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"Protesters march in downtown Atlanta holding signs in response to the shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year

Protests Erupt in Atlanta Over Shooting of Minnesota Woman by ICE Officer

Jan 09, 2026

Protests erupted in Atlanta on Thursday night, marking the second consecutive night of demonstrations following the shooting of Renee Nicole ... read more

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Traffic Reopens on Atlanta's Downtown Connector After Early Morning Crash

Jan 09, 2026

A collision occurred near University Avenue, or Exit 244, in Atlanta early Friday morning around 2:30 a.m. The crash resulted in the closure ... read more

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Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker has ordered prosecutors to provide evidence related to the appeal of a decision about returning $150,000 in cash, luxury cars, jewelry, and other assets seized from Atlanta

Fulton County Judge Accuses DA of Misleading Court in Young Thug Asset Case

Jan 09, 2026

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker has ordered the District Attorney's Office to return $150,000 in cash, luxury cars, ... read more

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A Douglas County man allegedly shook his 3-month-old daughter hard enough to cause bleeding on her brain, vomiting, and then her death, according to police.

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Douglas County Man Charged with Murder After Infant Dies from Abuse

Jan 08, 2026

A Douglas County man is facing serious charges after allegedly shaking his 3-month-old daughter, resulting in severe injuries and her death. ... read more

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A man accused in the theft of Beyoncé’s unreleased music, set lists, and footage plans for her tour shows in Atlanta last year pleaded not guilty Wednesday morning. Kelvin Evans made a virtual appearance in a Fulton County

Man pleads not guilty in theft of Beyoncé's unreleased music and footage

Jan 07, 2026

A man accused of stealing Beyoncé's unreleased music, set lists, and footage from her tour shows in Atlanta last year pleaded not guilty on ... read more

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Alexis Stevens is a member of the Crime and Public Safety team.

According to Capt. Jay Baker, before he died, Curtis Evans sent a relative a text message with his location, off Lower

Father kills daughter before taking his own life in Cherokee County

Jan 07, 2026

Investigators believe that a 57-year-old man, Curtis Evans, killed his adult daughter and then took his own life on Tuesday afternoon in the ... read more

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A Georgia resident has claimed the largest lottery prize in the state’s history. The big winner, who chose to stay anonymous, came forward Friday after earning the $983 million jackpot for the Mega Millions drawing on Nov.

Georgia resident wins largest lottery prize in state history at $983 million

Jan 06, 2026

A Georgia resident has claimed the largest lottery prize in the state's history. The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, came forward on ... read more

The article discusses a plea deal involving one of the six individuals charged in connection with the tragic shooting of 9-month-old Aziah McDougle during a fight over a woman. The incident occurred on September 23 in a Cobb County hotel parking lot

One shooter pleads guilty in Cobb County hotel baby death case

Jan 06, 2026

One of six individuals charged in connection with the September 23 shooting of 9-month-old Aziah McDougle pleaded guilty and was sentenced t ... read more

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David Aaro is a breaking news reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Three people were arrested Sunday, just hours after a 3-year-old boy was accidentally struck by gunfire while traveling with his father along

Three Arrested After 3-Year-Old Boy Shot While Traveling in DeKalb County

Jan 05, 2026

Three people were arrested on Sunday, just hours after a 3-year-old boy was accidentally struck by gunfire while traveling with his father a ... read more

The article discusses Andrea Paiva, a 32-year-old woman living in metro Atlanta, who expressed hope after learning about the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. She has limited contact with her family due to the political regimes in Venezuela.

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Venezuelan leader Maduro captured prompting hope for Atlanta resident Paiva

Jan 04, 2026

Andrea Paiva, a 32-year-old resident of metro Atlanta, expressed her emotions after learning about the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás ... read more

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Alexis Stevens is a member of the Crime and Public Safety team.

Lawrenceville police reported that a 51-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder at a home located in a neighborhood. Police believe

Teen Arrested After SUV Theft Linked to Uber Driver's Murder in Lawrenceville

Jan 02, 2026

Alexis Stevens is a member of the Crime and Public Safety team. Police reported that a 51-year-old man was arrested after a murder charge wa ... read more

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Caleb Groves is a general assignment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's politics team and a Kennesaw State University graduate.

Sandy Springs Police arrested the Tuskegee University police chief and charged him with

Tuskegee University Police Chief Arrested for DUI on New Year's Day

Jan 01, 2026

Sandy Springs Police arrested the Tuskegee University police chief and charged him with driving under the influence early on New Year’s Day, ... read more

The article discusses three Georgia Lottery players who won $1 million each in a recent drawing, highlighting the excitement surrounding the Georgia Lottery's second-chance drawing.

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Three Georgia Lottery Players Win $1 Million Each in New Year Drawing

Jan 01, 2026

Three Georgia Lottery players celebrated the new year by winning $1 million each in the Georgia Millionaire second-chance drawing. The winne ... read more

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Rome police said early Thursday morning that kidnapping charges are pending against a father for taking his 5-month-old child when he did not have custody rights of the child. Julion Mazzo, 23, took his

Father faces kidnapping charges after taking infant son without custody rights

Jan 01, 2026

Rome police announced on Thursday morning that a father is facing kidnapping charges for taking his 5-month-old child without custody rights ... read more

The article discusses the disappearance of a couple, Atlanta police officer Kevin Stroner and his girlfriend Moriah Cardona, after attending a holiday party. Following their night out, they were reported missing, leading to police investigations.

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Atlanta Officer and Girlfriend Missing for Two Days After Holiday Party

Dec 31, 2025

On Christmas Day, Atlanta police officer Kevin Stroner and his girlfriend, Moriah Cardona, attended an afternoon holiday party where Stroner ... read more

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Officers were called around 11:30 p.m. to the 5700 block of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard regarding a vehicle that had been involved

Gwinnett County police fatally shoot man after traffic stop incident

Dec 31, 2025

Officers were called around 11:30 p.m. to the 5700 block of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard regarding a vehicle that had been involved in an ... read more

The article discusses a recent ruling by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Kevin Farmer, who dismissed racketeering charges against activists protesting Atlanta's Public Safety Training Center. The judge stated that the Georgia Attorney General did not have the authority to bring these charges without permission

Fulton County Judge Dismisses Racketeering Charges Against Atlanta Protesters

Dec 31, 2025

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Kevin Farmer issued an order on Tuesday dismissing racketeering charges against multiple activists who pr ... read more

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