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Family demands answers after man killed in DeKalb County jail

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - The family of a 24-year-old man killed while being held in the DeKalb County jail is demanding an investigation into how he died while in custody. David Wright’s parents and their attorney spoke publicly about his death during a news conference Friday, questioning how Wright could have been violent
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Lilburn Man, 64, Gets Life Plus 25 Years for Killing Ex-Wife’s Sister at Store

A 64-year-old Lilburn man has pleaded guilty to gunning down his ex-wife's sister and wounding her brother inside a local convenience store, bringing a years-long criminal case to a close with a sentence of life in prison plus 25 years without the possibility of parole. Teodros Shibeshi admitted to malice murder, posse
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Man pleads guilty to shooting, killing ex-wife’s sister in Lilburn

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man who pleaded guilty to shooting two of his ex-wife’s siblings, killing one, has been sentenced to life in prison, the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office said. Teodros Shibeshi, 64, was convicted of malice murder, possession of a firearm during...
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Georgia homeowners beat back 56% property tax plan, but council still locks in 5.7%...

At the newly adopted rate, a home valued at $575,000 would face a city tax bill of about $1,203 before exemptions.
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Gwinnett County to launch free pet vaccine clinics for residents

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Gwinnett County will hold a series of free pet vaccine clinics starting next week, the county announced Wednesday. The clinics will be held at the Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center in Lawrenceville and provide onsite microchipping for dogs and cats, one-year rabies, Bordetella and
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Exclusive dash cam shows officers pursuing Tennessee fugitives across metro Atlanta

Exclusive dash camera video obtained by Channel 2 Action News shows the tense moments Atlanta police officers pursued two Tennessee fugitives along Interstate 20, at times reaching speeds of 100 mph while officers waited for an opportunity to safely end the chase.
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Broken promises: DeKalb sues Blackhall over land-swap deal

DeKalb County is suing a real estate company over a controversial 2021 land-swap deal, with officials saying Blackhall broke promises and failed to follow through on commitments. About 5 years ago, DeKalb County voted to swap land in Intrenchment Creek Park for nearby property owned by Blackhall. At the time,...
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Belk closing another metro Atlanta location in 2027

Belk confirmed its Norcross, Georgia location will close on Jan. 15, 2027.
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Conyers parents charged with second-degree murder in death of 2-year-old

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man and woman in Conyers have been arrested following the death of their 2-year-old daughter, the city’s police department said on Thursday. Rafael Wynn, 30, and Kerri Dysart, 28, were arrested on Sept. 24. Both face a count of second-degree murder.
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3 teen suspects arrested in deadly shooting of 17-year-old, DeKalb police say

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Three teen suspects have been arrested in the deadly shooting of a 17-year-old in February, according to DeKalb County police. On the night of Feb. 8, officers responded to a reported shooting in the 3500 block of Meadowglenn Village Lane. Officers found 17-year-old...

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