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Atlanta Police report a death at an encampment; homicide investigation is active. Mayor comments on the tragedy. Partners for HOME CEO discusses homelessness and outreach efforts.
Newton County deputies responded to a shooting in Mansfield; Brooklynn Addison was arrested for aggravated assault and firearm possession during a crime. The victim's condition is undisclosed.
Body of missing driver, Shaquel Liburd, was found after a hit-and-run in Rockdale County. Despite a multi-agency search, he was later discovered deceased in Dekalb County.
Gainesville Police are searching for Alan Barrera, wanted for the murder of Ari Ramirez, who was fatally shot. Another suspect, Roberto Acevedo, is charged with involuntary manslaughter.
A Georgia healthcare worker was arrested for dancing suggestively above a disabled person after videos surfaced online. She faces charges of disabled person exploitation.
A Coweta County elementary school principal was arrested for felony theft by shoplifting, with merchandise totaling around $917 from Kohl's. She was placed on administrative leave.
Decatur man Derric Simpson was sentenced to 25 years after pleading guilty to charges including injuring an officer during a chase and crash in Dunwoody.
Cory Brenner was arrested in Gwinnett County for two burglaries after police found evidence linking him to $20,000 in stolen items.
A man, 60, was fatally struck by a car on Old Peachtree Road in Suwanee; an investigation is ongoing as police seek witnesses and information about the incident.
A homeless man, Cornelius Taylor, died after an Atlanta Public Works vehicle struck him during a cleanup operation. The incident has led to a pause on clearing encampments and policy review.
Allen Lee of Buford was found safe after being reported missing; authorities had sought public help to locate him, underscoring community involvement in such cases.
A vacant house in Atlanta caught fire; reports of someone trapped were unfounded. A man, possibly the owner, was detained. The cause is unknown; no spread to other homes.
Closing arguments are presented in the retrial of three alleged gang members for the 2022 murder of Bradley Coleman at a QuikTrip in Peachtree Corners.
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