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Washington County Sheriff's deputies intercepted a contraband drop near Washington State Prison, seizing illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and marijuana, intended for inmates. Two men from Atlanta, Byron Gearing and Demarcus Morgan, were arrested on multiple felony charges. The Sheriff’s Office asserts its commitment to public safety and proactive policing.

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Deputies Stop Suspected Contraband Drop Near Washington State Prison

by Thom ChandlerOctober 16, 2024

Authorities are searching for John Paul Battle Jr., 40, connected to the fatal collision that killed three-year-old Royal Rhodes in Macon on October 14. The child was found unresponsive on Riverside Drive. Investigators seek public assistance in locating Battle. Information can be reported to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers.

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Suspect Sought in Fatal Hit-and-Run that Killed 3-Year-Old in Macon

by Thom ChandlerOctober 15, 2024October 15, 2024

Residents of the Eagles Nest subdivision in Carrollton are on edge after a series of attempted car break-ins. Authorities are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect involved in the recent incidents.

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Carrollton Neighborhood on Alert After Attempted Car Break-Ins

by Thom ChandlerOctober 15, 2024October 15, 2024

What Happened: Preliminary reports suggest the woman’s injuries are consistent with being struck by a vehicle, though authorities are still working to piece together the exact details. The Atlanta Police Department’s Accident Investigations Unit is leading the case, looking into whether this may have been a hit-and-run. Investigators have yet to release the identity of the victim or share any potential details about the vehicle or driver involved.

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Atlanta Woman Killed in Suspected Hit-and-Run Near I-75/85

by Thom ChandlerOctober 13, 2024October 13, 2024

A person barricaded inside Canady Plaza in East Dublin has been taken into custody following a tense standoff with law enforcement on Saturday. Local police and the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office managed the situation, which ended without harm. Authorities are investigating the incident and will provide further details later.

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Barricaded Person Taken Into Custody in Laurens County

by Thom ChandlerOctober 13, 2024October 13, 2024

Former Habersham County School Resource Officer David Matthew Jackels, 47, was arrested by the GBI on charges of violating his oath and making false statements after an investigation into his interactions with students. The case will be forwarded to the District Attorney's office for prosecution, with tips from the public encouraged.

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GBI Probe Leads to Arrest of Ex-Habersham County Resource Officer: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerOctober 13, 2024October 13, 2024

A man was fatally shot outside a gas station on Jimmy Carter Boulevard in Norcross, prompting a search for the suspect who fled the scene.

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Man Killed in Shooting At Jimmy Carter Boulevard Gas Station in Norcross

by Thom ChandlerOctober 11, 2024October 11, 2024

🕵️ Catch up quick: Ibarra, 26, is charged with the murder of Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student, who was found dead on February 22 near Lake Herrick on UGA's campus. Authorities say Riley went for a morning run and was reported missing by a friend when she failed to return. Her body was discovered with visible injuries.

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Defense Wants to Exclude DNA Evidence in Laken Riley Murder Trial

by Thom ChandlerOctober 10, 2024October 10, 2024

A Georgia jury found Mississippi National Guard member Selena Kellum guilty of murdering her girlfriend, Shaikia Strong, in a Smyrna extended-stay hotel in 2021. Kellum, 26, now faces charges including felony murder, aggravated assault, and tampering with evidence.

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Mississippi National Guard Member Found Guilty in Georgia Girlfriend’s Murder

by Thom ChandlerOctober 10, 2024October 10, 2024

In a decisive move against the surge in illegal street racing, Atlanta law enforcement announced 39 arrests and the seizure of 19 vehicles and six firearms during “Operation Burnt Out.”

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Metro Atlanta Cracks Down on Street Racing: 39 Arrested in ‘Operation Burnt Out’

by Thom ChandlerOctober 9, 2024

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Colbie Young was arrested early Tuesday on misdemeanor charges of battery and assault on an unborn child. The charges follow an alleged physical altercation with an ex-girlfriend, who is pregnant.

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UGA Receiver Colbie Young Arrested on Battery and Assault Charges

by Thom ChandlerOctober 8, 2024October 8, 2024

A man found shot inside a home on Spencer Circle died Monday afternoon, as Bibb County investigators work to piece together what happened.

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Man Shot Inside Macon Home Dies at Hospital

by Thom ChandlerOctober 8, 2024October 8, 2024

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, which made landfall on September 26, in Florida’s Big Bend Region, the public is being urged to remain vigilant against potential relief scams. U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan highlighted the unfortunate rise in fraudulent activities aimed at exploiting the goodwill of people wanting to assist those impacted by the storm.

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In Wake of Hurricane Helene, Scammers Are Trying to Take Your Money

by Thom ChandlerOctober 8, 2024October 8, 2024

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Sunday Night Shooting Injures 1 in Hinesville

by Thom ChandlerOctober 7, 2024October 7, 2024

Two suspects made off with a broken piece of jewelry valued at $14,000 after a brazen snatch-and-grab at the Gold and Diamond Castle Kiosk inside Greenbriar Mall on October 1.

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Video: Robbery at Greenbriar Mall Jewelry Kiosk Destroys $14,000 Item

by Thom ChandlerOctober 6, 2024

A Loganville teenager, seven months pregnant, was found dead in the woods this summer. Now, the details of her death have emerged, and her ex-boyfriend faces murder charges.

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Cause of Death Released for Pregnant Gwinnett Teen Found in Woods

by Thom ChandlerOctober 6, 2024October 6, 2024

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Charges Dropped in 2021 Macon Hit-and-Run Death of Irene Stubbs: Here’s Why

by Thom ChandlerOctober 4, 2024October 4, 2024

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