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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A man in Cobb County accidentally shot himself during an arrest and, along with two others, faces various charges, including assault on an officer and firearm offenses.
Two individuals were arrested in Fayette County after a high-speed chase ended with a PIT maneuver by Deputy Waters. The suspects face charges including methamphetamine trafficking.
A string of house fires in DeKalb County, including one that killed a college football player, has prompted fire safety warnings from first responders.
A garbage truck fire on I-285 southbound in DeKalb County caused major traffic delays, with all lanes shut down but later reopened; no injuries were reported.
Union City man Dantavious Jackson, 39, was sentenced to seven years in prison and ordered to pay $1.5 million for a COVID-19 relief fraud scheme involving fraudulent tax refunds.
The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Catoosa County, Georgia following a cross-state pursuit of a stolen SUV by East Ridge Police. No injuries were reported.
Weather & Environment in ...
Atlanta is experiencing rain with a 90% chance of precipitation and thunderstorms, but clearer skies are expected in the following days with sunshine and mild temperatures.
Politics & Govt in ...
Khalid Kamau, ex-South Fulton Mayor, is set to face trial for a trespassing charge after rejecting a plea deal. He could get up to a year in jail if convicted.
A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot in Atlanta during an attempted robbery; the shooter claimed self-defense, and the police found a gun with the teen. An investigation is ongoing.
Atlanta law enforcement is searching for Dameyon Heck regarding a shooting on Alison Court that killed Michael Lay. Another suspect, Ranique Crawford, has been arrested.
A woman died in a house fire in Snellville, where firefighters found her body in a bathroom; her husband escaped and the cause of the fire is unknown.
The trial date for Sarah Grace Patrick, accused of killing her parents, is set for January 5, but could be delayed pending a neuropsychologist's report.
A chase in Sandy Springs ended with a hit-and-run crash involving a stolen car. The suspect fled on foot and is still at large. Police are searching and urging vigilance.
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