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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.
A GBI bomb team swept a Braselton home after a house fire forced evacuations and closed streets in the Traditions neighborhood.
A man was found with a gunshot wound on Marietta Street NW in downtown Atlanta; police say he was conscious and breathing and the investigation is ongoing.
Three Clayton County deputies were seriously injured in a morning disturbance at the county jail and taken to Southern Regional Medical Center; details remain limited.
A 20-year-old suspect in a DeKalb County double homicide was arrested in Moultrie and is being held in Colquitt County pending transfer. Authorities say he faces malice and felony murder counts.
A Georgia State Patrol trooper was involved in a shooting near Porterdale; a suspect was airlifted from Liberty Middle School and the GBI is investigating.
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