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2 Mexican nationals charged in metro Atlanta drug trafficking operation

ATLANTA - Two Mexican nationals were arrested for allegedly operating a drug trafficking enterprise in metro Atlanta, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia. What we know:. Officials said Juan Carlos Solano Lorenzo, 30, and Jorge Luis Ramirez Bibiano, 28, both of Guerrero,...
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DeKalb considers studying condition of county jail facility

GREATER DECATUR, Ga. — The DeKalb County Commission is considering approving a contract with Comprehensive Program Services to conduct a facility condition assessment of the county jail. The assessment will help the county identify security risks, potential threats to public safety and plan for renovations. The...
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Metro Atlanta school districts warn students of consequences for walkouts

More Georgia students are planning to walk out of school this week in protest of the deadly shootings involving ICE agents in Minnesota.
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Former DCSD superintendent arrested for assault

A former leader of DeKalb County School District (DCSD) currently embroiled in a federal case over charges of fraud found himself in jail due to a domestic dispute. Devon Horton, superintendent of DCSD from 2023 to 2025 (when he resigned due to being federally indicted in a case related to his former tenure as the...
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2 Gwinnett high schools stage walkout over immigration fears

Hundreds of students walked out of Archer High School and Parkview High School on Tuesday, demanding the Gwinnett County Board of Education adopt formal policies protecting immigrant families from federal enforcement.
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2 men facing murder charges after planned drug deal robbery left two others dead

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Two men are facing murder charges after a drug deal that became a robbery turned deadly early Thursday morning. DeKalb County Police said officers were called to the Brannon Hills Condominiums for a reported shooting on Jan. 22, at around 1:27 a.m. When they arrived, officers discovered the two...
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Metro Atlanta Leaders Urge Citizens To Stay Alert After ICE Agent Sightings

City leaders have yet to verify if the federal government directed ICE agents to Metro Atlanta. City leaders in Metro Atlanta have warned citizens of potential ICE sightings around parts of the city. Although it is unverified whether the immigration agents have been designated to Metro Atlanta, city officials in...
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Cobb Schools issues warning ahead of planned walkout

Any Cobb students who take part in a planned walkout to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Friday will be subject to out-of-school suspension and other disciplinary actions, the Cobb County School District announced Tuesday. “We are aware of efforts by external groups to recruit students for a...
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Services planned Sunday for former Conyers police chief

Visitation and funeral services are planned Sunday for former Conyers police chief and city manager Tony Lucas, 72, of Greensboro, who died Jan. 22. Visitation is Sunday, Feb. 1 from noon to 3 p.m., followed by funeral services at Scott Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Road, Conyers. Chaplain Mark...
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FBI warns public of law enforcement impersonation scam

If someone reaches out to you, claiming to be law enforcement and asking for personal information or money, hang up immediately and contact the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.

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