12-Year-Old Boy Critically Injured in Atlanta Shooting, Police Search for Leads on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
A 12-year-old boy was critically injured in a shooting on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Atlanta; he sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The incident is under investigation by the Atlanta Police Department.
Georgia State University Apologizes for Erroneously Sending Acceptance Emails to 1,500 Applicants
Georgia State University mistakenly sent acceptance emails to 1,500 applicants, then retracted them, citing a technical error. It's their second such error since 2018. The university apologized and advised applicants to complete their applications.
Insta-Cell Shock: Georgia Driver Delivers Death Row Dine-Out to Prison in Viral TikTok Tale
An Instacart driver's TikTok about an accidental food delivery to a Georgia prison for a "death row inmate feast" went viral, highlighting the peculiar blend of everyday gig work and the seriousness of incarceration.
Bartow County Deputy and K9 Honored with Valor Award After Cartersville Incident, Kidnapping Suspect Killed in DeKalb County Standoff
A Bartow County deputy and his K9 were honored for bravery during a 2023 chase where the K9 was shot and has since recovered. The suspect involved died later in a separate police confrontation.