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Crime & Emergencies in ...
Multiple bomb threats disrupted voting at several DeKalb County polling sites, prompting bomb sweeps and temporary voting suspension. Authorities sought to extend voting hours in response.
A fire at Hillcrest at Brookhaven apartments in DeKalb County displaced 30 residents, but no injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.
Zashawntray Pickett was arrested in DeKalb County after a warrant for his arrest connected to a baby's murder.
Six individuals in Atlanta have been indicted for conspiring to murder two Fulton County detention officers and other offenses related to drug and firearms.
Community & Society in ...
Marietta's 20th Annual Veterans Day Parade, organized by the city and Horace Orr Post 29, invites the community to honor veterans on November 11, 2024, starting at 11:00 AM.
A man was shot on Bennett Street NW in Atlanta and was stable after being taken to the hospital in a private vehicle; police are investigating the incident.
A 78-year-old man was stabbed in Atlanta, with a 19-year-old suspect arrested for the domestic incident. The victim is stable; the community and police are addressing the violence's impact.
A 71-year-old woman in Atlanta was injured by a stray bullet while inside her home; police are investigating the incident with no suspects identified yet.
The YSL RICO case continues without Young Thug after his plea deal. The trial focuses on remaining defendants amid a brief delay due to one being stabbed.
Atlanta Police Department's 100th homicide case of 2024 coincides with a reported drop in violent crimes, continuing a trend of decreasing national crime rates.
Rewards total $6,000 for information leading to the arrest of a man who dragged two dogs with his car in a fatal incident in metro Atlanta. One dog died, another recovers.
Politics & Govt in ...
Georgia Republican senators question Fulton County Board of Elections' absentee ballot handling, citing transparency concerns and potential legal contraventions.
The Justice Department is monitoring Macon-Bibb County's election for voting rights compliance and responds to public inquiries on potential violations.
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