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The trial of rapper Young Thug and his YSL associates sees a decision to keep court cameras, requests for witness anonymity due to harassment, and a delay due to a defendant's jailhouse stabbing.
Coweta County law enforcement arrested 11 men during a raid on an underground gambling ring at a home owned by Anthony Johnson, who faces felony charges.
Convicted killer Melvin Barkley, who escaped an Atlanta halfway house, was captured in North Carolina by U.S. Marshals.
An elderly man was found dead in a Dacula apartment parking lot, potentially after a fall from his wheelchair, which was discovered nearby. Police are investigating, but do not suspect homicide.
An Atlanta man faces arson charges linked to "Cop City" protests, officials announce, highlighting his alleged role in multiple incidents and foreshadowing further arrests.
A gunman surrendered after a SWAT standoff in Atlanta, which began as a domestic dispute. No violence occurred and the identity of the man or potential charges are not disclosed.
Politics & Govt in ...
Inmate Melvin Barkley, serving time for manslaughter, was apprehended after failing to return to an Atlanta halfway house due to a clerical error placing him there.
A man was fatally shot at Etheridge Court Apartments in Atlanta, leading to a police investigation into the incident that occurred late Tuesday night.
A suspected burglary at a Maaco Auto Body Shop in Gwinnett County drew a heavy police presence, but did not disrupt local traffic on Hwy. 78. Suspects are reportedly in custody; the investigation is ongoing.
Agim "Jimmy" Cerma was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his role in conspiring to distribute cocaine internationally using U.S.-registered planes.
Community & Society in ...
An 8-year-old girl was killed by a car while boarding her school bus; the driver is charged with vehicular homicide, while the child's mother offers forgiveness.
A Georgia mom pushes for mandatory newborn CMV screenings after her son's late diagnosis affected his hearing.
Fulton County DA Fani Willis denies a conflict of interest despite a "personal" relationship with prosecutor Nathan Wade in the Trump election interference case.
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