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Two teenagers have been arrested for the shooting death of 17-year-old Antonio Thornton Jr. in Savannah, Georgia, as his grieving mother speaks on loss and forgiveness.
A 50-year-old pedestrian was killed in South Fulton after being struck by a vehicle; the driver stayed at the scene and no charges have been announced.
The body of Fernando Ortiz, missing since Christmas Day, was found dead at West Point Lake, confirmed by Troup County authorities. An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of death.
A man and his infant were seriously hurt by a car in Norcross while crossing a road without a crosswalk. The mother was uninjured. The incident is under investigation.
A woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 78 in DeKalb County, possibly caused by a wrong-way driver. The incident led to a shutdown and traffic delays.
A man was stabbed at a McDonald's in East Atlanta; police are investigating and have detained a female for questioning. The victim was alert and breathing when found.
One person was killed in a DeKalb County shooting; police are investigating with no suspect yet. They urge witnesses to share information anonymously.
A fire damaged a former broadcast facility and church in DeKalb County; two unhoused individuals were inside but not seriously injured. The cause is under investigation.
DeKalb County Officer Tiaja Gilliam is recovering after a fire left her homeless, with the community rallying to support her through donations and empathy.
Tuskegee University's police chief, Kareem Easley, is on leave following a DUI arrest; an internal review is underway while Assistant Chief Darrius Jones serves as acting chief.
A UGA freshman suffered a traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures in a ski accident in Colorado, with his mother expressing both her shock and his determination to recover.
A shooting in Atlanta wounded two, with police responding near 403 James P. Brawley Drive NW. The victims had serious gunshot injuries but were responsive. Police are investigating and seek help with the case.
A rideshare driver was shot in the back and drove himself to the hospital; Atlanta Police are investigating the incident, which occurred early New Year's Day. No arrests yet.
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