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Keleeyus Maquareus Long was arrested in Norcross on violent crime charges, including home invasion and child cruelty, by Gwinnett deputies and US Marshals.
Clayton County police say human remains found at a Grant Road recycling site last Friday belong to a woman; identity remains unknown as investigators probe the Conley scene.
Cobb County officers shot an armed man on Bradley Avenue in Marietta; the GBI is investigating and no officers were hurt.
Politics & Govt in ...
The White House confirmed President Trump will visit Rome, Ga., on Thursday to highlight the administration’s work on wages. Local officials say time and venue are pending.
Community & Society in ...
A 21‑page report alleges former KIPP Atlanta CEO Mini’imah Shaheed pressured staff to alter a family member’s grades; she resigned amid a 2025 investigation.
A Metro Atlanta mother is lobbying for a statewide registry and training standards for court-appointed child advocates amid concerns about oversight.
Cedar Chase residents say repeated fires at camps along the Buford Spring Connector have put families on edge and left neighbors demanding a city plan.
A Marietta Facebook Marketplace meet‑up over luxury sneakers turned violent when the buyer was dragged by a car. Police say the dispute over Louis Vuitton shoes left a seller injured and a suspect jailed.
A dryer fire broke out Monday in the Fulton County Jail laundry room; crews put it out quickly and officials say no one was hurt. Investigators are probing the cause.
A Walton County man drew a life term plus 224 years after convictions on multiple counts tied to the sexual abuse of a child.
A 42-year-old man was wounded at River Vista apartments Monday night. Sandy Springs police say they are investigating and searching for the shooter.
A Douglasville driver recorded a couple shouting racial slurs and threatening to hang a motorist at a red light near Sam’s Club. Police say the footage is now part of an active investigation.
Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith said Monday he had to tell two families their babies were murdered, a grim update that leaves many questions unanswered.
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