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"Shameta Jones-Harrell, the first female police chief of Cobb County, seated at her executive desk during her swearing-in ceremony in Austell, Georgia, surrounded by family, friends, and local officials. The historic event marks a

Austell Welcomes First Female Police Chief Shameta Jones-Harrell as She Aims to Transform Community Policing

Jun 04, 2025

Shameta Jones-Harrell was sworn in as the first female police chief for any Cobb County police agency during a ceremony in Austell on March ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of a deadly shooting on Flat Shoals Road in DeKalb County, Atlanta, where a man was shot while driving his Ford F-150 truck. The truck is visibly damaged with a bullet hole in the rear driver’s

Man Shot and Killed on Busy DeKalb County Road During Early Morning Incident

Jun 04, 2025

A man was shot and killed while driving his Ford F-150 on Flat Shoals Road near I-20 in DeKalb County early Wednesday at around 2 a.m. The v ... read more

"Atlanta couple Anslie and Stephen Spitler standing in front of their new home in Hoschton, showcasing the suburban charm of metro Atlanta's housing market amid rising prices and interest rates. The image captures the Spitlers with their children

Unlocking Homeownership: How Assumable Mortgages are Changing the Game for Atlanta Buyers

Jun 04, 2025

During the pandemic-era home buying spree, Anslie and Stephen Spitler faced fierce competition in the Atlanta housing market, eventually pur ... read more

"Crime scene near Kiwanis Stadium in Forest Park, Atlanta, where two men were shot during a high school graduation celebration; police investigation ongoing."

Shooting Near Forest Park During High School Graduation Celebration Leaves Two Injured

Jun 04, 2025

Two individuals were shot on Tuesday evening near Kiwanis Stadium in Forest Park during a high school graduation celebration. Officers respo ... read more

Fulton County YSL Gang Case Ends Without Murder Convictions After Three Years of Legal Battles

Jun 04, 2025

The lengthy "Young Slime Life" gang and racketeering case in Fulton County has concluded without any murder convictions after three years an ... read more

"Atlanta police investigate shooting scene on Dewey Street in Pittsburgh neighborhood, where a man was fatally shot near the Salvation Army Kroc Center."

Atlanta Police Investigate Fatal Shooting in Pittsburgh Neighborhood as Community Seeks Answers

Jun 04, 2025

Atlanta police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Tuesday night in the Pittsburgh neighborhood. Officers responded to repor ... read more

Alt text: "Former Atlanta police officer Sung Kim testifies in federal court, explaining his decision to fatally shoot unarmed Black man Jimmy Atchison during a January 2019 task force operation, amid ongoing discussions about police accountability and use-of

Former Atlanta Police Officer Acquitted in Fatal Shooting of Unarmed Black Man Amid Controversy and Outcry

Jun 04, 2025

On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Michael Brown dismissed murder charges against former Atlanta police officer Sung Kim, who fatally shot unar ... read more

Alt text: "DeKalb County courthouse where Reginald Colwell was sentenced to two life sentences for the 1988 rape case, highlighting the importance of DNA evidence and the National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative in bringing justice to victims."

Decades Later Justice Served in DeKalb County as DNA Evidence Convicts Rapist in Cold Case

Jun 04, 2025

A rape kit collected in 1988 has led to the conviction of Reginald Colwell for the assault of a woman in DeKalb County. The 58-year-old was ... read more

"Packed MARTA train platform at GWCC/CNN Center station in Atlanta after Shakira concert, highlighting transit delays due to scheduled track maintenance and heavy crowds, raising concerns about MARTA's service reliability ahead of FIFA World Cup 2024."

MARTA Faces Backlash After Delays Post Shakira Concert Highlight Need for Improved Transit Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Jun 03, 2025

MARTA experienced significant train delays on June 12, 2023, coinciding with heavy crowds leaving Shakira's concert at State Farm Arena due ... read more

"Foreclosure auction sign at Piedmont Center, Buckhead's largest office complex, highlighting recent sale at $200 million amid Atlanta's post-pandemic real estate challenges. The 2.2 million-square-foot property, once valued at $657 million

Buckhead Office Complex Sold at Foreclosure Auction for 200 Million Signaling Post-Pandemic Market Challenges in Atlanta

Jun 03, 2025

On Tuesday, Buckhead's largest office complex, the 2.2 million-square-foot Piedmont Center, was sold at a foreclosure auction for $200 milli ... read more

"Gray Media CEO Hilton Howell discusses potential acquisition of WSB-TV, Atlanta's oldest local broadcaster, during an interview about WANF-TV's transition to independence, highlighting the changing landscape of Atlanta's television market."

Gray Media Eyes Potential Acquisition of WSB-TV in Atlanta Market Shakeup

Jun 03, 2025

Atlanta-based Gray Media is considering acquiring WSB-TV, a prominent ABC affiliate, if its parent company Cox Media Group decides to sell. ... read more

Alt text: "Memorial for Officer Jeremy Labonte at Roswell Police Department, featuring flowers, cards, and balloons in tribute to the fallen officer who was shot and killed during a February 7 incident while investigating a suspicious person near Ace Pickle

Roswell Man Pleads Not Guilty in Shooting Death of Police Officer Jeremy Labonte

Jun 03, 2025

Edwin Espinoza pleaded not guilty to murder charges on Tuesday in connection with the shooting death of Roswell police officer Jeremy Labont ... read more

Alt text: "Joseph Kelly, mayor of Climax, Georgia, and his wife Natalie Grubbs arrested on child molestation and cruelty to children charges, highlighting shocking crime news in south Georgia."

Mayor and Wife Arrested on Child Molestation Charges Shocking Small Georgia Town

Jun 03, 2025

Joseph Kelly, the 38-year-old mayor of Climax, Georgia, and his wife Natalie Grubbs, 44, were arrested on child molestation and cruelty to c ... read more

"Amazon to build new 1.6 million-square-foot package sorting center in Hogansville, Georgia, creating over 1,000 jobs and enhancing local logistics network."

Amazon to Open Massive New Sorting Center in Hogansville Georgia Creating Over 1000 Jobs by 2027

Jun 03, 2025

On Monday, Amazon announced plans to open a new 1.6 million-square-foot package sorting center in Hogansville, Georgia, about an hour southw ... read more

Alt text: "Patsy Austin-Gatson, the first African American and female district attorney of Gwinnett County, Atlanta, speaks at a community youth program aimed at educating children on legal consequences and fostering positive interactions with law enforcement."

Empowering Change: Gwinnett County DA Patsy Austin-Gatson Bridges Gap Between Youth and Law Enforcement

Jun 03, 2025

Patsy Austin-Gatson, the district attorney of Gwinnett County, emphasizes the importance of teaching young people how to interact with law e ... read more

**Alt Text:** Fulton County Judge Shukura Ingram presiding over a courtroom, ruling on the agreement that halts executions for Georgia death row inmates until COVID-19 vaccines are available to all, including newborns. The image highlights the ongoing

Georgia Judge Upholds Death Row Execution Freeze Until COVID Vaccine Available for All Infants

Jun 02, 2025

A Fulton County judge ruled that Attorney General Chris Carr's office must adhere to a 2021 agreement that prevents executions of certain de ... read more

Atlanta Television Landscape Transforms as CBS Moves to Channel 69 Ending 31 Year Partnership with Channel 46

Jun 02, 2025

A significant change in Atlanta's television landscape will occur this summer as CBS transitions from Channel 46 to Channel 69 after 31 year ... read more

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