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"Barrow County deputies respond to Target store fire incident on Loganville Highway, Atlanta, where a man was arrested for intentionally setting a fire inside the store, causing minor damage but no injuries."

Man Arrested for Setting Fire Inside Target Store in Barrow County as Investigation Unfolds

May 18, 2025

A man was arrested on Sunday for intentionally setting a fire inside a Target store in Barrow County. The incident occurred just before noon ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of a shooting near the Greyhound bus station in downtown Atlanta, where a man in his 50s was found dead on Forsyth Street, with police investigating the area after a suspect fled."

Shooting Near Greyhound Bus Station Leaves One Dead and Suspect at Large in Downtown Atlanta

May 17, 2025

A shooting near the Greyhound bus station in downtown Atlanta has left one person dead and another suspect at large, as reported on Saturday ... read more

"South Fulton police officer Lt. Helio Garcia, who tragically lost his life in a head-on crash, remembered during a candlelight vigil at police headquarters in Atlanta. The event honors his dedication to service and sacrifice, following the arrest of Sant

Driver Charged in Fatal Crash That Claimed Life of South Fulton Police Officer Lt. Helio Garcia

May 17, 2025

Santoria McLean, 31, of Atlanta, is in custody following a head-on crash on Flat Shoals Road on April 15 that resulted in the death of South ... read more

Alt text: "Authorities in Atlanta issue Levi's Call for missing 3-year-old girl taken during supervised visit in Savannah; child found safe after statewide Amber Alert, with investigation ongoing."

Missing 3 Year Old Girl Found Safe After Amber Alert Sparks Statewide Search in Georgia

May 16, 2025

A 3-year-old girl was found safe on Friday after being taken without permission during a supervised visit in Savannah. Authorities had issue ... read more

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

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