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The GBI is investigating the death of Diane Marie Jacob, who died at Coffee County Jail, after being found hanging by another inmate. An autopsy is pending, and the public is urged to provide information.
Marquavious Manning, 22, has been sentenced to 15 years, with 10 years in prison, for false imprisonment and assaulting a pregnant woman, resulting in severe injuries.
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DeKalb County firefighters fought a severe overnight house fire on Malvern Boulevard, where the house's roof collapsed and the home was lost. No injuries were reported, and an investigation is ongoing.
Metro Atlanta organizations are hosting back-to-school drives to provide families with free supplies, activities, and refreshments for the upcoming school year.
Nine people were injured at Vine City MARTA station after a panic induced by a person reacting to an insect caused a stampede and an escalator incident post-Beyoncé concert.
Sheriff John Q. Williams addressed four recent deaths in Athens-Clarke County Jail, suspecting fentanyl involvement and highlighting the opioid crisis in custody.
An 18-year-old from Georgia was charged with aggravated assault and other crimes after a shooting near a youth detention center. No injuries were reported.
Cobb County prepares for the new school year with back-to-school events and supply drives, while organizations encourage donations of school items for children in need.
A masked gunman fired at the Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center in Georgia, prompting a lockdown and multiple arrests; no injuries were reported.
A transport van carrying inmates crashed in Georgia after the driver, who was not under the influence, fell asleep, causing several non-life-threatening injuries.
A man was stabbed after an altercation in Atlanta. Police responded and the victim, though injured, was conscious. Investigations are ongoing, with no suspects yet named.
Two teenagers were killed by lightning in Southeast Georgia during a fishing trip, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta and confirmed by the Ware County Sheriff's Office.
A CSX train collided with a stuck semi-truck in Conyers; no injuries reported. Despite signage, trucks often cross the tracks. Police are investigating; no charges filed yet.
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