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"Former Spalding County High School football coach Carl Kearney Jr. in a courtroom during his murder plea hearing for the death of Patrina Best, a traveling nurse from Maryland, highlighting the shocking case that has impacted the Atlanta community and raised

Former Atlanta High School Football Coach Pleads Guilty to Murder in Shocking Maryland Case

Mar 21, 2025

Carl Kearney Jr., a former football coach at Spalding County High School in metro Atlanta, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the dea ... read more

"Digital billboard in downtown Atlanta at Marietta Street and Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard displaying anti-sex trafficking message during NCAA March Madness, highlighting the campaign's focus on raising awareness about the risks of exploitation during major sporting events."

Atlanta Hosts Billboard Campaign to Combat Sex Trafficking During NCAA March Madness Tournament

Mar 21, 2025

A nationwide billboard campaign aimed at combating sex trafficking has launched in Atlanta as the city prepares to host NCAA March Madness g ... read more

"Crime scene investigation at Pat Mell Road in Marietta, Georgia, where Camillia Williams, a 52-year-old woman from Louisiana, was found murdered. The investigation follows the arrest of 21-year-old Hector David Sagastume Rivas

Cobb County Murder Case Highlights Concerns Over Illegal Immigration and Public Safety

Mar 21, 2025

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported that Hector David Sagastume Rivas, a 21-year-old Honduran national accused of killing Cobb ... read more

"Memorial photo of 5-year-old Ja'Niyah Herring, a vibrant child remembered for her radiant smile and imagination, highlighting the tragic circumstances of her death due to child abuse in DeKalb County, Atlanta. This image represents the

Father and Girlfriend Sentenced to Decades in Prison for Brutal Death of 5-Year-Old Ja'Niyah Herring in DeKalb County

Mar 20, 2025

Ja'Niyah Herring, a 5-year-old girl from DeKalb County, was tragically killed in May 2021 due to severe abuse by her father, Cedric O'Neal H ... read more

Alt text: "Brunswick police officers at the scene of a shooting incident involving 18-year-old Larry Labraun Kirkland, who was pursued after a reported shooting on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The image shows police vehicles and officers canv

Teenager Injured in Police Shooting During Foot Pursuit in Brunswick After Alleged Involvement in Shooting

Mar 20, 2025

A teenager, 18-year-old Larry Labraun Kirkland, was injured after Brunswick police shot at him during a foot pursuit following a shooting in ... read more

Alt text: "23-year-old Mical Walcott arrested for murder at Riverwood Apartments in southeast Atlanta, linked to January shooting of Rashad Kingsberry during drug deal, highlighting ongoing crime issues in the area."

Arrest Made in Atlanta Drug Deal Shooting That Left One Dead at Troubled Apartment Complex

Mar 20, 2025

Mical Walcott, 23, was arrested on murder and gun possession charges in connection with the January 22 shooting of 28-year-old Rashad Kingsb ... read more

Alt text: "Scene at Denny Dobbs Park in Newton County, where an 18-year-old was shot and killed on Wednesday evening, raising concerns about local safety in the Atlanta area."

Tragic Shooting Claims Life of 18-Year-Old at Popular Newton County Park

Mar 20, 2025

An 18-year-old was shot and killed at Denny Dobbs Park in Newton County on Wednesday evening, with deputies responding to the scene around 5 ... read more

"Police investigate shooting scene at Glen Hollow apartment complex in DeKalb County, Atlanta, where a man in his late 30s was killed on Wednesday evening."

Shooting at DeKalb County Apartment Complex Leaves Man Dead as Police Investigate Motive

Mar 20, 2025

A man in his late 30s was shot and killed on Wednesday at the Glen Hollow apartment complex in DeKalb County. Police responded to the scene ... read more

"Columbus police officers Kenneth Rammage and Xavier Perez indicted for aggravated assault and battery in connection with the February 2024 shooting of Jermaine Hernandez during a traffic stop on Manchester Expressway, highlighting ongoing concerns about police conduct and accountability in Atlanta

Columbus Police Officers Indicted for Shooting After Car Backfire During Traffic Stop

Mar 19, 2025

On February 7, 2024, Columbus police officers Kenneth Rammage and Xavier Perez were indicted by a grand jury on charges of aggravated assaul ... read more

"Image of the University of Georgia campus where nursing student Laken Riley was tragically murdered during a morning run, highlighting the ongoing investigation into her death and the subsequent sentencing of her killer's associates for possessing fake green cards."

Brothers and Roommate of Laken Riley's Killer Sentenced for Fake Green Card Possession in Atlanta Case

Mar 19, 2025

On Wednesday, two brothers and a roommate of Laken Riley's killer were sentenced for possessing fake green cards in connection with Riley's ... read more

Alt text: "Chondria Richburg, 43, arrested for stabbing a dog named Dexter with a kitchen knife during a morning walk in South Fulton, Atlanta. The incident highlights issues of animal cruelty and public safety in the community."

South Fulton Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Dog to Death During Morning Walk

Mar 19, 2025

Chondria Richburg, 43, was arrested in South Fulton for allegedly stabbing a dog named Dexter to death with a kitchen knife during a morning ... read more

"Atlanta nightclub shooting scene outside Lacura Bar and Bistro on New Year's Day, where 41-year-old Byron Davis was arrested for malice murder following a deadly altercation that left Kirey Thompson, 28, dead and two others injured."

Atlanta Man Arrested for Deadly New Year’s Day Nightclub Shooting in Sylvan Hills

Mar 19, 2025

Byron Davis, 41, was arrested on charges including malice murder and aggravated assault in connection with a New Year's Day shooting at the ... read more

"Teiarra Sims, a 23-year-old intern at Atlanta's At-Promise Center, shares her success story of overcoming adversity after high school. The image captures Sims engaging with youth at the center, highlighting the importance of community support in reducing

From Trouble to Triumph: How Atlanta's At-Promise Centers are Transforming Young Lives and Reducing Crime

Mar 19, 2025

Teiarra Sims, a 23-year-old intern at the At-Promise Center in Atlanta, credits the program for helping her overcome challenges, including a ... read more

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

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