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Alt text: "Kenneth Perry sentenced to over 100 years in prison for the 1990 murder of siblings John and Pamela Sumpter in DeKalb County, Atlanta. The image shows a courtroom scene with Superior Court Judge Shondeana

DeKalb County Man Sentenced to Over 100 Years for Gruesome Murder of Siblings After Decades of Injustice

Mar 18, 2025

Kenneth Perry has been sentenced to over 100 years in prison for the 1990 murder of siblings John and Pamela Sumpter in DeKalb County. Super ... read more

Alt text: "Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office arrest mugshot of 76-year-old Thomas Lamar Keith, charged with rape and kidnapping in connection with a 1986 sexual assault case in Atlanta, highlighting the importance of DNA technology in solving cold cases

Decades Later Justice Served in Cherokee County Rape Case as Suspect Arrested in Cold Case

Mar 18, 2025

In January 1986, a 19-year-old woman was abducted and raped after her shift at a Cherokee County convenience store. This week, 76-year-old T ... read more

"Atlanta college basketball fans excitedly filling out NCAA tournament brackets for March Madness 2023, with a chance to win a trip to Mars in the X Bracket Challenge, highlighting the thrill of the tournament and bracket predictions."

March Madness 2023: Score a Trip to Mars with Perfect NCAA Bracket Challenge

Mar 18, 2025

March Madness has kicked off, prompting millions to participate in the NCAA tournament bracket challenge. This year, a unique opportunity ar ... read more

**Alt text:** "Forsyth Methodist Church daycare in Monroe County, Georgia, temporarily closed due to child endangerment allegations, with two employees facing charges for administering allergy medication to toddlers without parental consent."

Georgia Day Care Shut Down After Teacher Drugged Toddlers With Allergy Medication to Induce Sleep

Mar 18, 2025

A day care at Forsyth Methodist Church in Monroe County, Georgia, has been temporarily closed after an investigation revealed that a teacher ... read more

"Volunteer firefighter from Towns County Fire Rescue Department accused of sharing crime scene photos of the Lewis twins' death on Bell Mountain in northeast Georgia, raising concerns about privacy and ethics in local crime reporting."

Volunteer Firefighter Accused of Sharing Disturbing Photos of Twin Brothers Found Dead on Bell Mountain in Georgia

Mar 18, 2025

A volunteer firefighter is under scrutiny for allegedly sharing photos from the scene where 19-year-old twin brothers Qaadir Malik Lewis and ... read more

"Police arrest Hector David Sagastume Rivas for felony murder in connection with the death of Camillia Williams, found inside a Cobb County home on Pat Mell Road, highlighting a tragic incident in Atlanta crime news."

Cobb County Man Arrested for Felony Murder After Woman Found Dead in Home

Mar 18, 2025

Cobb County police have arrested Hector David Sagastume Rivas in connection with the death of 52-year-old Camillia Williams, whose body was ... read more

"Paulding County deputies at the scene of a deadly shooting on Cumberland Way, where a man was found dead from a gunshot wound, marking the second homicide in three weeks amid ongoing tornado recovery efforts in Atlanta."

Paulding County Police Arrest Suspect in Deadly Shooting Amid Tornado Recovery Efforts

Mar 17, 2025

A man was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting on Sunday night in the 100 block of Cumberland Way in Paulding County, marking the se ... read more

Alt text: "Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis speaking at a press conference, surrounded by legal documents, as a judge orders her office to pay over $54,000 in attorney fees for withholding records related to the Trump election interference case.

Fulton County DA Fani Willis Ordered to Pay Over 54000 in Legal Fees for Withholding Records in Open Records Act Violation

Mar 17, 2025

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' office has been ordered by a judge to pay over $54,000 in attorney fees and to release document ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of a shooting at a southwest Atlanta gas station, where a man was killed and a woman injured inside a white Nissan Altima near Whitehall and McDaniel streets in the Mechanicsville neighborhood."

Shooting Near Atlanta Gas Station Leaves One Dead and One Injured in Mechanicsville

Mar 17, 2025

A man was killed and a woman injured in a shooting inside a vehicle near a gas station in southwest Atlanta on Sunday afternoon. Police resp ... read more

"Three Atlanta police officers, Mark Gardner, Lonnie Hood, and Ivory Streeter, at a press conference discussing their dismissal and legal battles following the controversial arrests of college students during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, highlighting issues of police accountability

Atlanta Officers Lose Appeal Against Keisha Lance Bottoms Over Controversial Firings During Black Lives Matter Protests

Mar 17, 2025

Three Atlanta police officers cannot sue former Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and other Fulton County officials after being fired and charged f ... read more

Alt text: "Law enforcement officers respond to a firearm discharge incident outside Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayetteville, Georgia, prompting a brief lockdown and active shooter alert on Sunday. No injuries reported as police secure the scene."

Piedmont Fayette Hospital Locked Down After Gunfire Incident Near Emergency Room Parking Lot

Mar 16, 2025

A firearm was discharged outside Piedmont Fayette Hospital on Sunday, prompting a brief lockdown as Fayette County deputies and Fayetteville ... read more

"Emergency crews responding to a water main break on Peachtree Road Northeast in Buckhead, Atlanta, causing flooding near Walgreens, with brown water rushing onto the street ahead of severe weather warnings."

Water Main Break Floods Buckhead Streets as Severe Storms Approach Atlanta

Mar 15, 2025

Crews are responding to a water main break in Buckhead that flooded parts of Peachtree Road Northeast on Saturday. The Department of Watersh ... read more

"Severe weather alert for Atlanta: National Weather Service map showing Level 4 tornado risk for metro Atlanta, highlighting areas with potential for strong tornadoes, high winds, and heavy rainfall during the upcoming weekend storm."

Severe Weather Alert: Metro Atlanta Faces High Risk of Tornadoes This Weekend

Mar 15, 2025

A potentially dangerous weekend of severe weather is forecasted for Georgia, including parts of metro Atlanta, with a Level 4 of 5 risk for ... read more

"Firefighters battling a fully involved house fire at 9040 Fairlane Trail near Lake Lanier, Forsyth County, where a body was discovered amidst the debris, prompting an investigation by fire marshals and the sheriff’s office."

Tragic Fire Claims Life in Forsyth County Home Near Lake Lanier as Investigators Uncover Remains

Mar 14, 2025

Forsyth County crews responded to a fire early Friday morning at a home located at 9040 Fairlane Trail near Lake Lanier, where the remains o ... read more

"DeKalb County courthouse exterior where preliminary hearing took place for 16-year-old accused of fatal shooting of MARTA driver Leroy Ramos, highlighting ongoing investigation and legal proceedings in Atlanta crime case."

Teen Charged with Murder in Fatal MARTA Shooting as Charges Dropped for Two Others in DeKalb County Case

Mar 14, 2025

The case against a 16-year-old boy accused of fatally shooting MARTA driver Leroy Ramos on January 3 will proceed, while charges against two ... read more

"Douglasville man Jamie Morel, 35, sentenced to 24 years in prison for the voluntary manslaughter of his girlfriend Timisha Turner, 28, highlighting the tragic consequences of domestic violence in Atlanta."

Douglasville Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Voluntary Manslaughter in Girlfriend's Death

Mar 14, 2025

A Douglasville man, Jamie Morel, 35, was sentenced to 24 years in prison after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the death of his ... read more

"Chickamauga police Officer Charles Dunn III, 52, honored during an emotional 'honor walk' at Erlanger Baroness Hospital in Chattanooga, following his death after injuries sustained in a tragic murder-suicide incident that left three dead.

Heroic Chickamauga Police Officer Dies After Injuries in Tragic Murder-Suicide Incident

Mar 14, 2025

Chickamauga police Officer Charles Dunn III, 52, passed away on Thursday night after being critically injured in a murder-suicide incident t ... read more

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