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"Receiver S. Gregory Hays removing computers and files from First Liberty Building & Loan in Newnan, Georgia, as part of the investigation into the alleged $140 million Ponzi scheme orchestrated by founder Brant Frost IV, highlighting the ongoing efforts

Atlanta Receives Shocking News as First Liberty Founder Faces Allegations of $140 Million Ponzi Scheme

Jul 15, 2025

S. Gregory Hays has been appointed as the receiver for First Liberty Building & Loan, which is under investigation for allegedly operating a ... read more

"Emergency responders at Vine City MARTA station assist injured concertgoers following a chaotic stampede on the escalator after a Beyoncé concert in Atlanta, highlighting safety concerns and the need for escalator inspections."

Beyoncé Concert Chaos: Escalator Stampede Injures Concertgoers at Downtown Atlanta MARTA Station

Jul 15, 2025

Chaos erupted at the Vine City MARTA station in downtown Atlanta just past midnight on Tuesday, as concertgoers attending a Beyoncé show wer ... read more

"Two mosquito traps in Atlanta, Georgia, tested positive for West Nile virus, highlighting public health concerns as summer approaches. The image shows the traps set in Hapeville, illustrating the ongoing efforts by health officials to monitor and control mosquito populations to prevent

Atlanta Health Officials Warn of West Nile Virus After Mosquito Traps Test Positive in City

Jul 15, 2025

Two mosquito traps in Hapeville and northwest Atlanta tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting public health officials to issue warnin ... read more

"Image of Ware County High School graduates Joey Nelson and Randall Martin III, beloved football teammates, who tragically lost their lives after being struck by lightning while fishing in Waycross, Georgia. The image captures their vibrant school spirit and camaraderie, highlighting

Tragic Loss in Waycross as Two Promising Teens Struck by Lightning While Fishing

Jul 15, 2025

Joey Nelson, 18, and Randall Martin III, 19, graduates of Ware County High School, tragically died after being struck by lightning while fis ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta police investigate theft from SUV at Krog Street Market, where thieves stole belongings of Beyoncé, including unreleased music and personal hard drives, highlighting rising vehicle thefts in downtown Atlanta."

Beyoncé's Unreleased Music and Personal Items Stolen in Bold SUV Theft Near Downtown Atlanta

Jul 14, 2025

Thieves allegedly broke into an SUV near downtown Atlanta on July 8 and stole items belonging to Beyoncé, including unreleased music and set ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta Police Department recruitment event promoting $10,000 signing bonuses for experienced officers, aimed at boosting police presence ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Chief Darin Schierbaum discussing public safety measures."

Atlanta Police Department Offers 10000 Signing Bonus to Attract New Officers Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Jul 14, 2025

Atlanta is offering a $10,000 signing bonus to experienced police officers to bolster its force ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As of May, ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens appoints Courtney English as interim chief of staff, emphasizing his experience in affordable housing and public policy initiatives to enhance community development in Atlanta."

Courtney English Appointed Interim Chief of Staff in Atlanta as Mayor Dickens Focuses on Affordable Housing and Youth Initiatives

Jul 14, 2025

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens appointed Courtney English as interim chief of staff on Monday following the resignation of Odie Donald last mon ... read more

"Exterior view of United Inn & Suites on Memorial Drive in DeKalb County, Georgia, where a landmark jury verdict awarded $40 million to a sex trafficking survivor, marking the first hotel liability case of its kind in Georgia under federal law. The

DeKalb County Hotel Ordered to Pay 40 Million for Role in Teen Sex Trafficking Case

Jul 14, 2025

A DeKalb County hotel, United Inn & Suites, has been ordered to pay $40 million to a woman who was sex trafficked there as a 16-year-old, ma ... read more

"LeAnn Spillers Tuggle stands outside Jon's Sports Park, the site of her sister Doris Worrell's tragic murder in 2006, reflecting on nearly two decades of waiting for justice. The arcade and skating rink in southeast Georgia was

Long-Awaited Justice: Arrest Made in Cold Case of Georgia Teacher Murder After 19 Years

Jul 14, 2025

LeAnn Spillers Tuggle has sought answers for nearly two decades regarding her sister Doris Worrell's murder, which occurred in September 200 ... read more

Alt text: "Police investigate a homicide scene in Gwinnett County, Atlanta, where a man and woman were found dead at a residence on Stone Hill Drive near Stone Mountain and DeShong Park."

Gwinnett County Homicide Investigation Underway After Man and Woman Found Dead in Stone Mountain Home

Jul 13, 2025

On Sunday, a man and a woman were discovered dead at a home in the 300 block of Stone Hill Drive in Gwinnett County, near Stone Mountain. Po ... read more

"Police officers and investigators outside Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center following a shooting incident involving a masked gunman, with several suspects taken into custody in southeast Georgia, Atlanta crime news."

Gunman Opens Fire Near Georgia Youth Detention Center Prompting Lockdown and Multiple Arrests

Jul 13, 2025

On Sunday, several individuals were taken into custody following a shooting incident at the Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center in south ... read more

Alt text: "Crowd of excited fans dressed in rhinestones and cowboy hats arriving at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta for Beyoncé's concert, amidst the backdrop of traffic signs warning of congestion due to major events like the MLB All-Star Game and WWE

Atlanta Gears Up for Epic Weekend with Beyoncé, MLB All-Star Game, and WWE Showdown

Jul 13, 2025

Beyoncé's concerts at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the MLB All-Star Game festivities at Truist Park are set to draw large crowds in downtown At ... read more

Alt text: "Police arrest Damaree Baker, 23, at a Cobb County apartment complex following a deadly attempted carjacking incident on the Fourth of July that resulted in one man dead and another injured. The 300 Riverside Apartments in M

Deadly Carjacking Attempt Leads to Arrest in Cobb County as Police Crack Down on Violent Crime at Troubled Apartment Complex

Jul 11, 2025

On July 4, an attempted carjacking at the 300 Riverside Apartments in Mableton resulted in a fatal shooting, leading to the arrest of 23-yea ... read more

Alt text: "Logan Wayne Hart, 20, arrested for first-degree child cruelty in Flowery Branch, Georgia, after allegedly causing severe burn injuries to his infant son, highlighting alarming child abuse cases in Atlanta."

Georgia Man Arrested for Horrific Burns to Infant Son in Flowery Branch Case

Jul 11, 2025

A Georgia man, Logan Wayne Hart, has been charged with severely burning his infant son in Flowery Branch on June 27, according to Hall Count ... read more

"Tribute to Josephine Hardin, Atlanta attorney and Emory Law graduate, who tragically lost her life in Texas flooding during July Fourth weekend, remembered for her leadership, community service, and dedication to medical malpractice law."

Atlanta Attorney Josephine Hardin Presumed Dead in Texas Flooding Tragedy During July Fourth Holiday

Jul 11, 2025

Josephine Hardin, an Atlanta attorney and Emory University School of Law graduate, is presumed dead following severe flooding in central Tex ... read more

"Jerry Johnson reflects on his son Jacob's tragic death outside an IHOP in DeKalb County, Atlanta, as he shares memories of family vacations and the impact of Jacob's murder on their lives. The image captures Johnson's emotional moment during a

Atlanta Father Finds Closure After Son's Tragic Death as Killer Receives Life Sentence

Jul 10, 2025

Jerry Johnson reflected on family trips with his late son, Jacob Johnson, who was fatally shot at an IHOP in DeKalb County on July 15, 2023. ... read more

Alt text: "Fulton County Board of Commissioners meeting discussing the resolution to exit the Westside Tax Allocation District, impacting funding for affordable housing and economic development in Vine City and English Avenue, Atlanta."

Fulton County Considers Pulling Funding from Westside Tax Allocation District Sparking Concerns for Affordable Housing and Community Development

Jul 10, 2025

Fulton County is contemplating a resolution to exit the Westside Tax Allocation District, which would cut off funding essential for economic ... read more

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