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Man Charged with Murder After Shooting Pregnant Woman in DeKalb County Home

Jun 17, 2026

Warrants for Devin Lamar Anthony, 26, were obtained on Tuesday, charging him with murder, feticide, aggravated assault, criminal damage to p ... read more

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Lorenzo Rojas-Martinez, 37, was previously convicted of cocaine distribution.

A Mexican national without U.S. legal status was arrested at Atlanta’s FIFA Fan Festival on Friday and charged with flying a

Mexican National Arrested for Unauthorized Drone Use at Atlanta FIFA Festival

Jun 16, 2026

Lorenzo Rojas-Martinez, 37, who has a prior conviction for cocaine distribution, was arrested at Atlanta's FIFA Fan Festival on Friday for f ... read more

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Cobb County and Mableton Reach New Police Services Agreement for One Year

Jun 16, 2026

Cobb County and Mableton announced an agreement on Monday to extend police services to the new city for another year. This $13 million deal ... read more

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Caroline Silva is a breaking news reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. A 10-year-old girl died of smoke inhalation inside a windowless room at a Gwinnett County home that had burned to c

10-year-old girl dies in Gwinnett County fire after years of abuse

Jun 15, 2026

A tragic incident occurred in Gwinnett County, where a 10-year-old girl died from smoke inhalation in a home that had burned down. The fire ... read more

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"Atlanta sheriff's deputy Cynthia Jodesty fired for misuse of license plate reader database, highlighting ongoing concerns

Cherokee County Deputy Fired for Misusing License Plate Reader Database

Jun 14, 2026

A Cherokee County sheriff's deputy has been fired and is accused of improperly using the department's license plate reader database. Cynthia ... read more

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Taylor Croft is a reporter on the crime, courts, and breaking news team.

A man’s body was pulled from the water of Lake Lanier late Saturday night following an extensive search after he was reported missing

Seventh Drowning at Lake Lanier in 2026 Raises Safety Concerns

Jun 14, 2026

A man's body was recovered from Lake Lanier late Saturday night after an extensive search was conducted following his report as missing whil ... read more

The cleaned and understood article text indicates that there was an emergency at MARTA’s Civic Center station, which caused disruptions in rail service at several nearby stations, including Midtown, North Avenue, Peachtree Center, and Five Points. The transit agency mentioned

MARTA's Civic Center Station Faces Emergency Disruption Affecting Multiple Lines

Jun 13, 2026

An emergency at MARTA's Civic Center station on Saturday morning has caused significant disruptions to rail service at that station and seve ... read more

A firefighter tragically died in a rollover crash involving a Rockdale County fire truck on Friday. The deceased has been identified as Juan Antonia Smith. Few details are available regarding the circumstances of the accident or the firefighters' destination at the time.

Firefighter Killed in Rollover Crash in Rockdale County Fire Truck Accident

Jun 13, 2026

A firefighter died in a rollover crash involving a Rockdale County fire truck on Friday. The crew member killed was identified as Juan Anton ... read more

The article discusses law enforcement's actions regarding drone operations in Atlanta as the city prepares for the FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park. The FBI grounded 13 drones due to airspace restrictions ahead of the event, emphasizing safety and security measures.

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FBI Grounds Drones Ahead of World Cup Events in Atlanta

Jun 13, 2026

In Atlanta, law enforcement grounded 13 drones as multiple pilots flew over restricted airspace ahead of the FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial ... read more

**Alt Text:** "Atlanta crime news: Federal charges filed against Katie Kloth and Tyler Norman for allegedly launching explosives at a Brasfield & Gorrie office site, causing damage to the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center’s contractor property."

Two indicted for explosives attack on Atlanta training center contractor

Jun 12, 2026

A grand jury indicted two individuals on federal charges related to a 2022 attack at an office building belonging to the Atlanta Public Safe ... read more

The article discusses a lawsuit filed by Jazzmyn Byrd, the daughter of a victim of a bus hijacking in Atlanta, claiming that the bus operator and local authorities failed to act on warning signs of the shooter's erratic behavior prior to the

Daughter of bus hijacking victim sues Atlanta for negligence in shooting incident

Jun 11, 2026

The daughter of a 2024 bus hijacking victim has filed a lawsuit against the bus operator, Gwinnett County, and the city of Atlanta, claiming ... read more

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Public safety officials assure readiness for FIFA World Cup amidst violence concerns

Jun 10, 2026

Public safety officials in American cities, including Atlanta, have been reassuring the public about their preparedness for the upcoming FIF ... read more

The article discusses allegations made by former South Fulton police detective Cecil Hutchins regarding corruption and misconduct within the city government. Hutchins claims that his investigations into the theft of public funds and misconduct by city officials led to retaliation against him. He also alleges that

Former Detective Alleges Retaliation After Corruption Investigations in South Fulton

Jun 10, 2026

A former South Fulton police detective, Cecil Hutchins, has filed a federal lawsuit alleging retaliation for his investigations into corrupt ... read more

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Federal officials have charged two men in connection with separate violent incidents on MARTA properties in Atlanta. One of the individuals, Anthony G

Charges Filed Against Two Men for Violent Incidents on MARTA Properties

Jun 09, 2026

Federal officials have charged two men with separate violent incidents on MARTA properties since June. One of the accused is Anthony Gresham ... read more

The article discusses a lawsuit filed by reality television stars Todd and Julie Chrisley against their former attorney, Christopher Anulewicz, claiming that he mishandled their criminal defense in a bank fraud and tax evasion case that resulted in their imprisonment.

Chrisleys Sue Lawyer Over Alleged Mismanagement of Criminal Defense Case

Jun 08, 2026

Pardoned reality television stars Todd and Julie Chrisley are suing an Atlanta lawyer, Christopher Anulewicz, claiming he mishandled their c ... read more

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Fort Stewart went under a lockdown Monday afternoon after a gunman fired shots and was quickly apprehended, officials said. No one was injured in the incident, which comes 10 months after a shooting injured five at the

Fort Stewart Lockdown After Gunman Fires Shots and Is Apprehended

Jun 08, 2026

Fort Stewart went under lockdown on Monday afternoon after a gunman fired shots. Officials reported that no one was injured in the incident, ... read more

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Anthony Tyrone Gresham, 42, was charged with aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was booked into the

Man Charged with Assault and Firearm Possession After MARTA Train Shooting

Jun 07, 2026

Anthony Tyrone Gresham, 42, was charged with aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and possession o ... read more

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