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A Morrow woman says she found a 1.5-inch razor blade in a taco salad at Las Trojas. Police have opened a criminal investigation and state inspection records show prior violations.
A person was killed in a shooting near Cameron M. Alexander Boulevard NW and Elm Street NW in northwest Atlanta. Homicide detectives are canvassing the area while police seek tips.
A 15-year-old was arrested in Newton County after social-media threats to a classmate; the sheriff says state and federal agencies assisted and juvenile court will handle the case.
A DeKalb jury convicted Antjuan Harrison in the 2023 Stonecrest gas-station killing of Tori Dundas; Harrison was sentenced to life plus five years.
A former Lithia Springs adviser admitted to stealing nearly $10M from an elderly client to bankroll a Vinings mansion, a beach share and luxury purchases.
A 44-year-old Cartersville man was sentenced to two life terms plus 25 years after being convicted of rape and related charges in Paulding County Superior Court.
A DFCS referral after a school report led Carroll County deputies to arrest a man; investigators say they seized firearms and illegal narcotics. The children’s disclosures prompted forensic interviews and the probe.
Authorities arrested Marquavius Hendrix Tuesday in the 2021 death of Cormella "Missy" Thomas; officials say U.S. Marshals led the capture.
The GBI says it was asked to investigate a shooting involving an officer in Bartow County; officials have released few details and have not identified those involved.
Atlanta police renewed an appeal after a juvenile was shot during a Feb. 17, 2025 exchange on Garibaldi Street; investigators released a suspect description and are seeking tips.
A 67-year-old Winder man was struck and killed by a CSX train near Atlanta Highway NW and Cedar Creek Road, authorities said.
One person was airlifted after a police shooting near the Pickens County VA Clinic Tuesday; the GBI has been asked to assist the active investigation.
Centennial High in Roswell went into lockdown Tuesday after an offsite threat triggered an ALERTRoswell alert. Authorities say Fulton County Schools police are leading the investigation.
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