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Alt text: "Atlanta police officers at the scene outside the Four Seasons hotel in Midtown after a man was fatally shot for brandishing a firearm, with yellow police tape marking the area where the incident occurred."

Atlanta Police Involved in Fatal Shooting at Four Seasons Hotel After Armed Man Refuses Commands

Sep 10, 2025

Atlanta police fatally shot a man who was reportedly brandishing a firearm in the lobby of the Four Seasons hotel in Midtown early Wednesday ... read more

Alt text: "Procession honoring fallen DeKalb County firefighter Preston Fant, featuring police motorcycles and fire trucks, as they travel through metro Atlanta with a massive American flag displayed on ladders, symbolizing community support and respect for the firefighter's sacrifice

Metro Atlanta Unites to Honor Fallen DeKalb Firefighter Preston Fant in Somber Procession

Sep 10, 2025

Several metro Atlanta agencies honored fallen DeKalb County firefighter Preston Fant with a solemn procession on Wednesday morning. The proc ... read more

Alt text: "Police investigate a shooting scene at the Villages at Carver apartment complex in southwest Atlanta, where a 17-year-old was found with gunshot wounds late Tuesday night. Evidence markers are placed around the playground area, highlighting the ongoing

Teenager Fatally Shot at Troubled Atlanta Apartment Complex Sparking Community Outrage

Sep 10, 2025

A 17-year-old was shot and killed late Tuesday at the Villages at Carver apartment complex in southwest Atlanta. Police responded to a call ... read more

Alt text: "Linda Sheffield, a veteran Atlanta criminal defense attorney, dramatically lays her head on a ketchup-splattered bathroom tile during her closing argument in a unique trial skills workshop led by Judson Vaughn. The courtroom is filled with anticipation as

Atlanta Lawyers Embrace Hollywood Techniques to Master the Art of Persuasion in Courtroom Workshops

Sep 10, 2025

Linda Sheffield, a veteran criminal defense attorney in Atlanta, participated in a unique trial skills workshop called JurisPerfect Performa ... read more

"Stacy Huggins, convicted murderer and former inmate, remains on the run after leaving his work-release program in Hephzibah, Georgia. Authorities from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office are actively searching for Huggins, who has

Convicted Murderer Stacy Huggins Escapes from Work Release Program in Augusta and Remains at Large

Sep 09, 2025

Stacy Huggins, who was convicted of murder in March 1990 and sentenced to life in prison, has been reported missing after failing to return ... read more

Alt text: "Fulton County Superior Court Judge Kevin Farmer presides over a motions hearing regarding the dismissal of RICO charges against 61 protesters of Atlanta's Public Safety Training Center, highlighting legal authority issues raised by Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr's office

Fulton County Judge Poised to Dismiss RICO Charges Against 61 Atlanta Protesters in Major Legal Blow to Attorney General's Office

Sep 09, 2025

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Kevin Farmer indicated that he is likely to dismiss charges against over 60 protesters of Atlanta's Publi ... read more

"DeKalb County firefighter procession leaving Grady Memorial Hospital after tragic death in warehouse fire on South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road, Atlanta. Fire crews honor their fallen comrade as local fire departments express condolences and support."

DeKalb County Firefighter Loses Life Battling Warehouse Blaze as Community Mourns Tragic Loss

Sep 09, 2025

A DeKalb County firefighter has tragically died while responding to a warehouse fire on South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road on Monday. The ca ... read more

"Emergency responders evacuate residents from the Magnolia Park Apartments in northwest Atlanta after a fire broke out early Tuesday, injuring several people, including children. Fire crews used ladders to rescue individuals trapped on upper floors of the building in the Vine City neighborhood

Fire at Northwest Atlanta Apartment Complex Hospitalizes Eight Including Children and Displaces Families

Sep 09, 2025

Several individuals, including four children, were hospitalized following a fire at the Magnolia Park Apartments in northwest Atlanta early ... read more

Alt text: "Clayton County police officer at the scene of a shooting incident near Paladin Drive and Trafalgar Way in Hampton, Atlanta, where 16-year-old Zion Barrett was found shot. The officer is conducting a careful search for potential

Tragic Shooting Claims Life of Atlanta Teen as Police Investigate Circumstances Surrounding Incident

Sep 08, 2025

A Clayton County police officer responded to a shooting incident on Saturday night that resulted in the death of 16-year-old Zion Barrett ne ... read more

"Georgia prison homicide statistics reveal alarming increase in 2025, with 42 deaths under investigation as possible homicides, including victims Dominique Cole and Sanchez Jackson, highlighting severe safety concerns in the state’s correctional facilities."

Surge in Georgia Prison Homicides Raises Alarms as 2025 Nears Record-High Death Toll

Sep 08, 2025

Homicides in Georgia prisons are significantly increasing, with the Georgia Department of Corrections investigating 42 suspected homicides i ... read more

Alt text: "Emergency responders at the scene of a pedestrian accident on Cobb Parkway in Kennesaw, Atlanta, where multiple lanes were closed during morning rush hour following a vehicle collision."

Pedestrian Crash Shuts Down Cobb Parkway During Monday Morning Commute

Sep 08, 2025

A crash involving a pedestrian closed multiple lanes of Cobb Parkway during the morning commute on Monday, reported shortly before 6 a.m. at ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of a tragic DUI crash in Dunwoody, Atlanta, where an 8-year-old girl was killed. The image shows the wrecked Honda Civic and police vehicles at the Lacota Apartments on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard,

DUI Crash Claims Life of 8 Year Old Girl in Dunwoody as Driver Attempts to Flee Scene

Sep 07, 2025

An Atlanta man, identified as Jose Alejandro Cuahuizo-Varela, was charged with multiple offenses including felony homicide by vehicle and DU ... read more

"South Korean officials discuss the release of detained workers at Hyundai Metaplant in Savannah, Georgia, following the largest immigration raid by Homeland Security Investigations, highlighting concerns over undocumented labor and international investment in the U.S."

South Korea Secures Release of Detained Workers in Historic US Immigration Raid at Hyundai Metaplant

Sep 07, 2025

South Korean officials announced on Sunday that negotiations have concluded to secure the release of over 300 workers detained during a U.S. ... read more

Alt text: "South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun addresses officials during an emergency meeting in Seoul regarding the detention of approximately 300 South Koreans in a U.S. immigration raid at the Hyundai Metaplant near Savannah, Georgia. The meeting highlights

South Korea Vows Support for Detained Nationals After Massive Immigration Raid in Georgia Hyundai Metaplant

Sep 06, 2025

Following a significant U.S. immigration raid at the Hyundai Metaplant near Savannah, which resulted in the detention of approximately 300 S ... read more

"Mount Pisgah Christian School community honors 15-year-old Grace Choi with tributes at high school football game, wearing light blue in her memory. The image captures players with Grace's initials on their helmets and the Civil Air Patrol presenting colors,

Community Mourns Beloved Violinist Grace Choi After Tragic Murder-Suicide in Johns Creek

Sep 06, 2025

Grace Choi, a 15-year-old gifted violinist and cadet with the Civil Air Patrol, was tragically killed along with her parents in a suspected ... read more

"Image of the Heritage Club Pool at Robins Air Force Base, Houston County, where 14-year-old Gabriel Lee Stone tragically died after a wall collapse. The photo highlights the pool area and surrounding facilities, emphasizing the need for proper safety inspections

Federal Government Faces Lawsuit Over Tragic Death of Teen at Robins Air Force Base Pool

Sep 06, 2025

The U.S. Air Force may be dismissed from a lawsuit filed by the family of 14-year-old Gabriel Lee Stone, who died when a wall collapsed at t ... read more

"Atlanta police officers investigate a crime scene following a recent homicide, highlighting the city's 25% drop in homicides compared to last year, as reported by local authorities amidst nationwide crime trends."

Atlanta Sees 25 Percent Drop in Homicides as Nationwide Violent Crime Rates Decline

Sep 06, 2025

Homicides in Atlanta have decreased by 25% this year compared to last year, surpassing the 17% decline reported in Washington, D.C. The FBI ... read more

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