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Alicia Denise Brown was arrested and taken into custody in Georgia on Monday on outstanding kidnapping warrants out of Baltimore and felony child custody interference warrants in Fulton County, officials say. Brown is the estranged wife of Atlanta

Alicia Brown Arrested on Kidnapping and Custody Charges in Georgia

Jul 08, 2026

Alicia Denise Brown, the estranged wife of Atlanta radio show host Big Tigger, whose real name is Darian Morgan, was arrested in Georgia on ... read more

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A 13-year-old boy and a 45-year-old man were killed in a shooting that occurred at a DeKalb County home where several boys were having a sleepover. Keyshun Webb, 21

Man Arrested for Murder After DeKalb County Sleepover Shooting Incident

Jul 07, 2026

A 13-year-old boy and a 45-year-old man were killed in a shooting incident at a DeKalb County home where several boys were having a sleepove ... read more

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Alex Nettles is a breaking news reporting intern for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He is a recent graduate of Elon University who loves hearing a good anecdote.

The National Weather Service announced a hazardous weather outlook today

Hazardous Weather Outlook Warns of High Winds and Heat in Atlanta Today

Jul 07, 2026

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Fulton County, warning of dangerous wind gusts while indicating that ... read more

Brandon Pugh, an exonerated man from Georgia, is seen navigating life after spending 16 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. He faces challenges in reconnecting with family and accessing essential services, highlighting the struggles of wrong

Brandon Pugh fights for support after wrongful conviction and release in Georgia

Jul 06, 2026

Brandon Pugh was exonerated after spending 16 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. Although he is now free, reentering society pre ... read more

The article discusses a chaotic incident during a fireworks celebration in DeKalb County, Atlanta, where celebratory gunfire prompted a swift response from local authorities. Attendees were safely escorted from the stadium, and no injuries were reported.

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Celebratory Gunfire Disrupts U.S. Semiquincentennial Event in DeKalb County

Jul 05, 2026

Amid a fireworks celebration for the U.S. semiquincentennial, an event in DeKalb County faced disruption due to suspected celebratory gunfir ... read more

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Officers came across a person suffering from a gunshot wound shortly after 10 p.m. after a First Friday concert, police said in a statement posted on social media. Officers were patrolling the Midland area when

Gainesville police investigate shooting that left one dead and another injured

Jul 04, 2026

Officers discovered an individual suffering from a gunshot wound shortly after 10 p.m. following a First Friday concert in the Midland area. ... read more

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Comedian and actor Tiffany Haddish is set to face trial next month in Fayette County on criminal charges stemming from her 2022 arrest in Peachtree City after the judge overseeing the case denied her request to dismiss

Tiffany Haddish Faces Trial Next Month for DUI Charges in Fayette County

Jul 02, 2026

Comedian and actor Tiffany Haddish is set to face trial next month in Fayette County on criminal charges stemming from her 2022 arrest in Pe ... read more

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Hours after a shooting left a juvenile and an adult dead early Thursday morning, a portion of a DeKalb County neighborhood remained littered with evidence markers as an investigation continued. Police provided few details about the two killed

Double shooting in DeKalb County leaves juvenile and adult dead

Jul 02, 2026

Hours after a shooting left a juvenile and an adult dead early Thursday morning, a portion of a DeKalb County neighborhood remained littered ... read more

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An Atlanta police officer, Jon Grubbs, was ordered to pay $21 million after a federal appeals court ruled that his use of a Taser on Jerry Blasingame, a 65-year-old panhandler

Atlanta Officer Ordered to Pay $21 Million for Taser Incident Resulting in Death

Jul 02, 2026

An Atlanta police officer, Jon Grubbs, has been ordered to pay $21 million after the use of a Taser on a 65-year-old panhandling suspect, Je ... read more

The cleaned and understood text reveals that Greg Gates, a 77-year-old former attorney, has participated in the Peachtree Road Race for nearly 50 years. The race, which has a rich history of 56 years, is celebrated as the

Peachtree Road Race Celebrates 50 Years of Tradition for Greg Gates

Jul 02, 2026

Greg Gates, a 77-year-old former attorney and certified public accountant, has been a consistent participant in the Peachtree Road Race, mar ... read more

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Around 8:30 a.m., a dispute between “known parties” broke out in gunfire in a neighborhood at Kelly Mill Road and Barrett Downs Drive. Neighbors called 911 when stray bullets entered a child

Manhunt ends as two arrested after Forsyth County shooting incident

Jun 30, 2026

A manhunt is over, and two men are in custody after a domestic incident led to a shooting in a Forsyth County neighborhood on Tuesday. Aroun ... read more

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Few details about the incident were immediately available, but Atlanta police said they were dispatched to a townhome in the 3500 block of Roswell Road around 1:35 p.m. for a wellness check.

Elderly Woman Found Dead in Buckhead Home as Man Barricades Himself

Jun 30, 2026

Atlanta police responded to a wellness check at a townhome located in the 3500 block of Roswell Road around 1:35 p.m. Officers arrived at th ... read more

The article discusses a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that rejected an attempt by the Trump administration to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants. Advocacy groups in Georgia expressed relief over the ruling, which was deemed unconstitutional

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship Against Trump Administration Challenge

Jun 30, 2026

Georgia-based immigrant advocacy organizations and their allies expressed relief on Tuesday after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected an attempt ... read more

The article discusses the increasing use of license plate recognition technology in Georgia and the controversies surrounding its misuse by law enforcement officers. It highlights instances where officers have accessed data for personal reasons, violating department policies and state laws. The technology, intended to aid in

Georgia's License Plate Technology Sparks Controversy Over Misuse by Officers

Jun 30, 2026

License plate recognition technology is increasingly being used in cities across Georgia and the United States, leading to growing concerns ... read more

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The article discusses a legal case involving Glenda Yarbrough, the widow of a Gwinnett County U.S. Air Force veteran, who reached a $6 million settlement with a cardiologist after alleging

Widow of Air Force veteran reaches $6 million settlement after surgery lawsuit

Jun 29, 2026

Glenda Yarbrough has reached a $6 million settlement with cardiologist Lance Friedland and his practice, Cardiovascular Group, after a lengt ... read more

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Clayton County Police Department said the 6-year-old nonverbal boy who went missing in Riverdale on Sunday was found dead in a pond near his last known location. Ramon Jett had been

Missing 6-Year-Old Boy Found Dead in Clayton County Pond

Jun 29, 2026

Clayton County Police Department reported that a 6-year-old nonverbal boy named Ramon Jett, who went missing in Riverdale on Sunday, was fou ... read more

The article discusses a tragic helicopter crash in Dawson Forest, Georgia, involving a newlywed couple. The groom, Dave Fiji, and the pilot, Nikhil Nargundkar, lost their lives, while the bride, Jesni Sam, attended

Helicopter Crash Claims Lives of Newlyweds in Georgia Amid Poor Weather Conditions

Jun 29, 2026

A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board has been released regarding the helicopter crash that occurred on May 29 ... read more

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