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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the mysterious death of a man in the City of Oglethorpe who was discovered at about 8:30 p.m. Thursday.

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GBI investigates mysterious death in middle Georgia

by Thom ChandlerMarch 12, 2021March 19, 2021

Police in Clayton County say an argument over body wash led to the shooting death of a man in Riverdale early Wednesday morning.

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Police: Georgia man killed his brother after argument over body wash

by Thom ChandlerMarch 11, 2021March 19, 2021

The Story: A 37-year-old East Point man has been charged with a string of catalytic converter thefts in Forsyth County. During the past few months, Forsyth County and neighboring agencies have received reports of catalytic converters being stolen from vehicles.

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East Point man charged with theft of catalytic converters in Forsyth County

by Thom ChandlerMarch 10, 2021March 19, 2021

Police officers SWAT

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Georgia Congressman introduces bill to ‘de-militarize’ police

by Thom ChandlerMarch 9, 2021March 16, 2021

Legislation to overhaul Georgia’s Civil War-era citizen’s arrest law inspired by the murder of Ahmaud Arbery last year passed the state House of Representatives unanimously on Monday.

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Georgia is one step closer to eliminating the citizen’s arrest law

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 8, 2021March 15, 2021

Decorative Scales of Justice in the Courtroom

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Georgia may start prosecuting 17-year-olds as juveniles instead of adults

by Thom ChandlerMarch 8, 2021March 15, 2021

DECATUR -- With the surrender today of another suspect, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office says a total of five men are now in custody in connection with a shooting death last month.

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Five charged in death of Decatur man who was beaten and shot

by Thom ChandlerMarch 6, 2021March 10, 2021

NORCROSS -- The Gwinnett County Police Department is investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a man at a Norcross apartment complex just after 3 a.m. Saturday.

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Police investigate homicide at Norcross apartment complex

by Thom ChandlerMarch 6, 2021March 10, 2021

The Story: Robert Purbeck, of Meridian, Idaho, made his initial appearance before a U.S. Magistrate Judge in Boise, Idaho. Purbeck was indicted in the Northern District of Georgia on March 2, for computer fraud and abuse, access device fraud, and wire fraud.

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An Idaho man has been charged with hacking City of Newnan computers

by Thom ChandlerMarch 5, 2021September 24, 2023

Update: The victim in this case has been identified as Corey Detiege, a 33 year old from Sugar Land, Texas. The motive for the shooting is still unknown.

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Victim identified in fatal shooting on I-85

by Thom ChandlerMarch 5, 2021March 8, 2021

MACON -- A 16-year-old was shot and killed last night in Bibb County while walking in the parking lot of an apartment complex at about 7 p.m.

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Macon teen dies after being shot in apartment complex parking lot

by Thom ChandlerMarch 4, 2021March 8, 2021

Charges have been filed in the killing of Decatur County Sheriff's Lt. Justin Bedwell.

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Charges filed in killing of Georgia Sheriff’s Lieutenant

by Thom ChandlerMarch 3, 2021March 6, 2021

Atlanta, Ga USA 06 07 20: Downtown Atlanta Georgia Atlanta Police car close up side door

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Atlanta Police Sergeant: Violence ‘will not be tolerated’

by Thom ChandlerMarch 2, 2021March 3, 2021

Police Car Lights

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UGA employee charged with child molestation

by Thom ChandlerMarch 2, 2021March 3, 2021

A Georgia law enforcement officer who was shot over the weekend during a car chase died from his injuries this morning.

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A Georgia Sheriff’s Lieutenant has died after being shot during a car chase

by Thom ChandlerMarch 1, 2021March 3, 2021

prison, prison cell, jail

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Georgia man faces up to 60 years in prison for child porn production

by Thom ChandlerMarch 1, 2021March 3, 2021

The Gist: A Georgia State Patrol officer shot a man at wielding a knife at a gas station in Atlanta.

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Georgia state trooper shoots knife wielding man at gas station

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 27, 2021September 24, 2023

LAWRENCEVILLE -- A 70-year-old Lawrenceville man has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of 44-year-old Anthony Collins.

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70-year old Gwinnett man charged with murder

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 27, 2021March 3, 2021

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