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"Damage from EF1 tornado in Hall County, North Georgia, showing uprooted trees along Highway 60 after severe storms swept through metro Atlanta, October 2023."

EF1 Tornado Strikes Hall County as Severe Storms Rattle North Georgia and Atlanta

May 04, 2025

An EF1 tornado touched down in Hall County during severe storms on Friday, producing maximum sustained winds of up to 90 mph and traveling o ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta police officers investigating a crime scene on Detroit Avenue where a man was shot in the neck during an attempted robbery, highlighting rising crime in northwest Atlanta."

Man Shot in Neck During Attempted Robbery in Northwest Atlanta Neighborhood

May 04, 2025

A 43-year-old man was shot in the neck while fleeing from an attempted robbery at a home on the 1700 block of Detroit Avenue in northwest At ... read more

Alt text: "Spalding County Deputy Andrew Degler arrested for DUI after reporting for duty under the influence, highlighting concerns over law enforcement accountability in Atlanta."

Spalding County Deputy Arrested for DUI After Reporting for Duty Under the Influence

May 02, 2025

A Spalding County deputy named Andrew Degler was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after arriving for work on Wednesday ... read more

Alt text: "Griffin couple Tyler and Krista Schindley sentenced to 40 years in prison for child abuse, including starving their 10-year-old son who weighed only 36 pounds when found in 2023. Image shows the

Griffin Couple Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Starving Adopted Son Found Weighing Just 36 Pounds

May 01, 2025

A Griffin couple, Tyler and Krista Schindley, were sentenced to 40 years in prison followed by 20 years of probation for starving their 10-y ... read more

"Deplorable living conditions inside condemned home in Lafayette, GA, where five individuals were arrested for animal cruelty; image shows filthy carpet, animal waste, and a dead ferret in crate, highlighting severe neglect and abuse of multiple pets and livestock."

Deplorable Conditions Exposed in Northwest Georgia Home as Five Arrested for Animal Cruelty

May 01, 2025

A home in Lafayette, GA, listed for $275,000, was condemned after investigators discovered severe animal cruelty conditions. Five individual ... read more

"Fulton County jury convicts Brandon Williams and Demetrice Ross for the murder of 60-year-old Thomas Arnold near Atlanta Beltline in Inman Park, highlighting community impact and ongoing crime concerns in Atlanta."

Atlanta Jury Convicts Two Men in Shocking Beltline Murder of Community Member Thomas Arnold

May 01, 2025

On Wednesday night, Brandon Williams and Demetrice Ross were convicted by a Fulton County jury for the murder of 60-year-old Thomas Arnold, ... read more

Alt text: "DEA agent involved in Calhoun traffic stop shooting incident, where two occupants in a vehicle were shot after allegedly accelerating toward the agent during a law enforcement operation. Authorities confirm the FBI is investigating the shooting, following a series of violent

DEA Agent Shoots Two During Traffic Stop in Calhoun Amid Ongoing Investigation

Apr 30, 2025

A Drug Enforcement Administration agent shot two individuals during a traffic stop in Calhoun on April 17, when a vehicle accelerated toward ... read more

"Gwinnett County police investigate the scene of a domestic dispute where a woman was found dead in her home on Hillsborough Drive, as officers search for the suspect involved in the incident."

Gwinnett County Woman Found Dead After Midnight Argument as Police Search for Suspect

Apr 30, 2025

A woman was found dead in a Gwinnett County home after a child called 911 about an argument around midnight on Wednesday. Officers discovere ... read more

Alt text: "Authorities evacuate homes in Habersham County, Atlanta, after discovering an antique cannonball in a garage, prompting road closures on Wheeler Road for safety and bomb technician evaluation."

Cannonball Discovery Forces Evacuations in Habersham County as Authorities Ensure Safety

Apr 29, 2025

Residents in Habersham County were evacuated after an antique cannonball was discovered in a garage on Tuesday, prompting authorities to clo ... read more

Alt text: "Booking photo of Bruce Andre Hines, a former DeKalb County EMS driver sentenced to 25 years for raping a woman in her car in Atlanta in 2023, wearing an EMS pullover, highlighting the serious crime

DeKalb County EMS Driver Sentenced to 25 Years for Assaulting Woman in Car During 2023 Incident

Apr 29, 2025

Bruce Andre Hines, a former DeKalb County emergency medical services driver, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the sexual assault ... read more

"Deputy Brandon Sikes, a dedicated Columbia County Sheriff's Office officer and former U.S. Army combat medic, tragically killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop in Atlanta, remembered for his commitment to community safety and service."

Columbia County Deputy Brandon Sikes Remembered as Hero After Tragic Death in Line of Duty

Apr 29, 2025

Deputy Brandon Sikes, a 31-year-old veteran of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, was shot and killed on Saturday evening while serving a ... read more

"Memorial service for fallen Georgia law enforcement officers, including Lt. Helio Garcia and Officer Jeremy Labonte, highlighting the sacrifices made by officers in the line of duty in Atlanta and surrounding areas."

Georgia Mourns Loss of Three Brave Officers in Line of Duty as Violence Strikes Law Enforcement

Apr 28, 2025

Three Georgia law enforcement officers have tragically died in the line of duty in 2024, contributing to a total of 165 officer fatalities n ... read more

Alt text: "Columbia County deputies at the scene of a tragic shooting incident along I-20 in Augusta, Georgia, where Deputy Brandon Sikes was killed and Deputy Gavin White was critically injured while attempting to serve a protective order to James Blake Montgomery

Deputy Shot and Killed in Columbia County as Man Ignored Protective Order and Opened Fire

Apr 28, 2025

James Blake Montgomery, who was ordered to surrender his weapons due to a protective order filed by his estranged wife, allegedly shot two C ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of a tragic motorcycle gathering shooting in Forest Park, Atlanta, where two people were shot dead and three others injured. Police investigate the chaotic crowd on Jones Road following the incident."

Deadly Motorcycle Shooting in Forest Park Leaves Two Dead and Three Injured as Police Investigate Chaos

Apr 28, 2025

Two people were shot to death and three others were injured during a motorcycle gathering in Forest Park on Sunday, police reported. Officer ... read more

"Atlanta rideshare driver accused of shooting passenger during argument near Atlantic Station, police investigation ongoing"

Rideshare Driver Accused of Shooting Passenger During Argument Near Atlantic Station in Atlanta

Apr 28, 2025

A rideshare driver is facing accusations of shooting a passenger during an argument near Atlantic Station in Atlanta early Monday morning. T ... read more

Alt text: "Georgia law enforcement officers pay tribute to fallen deputy Brandon Sikes, who was killed during a traffic stop in Columbia County, highlighting the alarming increase in violence against police in Atlanta and across the state in 2023."

Georgia Faces Rising Tragedy as Three Law Enforcement Officers Die in the Line of Duty This Year

Apr 27, 2025

In 2023, three Georgia law enforcement officers have died in the line of duty, placing the state behind only Texas and tied with California ... read more

Alt text: "Columbia County deputies at a traffic stop on Interstate 20, where one deputy was killed and another injured in a shooting incident near Augusta, Georgia, highlighting rising violence against law enforcement in Atlanta."

Deputy Killed and Another Injured in Tragic Traffic Stop Shooting Near Augusta Georgia

Apr 27, 2025

One deputy was killed and a second was shot in the face during a traffic stop on Interstate 20 near Augusta, Georgia, on Saturday evening, a ... read more

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