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Alt text: "Police investigate a crime scene in Grant Park, Atlanta, where a 29-year-old man was found shot multiple times in a vehicle on Eloise Street. The area is known for its proximity to the Beltline Southside Trail and

Man Found Shot Dead in Vehicle in Grant Park Neighborhood of Atlanta

Apr 10, 2025

A 29-year-old man was found shot multiple times in a vehicle on Eloise Street in the Grant Park neighborhood of southeast Atlanta on Wednesd ... read more

Alt text: "Clayton County sheriff's office building, where a man convicted of murder, Kathan Guzman, was mistakenly released, prompting a manhunt after he choked 19-year-old Delila Grayson to death in 2022

Convicted Murderer on the Run After Mistaken Release by Clayton County Sheriff’s Office

Apr 09, 2025

Kathan Guzman, a man convicted of murder in Clayton County, has been on the run for about two weeks after being mistakenly released by the s ... read more

"Atlanta rapper Yak Gotti, also known as Deamonte Kendrick, smiles and raises his arms in celebration after being released from Fulton County jail following a lengthy gang trial. The image captures the emotional moment as Kendrick embraces his attorneys and shows gratitude to

Atlanta Rapper Yak Gotti Acquitted and Set Free After Grueling Three-Year Legal Battle

Apr 09, 2025

After nearly three years in jail, Atlanta rapper Deamonte Kendrick, known as Yak Gotti, is set to be released following a guilty plea to a s ... read more

"Diesel fuel spill at Ga. 138 and Sigman Road in Rockdale County, Atlanta, causing traffic disruption during morning commute"

Massive Diesel Fuel Spill Disrupts Morning Commute at Rockdale County Intersection

Apr 09, 2025

Approximately 100 gallons of diesel fuel spilled at the intersection of Ga. 138 and Sigman Road in Rockdale County early Wednesday morning, ... read more

Alt text: "Georgia Supreme Court ruling on jail calls in Clark Atlanta University student murder case, featuring Barron Brantley, accused of strangling Alexis Crawford, with implications for trial evidence."

Georgia Supreme Court Rules Jail Calls Can Be Used Against Man Accused of Strangling Clark Atlanta Student

Apr 09, 2025

On Tuesday, the Georgia Supreme Court ruled that Barron Brantley, accused of strangling Clark Atlanta University student Alexis Janaé Crawfo ... read more

"Police at the scene of a fatal shooting on Kenmore Street in southwest Atlanta, where a 34-year-old man was killed on January 3, 2023. Five teenagers, including a 16-year-old, are now facing murder charges

Five Teenagers Arrested in Southwest Atlanta Shooting Death of 34-Year-Old Man

Apr 08, 2025

A 16-year-old was arrested on Friday, joining four other teenagers facing murder charges related to a January shooting in southwest Atlanta. ... read more

Alt text: "Cobb County police officers investigate a crime scene in Marietta, Georgia, where Zachary Imbriano, 31, allegedly mixed chemicals to create chlorine gas targeting his former employer, Pool Scouts. The image shows the business

Marietta Man Faces Felony Charges for Allegedly Creating Deadly Chlorine Gas to Target Former Employer

Apr 08, 2025

Zachary Imbriano, 31, is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly attempting to create chlorine gas to target his former employer at P ... read more

Alt text: "Mugshot of John Seay, the suspect arrested for murder in Jonesboro, Georgia, after a dramatic SWAT standoff in Fayette County. Seay, 47, faces multiple charges including murder and armed robbery, following

Man Accused of Murder Captured After Ceiling Fall During SWAT Standoff in Fayette County

Apr 08, 2025

John Seay, 47, was booked into the Clayton County Jail on Friday after a manhunt and SWAT standoff that began when he allegedly shot and kil ... read more

Alt text: "DeKalb County police investigate the scene of a Chick-fil-A robbery where a suspect used pepper spray on employees before fleeing, leading to a high-speed chase and fatal crash in Atlanta. The incident highlights a string of robberies connected

Chick-fil-A Robbery Turns Deadly as Suspect Leads Police Chase and Causes Fatal Crash in Atlanta

Apr 08, 2025

A suspect is accused of robbing a Chick-fil-A in DeKalb County on Monday night, pepper-spraying employees and stealing a cash drawer before ... read more

Alt text: "Fulton County Jail exterior showing crumbling walls, highlighting unsafe conditions linked to the wrongful death lawsuit filed by Leonard Fortner's parents after their son was fatally stabbed by a fellow inmate. The image underscores issues of overcrowding,

Parents of Stabbed Fulton County Detainee Sue Sheriff Over Jail Violations and Unsafe Conditions

Apr 08, 2025

The parents of Leonard Fortner, a Fulton County detainee who was fatally stabbed 20 times in April 2024, are suing the sheriff and the count ... read more

Alt text: "Forsyth Methodist Church day care in Monroe County, Georgia, where an employee was accused of drugging toddlers with allergy medication, leading to license revocation by state officials. The facility is under investigation for child cruelty and battery charges against

Georgia Day Care License Revoked After Shocking Accusations of Drugging Toddlers with Allergy Medication

Apr 08, 2025

On Monday, state officials revoked the license of a day care at Forsyth Methodist Church in Monroe County after an employee, Kendasia Hughle ... read more

"Emergency responders at Lee Street crossing in southwest Atlanta after an 87-year-old woman was struck and killed by a freight train on Norfolk Southern tracks, highlighting local safety concerns and pedestrian incidents."

87 Year Old Woman Tragically Killed in Freight Train Accident in Southwest Atlanta

Apr 08, 2025

An 87-year-old woman was struck and killed by a freight train in southwest Atlanta on Monday, occurring at the Lee Street crossing around 1: ... read more

Alt text: "Firefighters responding to a hazardous materials incident at BioLab's Conyers facility, where improperly stored chemicals caused a fire and led to evacuations of 17,000 residents in Atlanta. The U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA

BioLab Faces Severe Penalties Following Hazardous Chemical Fire in Conyers That Endangered 17000 Lives

Apr 07, 2025

BioLab has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor for four serious and two other-than-serious violations related to a fire at its Conyer ... read more

Alt text: "Georgia State Senator Randy Robertson speaks about the ongoing fight to make cockfighting illegal in Georgia, the only state without such a law, highlighting the link between animal cruelty and violence in communities."

Georgia Remains Last State Without Cockfighting Law as Bill Falls Short Again

Apr 07, 2025

For the fourth consecutive year, a bill to criminalize cockfighting in Georgia fell short in the state Legislature, leaving the state as the ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of the Gwinnett County apartment complex shooting at Parc at 1695, where two men, Rudy Ervin Garcia and Christian Villarreal Rocha, were found dead from gunshot wounds late Sunday night. Police investigating the incident

Deadly Shooting at Gwinnett County Apartment Complex Claims Two Lives in Late Night Incident

Apr 06, 2025

A shooting at the Parc at 1695 apartments in Gwinnett County late Sunday night resulted in the deaths of two men, 34-year-old Rudy Ervin Gar ... read more

"Police investigate crime scene at Victory Fuels gas station in Cartersville, where a man was found shot to death late Friday night, leading to the arrest of a woman on-site."

Woman Arrested After Man Found Shot Dead in Cartersville Gas Station Parking Lot

Apr 06, 2025

A woman has been arrested following the shooting death of a man at a parking lot in Cartersville, Georgia, on Friday night. Police responded ... read more

"Crime scene at Dillons Sports Bar in Gwinnett County, Atlanta, where a fatal shooting occurred early Sunday morning, with police investigating shell casings in the parking lot and nearby nail salon."

Gunfire Erupts at Gwinnett Sports Bar Leaving Young Man Dead in Homicide Investigation

Apr 06, 2025

A man in his early 20s was killed early Sunday morning in a shooting at Dillons Sports Bar located in the 800 block of Dogwood Road in Gwinn ... read more

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