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AUGUSTA — A fatal officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of one man and the injury of a Richmond County Sheriff's deputy is currently under investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

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Man killed after shootout with police in Augusta

by Thom ChandlerJuly 9, 2023

The Gist: Two men stole merchandise worth over $2,636 from the Bass Pro Shop in Lawrenceville. After pushing the store manager, the suspects fled the scene in a silver Toyota Corolla with Georgia license plate 2ER3281.

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Two Thieves Steal Over $2,000 Worth of Items and Push Bass Pro Shop Manager

by Thom ChandlerJuly 8, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: A Gwinnett County District Attorney’s investigator was shot by another motorist in an incident that occurred near the intersection of Auburn Road and Old Fountain Road.

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Police Search for Silver SUV After a Gwinnett Investigator Was Shot in His Car

by Thom ChandlerJuly 7, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: Five individuals have been apprehended and charged with multiple felony drug offenses following a months-long investigation into a fentanyl distribution organization operating in Jackson and Banks Counties. The suspects were taken into custody during arrests that occurred on June 29, 2023.

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5 arrested in major Fentanyl bust in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJuly 7, 2023July 7, 2023

high contrast image of a crime scene

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Police arrest man accused of killing a Georgia deputy and then stealing his patrol car

by Thom ChandlerJuly 6, 2023July 6, 2023

Gwinnett County Police arrested 23 people on charges of criminal trespassing after they were found partying at a residence on Camp Mitchell Road without permission.

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Gwinnett Police to partygoers: You can’t throw a party in someone else’s house

by Thom ChandlerJuly 3, 2023July 3, 2023

Jamarcus Jones, a 19-year-old resident of Atlanta, has been arrested in connection to the shooting death of Joshua Reed on Russwood Avenue on the day after Christmas.

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19-year-old Arrested in Day After Christmas Slaying of Stone Mountain Man

by Thom ChandlerJune 27, 2023October 10, 2023

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns ATLANTA – Finding enough money to attract and retain state law enforcement officers promises to be the top priority for a Georgia House “working group” on public safety that held its first meeting Tuesday. House Speaker Jon Burns, who formed the committee earlier this year, read a passage from Georgia’s

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Bigger Paychecks, Better Public Safety: Georgia works to tackle state patrol officer shortage

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 27, 2023June 27, 2023

Police chased the fleeing car through the streets of the city

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High Speed Chase in Georgia Ends in Standoff: Suspect Attempts to Run Over Officers

by Thom ChandlerJune 27, 2023June 27, 2023

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

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Atlanta police officer gunned down Sunday morning

by Thom ChandlerJune 25, 2023June 25, 2023

Powell was critically wounded during a shooting at Mays High School in Southwest Atlanta, and she was taken to the hospital, where she later died from her injuries.

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Two arrested in killing of 16-year-old student outside of Mays High School

by Thom ChandlerJune 23, 2023June 23, 2023

Two other men, Jeremiah Davis, 41, and Jocques Williams, 34, were also shot during the incident.

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Three men shot in broad daylight in Cobb County

by Thom ChandlerJune 23, 2023

RIVERDALE -- The Clayton County Police Department responded to a shooting today in the 500 block of Flint River Road. Details are limited at this time as investigations are ongoing.

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Happening Now: Shooting in Clayton County

by Thom ChandlerJune 21, 2023June 21, 2023

The Gist: Bibb County Sheriff's Office Investigators have made an arrest in connection to the shooting in the parking lot of 2241 Montpelier Ave. in Macon, which led to the death of 21-year-old Eric Payton Thomas Jr. on June 16.

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17-year-old arrested in Macon parking lot shooting

by Thom ChandlerJune 21, 2023June 21, 2023

The News: Gwinnett County Police Department has identified 19-year-old Christian Houston, of Grayson, as the suspect in the Roseberry Lane homicide, and secured arrest warrants for felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of certain crimes.

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19-year-old accused of killing Woodstock man in Grayson

by Thom ChandlerJune 19, 2023

The Gist: A shooting in the parking lot of 2241 Montpelier Ave. in Macon led to the death of a 21-year-old man, who was found with a fatal gunshot wound inside his vehicle.

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21-year-old found shot dead in his car in Macon parking lot

by Thom ChandlerJune 16, 2023June 16, 2023

The Gist: Angelika McDonald, a 40-year-old officer with the Thomson Police Department, has been arrested and charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for violation of oath of office, false statements and writings, and tampering with evidence.

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Georgia police officer charged with tampering with evidence in shooting case

by Thom ChandlerJune 16, 2023June 16, 2023

The Gist: An Alternative medicine doctor in Ringgold was found guilty of violating the False Claims Act recently.

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Alternative medicine doctor in Ringgold found guilty of violating False Claims Act

by Thom ChandlerJune 16, 2023June 16, 2023