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Fulton County police officers with the animal services division became involved after they received information from a neighbor regarding a “decapitated dog on a porch,” spokesperson Capt. Maureen Smith told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in

Gruesome Dog Beheading Leads to SWAT Standoff and Arrest in Fulton County

Feb 12, 2026

Fulton County police officers from the animal services division responded to a report of a decapitated dog found on a porch. The information ... read more

The article discusses Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis's recent legal filing, where she argues against the necessity to pay nearly $17 million in legal fees to Donald Trump and his allies after a failed prosecution. Willis claims that a new Georgia law permits such

Fulton County Attorney Challenges $17 Million Legal Fees in Trump Case

Feb 12, 2026

In a recent filing, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis argues against paying nearly $17 million in legal fees to President Donald T ... read more

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Hannah Hackemeyer, just 18 at the time of the 2024 single-car wreck, was sentenced Tuesday in the death of Sophia Lekiachvili, a spokesperson with the DeKalb District Attorney

Teenager sentenced in fatal DeKalb County crash involving alcohol and speed

Feb 11, 2026

Hannah Hackemeyer, who was just 18 at the time of the fatal crash in 2024, was sentenced on Tuesday for her role in the death of Sophia Leki ... read more

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A protester says he was unfairly targeted by Cobb County police officers who arrested him nearly two years ago while breaking up an early-morning demonstration in Vinings. Daniel Hanley is suing the county and the two

Cobb County Police Sued for Unlawful Detention of Protester During Rally

Feb 11, 2026

A protester claims he was unfairly targeted by Cobb County police officers during an early-morning demonstration in Vinings nearly two years ... read more

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Shooting Outside Fulton County Elementary School Leaves One Dead and Students Safe

Feb 10, 2026

One person was fatally shot outside a south Fulton County elementary school on Tuesday, prompting a lockdown amid the criminal investigation ... read more

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A northwest Georgia man will spend more than three years in federal prison for threatening on social media to kill President Donald Trump, the U.S

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over Three Years for Threatening Trump Online

Feb 09, 2026

A northwest Georgia man, Jauan Rashun Porter, 30, of Rome, has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison for making threats ... read more

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Monday’s federal complaint names Caroline Miller, the young mother who accused Mahendra Patel of trying to grab her son, along with Cobb County District Attorney Sonya Allen; the city of Acworth; the

Man sues after wrongful arrest for attempted child abduction in Acworth Walmart

Feb 09, 2026

A federal complaint filed on Monday names Caroline Miller, the mother who accused Mahendra Patel of attempting to snatch her 2-year-old son, ... read more

The article discusses various police departments within the Atlanta metro area, highlighting their jurisdictions, funding, and community safety efforts. It mentions specific cities like Stonecrest, Tucker, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Mableton, and South Fulton, as well

Metro Atlanta's Latest Police Departments and Their Challenges in Staffing

Feb 09, 2026

The article discusses the challenges faced by various police departments in Atlanta, particularly in relation to funding and community relat ... read more

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Atlanta police were called around 6:45 a.m. about the gunfire that erupted in the 100 block of Ruzelle Drive near Empire Park and I-75. When officers arrived, they found the

10-year-old boy hospitalized after targeted shooting in southeast Atlanta

Feb 08, 2026

Atlanta police responded to gunfire around 6:45 a.m. on a recent Sunday in the 100 block of Ruzelle Drive near Empire Park and I-75. Upon ar ... read more

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Jason Armesto is the higher education reporter for the AJC. A gunman was arrested hours after two officers were injured Saturday while responding to an Atlanta apartment complex, police said. Law enforcement were called to the complex

Gunman Arrested After Officers Injured in Atlanta Apartment Shooting

Feb 07, 2026

A gunman was arrested hours after two officers were injured Saturday while responding to an Atlanta apartment complex. Law enforcement was c ... read more

The article discusses the settlement agreement involving Marjorie Lyon, who will retain her Tennessee home and proceeds from the sale of Lockheed Martin stock gifted to her by the store's former owner, Dent Myers. The article also mentions the manager of a controversial

Settlement Reached for Kennesaw Civil War Shop Amid Controversy

Feb 07, 2026

Marjorie Lyon has reached a settlement allowing her to retain her Tennessee home and the proceeds from her sale of Lockheed Martin stock, wh ... read more

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Funeral service planned for fallen Gwinnett officer Pradeep Tamang

Feb 07, 2026

Pradeep Tamang, a 25-year-old Gwinnett County police officer, was killed earlier this week during a hotel shooting while attempting to make ... read more

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Atlanta rapper and producer Lil Jon described his son as the “kindest human,” moments after learning efforts to locate him had come to a bitter end. His son, Nathan Smith, had last been seen Tuesday morning.

Lil Jon mourns missing son Nathan as search efforts conclude in tragedy

Feb 06, 2026

Atlanta rapper and producer Lil Jon expressed deep sorrow after his son, Nathan Smith, was found deceased following a search that began when ... read more

**Alt Text:** Rabbi Elizabeth Bahar knitting during a federal courtroom sentencing hearing for a man convicted of sending her antisemitic postcards, highlighting the impact of hate crimes in Atlanta.

Rabbi Knits During Sentencing of Man Who Sent Antisemitic Postcard

Feb 05, 2026

MACON — Rabbi Elizabeth Bahar was present during a sentencing hearing for the man convicted of sending her threatening antisemitic postcards ... read more

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Four people are dead after a fire ripped through a DeKalb County home late Wednesday, officials said. DeKalb County Fire Rescue responded just before midnight to a residence in the 1800 block

Four dead in DeKalb County home fire late Wednesday night

Feb 05, 2026

Four people are dead after a fire engulfed a DeKalb County home late Wednesday night. DeKalb County Fire Rescue arrived at the residence loc ... read more

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Homicides dropped 21% nationwide from the previous year in a study conducted by the Council on Criminal Justice that tracked 35 major cities, including Atlanta. The city’s police department investigated 98 homicides in

Homicides Decline 21 Percent Nationwide in 2025 According to New Study

Feb 05, 2026

Homicides in Atlanta decreased significantly in 2025, with the police department investigating 98 cases, down from 126 the previous year, ma ... read more

The article discusses the Georgia Supreme Court's skepticism regarding the state's ability to impose a cap on jury awards in medical malpractice cases. This issue resurfaced after two separate wrongful death lawsuits challenged the fairness of limiting jury compensation.

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Georgia Supreme Court reviews cap on jury awards in medical malpractice cases

Feb 05, 2026

The Georgia Supreme Court is currently reviewing two medical malpractice cases that question whether the state can impose a cap on jury awar ... read more

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