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Atlanta police released images and descriptions after three males allegedly robbed juveniles at gunpoint near Ponce City Market. Investigators ask anyone with tips or video to contact Crime Stoppers.
Atlanta police released details of a July 1 armed carjacking tied to an online-marketplace meetup; the stolen vehicle was recovered and detectives are seeking tips.
Crews recovered the body of 28‑year‑old Fidel Ojwang from Lake Allatoona after an hours‑long search near Glade Marina; investigators are probing the drowning.
Family members say a 32-year-old man was shot Monday on Glenwood Road and taken to Grady Memorial Hospital; police have not yet confirmed details.
A driver was killed Sunday after a Georgia State Patrol chase on I-75 near Jonesboro Road. Troopers say the vehicle overturned while trying to re-enter the highway.
Four guests at Six Flags Over Georgia were struck by a falling tree during Sunday storms; medics and EMS transported all four to a local hospital for evaluation.
Two people drowned and several others were injured across Georgia waterways during the July 4 holiday, state game wardens said.
A bomb threat briefly emptied the Walmart at Hwy 9 and Commerce Boulevard Sunday; deputies later cleared the scene, authorities said.
A 13-year-old was bitten by a shark near Ossabaw Island; bystanders at Sunbury Crab Docks provided first aid while the Coast Guard and EMS stepped in.
WSB‑TV posted a video of a triple shooting in northwest Atlanta on Sunday; the clip gave few details and investigators are asking for tips.
Reports of celebratory gunfire forced an evacuation at Avondale Estates' Fourth of July fireworks; one person was detained and no injuries were reported.
A White County grand jury returned an indictment June 30 naming Salvador Velazquez on rape, kidnapping and armed robbery tied to a May 7 assault.
A downtown First Friday concert in Gainesville turned deadly Friday night; one man died and another was hospitalized as police investigate. Authorities are asking witnesses to come forward.
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