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Alt text: "Emergency responders at the scene of a shooting in DeKalb County, Atlanta, where a teenager was found with a gunshot wound. The incident highlights rising gun violence in Atlanta and DeKalb County, following another shooting involving a

Teenagers Hospitalized After Separate Shootings in Atlanta and DeKalb County in One Evening

May 16, 2025

Two teenagers were hospitalized on Thursday evening following separate shootings in Atlanta and DeKalb County. In DeKalb, officers found a t ... read more

Alt text: "Fulton County Superior Court Judge Kevin Farmer presides over a status hearing regarding the racketeering case against 61 defendants opposing the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, emphasizing the need for individual motions and separate trials in a packed courtroom."

Fulton County Judge Aims to Expedite Trials for 61 Defendants in Atlanta Public Safety Training Center Case

May 15, 2025

A Fulton County judge is working to expedite the trial process for over 60 defendants charged with racketeering related to their protests ag ... read more

Alt text: "Clayton County Jail nurse Jessica Marie Cotney, who was arrested for allegedly administering Benadryl to an inmate, stands outside the jail holding her legal documents. The image highlights the ongoing legal battle following her arrest and subsequent lawsuit against

Nurse Files Federal Lawsuit After Arrest for Giving Inmate Benadryl Claims Unjust Prosecution in Clayton County Jail Case

May 15, 2025

In May 2023, Clayton County Jail nurse Jessica Marie Cotney was arrested and charged with furnishing prohibited items to inmates and obstruc ... read more

"Newton County authorities search for 16-year-old Jayden Daniel, accused of fatally shooting his stepfather David Gay in Covington, Atlanta. Image shows a police car parked near the crime scene on Avery Drive, highlighting the ongoing investigation into the

Teen Suspect Sought in Fatal Shooting of Stepfather in Covington Georgia

May 14, 2025

Newton County authorities are searching for 16-year-old Jayden Daniel, who is accused of fatally shooting his stepfather, 41-year-old David ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta police investigate the scene of a shooting on Hank Aaron Drive where an 11-year-old boy was critically injured, highlighting the ongoing concerns about gun violence in southwest Atlanta."

11 Year Old Boy Critical After Shooting in Southwest Atlanta Near Center Parc Stadium

May 14, 2025

An 11-year-old boy was reported in critical condition after being shot in southwest Atlanta on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred around ... read more

"Atlanta crime news image of Cobb County police officers investigating the attempted kidnapping of a 12-year-old girl at a bus stop in Austell, highlighting the arrest of 39-year-old Seron D. Kennedy, who allegedly tried to abduct the child

Cobb County Authorities Investigate Second Child Kidnapping Attempt in Two Months

May 14, 2025

Authorities in Cobb County are investigating a second attempted kidnapping of a child within two months. A 12-year-old girl reported that 39 ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of the shooting on Hank Aaron Drive in southwest Atlanta where a 10-year-old boy was critically injured by gunfire, prompting police investigation into the incident."

10 Year Old Boy in Critical Condition After Shooting in Southwest Atlanta

May 14, 2025

A 10-year-old boy was reported in critical condition after being shot in southwest Atlanta on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred around ... read more

"Image of Sukkee Hong's Gwinnett County home garage where he was tragically ambushed and fatally shot by gang members in 2019, highlighting the violent crime linked to the 'Goodfellas' street gang in DeKalb

Gang Members Convicted in 2019 Murder of DeKalb County Business Owner Sukkee Hong in Gwinnett County Ambush

May 13, 2025

Sukkee Hong, a 55-year-old business owner from Lithonia, was fatally shot in his Gwinnett County garage on October 4, 2019, after gang membe ... read more

"Governor Brian Kemp signs House Bill 123 into law at the Georgia State Capitol, aimed at protecting intellectually disabled individuals from the death penalty in Georgia. The law lowers the legal threshold for proving intellectual disability in capital cases, reflecting bipartisan support for humane treatment

Georgia Governor Signs Landmark Law Protecting Intellectually Disabled from Death Penalty

May 13, 2025

On Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 123 into law, which lowers the legal threshold for proving intellectual disability i ... read more

"Atlanta police conducting scenario-based training at Georgia Aquarium during afternoon rush hour, with visible law enforcement presence and closed Baker Street, showcasing community safety preparedness."

Atlanta Police Conduct Major Training Exercise at Georgia Aquarium During Rush Hour Shutdown

May 13, 2025

On Wednesday afternoon, Atlanta law enforcement will conduct scenario-based training at the Georgia Aquarium, resulting in significant polic ... read more

"DeKalb County gas station shooting scene where a teenage boy was killed and another injured, highlighting rising violence in Atlanta; police investigate incident at Shell station on Hillandale Drive."

Teenage Boy Killed in DeKalb Gas Station Shooting Another Hospitalized as Police Investigate Argument Turned Violent

May 13, 2025

A shooting at a Shell gas station on the 6000 block of Hillandale Drive in DeKalb County early Tuesday resulted in the death of a 17-year-ol ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta Police Department former officer Anthony Anderson, now imprisoned for sexual misconduct, accused of forcing a teenage girl into a sexual encounter after a car crash. The lawsuit highlights a pattern of negligence and cover-ups within the department regarding sexual predators in

Atlanta Police Department Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Allegations of Ignoring Sexual Predators in Police Ranks

May 13, 2025

A Gwinnett County family has filed a federal lawsuit against the Atlanta Police Department, alleging that former Officer Anthony Anderson fo ... read more

Alt text: "Adrianne Rodriguez stands outside the DeKalb County courthouse, reflecting on the loss of her daughter Shaniyah Monet Rodriguez and granddaughter Milliani, victims of gun violence. The image captures her emotional struggle and the ongoing fight for

Atlanta Mother Achieves Justice After Losing Two Daughters to Gun Violence in Heartbreaking Case

May 12, 2025

Adrianne Rodriguez has endured the tragic loss of three children to gun violence, including her son Nizzear in 2014 and her pregnant daughte ... read more

**Alt text:** Police investigate the scene of a fatal shooting at Camelot Condominiums in South Fulton, Atlanta, where a man was shot to death over the weekend. The complex, known for its history of crime and disrepair, has seen

Deadly Shooting at Infamous South Fulton Apartment Complex Under Investigation by Police

May 12, 2025

Police are investigating the shooting death of a man at the Camelot Condominiums in South Fulton on Saturday evening. Officers responded aro ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta police officer's patrol car damaged after being struck by a suspected drunken driver on I-20 near Capitol Avenue, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in local traffic incidents."

Atlanta Police Officer Injured in DUI Crash on I-20 as Patrol Car is Struck by Drunken Driver

May 11, 2025

An Atlanta police officer was hospitalized Sunday morning following a collision with a suspected drunken driver on I-20 at approximately 4 a ... read more

"Runway equipment issue causing flight delays at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, FAA technicians on-site addressing problem"

Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Faces Delays Due to Runway Equipment Issue on Sunday

May 11, 2025

On Sunday, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is experiencing delays due to a runway equipment issue, according to officials. The Fede ... read more

Alt text: "Clayton County Sheriff’s Office seeks escaped inmate James Damonte Beasley, last seen at Southern Regional Medical Center; Beasley is 5'7", 170 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes, following a recent escape

Clayton County Inmate Escapes Custody from Southern Regional Medical Center as Sheriff’s Office Launches Search

May 10, 2025

The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office is searching for inmate James Damonte Beasley, who escaped custody while at Southern Regional Medical Ce ... read more

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