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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.
A viral clip from an April 4 8U game in Dalton shows coaches fighting at the pitcher’s mound. One coach was arrested and has been banned from future tournaments.
A Gwinnett County inmate faces a terroristic-threats charge after a March 23 recorded jail call in which he said he'd kill his probation officer.
A 1-year-old was left at a Union City day care; police are asking the public for tips as they investigate.
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