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A cybersecurity breach in the city of Acworth is still under investigation, but systems and services have been fully restored, officials said. “We want to reassure our community that city services are fully operational,” the city said

Acworth city services restored after ongoing cybersecurity breach investigation

Jun 21, 2026

A cybersecurity breach in the city of Acworth is still under investigation, but systems and services have been fully restored, officials sai ... read more

A pregnant woman was hospitalized after being shot during a domestic dispute at an apartment complex in Riverdale, Georgia. The suspect, Jerell Clark, is still at large and considered armed and dangerous. Authorities are actively seeking warrants for his arrest.

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Pregnant Woman Hospitalized After Shooting During Domestic Dispute in Riverdale

Jun 21, 2026

A pregnant woman was hospitalized on Saturday after being shot during a domestic dispute at an apartment complex in Riverdale. This incident ... read more

**Alt Text:** Marquez Powell, an Atlanta man exonerated after nearly 21 years in prison, stands outside the courthouse following his release. His case highlights the importance of conviction integrity and the impact of wrongful incarceration. The Georgia Innocence Project

Marquez Powell Exonerated After 21 Years in Prison for Wrongful Conviction

Jun 21, 2026

Marquez Powell, an Atlanta man, was released from prison after nearly 21 years following a hearing where a judge granted the motion to dismi ... read more

The article discusses a tragic incident involving a 15-year-old girl who collapsed during a volleyball practice at a recreation center in College Park, Atlanta. The parents have filed a lawsuit against Grady Memorial Hospital, claiming that their daughter's death was preventable had

Parents sue Grady Hospital after daughter's preventable death during practice

Jun 20, 2026

The parents of a 15-year-old girl who collapsed at a College Park recreation center have filed a lawsuit against Grady Memorial Hospital and ... read more

**Alt Text:** Cobb County Senior Judge Robert Flournoy III dismisses charges against three activists protesting Atlanta's Public Safety Training Center, highlighting concerns over political motivations in the case.

Cobb County Judge Dismisses Charges Against Activists Over Training Center Protests

Jun 19, 2026

A Cobb County senior judge dismissed a case against three activists challenging charges brought by Attorney General Chris Carr regarding pro ... read more

The article discusses the severe weather forecast for Atlanta, particularly heavy rain and thunderstorms expected from Thursday through Friday, which may impact fans leaving downtown after the FIFA World Cup events.

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Severe thunderstorms and flooding expected in Atlanta during FIFA events

Jun 18, 2026

Atlanta is bracing for significant rainfall, which poses flood risks and potential disruptions for fans departing downtown after the FIFA Wo ... read more

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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

**Alt Text:** "Cobb County and Mableton officials announce a new agreement for police services, ensuring public safety and municipal court revenue management in Atlanta."

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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