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Alt text: "Douglas County District Attorney Dalia Racine addresses the media during a news conference about the January shooting incident involving Malachi Mitchell, emphasizing the decision not to charge the driver who acted in self-defense during a planned gun sale gone wrong in

Douglas County DA Declines Charges in Fatal Shooting During Gun Sale Gone Wrong

Sep 02, 2025

The Douglas County District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday that no charges will be filed against a driver who fatally shot 20-year-o ... read more

"Scene of a tragic car crash on Roosevelt Highway in Fulton County, Georgia, where two individuals lost their lives and a juvenile was injured during the Labor Day weekend. The image shows the wreckage of a Chevrolet SUV involved in a head-on collision with

Labor Day Weekend Tragedy: 15 Lives Lost in Georgia Road Crashes as State Urges Safe Driving

Sep 02, 2025

Crashes on state roads in Georgia resulted in 15 fatalities over the Labor Day weekend, a decrease from 20 deaths during the same period in ... read more

Alt text: "Johns Creek police investigate a tragic murder-suicide scene at a home on Glen Castle Court, where three family members, including 15-year-old Grace Choi, were found dead. The incident has shocked the local community, prompting

Tragic Murder-Suicide Claims Lives of Three Family Members in Johns Creek, Shocking Community

Sep 02, 2025

Three family members were found dead in a suspected murder-suicide in Johns Creek on Saturday, according to police. The victims, identified ... read more

"Image of Powerball lottery tickets from Georgia, highlighting the excitement of 11 winners who each scored $50,000 during the latest drawing, as the jackpot reaches $1.3 billion. The tickets were purchased at various locations across Atlanta and surrounding

Georgia Players Score Big as Powerball Jackpot Soars to 1.3 Billion Dollars

Sep 02, 2025

The Powerball jackpot has reached $1.3 billion after no player matched all six numbers during Monday night's drawing, but 11 Georgia players ... read more

"View of Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, showcasing the narrow access road where new transportation regulations will be implemented in 2026 to enhance visitor safety amid rising traffic concerns in Cobb County, Atlanta."

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Set for Major Changes in 2026 to Enhance Visitor Safety and Experience

Sep 02, 2025

Changes to visitor access at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park in Cobb County are set to begin in January 2026, following a propos ... read more

"DeKalb County apartment fire scene at The Hills at Fairington complex, showing heavy flames and smoke as firefighters respond to the arson incident that led to a woman's death on Labor Day."

DeKalb County Fire Claims Life of Woman in Suspected Arson Incident on Labor Day

Sep 02, 2025

A woman died following a Labor Day fire at The Hills at Fairington apartment complex in DeKalb County, which officials believe was intention ... read more

Alt text: "Law enforcement officers at the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Henry County, near McDonough, Georgia, as GBI agents investigate the incident on Brannan Road following a separate shooting of an armed minor."

GBI Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting in Henry County Just Days After Armed Minor Incident

Aug 31, 2025

On Sunday morning, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) was called to investigate an officer-involved shooting in Henry County, occurri ... read more

"Gwinnett County police investigate crime scene at Haven North East apartments in Atlanta, where two individuals were found dead following a domestic dispute on Global Forum Boulevard."

Gwinnett County Police Investigate Double Death at Haven North East Apartments Following Domestic Dispute

Aug 31, 2025

Gwinnett County police are investigating the deaths of two individuals at the Haven North East apartments on Global Forum Boulevard, followi ... read more

"Police officers responding to a domestic incident in Henry County, Atlanta, encounter a minor armed with a knife in an upstairs bedroom, leading to an officer-involved shooting."

Police Shoot Minor Armed with Knife During Domestic Incident in Henry County

Aug 30, 2025

A minor armed with a knife was shot by police following a domestic incident on Crandon Court in Henry County on Friday night, according to t ... read more

"Atlanta Fire Station 2 on Jonesboro Road, the scene where a man was found dead from a gunshot wound early Saturday morning, prompting an investigation by local police into the circumstances surrounding the shooting."

Man Found Shot Dead at Atlanta Fire Station in Early Morning Incident

Aug 30, 2025

A man was found shot and killed at Fire Station 2 on Jonesboro Road in southeast Atlanta early Saturday morning, with authorities reporting ... read more

Alt text: "Gwinnett County grand jury indicts former Lawrenceville natural gas utility director Joshua Heath Morris on racketeering and bribery charges related to a kickback scheme involving city gas pipeline contracts worth $11 million. Image shows a courtroom

Lawrenceville Official Indicted on Racketeering and Bribery Charges in Million-Dollar Gas Contract Scheme

Aug 30, 2025

A Gwinnett County grand jury indicted Joshua Heath Morris, the former assistant director of Lawrenceville's natural gas utility, on racketee ... read more

"Gwinnett County high school student arrested for bringing gun to Shiloh High School, threatening classmate, prompting increased security measures and installation of Evolv weapons detection systems."

Student Faces Criminal Charges After Bringing Gun to Gwinnett County High School Shiloh High Incident Raises Safety Concerns

Aug 30, 2025

A student at Shiloh High School in Gwinnett County faces criminal charges after bringing a gun to the school and threatening a classmate on ... read more

"University of Georgia campus alert for armed shooter near main library on South Jackson Street, prompting safety warnings for students and staff."

Armed Shooter Reported Near University of Georgia Main Library Prompting Campus Alert

Aug 30, 2025

An armed shooter was reported on the University of Georgia campus on Friday night, prompting officials to alert students and staff via text ... read more

Alt text: "Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor suspended by Gov. Brian Kemp amid criminal charges, including violation of oath and destruction of public documents, as a panel decides her fate in the courthouse."

Governor Brian Kemp Suspends Cobb County Clerk Connie Taylor Amid Criminal Charges and Controversy

Aug 29, 2025

Gov. Brian Kemp suspended Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor from her position on Friday as she faces multiple criminal charges, ... read more

"Chapel Bell at University of Georgia ready to ring after repairs, symbolizing Bulldog football victory tradition in Athens, Georgia. The historic bell, located near The Arch, has been celebrating UGA football wins since 1894."

Chapel Bell Rings Again as University of Georgia Completes Repairs Ahead of Season Opener

Aug 29, 2025

ATHENS — The University of Georgia announced on Friday that the Chapel Bell, a cherished symbol for Bulldog fans, would be available to ring ... read more

"Patrick Joseph White, dressed in black with a mask, exits a Toyota Scion outside the CDC during the August 8 active shooter incident in Atlanta. The scene captures the tense atmosphere as law enforcement responds to reports of gunfire, highlighting the urgent

Atlanta Shooting Spree at CDC Leaves Officer Dead and Community in Shock

Aug 29, 2025

On August 8, Patrick Joseph White, 30, drove 33 miles from his Kennesaw home to the CDC near Emory University, armed with five of his father ... read more

"911 call audio reveals witness account of active shooter incident at CDC in Atlanta, highlighting chaos as DeKalb County police Officer David Rose is shot; background shows bullet holes in CDC buildings."

Tragic 911 Call Reveals Chaos as Gunman Targets CDC in Atlanta Shooting Incident

Aug 29, 2025

On August 8, a witness's harrowing 911 call detailed the chaos as a gunman opened fire near the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention i ... read more

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