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Police closed East 13th Street in Rome after reports of gunfire near Banty Jones Park. Officials have released few details as they investigate.
Atlanta police released images of three suspects who they say followed a man to an Oglethorpe Avenue SW apartment and robbed him at gunpoint; tips are being sought.
An AJC analysis found scores on DHS’s “Worst of the Worst” Atlanta list were already in custody, raising questions about the accuracy of the department’s public database.
A 29‑year‑old Georgia man has been charged after a 1‑year‑old in Elliston, Va., died from traumatic injuries. An autopsy is pending as investigators continue their probe.
Oakwood police say a man faces cruelty‑to‑animals and family‑violence charges after an argument on March 2 that allegedly left a family dog injured and a child hurt.
State officials say a March 26 DeKalb warehouse raid turned up 120 pounds of marijuana and about $4.8M in illegal hemp products; multiple arrests have been made. The investigation remains active.
A Gainesville woman was arrested after allegedly sending a text threatening to kill her children. Deputies located her with four juveniles and say none were harmed.
Arrest warrants say six siblings were left alone for about 12 hours at a Douglasville home; a woman faces six counts of second-degree cruelty to children.
A motorist was cited for DUI after driving a vehicle to the end of the Frank Downing Fishing Pier, nearly striking two anglers. Chatham County police say the driver was impaired.
A man and a woman were shot early Wednesday on Willow Oak Trail in unincorporated Norcross; police say the shooting appears tied to a domestic dispute and are asking for tips.
Law enforcement closed northbound I-85 near U.S. 441 in Banks County on April 8 after a shooting, forcing a temporary shutdown near the Commerce/Banks Crossing interchange. Details remain limited.
A man was airlifted to Grady Memorial and remains in critical condition after a shooting at Riverside Parc apartments in South Fulton. Detectives are processing the scene and seeking witnesses.
A 33-year-old inmate walked away from Piedmont Augusta Tuesday night; deputies launched a search and are asking anyone with information to contact the sheriff’s office.
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