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Charges dropped against ex-Atlanta officer in fatal shooting of Jimmy Atchison

A federal judge said a former Atlanta officer's actions were 'necessary and proper'in the 2019 fatal shooting of an unarmed Black man.
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Atlanta Police make arrest in April deadly shooting in NW Atlanta

ATLANTA - Atlanta Police have made an arrest in an April murder that happened on Sunset Avenue NW. Terrell Carithers is charged with shooting 51-year-old Craighton Thomas back on April 16 at an apartment building just south of Meldrum Street NW, according to APD. Carithers was arrested Tuesday by APD and the U.S....
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CeeLo Green Honored at 50th Birthday Bash with High School Diploma and Prom Tribute

ATLANTA — In a night filled with emotion, celebration, and cultural pride, GRAMMY-winning artist CeeLo Green marked his 50th birthday with a surprise celebration that honored both his iconic career and the milestones he never reached—until now. Organized by Primary Wave Music and held at Flourish in Atlanta,...
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Missing Chamblee siblings found safe

UPDATE: According to the Chamblee Police Department, the children have been found safe. Authorities are seeking public assistance to locate missing siblings Arielle Copeland, 16, and Zyeon Vaught, 10, last seen near Chamblee Tucker Road and Interstate 85. Arielle Copeland is described as a Black female, 5'3", wearing...
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16-year-old girl reported missing in Gwinnett County

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Gwinnett County police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing 16-year-old girl. Police said they’re searching for Laura Blanco Diaz of Norcross. They described Diaz as around 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighing 140 pounds, with black hair and black...
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Two Fulton County Jail inmates die in separate incidents days apart

ATLANTA — The Fulton County Sheriff's Office has announced two separate deaths of inmates at the Rice Street Jail just days apart. According to the sheriff's office, 53-year-old Shon Disola experienced a medical emergency during free time on May 17. Disola was taken to the hospital but died days later on May 25.
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Serial Rapist Sentenced to Life in Prison in Clayton County for Decades of Attacks

Angelo Lenard Holt, 61, of Fulton County, Georgia, has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of rape in Clayton County. Holt was found responsible for violently attacking and raping at least six women over a span of more than four decades. The conviction was the result of...

Georgia’s New Legislation: What You Need to Know About the Public Smoking Ban

The Drive Towards Smoke-Free Public SpacesIn a significant move to protect public health, the Atlanta City Council voted to impose a wide-ranging ban on...

Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Take Steps Toward Reparations

Reparations efforts in Georgia gain traction despite political challenges.After officially creating its Reparations Task Force in 2021, Fulton County is finally moving ahead with...

Fani Willis Disqualification Ruling: Legal Experts Predict Outcome

Former U.S. attorney Barbara McQuade said Willis "dispelled any kickback scheme that would disqualify her."Story continues

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