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"Henry County man stands in front of his house where a meteorite crashed through the roof, illustrating the unexpected event that occurred 30 miles south of Atlanta after a fireball lit up the Georgia sky on June 26. The image captures the aftermath

Henry County Man Discovers Meteorite After Dramatic Fireball Crash Through Roof

Jul 10, 2025

A Henry County man experienced an extraordinary event when a meteorite, visible as a fireball across the sky, crashed through his roof on Ju ... read more

Alt text: "Magali Bonilla, 21, stands outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Atlanta, Georgia, where her mother Maria Bonilla was taken into custody during a routine check-in. This incident highlights the increasing

ICE Arrests Legal Immigrant During Routine Check-In in Atlanta Sparking Concerns for Poultry Industry and Families

Jul 10, 2025

On May 1, 2023, Magali Bonilla, 21, accompanied her mother Maria to an ICE check-in in Atlanta, which turned into a custody situation as Mar ... read more

**Alt Text:** A serene view of the Chattahoochee River at Garrard Landing in Roswell, Georgia, where Frank Young, a 59-year-old New Yorker, heroically attempted to save a mother and her 4-year-old

Heroic Fisherman Drowns While Rescuing Mother and Daughter from Chattahoochee River in Roswell

Jul 10, 2025

On July 2, Frank Young, a 59-year-old New Yorker who had recently moved to metro Atlanta, drowned while attempting to save a 4-year-old girl ... read more

"Former President Donald Trump addresses Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a letter announcing a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, linked to the trial of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, highlighting the intersection of personal grievances and trade policy in U.S

Trump Targets Brazil with 50 Percent Import Tariff Amid Bolsonaro Trial Controversy

Jul 10, 2025

On August 1, President Donald Trump announced a 50% import tax on Brazil, linking the decision to the trial of former Brazilian president Ja ... read more

"Gwinnett County police investigate the murder scene in Lilburn where 21-year-old Jorge De La Cruz suffered fatal injuries during an assault, leading to charges against his roommate Martin Montiel-Moreno for felony murder."

Lilburn Man Charged with Murder in Roommate Death After Fourth of July Assault

Jul 09, 2025

A Lilburn man, Martin Montiel-Moreno, has been charged with murder following the death of his 21-year-old roommate, Jorge De La Cruz, who su ... read more

"Image of Dunwoody Fourth of July parade incident showing a Ford F-150 truck involved in a crash that injured several pedestrians, including children. The truck was left in motion during a driver switch, leading to misdemeanor reckless driving charges for both drivers

Dunwoody Fourth of July Parade Chaos: Truck Crash Injures Seven Including Children, Drivers Charged with Reckless Driving

Jul 09, 2025

Dunwoody police reported that a truck hauling a trailer during the Fourth of July parade was left in motion while the drivers switched seats ... read more

Alt text: "Georgia Department of Natural Resources game warden at the scene of a fatal shooting incident involving a man with a knife at the intersection of Brent Road and U.S. 341 in Lamar County, near Barnesville, highlighting the ongoing issues

Game Warden Fatally Shoots Knife-Wielding Man in Lamar County Incident

Jul 09, 2025

On Tuesday afternoon, a Georgia Department of Natural Resources game warden fatally shot 28-year-old Dante Romearo Smith in Lamar County aft ... read more

Alt text: "Brian Nichols, a USDA inspector, gently taps on a watermelon in the bed of a Ford pickup truck at the Cordele State Farmers Market, demonstrating the traditional method of checking for ripeness by sound, as part of his role in

Mastering the Art of Melon Selection: How Experts in Cordele Ensure Perfect Watermelons for Your Summer Table

Jul 09, 2025

CORDELE — Brian Nichols, an inspector for the Georgia Federal-State Inspection Service, uses a unique method of tapping and patting watermel ... read more

Alt text: "Sedrick Moore, a wrongfully convicted man from Moultrie, Georgia, speaks during a press conference about his lawsuit against the city and law enforcement for his 21 years of imprisonment for a crime he didn’t commit,

Sedrick Moore Fights for Justice After 21 Years of Wrongful Imprisonment in Georgia Case

Jul 09, 2025

Sedrick Moore, who spent 21 years in prison for a rape he did not commit in Moultrie, Georgia, is now seeking justice after his conviction w ... read more

Alt text: "Young participants enjoying activities at the At-Promise Center's Field Day in Atlanta, highlighting city-run youth programs aimed at reducing gun violence and crime among youth in metro Atlanta. The event, attended by over 700 kids, featured games

Atlanta Youth Programs Lead to Decrease in Gun Violence and Crime Among Teens

Jul 09, 2025

Crime and gun violence among young people in the metro Atlanta area are on the decline, attributed largely to city-run youth programs rather ... read more

"Joyce Catherine Badon, 21, SCAD architecture student, tragically lost in Texas flood, remembered by family and university for her artistic passion and community impact."

Tragic Loss: SCAD Student Joyce Badon Dies in Texas Floods as Family Seeks Missing Friends

Jul 09, 2025

Joyce Catherine Badon, a 21-year-old senior architecture student at the Savannah College of Art and Design, was confirmed dead following the ... read more

"Police investigate stabbing scene at Piedmont Arbors condos near Midtown Atlanta's rainbow crosswalk, where a man was fatally injured early Tuesday morning."

Man Stabbed to Death Near Midtown Atlanta Rainbow Crosswalk in Early Morning Incident

Jul 08, 2025

A man was fatally stabbed early Tuesday at the Piedmont Arbors condominiums located at 1050 Piedmont Avenue in Midtown Atlanta. Police arriv ... read more

"DeKalb County police vehicles at the scene of a high-speed chase on I-285 West, where a suspect pointed a gun at an officer before crashing, causing traffic disruptions. Lanes are reopening as law enforcement investigates the incident."

Gunpoint Chase Ends in Crash on I-285 West Causing Traffic Disruptions in DeKalb County

Jul 08, 2025

Lanes on I-285 West have begun to reopen following a police chase that ended in a crash after a suspect pointed a gun at an officer on Tuesd ... read more

Alt text: "Judge H. Patrick Haggard presides over a virtual hearing regarding Jose Ibarra's mental competency evaluation for the murder of nursing student Laken Riley, highlighting issues of language barriers and legal representation in Athens, Georgia."

Judge Orders Mental Competency Evaluation for Convicted Killer Jose Ibarra Amid Appeal for Laken Riley Murder Case

Jul 08, 2025

ATHENS — A judge has ordered a mental competency evaluation for Jose Ibarra, who was convicted of murdering 22-year-old nursing student Lake ... read more

Alt text: "Emergency responders at the scene of a tragic boating accident on Lake Oconee during the Fourth of July weekend in Georgia, where a pontoon boat capsized, resulting in the drowning of a 4-year-old girl named Tilly

Tragic Fourth of July Weekend Claims 19 Lives Across Georgia Roads and Waterways

Jul 08, 2025

The Fourth of July weekend in Georgia was marked by tragedy, with at least 19 fatalities reported on roads and waterways. Incidents included ... read more

Alt text: "Confederate monument in downtown Lawrenceville, Georgia, featuring granite slabs with a Confederate flag and soldier carvings, the dates 1861-1865, and a Winston Churchill quote, which was removed by Gwinnett County

Georgia Supreme Court to Hear Appeal on Controversial Confederate Monument Removal in Lawrenceville

Jul 08, 2025

The Georgia division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, along with its Lawrenceville chapter and two Gwinnett County men, has appealed to ... read more

"Emergency responders assist victims of a boat explosion on Lake Nottely, Georgia, on July 4th, 2023, highlighting the dangers of boating safety and gas fumes. Fourteen people were injured in this incident, one of three boat

Tragedy Strikes on Independence Day as Three Boat Explosions Rock North Georgia Lakes

Jul 08, 2025

On July 4, 2023, a boat explosion on Lake Nottely in northeast Georgia injured Matthew Miller and his family, as well as several others, dur ... read more

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