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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.
A man was arrested in Rome for kidnapping his own 5-month-old son from a hotel. The child was safely recovered, and the suspect is held without bond. Further details remain undisclosed.
Authorities in Atlanta seized over $1 million in narcotics, 71 guns, and a live grenade, arresting 10 people after a lengthy investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the FBI.
A New Year's Eve fire in Thomasville Heights, Atlanta, injured at least one person, with the cause and full extent of damage still under investigation.
A 15-year-old is charged with murder for carjacking and killing an Uber driver in Lawrenceville; police used technology and doorbell footage in their investigation.
Two individuals were arrested after a fire at a Snellville tire shop, with no serious injuries reported and the business continuing operations despite property loss.
The Atlanta Police Department seeks public help to find suspects from a December 18 home invasion, offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
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