a monitor to oversee improvements at the Fulton County Jail, following a deal between the c ... read more

Alt text: "Yung Joc, Atlanta rapper and radio host, speaks emotionally during a candlelight vigil for his brother's three young children who tragically died in an apartment fire in Atlanta's Fairburn Mays neighborhood. The vigil honors 4

Yung Joc Heartbroken After Brother Loses Three Young Children in Atlanta Apartment Fire

Feb 22, 2025

Atlanta-born rapper and radio show host Yung Joc, whose real name is Jasiel Robinson, expressed his devastation following the tragic loss of ... read more

Alt text: "Mirtha Ramos, DeKalb County's first female police chief, speaks to the media after her unexpected resignation, highlighting her commitment to reducing crime in the community and the challenges faced during her tenure."

DeKalb County's First Female Police Chief Mirtha Ramos Abruptly Steps Down Amid Unexpected Turn of Events

Feb 22, 2025

Mirtha Ramos, DeKalb County's first female police chief, was unexpectedly told to step down from her position on an immediate basis by the n ... read more

Alt text: "Firefighters battling heavy flames from the second story of a house in DeKalb County, Atlanta, where two young children and a man suffered burns in a house fire on Rivers Hills Court."

DeKalb County House Fire Injures Two Children and Man as Investigation Begins

Feb 22, 2025

On Friday, two young children and a man were injured in a house fire on Rivers Hills Court in DeKalb County. Firefighters encountered heavy ... read more

Alt text: "Brittany Patterson, a North Georgia mother, speaks to reporters outside the Fannin County courthouse after prosecutors dropped charges against her for allowing her son to walk alone in Mineral Bluff, highlighting the debate over parental rights and child safety in

Charges Dropped Against North Georgia Mother After Controversial Arrest Over Son Walking Alone

Feb 21, 2025

Prosecutors have dropped the criminal case against Brittany Patterson, a North Georgia mother arrested last fall after her 10-year-old son w ... read more

"GoFundMe fundraiser for Jahda White, mother of three children who tragically died in southwest Atlanta apartment fire, raising support for family in need"

Community Unites to Support Mother After Tragic Loss of Three Children in Atlanta Apartment Fire

Feb 21, 2025

A GoFundMe fundraiser for Jahda White, the mother of three children who died in a southwest Atlanta apartment fire, has raised nearly $26,00 ... read more

Alt text: "Forsyth County Sheriff's Deputy Terry Roper rescues a newborn, nicknamed Baby India, found abandoned in a plastic bag in the woods in 2019, highlighting the ongoing investigation and legal proceedings against her mother, Karima J

Mother of Abandoned Forsyth County Newborn Sentenced to 15 Years After Shocking Case

Feb 21, 2025

Karima Jiwani, 41, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the attempted murder and first-degree cruelty to children of her newborn dau ... read more

Alt text: "Police investigate a crime scene at an apartment complex on Centerview Drive in Duluth, Gwinnett County, where a man and woman were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide involving strangulation and hanging."

Tragic Discovery in Gwinnett County Investigation of Murder Suicide Unfolds in Duluth Apartment

Feb 21, 2025

A man and a woman were discovered dead on Thursday in an apartment on Centerview Drive in Duluth, Gwinnett County, in what police suspect to ... read more

"Crime scene at DeKalb County car meet where gunfire erupted, resulting in the tragic death of Evan Garner and injuries to four teens, highlighting rising violence in Atlanta."

Gunfire at DeKalb County Car Meet Leaves One Dead and Four Teens Injured in Armed Robbery Attempt

Feb 20, 2025

Gunfire during a car meet in DeKalb County on Sunday resulted in the death of 20-year-old Evan Garner and injuries to four teenagers. The in ... read more

"DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos announces her resignation after five years of service, highlighting her tenure's achievements in crime reduction and community trust. The image shows Chief Ramos speaking at a press conference, wearing her police uniform, with De

DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos Resigns After Five Years Sparking Community Concerns

Feb 20, 2025

DeKalb County police Chief Mirtha Ramos announced her resignation on Thursday after more than five years in the role, during which she becam ... read more

"Julie Chrisley in court during resentencing hearing for federal bank fraud and tax evasion charges in Atlanta, highlighting her appeal for a corrected supervised release sentence after a two-year error."

Julie Chrisleys Supervised Release Sentence Error Sparks Appeal by Federal Prosecutors

Feb 20, 2025

Federal prosecutors have requested that Julie Chrisley's supervised release sentence be returned to the district court for correction after ... read more

"Fulton County Superior Court Judge Shermela Williams faces new ethics charges for alleged misconduct, including detaining a 22-year-old woman during divorce proceedings, as the Judicial Qualifications Commission investigates her actions on the bench."

Fulton County Judge Faces New Ethics Charges Amid Controversial Detention Case and Allegations of Misconduct

Feb 20, 2025

The Judicial Qualifications Commission has filed over a dozen new ethics charges against Fulton County Superior Court Judge Shermela William ... read more

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

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