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For the second time in less than a dozen years, the Georgia Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a former babysitter accused of killing an infant at her unlicensed day care.

Tuesday’s decision means Fulton County prosecutors

Georgia Supreme Court Overturns Babysitter's Conviction in Infant's Death Case

Feb 18, 2026

For the second time in less than a dozen years, the Georgia Supreme Court overturned the conviction of Maria Owens, a former babysitter accu ... read more

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Students Share Trauma from Apalachee High School Shooting in Emotional Testimony

Feb 18, 2026

On September 2024, students from Apalachee High School in Barrow County testified about their experiences during a shooting incident. The co ... read more

The article discusses the tragic death of a special education teacher, Linda Davis, who was killed in a car accident in Savannah, Georgia. The incident involved a truck driver attempting to evade immigration agents, which resulted in a collision at a red light. Davis

Savannah teacher remembered for kindness after fatal car crash

Feb 17, 2026

Savannah's Linda Davis, a special education teacher at Hesse K-8 School, was tragically killed in an automobile crash on Monday. Colleagues, ... read more

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The suspect, identified as 18-year-old Carter Camacho of Smyrna, is facing charges of unlawful activities, carrying a rifle without a license, unregistered firearm, and unregistered ammunition, U.S. Capitol

Cobb County Man Arrested After Running Toward U.S. Capitol with Shotgun

Feb 17, 2026

The suspect, identified as 18-year-old Carter Camacho of Smyrna, is facing multiple charges including unlawful activities, carrying a rifle ... read more

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The article discusses the conviction of Edrick Lamont Faust for the 2001 murder of University of Georgia law student Tara Baker.

Edrick Lamont Faust Convicted of Murdering Tara Baker in 2001 Case

Feb 17, 2026

On January 19, 2001, Tara Baker, a University of Georgia law student, was found dead in her rental home just one day before her 24th birthda ... read more

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At 10:38 p.m., officers heard multiple gunshots near Bradley Avenue, off Smyrna Powder Springs Road, according to police. A 911 caller also reported a man with a gun, police said in

Cobb County officers fatally shoot man during gun confrontation

Feb 17, 2026

At 10:38 p.m. on Monday, officers responded to multiple gunshots near Bradley Avenue, off Smyrna Powder Springs Road, according to police re ... read more

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E. Earle Burke, who has practiced law since 1990, must attend a six-hour training course on either employment law or legal research and writing, U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee ordered

Atlanta Lawyer Sanctioned for Using Nonexistent Legal Citations

Feb 17, 2026

E Earle Burke, an Atlanta lawyer, has been ordered by U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee to complete a six-hour training course in either emplo ... read more

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Atlanta city officials were instructed to remove a faded crosswalk from a busy street nearly three years before a man was struck and killed while getting lunch for his wife, his family alleges in a new lawsuit. Pradeep

Atlanta family sues city after man killed crossing street in faded crosswalk

Feb 17, 2026

Atlanta city officials were instructed to remove a faded crosswalk from a busy street nearly three years before a man was struck and killed ... read more

The article discusses a tragic incident in Savannah, Georgia, where a motorist fleeing from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents collided with another vehicle, resulting in the death of a local schoolteacher. The driver, Oscar Vasquez Lopez, faces multiple

Motorist Flees from ICE Agents Causing Fatal Crash in Savannah

Feb 16, 2026

A motorist fleeing from Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents attempting to conduct a traffic stop collided with another car Monday mor ... read more

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Colt Gray studied mass shooters before deadly attack on Georgia school

Feb 16, 2026

Before carrying out the deadliest school shooting in Georgia history at Apalachee High School, Colt Gray obsessively studied past school sho ... read more

The cleaned and understood article text discusses the upcoming trial of Colin Gray, the father of a school shooting suspect in Georgia. His son, Colt Gray, allegedly opened fire at Apalachee High School, resulting in four fatalities and multiple injuries. This

Trial Begins for Father Charged in Apalachee High School Shooting Case

Feb 16, 2026

Colin Gray, the father of the Apalachee High School shooting suspect, will have his day in court starting Monday as opening statements begin ... read more

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Georgia's criminal justice landscape transformed by women of color attorneys

Feb 16, 2026

Georgia's criminal justice system has undergone significant changes over the past decade, largely due to the increasing number of women of c ... read more

The article discusses the arrest of David Mays, who was charged with murder following a shooting incident at a dentist office in southwest Atlanta. The event took place over the weekend, leading to police investigations and subsequent detention.

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Suspect Arrested in Atlanta Dentist Office Shooting Death

Feb 15, 2026

David Mays, 73, was booked into the Fulton County Jail on a murder charge after being detained for questioning related to the gunfire Saturd ... read more

A pedestrian was killed Thursday evening after being struck by a vehicle that was being pursued by DeKalb County police. The chase began when an officer noticed the vehicle had illegal window tint and an obstructed license plate. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about police

Pedestrian Killed in DeKalb County Police Pursuit Incident

Feb 13, 2026

A pedestrian was killed Thursday evening after being struck by a vehicle that was being pursued by DeKalb County police. The chase began whe ... read more

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Autumn Ernst celebrated with her friends and family at a neighborhood watering hole after the Thursday sentencing of the man convicted in her 25-year-old son’s fatal Buckhead shooting.

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Autumn Ernst celebrates with friends after son's killer sentenced

Feb 13, 2026

Autumn Ernst celebrated with friends and family at a local watering hole following the sentencing of the man convicted in her son’s fatal sh ... read more

The text appears to be heavily garbled, but I've managed to extract and understand the relevant context. The article discusses the aftermath of a tragic shooting in Buckhead, Atlanta, where a mother, Autumn Ernst, is reflecting on the sentencing of the person

Mother celebrates with friends after sentencing of son's killer in Buckhead shooting

Feb 13, 2026

Autumn Ernst celebrated with friends and family at a neighborhood bar following the sentencing of the man convicted in her 25-year-old son’s ... read more

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Russell Mathis, 32, entered what’s known as an Alford plea, which allows him to plead guilty but maintain his innocence to one count of involuntary manslaughter. A reckless conduct charge was

Former DeKalb Officer Pleads Guilty in Fatal 2022 Shooting Case

Feb 12, 2026

Russell Mathis, 32, entered an Alford plea in a DeKalb County court, allowing him to plead guilty to involuntary manslaughter while maintain ... read more

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