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Four juveniles were arrested after they opened fire on an occupied McDonough apartment building, prompting a SWAT standoff. Authorities charged the group with aggravated assault.
An 18-year-old passenger was killed when a Mercedes flipped on Chapel Hill Road in Douglasville; investigators say she was unrestrained and ejected. A back-seat passenger was hospitalized.
A woman was found shot and killed Saturday night on Hambrick Road in DeKalb County; police say the investigation is active and are asking for anonymous tips via Tip411.
An off-duty Cobb County officer called in a pre-dawn house fire on Mt. Tabor Church Road; firefighters pulled a man from the home who later died. Officials urge residents to check smoke alarms.
Fulton County will retry a 2023 DUI case after a local investigation prompted prosecutors to reexamine body‑camera footage and court files. The crash left a woman hospitalized and renewed questions about the original dismissal.
A shop fire in Fannin County destroyed a garage and several vehicles while firefighters used portable pumps to protect a nearby house amid hazardous fire conditions.
A federal judge found Georgia corrections destroyed footage tied to a 2022 Valdosta State Prison stabbing and cleared the civil case for trial.
Court officials warn Atlanta residents after scammers impersonate the justice system and demand fees for so‑called “pretrial supervision.” Preserve screenshots and report suspicious calls.
Three juveniles were shot near an event hall in Chamblee; one is in critical condition and a suspect was arrested after a foot chase.
A Sunday morning fire damaged a Clark Atlanta University dorm on James P. Brawley Drive. No students were hurt and investigators are probing the cause.
A naked man allegedly stole a 9mm handgun from a pickup and tried to carjack a homeowner in Morrow; officers arrested him after he entered a nearby house.
A man was found shot to death Saturday night at 1401 Moreland Avenue SE in southeast Atlanta. Investigators are working the scene.
A WSB-TV clip captures three agencies coordinating a dangerous rescue in Atlanta, underscoring the risks first responders face and the need for joint training.
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