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Alt text: "Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat addresses Atlanta City Council, warning of increased violence and deaths if the lease for housing county inmates at the Atlanta City Detention Center is terminated, amidst ongoing issues of overcrowding and dangerous conditions at the

Fulton County Sheriff Warns City Council Ending Jail Lease Will Lead to More Deaths and Violence

Aug 27, 2025

Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat warned Atlanta City Council members that ending the lease for housing county inmates at the Atlanta City ... read more

"Ken Rosskopf, an accomplished Atlanta attorney and cycling advocate, tragically dies in a bicycle accident at the intersection of Clairemont Avenue and Ponce de Leon Place in Decatur, Georgia, highlighting the dangers faced by cyclists on the roads."

Beloved Atlanta Attorney Ken Rosskopf Dies After Bicycle Collision in Decatur

Aug 26, 2025

Ken Rosskopf, an 85-year-old attorney from metro Atlanta known for his passion for bicycling law and safety, died following a collision with ... read more

"Fulton County jury deliberates in the cold case murder trial of Christopher Wolfenbarger, who was acquitted of killing his wife, Melissa Dawn Wolfenbarger, after decades of investigation and circumstantial evidence. The trial showcased the challenges

Fulton County Jury Acquits Man in Cold Case Murder of Young Wife After 27 Years of Legal Battles

Aug 26, 2025

A Fulton County jury acquitted Christopher Wolfenbarger last week of murder charges related to the cold case killing of his wife, Melissa Da ... read more

Alt text: "18-year-old Jeremy Marshall, indicted for his alleged involvement in a gang-related shooting during Albany State University's homecoming weekend, faces multiple charges including murder. The incident, which resulted in the death of 19-year-old De'Mar

Albany State University Shooting Suspect Indicted on 29 Charges Including Murder Amid Gang Violence Concerns

Aug 25, 2025

An 18-year-old, Jeremy Marshall, has been indicted on 29 charges, including three counts of murder, related to a shooting during Albany Stat ... read more

Alt text: "Malachi Matthew Perkins, 23, convicted of felony murder in the shooting death of 16-year-old Davone Burnett over a drug deal gone wrong in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Atlanta."

Gwinnett County Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Fatal Shooting Over 8 Dollars and Marijuana Deal

Aug 22, 2025

On December 12, 2020, Malachi Matthew Perkins, 23, was involved in a shooting that resulted in the death of 16-year-old Davone Burnett in La ... read more

Alt text: "Governor Brian Kemp appoints a three-person panel to evaluate Cobb County Clerk Connie Taylor's future amid her criminal indictment for destruction of public records and violating her oath of office, following allegations of misconduct and improper handling of passport processing fees."

Panel to Decide Fate of Cobb County Clerk Connie Taylor Amid Criminal Charges for Document Destruction

Aug 22, 2025

Gov. Brian Kemp has established a three-person panel to evaluate whether Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor should remain in her ... read more

Alt text: "Emergency responders at the Richard B. Russell Federal Building in downtown Atlanta, where a suspicious package was investigated and deemed a hoax. Firefighters and law enforcement officers create a large presence as they respond to the scene, highlighting the swift

Suspicious Package at Richard B Russell Federal Building Turns Out to Be Hoax in Atlanta

Aug 22, 2025

On Friday afternoon, a suspicious package found at the Richard B. Russell Federal Building in downtown Atlanta was determined to be a hoax, ... read more

**Alt text:** "Gloria and Gary Moss, Atlanta couple victims of a financial scam, share their story after the conviction of Audrey Michelle Townsend, the scammer who stole nearly $50,000 from their Chase Bank account. The couple discusses the

Atlanta Couple Recovers Nearly 50000 After Scam Conviction Sends Fraudster to Prison

Aug 22, 2025

Gloria and Gary Moss, residents of Gwinnett County, successfully recovered nearly $50,000 after falling victim to a financial scam in Februa ... read more

"Half-staff flags at the Georgia State Capitol in DeKalb County honor fallen DeKalb County police officer David Rose, who was killed in the CDC shooting. The memorial service, attended by law enforcement agencies from metro Atlanta, reflects the community

DeKalb County Mourns Fallen Officer David Rose as Flags Fly Half-Staff for Memorial Service

Aug 22, 2025

Flags will be flown at half-staff on Friday as the community honors David Rose, the DeKalb County police officer who was killed during the a ... read more

Alt text: "Cobb County police officer Matthew Clements Abbott, 36, arrested for child exploitation charges including distribution of obscene material and public indecency, as part of a GBI investigation into child sexual abuse material."

Cobb County Police Officer Arrested in Child Exploitation Investigation Shocking Allegations Unfold

Aug 22, 2025

On Thursday, Cobb County police officer Matthew Clements Abbott, 36, was arrested and charged with distribution of obscene material, public ... read more

"Atlanta courtroom scene during the trial of Edrick Faust, accused of the 2001 murder of University of Georgia law student Tara Baker, with defense attorney Ahmad R. Crews discussing case files and evidence in front of Judge Lisa Lott."

Trial Delayed for Edrick Faust in 2001 Murder of UGA Law Student Tara Baker Set to Begin in January

Aug 22, 2025

ATHENS — The trial of Edrick Faust, charged with the 2001 murder of University of Georgia law student Tara Baker, has been rescheduled to Ja ... read more

**Alt Text:** Atlanta police officer Muhammad Muhammad arrested for sexual assault charges, standing in front of police headquarters, highlighting the ongoing issues of misconduct within the Atlanta Police Department amid recent criminal allegations against officers.

Atlanta Police Officer Arrested and Fired for Alleged Sexual Assault and Extortion During Massage Appointment

Aug 22, 2025

An Atlanta police officer, Muhammad Muhammad, was arrested and fired on Thursday following allegations of sexual assault made by a massage t ... read more

Alt text: "William Brent Hinds, cofounder and former lead guitarist of Atlanta heavy metal band Mastodon, tragically killed in a motorcycle crash at Memorial Drive and Boulevard in Atlanta. Hinds was riding a Harley-Davidson when a BMW

Tragic Loss for Atlanta Music Scene as Mastodon Cofounder Brent Hinds Dies in Motorcycle Accident

Aug 21, 2025

William Brent Hinds, the cofounder and former lead guitarist of the Atlanta-based heavy metal band Mastodon, died in a motorcycle crash on W ... read more

Alt text: "Heaven Wallace, 6, holds a photo of her late father, Deonta Wallace, surrounded by family and Atlanta law enforcement during a news conference at Verbena Street apartment complex, urging the community to help solve his unsolved

Community Unites to Seek Justice for Deonta Wallace in Atlanta's Unsolved Homicide Case

Aug 21, 2025

Deonta Wallace, known for his playful spirit and hoverboard rides in northwest Atlanta, was tragically killed in a shooting outside a Verben ... read more

Alt text: "Two winning Georgia Lottery tickets from metro Atlanta, one from an Exxon gas station in Hampton worth over $1.6 million and another from a Citgo gas station in Norcross worth $1 million, highlighting recent lottery success in Atlanta

Metro Atlanta Players Become Millionaires in Georgia Lottery Drawings This Week

Aug 20, 2025

Georgia Lottery tickets purchased in metro Atlanta have made two players millionaires this week. A player won over $1.6 million during Tuesd ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta mother Cynkeythia Robinson, 36, charged with second-degree murder in the April shooting death of her 2-year-old son Jayce Davis, faces allegations of firearm negligence and child cruelty. Image depicts a police evidence

Mother Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Tragic Death of Toddler Shot in Atlanta Apartment

Aug 20, 2025

Arrest warrants obtained on Wednesday provide new insights into the April death of 2-year-old Jayce Davis, who was fatally shot in his Atlan ... read more

Alt text: "Emotional unveiling of the Aj’anaye Hill Memorial Exchange in Douglas County, Atlanta, where mothers Chanell White and Beverly La Fleur honor their children, victims of a tragic shooting at a Sweet 16 party. The ceremony includes local

Mothers Honor Slain Teens with Roadway Dedication in Douglas County After Tragic Shooting

Aug 19, 2025

On a hot Monday afternoon, Chanell White and Beverly La Fleur celebrated the unveiling of roadway markers in Douglas County honoring their c ... read more

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