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Search for suspects after man beaten, carjacked in southwest Atlanta: APD — FOX 5 (Atlanta)
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Search for suspects after man beaten, carjacked in southwest Atlanta: APD

Police are asking for the public's help to identify armed suspects accused of beating a man and stealing his car in southwest Atlanta.Atlanta police responded to a robbery call around 1:41 a.m. on Oct. 23 along Greenbriar Parkway SW, near Greenbriar Mall.Investigators said armed suspects approached...

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Dilapidated house with boarded windows, symbolizing neglect and deplorable living conditions.
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Couple charged after 4 children removed from ‘deplorable conditions’, police say

In a quiet neighborhood, a welfare check, often a routine procedure, recently unveiled a heartbreaking reality for four innocent children. The sight of their home, described by authorities as 'deplorable and unlivable,' paints a grim picture of neglect and despair that has resonated far beyond its...

Substation fire at Brookhaven MARTA station disrupts Gold Line service — FOX 5 (Atlanta)
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Substation fire at Brookhaven MARTA station disrupts Gold Line service

A substation fire at the Brookhaven MARTA station led to evacuations and major Gold Line transit delays on Tuesday, transit officials said.According to officials, a fire broke out at a traction power substation at the Brookhaven Station.Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene, and transit...

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Community mourns 4-year-old Colby Cooks, found dead in Atlanta townhome.
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4-year-old found dead in southwest Atlanta townhome; suspect arrested in Wilkes County

In a tragic turn of events that has sent ripples of sorrow far beyond its immediate location, the vibrant young life of 4-year-old Colby Cooks was cut tragically short. His discovery in a southwest Atlanta townhome has left a community grappling with profound shock and an urgent call for reflection...

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Newnan police shooting review hinges on self-defense, not chase, DA says — FOX 5 (Atlanta)

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Substation fire at Brookhaven MARTA station disrupts Gold Line service — FOX 5 (Atlanta)
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Substation fire at Brookhaven MARTA station disrupts Gold Line service

MARTA service disrupted at Brookhaven station — Atlanta News First
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One person shot, taken to hospital in Gainesville — FOX 5 (Atlanta)
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One person shot, taken to hospital in Gainesville

New DNA tech sparks potential leads in 2005 Dallas killing — FOX 5 (Atlanta)
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New DNA tech sparks potential leads in 2005 Dallas killing

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Newnan police shooting review hinges on self-defense, not chase, DA says

The criminal review into the fatal police shooting of 18-year-old Zadarious Dorsey hinges on self-defense rather than whether the officer had legal grounds to chase him, prosecutors announced.Newnan police shooting reviewCoweta County District Attorney Herb Cranford confirmed his investigation...

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Mableton aims to hire 70 officers ahead of 2027 police department launch — Marietta Daily Journal
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Mableton aims to hire 70 officers ahead of 2027 police department launch

Mableton is planning to hire 70 law enforcement officers and 10 civilian personnel before June 1 as the city works to establish its first police department.

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MARTA police investigate damaged glass fare gates at an Atlanta transit station
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MARTA fare gates: 93 arrested on felony charges for damage

In a surprising turn of events that has reverberated through our communities, MARTA police have arrested 93 individuals for felony property damage, all stemming from a series of brazen acts against the transit system's newly installed fare gates. These sleek glass barriers, designed to modernize...

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18-year-old charged in hate-motivated attack after luring victim through dating app, police say — Atlanta News First
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18-year-old charged in hate-motivated attack after luring victim through dating app, police say

ShareAdd Us On GoogleAdd as a preferred source on GoogleELLISVILLE, Mo. (KMOV/Gray News) - An 18-year-old in Missouri was charged in a hate-motivated attack after allegedly luring a victim through a dating app, according to authorities.Around 2:20 a.m. Oct. 21, the victim went to Bluebird Park to...

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A robot security dog patrolling an apartment complex at dusk, its cameras scanning the perimeter.
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Robot security dog video aids DeKalb County police in double murder investigation

In a groundbreaking twist that feels plucked from the pages of a futuristic novel, a robot security dog has stepped into the spotlight, playing a pivotal role in a tragic double murder investigation in neighboring DeKalb County. This innovative technology not only captured crucial video evidence...

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Family of Heather Turner seeking justice in Paulding County
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Investigator disputes claims by law enforcement about death of Paulding County mother Heather Turner​

In a heart-wrenching case that has captivated a community, the family of Heather Turner continues to seek justice nearly nine years after her tragic death. As they challenge the official ruling of suicide, a private investigator sheds new light on the circumstances surrounding her passing, offering...

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1 hospitalized after shooting in Gainesville, suspect at large — Atlanta News First
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1 hospitalized after shooting in Gainesville, suspect at large

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One person was hospitalized after a shooting in Gainesville on Tuesday, police said.The shooting happened near Chestnut Street and Green Hunter Lane. The victim was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center, according to police.There is a large police presence in...

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3 arrested in alleged conspiracy to carry out shooting at Cherokee County high school, police say

3 arrested in alleged conspiracy to carry out shooting at Cherokee County high school, police say — CBS News Atlanta
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Woman charged in connection to death of Atlanta child

Woman charged in connection to death of Atlanta child — Atlanta News First
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‘Devastating’: Police department mourns death of officer in off-duty crash

‘Devastating’: Police department mourns death of officer in off-duty crash — Atlanta News First
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Ford pauses recall fix, leaving 2015-2017 F-150 owners in limbo

Ford pauses recall fix, leaving 2015-2017 F-150 owners in limbo — Atlanta News First
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Rain returns Sunday after 16-day dry stretch

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Rain returns Sunday after 16-day dry stretch — Atlanta News First
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3 arrested in alleged shooting plot at Cherokee High School

3 arrested in alleged shooting plot at Cherokee High School — Atlanta News First
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Woman dies after being hit by car in McDonald’s parking lot

Woman dies after being hit by car in McDonald’s parking lot — Atlanta News First
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Driver allegedly strikes woman, helps move her to sidewalk, then leaves her for hours

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3 arrested in alleged Cherokee High School shooting plot

3 arrested in alleged Cherokee High School shooting plot — FOX 5 (Atlanta)
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Georgia mother arrested after trying to abandon 6-month-old child at Mableton Jiffy Lube, police say

Georgia mother arrested after trying to abandon 6-month-old child at Mableton Jiffy Lube, police say — CBS News Atlanta

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MARTA service disrupted at Brookhaven station

Mableton aims to hire 70 officers ahead of 2027 police department launch — Marietta Daily Journal
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Mableton aims to hire 70 officers ahead of 2027 police department launch

Voters entering a polling place in East Cobb, Georgia
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Cobb Elections discovers ballot error affecting East Cobb precinct

Woman charged after malnourished dog found at Marietta apartment — Marietta Daily Journal
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Woman charged after malnourished dog found at Marietta apartment

Former true-crime producer accused of posing as aircraft heiress added to FBI most-wanted list — Atlanta News First
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Former true-crime producer accused of posing as aircraft heiress added to FBI most-wanted list

Driver arrested after 95 mph chase on I-20 ends in crash — FOX 5 (Atlanta)
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Driver arrested after 95 mph chase on I-20 ends in crash

Woman arrested in Augusta area after child found dead in southwest Atlanta, sources say — 11Alive WXIA (Atlanta)
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Woman arrested in Augusta area after child found dead in southwest Atlanta, sources say

Teenager charged in hit-and-run that killed 6-year-old getting off the bus — Atlanta News First
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Teenager charged in hit-and-run that killed 6-year-old getting off the bus

Georgia officer who shot HeeHaw claims he is immune from being sued over donkey's death in new motion — CBS News Atlanta
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Georgia officer who shot HeeHaw claims he is immune from being sued over donkey's death in new motion

3 US Navy sailors assigned to Naval Air Station Pensacola killed in car crash — FOX 5 Atlanta News
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3 US Navy sailors assigned to Naval Air Station Pensacola killed in car crash