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Officer was hit by a DUI suspect while attending an accident on I-20W. The suspect, Mr. Joseph, was charged with DUI and other violations. The police remind the public of road safety laws.
Orville Pernell, wanted for murder in Saint Lucia and escapee in two countries, is indicted in Atlanta on a federal firearm charge as an unlawfully present alien.
A teenage boy was treated for a leg gunshot wound at Grady Memorial Hospital; Atlanta PD is investigating the shooting that began at 942 Hank Aaron Drive SE.
Kamari White has been transferred to Fulton County Jail, facing charges related to a January homicide in Atlanta. Jeremiah Oliver has also been arrested in connection with the murder.
An Athens tax preparer, Jessica Crawford, was sentenced to eight years in prison for filing $3.5 million in fraudulent tax returns related to COVID-19 benefits.
Elton Taylor was arrested for a severe sexual assault in East Point from February 2024, with police highlighting the crime's brutality despite a drop in overall crime rates.
Weather & Environment in ...
The article describes a week of expected thunderstorms and showers in Atlanta, with high chances of precipitation and advisories for residents to be prepared for wet conditions and potential delays.
Six individuals were sentenced in Atlanta for trafficking fentanyl and meth, with officials emphasizing the public safety risk and success of law enforcement collaboration.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Union City launched the RightSite program, integrating healthcare professionals into the 911 system to direct non-emergency calls to appropriate care, enhancing emergency service efficiency.
Community & Society in ...
Malik Kenneth Ford from Stone Mountain has been found safe after being reported missing. The Gwinnett County Police had sought public help to locate him.
Atlanta's weather forecast includes sunny spells, thunderstorms, and varying chances of rain throughout the week, with temperatures ranging between 56-84 degrees.
SCAD mistakenly sent out an active shooter alert during a system check, causing distress. They immediately clarified the error and apologized, offering support to those affected.
Newton County residents must update their waste disposal hang tags, now sold at Cousins School and priced at $185, effective June 1 with current tags expiring June 30.
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