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Alt text: "Atlanta City Council member Jason Dozier and his 4-year-old daughter Rayna recovering after being struck by a car while riding their electric bicycle on Peter Street SW in Castleberry Hill, highlighting the dangers of cycling in Atlanta's streets

Atlanta Council Member Jason Dozier Survives Second Bicycle Accident with Daughter as Calls for Safer Streets Intensify

Jul 26, 2025

Atlanta City Council member Jason Dozier was struck by a car while bicycling with his 4-year-old daughter, Rayna, on Peter Street SW in Cast ... read more

"Tribute to MiKah King, a beloved Arabia Mountain High School athlete, who tragically passed away at 15 after a medical emergency during football practice. The image shows a candlelight vigil honoring his memory, surrounded by friends, teammates,

Community Mourns the Loss of Rising Star MiKah King After Tragic Football Practice Incident

Jul 26, 2025

MiKah King, a 15-year-old rising sophomore at Arabia Mountain High School, passed away on Tuesday following a medical emergency during footb ... read more

Alt text: "Meteorologist Lindsay Marlow discusses the upcoming extreme heat wave in Atlanta, warning of record-breaking temperatures and dangerous humidity levels, as the National Weather Service predicts highs reaching 102 degrees and heat index values soaring above 106 degrees."

Atlanta Braces for Unprecedented Heat Wave with Record-Breaking Temperatures This Weekend

Jul 25, 2025

A significant heat wave is set to hit Georgia this weekend, with temperatures in Atlanta expected to reach 102 degrees by Monday, marking th ... read more

"Image of Gainesville police officers investigating a road rage incident on Jesse Jewell Parkway, where Logan Ryan Plumley allegedly pulled a gun on two men. The scene highlights the escalating crime issues in Atlanta, including Plumley’s connection to the homicide of disabled

Gainesville Man Arrested for Road Rage Incident Linked to November Homicide of Disabled Neighbor

Jul 25, 2025

On Monday, Logan Ryan Plumley, a 21-year-old from Gainesville, was involved in a road rage incident where he allegedly pulled a gun on two m ... read more

Alt text: "Cobb County police investigate the scene of a tragic shooting on Padgett Drive, where 13-year-old Desiyah Reed was fatally injured. Three juveniles have been charged with murder in connection to the incident, highlighting the

Three Juveniles Charged with Murder in Tragic Shooting of 13-Year-Old Desiyah Reed in Cobb County

Jul 25, 2025

Three juveniles in custody following a shooting in Cobb County have been charged with murder, police announced on Friday. The victim, identi ... read more

Alt text: "South Fulton Police Chief Keith Meadows placed on leave amid federal lawsuits alleging abuse of authority and retaliation; City Council initiates independent review of police department practices."

South Fulton Police Chief Placed on Leave Amid Controversial Lawsuits and Investigation into Department Practices

Jul 25, 2025

The city of South Fulton is placing Police Chief Keith Meadows on leave starting August 5 while an independent review of the department's pr ... read more

"Atlanta police recruit Wendy Celestin, charged with firing gunshots into the air outside U Bar in East Point, stands in front of the Fulton County Jail after being released on bond. The incident, which involved multiple recruits and escalated into a dispute

Atlanta Police Recruit Faces Charges After Firing Gun in East Point Sports Bar Incident

Jul 25, 2025

Wendy Celestin, one of four Atlanta police recruits dismissed following a dispute outside U Bar in East Point, is facing charges for alleged ... read more

"DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office detention officer Martin Douglas, 50, arrested for aggravated assault on inmate with baton, July 4, 2023."

DeKalb County Detention Officer Fired and Arrested for Assaulting Inmate with Baton on Fourth of July Weekend

Jul 25, 2025

A DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office detention officer, Martin Douglas, 50, was fired and arrested for allegedly beating an inmate with a baton ... read more

"Crime scene at Empire Park in southeast Atlanta following a tragic shooting incident, where a teenager was killed and five others injured, showcasing remnants of police tape and abandoned grilling equipment."

Teenager Killed and Five Injured in Shocking Southeast Atlanta Shooting at Empire Park

Jul 25, 2025

A teenager was killed and five others injured in a shooting at Empire Park in southeast Atlanta on the evening of Thursday, October 19. Poli ... read more

Alt text: "Forsyth County home of Grammy-nominated rapper GloRilla, targeted by intruders in a burglary while she was away, highlighting local crime concerns in Atlanta."

GloRilla Targeted by Burglars While Performing at WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis

Jul 24, 2025

On Saturday, three intruders burglarized the Forsyth County home of Grammy Award-nominated rapper GloRilla, whose real name is Gloria Woods, ... read more

"Roswell man John Woodbury sentenced to 17 months in prison for threatening former FBI Director Christopher Wray, highlighting the serious consequences of interstate threats against law enforcement."

Roswell Man Sentenced to Prison for Threatening Former FBI Director Christopher Wray

Jul 24, 2025

A Roswell man, John Woodbury, 35, was sentenced to 17 months in prison on October 5, 2023, for threatening to injure former FBI Director Chr ... read more

Alt text: "Aerial view of Atlanta's industrial area showcasing numerous warehouses and distribution centers, highlighting the recent trends in the city's industrial real estate market amid rising vacancy rates and economic shifts."

Atlanta Industrial Market Faces First Negative Growth in Over a Decade Amid Economic Uncertainty

Jul 24, 2025

As of June 2023, Metro Atlanta's industrial market has experienced its first quarter of negative net absorption since 2011, signaling a shif ... read more

Alt text: "Carmine the black coyote at Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary in Gwinnett County, Georgia, lounging on his elevated platform, showcasing his unique black coat and playful demeanor, symbolizing the challenges faced by urban coyotes in Atlanta

Carmine the Black Coyote: From Wild Friend to Sanctuary Star in Atlanta's Animal Rescue Tale

Jul 24, 2025

LILBURN — Carmine, a black coyote at Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary, became well-known for playing with dogs during his time as a wild coyo ... read more

Alt text: "Three pro-Palestinian demonstrators, Alexander Carson, Sebastian Cadiz Garcia, and Erica Schneider, appear in DeKalb County Courthouse to plead not guilty to criminal trespass charges related to their arrest during a protest at

Three Emory University Protesters Plead Not Guilty to Politically Motivated Charges in High-Profile Case

Jul 24, 2025

Three demonstrators arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest at Emory University in April 2024 pleaded not guilty to charges that their att ... read more

Alt text: "Deoineta Hightower remembers his brother D’Anthony Reaves, known as Uncle 'Dinky,' during an emotional interview in Atlanta. Reaves, a beloved community figure and hip-hop artist, was tragically shot in

Beloved Atlanta Father and Musician D'Anthony Reaves Remembered After Tragic Shooting in Downtown Atlanta

Jul 24, 2025

Deoineta Hightower reflects on the life of his brother D'Anthony Reaves, who was tragically shot and killed in downtown Atlanta on July 19. ... read more

Alt text: "Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas Primm discusses trial delays in the case of Colin Gray, father of Apalachee High School shooting suspect, due to conflicting murder trials in Fulton County. The trial, originally set for September

Fulton County Murder Trials Delay Father of Apalachee High School Shooting Suspect's Case

Jul 24, 2025

The trial of Colin Gray, the father of the Apalachee High School shooting suspect, has been delayed by Barrow County Superior Court Judge Ni ... read more

"Atlanta police chief Darin Schierbaum discusses crime reduction strategies at a press conference, highlighting a 32% decrease in homicide rates in Atlanta compared to last year, as part of ongoing efforts to combat violence and improve community safety."

Atlanta Sees Significant Drop in Homicides as City Unites to Combat Crime

Jul 24, 2025

Homicide rates in Atlanta have significantly decreased, with the city reporting a 32% drop in killings compared to last year, according to d ... read more

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