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Stacey Ian Humphreys, who sits on death row for the murder of two Cobb County real estate agents, can’t pause his execution over a pandemic-era memo that has shielded some capital inmates, a federal

Georgia judge rules execution of Stacey Ian Humphreys can proceed next week

Dec 11, 2025

Stacey Ian Humphreys, who sits on death row for the murder of two Cobb County real estate agents, cannot pause his execution due to a pandem ... read more

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The Midtown resident, who lived about a block away until June, was used to seeing giant sparkling stars and multicolored trees lining the intersection at Peachtree and 10th streets. Those lights had always transported

Midtown Atlanta's Holiday Lights Missing Sparkle This Season

Dec 11, 2025

In Midtown Atlanta, residents are noticing changes to the holiday lights traditionally displayed at the intersection of Peachtree and 10th s ... read more

Shannen Grimes, 52, has been charged with murder and felony murder in connection with the tragic death of her 11-year-old daughter, Genesis Grimes, found in their Sandy Springs home. Police reported that Genesis had been stabbed multiple times

Mother charged with murder in daughter's stabbing death in Sandy Springs

Dec 10, 2025

Shannen Grimes, 52, is facing multiple charges including murder and felony murder in connection with the death of her daughter, Genesis Grim ... read more

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Georgia Power proposes $16 billion expansion to serve data centers and manage rates

Dec 10, 2025

Georgia Power has proposed a significant expansion plan to add about 10,000 megawatts of power supplies over five years, primarily to suppor ... read more

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Melvin Cooksey suffered from heart problems and was left in a wheelchair after a stroke. Despite his health challenges, he had a goal to live and see his daughter graduate from high school. His sister, Brenda Hardy

Heart Patient Melvin Cooksey Fights for Life After Stroke and Health Struggles

Dec 10, 2025

Melvin Cooksey, who had pre-existing heart issues, suffered a stroke that left him in a wheelchair. Despite his health challenges, Cooksey w ... read more

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The author is Caroline Silva, a Breaking News reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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A 15-year-old is in critical condition after a shooting at a South Fulton apartment complex

15-Year-Old in Critical Condition After South Fulton Apartment Shooting

Dec 10, 2025

A 15-year-old is in critical condition following a shooting at a South Fulton apartment complex on Tuesday evening. South Fulton police spok ... read more

A man charged with shooting two Tifton police officers has died following an incident at the Coffee County Jail, officials confirmed. The Coffee County Coroner stated that Davy Royal passed away on Monday night, but did not disclose the cause of death. This

Man Charged in Shooting of Tifton Officers Dies at Coffee County Jail

Dec 09, 2025

A man charged with shooting two Tifton police officers on Friday has died following an isolated incident at the Coffee County Jail, official ... read more

The article discusses a traffic incident on I-75 South in Clayton County, occurring around 8:40 a.m. near Tara Boulevard, which caused significant delays.

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Traffic jammed for hours after morning crash on I-75 South in Clayton County

Dec 09, 2025

The incident occurred around 8:40 a.m. just before the exit to Tara Boulevard, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. The cr ... read more

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Within moments, on an April 2023 morning, officers were called to two shooting scenes about a mile apart in northwest Atlanta. One man, Korri Kesean Jackson, died before he could receive medical treatment

Two Fatal Shootings in Northwest Atlanta Investigated by Police

Dec 09, 2025

On an April 2023 morning, officers responded to two shooting incidents approximately a mile apart in northwest Atlanta. One victim, Korri Ke ... read more

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WATKINSVILLE — Elijah Wood, the 23-year-old RaceTrac gas station clerk shot and killed here in March 2021, performed a “noble job” by covering the graveyard shift

Murder trial begins for man accused of killing RaceTrac clerk Elijah Wood

Dec 08, 2025

WATKINSVILLE — Elijah Wood, a 23-year-old gas station clerk at RaceTrac, was shot and killed in March 2021 while covering a shift for a sick ... read more

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Killer of Eleanor Bowles pleads guilty to murder three years later

Dec 08, 2025

On February 21, 2022, three years after 77-year-old Eleanor Bowles was found stabbed to death, her killer, Antonio Brown, pleaded guilty to ... read more

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Police are investigating after a person was shot and killed early Monday at a home in southwest Atlanta, authorities said. Details are limited, but the shooting happened in the 3900 block of Cornell Boulevard.

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Police Investigate Fatal Shooting at Home in Southwest Atlanta

Dec 08, 2025

Police are investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a person early Monday morning at a residence in southwest Atlanta. The inc ... read more

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Fulton County Jail Faces Ongoing Problems Despite Federal Oversight Progress

Dec 08, 2025

Fulton County's jail on Rice Street is facing significant challenges with overcrowding and operational issues. The jail has been under the s ... read more

The article discusses the shooting of two Tifton police officers who were hospitalized after being shot while serving a search warrant. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is assisting in the case, and local leaders are expressing their support and prayers for the officers

Georgia leaders support Tifton officers hospitalized after shooting incident

Dec 07, 2025

Georgia leaders are extending their support and prayers for two Tifton police officers who were hospitalized after being shot on Friday. The ... read more

A man has been detained after two elderly individuals were fatally shot at a home in Powder Springs over the weekend, according to authorities. Officers responded to a domestic incident on Saturday afternoon at the 3200 block of Yoshino Terrace, where they discovered

Man detained after shooting kills two elderly people in Powder Springs

Dec 07, 2025

A man has been detained following the shooting deaths of two elderly individuals at a home in Powder Springs over the weekend, according to ... read more

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Caroline Silva is a Breaking News reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

The sequence of events began around 10 p.m. when officers responded to an apartment complex in the 3200 block

Man arrested in Tennessee linked to Gwinnett County double homicide

Dec 06, 2025

Caroline Silva is a Breaking News reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The sequence of events began around 10 p.m. when officers r ... read more

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"According to the Coweta sheriff’s office, Brandon Christopher Jones faces two counts of murder. Jones was related to and lived with the two women he’s accused of killing, officials said. Authorities

Brandon Christopher Jones Arrested for Murder of Two Women in Coweta County

Dec 05, 2025

Brandon Christopher Jones has been arrested and faces two counts of murder in connection with the deaths of two women, aged 82 and 79, found ... read more

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