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🔍 The Gist: Michael Blair Stewart, Jr. was convicted for the murder of his cousin, Jireh Morris, in a case that has deeply affected Decatur.

Crime

Stone Mountain Man Sentenced to Life for the Murder of His Cousin

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 26, 2024February 26, 2024

The Details: The trial of Eligio Bishop, 40, an alleged cult leader accused of raping a former follower and posting sexually explicit content of her online, is set to begin with jury selection and a motions hearing on February 20.

Crime

Trial for Alleged Georgia Cult Leader Accused of Rape Begins Next Week

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 14, 2024April 12, 2025

prison, prison cell, jail

Crime

Atlanta Man Gets Life Sentence for Valentine’s Day Shooting

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 9, 2024February 9, 2024

🚨 The Gist: A mother and son from Decatur have been convicted for pimping a woman, with the son also guilty of armed robbery and aggravated assault.

Crime

Georgia Mother and Son Found Guilty of Pimping a Woman Using Online Ads

by Thom ChandlerDecember 15, 2023December 15, 2023

🌐 In Context: Initially treated as a missing person's case, Shawndell McLeod's disappearance gradually unraveled as a complex murder investigation involving domestic violence. The eventual resolution of the case years later showcases the persistent challenges in cold case investigations and the critical impact of new evidence and testimony.

Crime

Breakthrough in DeKalb Cold Case: Jury Convicts Woman for Murder of Girlfriend

by Thom ChandlerDecember 5, 2023December 5, 2023

mug of beer

Crime

DeKalb Woman Gets 15 Years in Prison for Shooting Man Over $30 Beer Dispute

by Thom ChandlerDecember 1, 2023December 1, 2023

The Gist: In an alarming attack, a home in DeKalb County was barraged with over 100 rounds of gunfire, resulting in the injury of four people.

Crime

Over 100 Bullets Shatter Peace in DeKalb County Home on Thanksgiving, Leaving Four Wounded

by Thom ChandlerNovember 24, 2023November 24, 2023

🔥 The Gist: An arson investigation is underway after a DeKalb County gas station was set ablaze in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Fire

DeKalb County Gas Station Fire Investigated as Arson

by Thom ChandlerNovember 3, 2023November 3, 2023

The Gist: Joshua Cortez Ellis, 25, from Stockbridge, was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole, plus an additional five years, for the murder of Ronald Peters during a robbery in 2019.

Crime

Stockbridge Man Sentenced to Life for Robbery and Murder of Decatur Man

by Thom ChandlerNovember 2, 2023

Woman in Blue Denim Jacket Sitting on Gray Sofa

Thousands of DeKalb County Residents at Risk of Losing Medicaid Coverage

by Kelly PostOctober 27, 2023October 27, 2023

The Gist: Emory University President Gregory L. Fenves released a statement this week condemning antisemitic remarks made during a recent protest on campus.

Emory University President Says There Is ‘No Place at Emory’ for Antisemitism

by Kelly PostOctober 27, 2023

The Gist: The GBI is investigating a police shooting in Decatur. Initial reports indicate that a suspected wanted for shooting a police K9, Geoffrey Walker, was confronted by officers but failed to comply with their commands.

Crime

GBI: Police Kill Georgia Man Suspected of Shooting K9 Officer

by Thom ChandlerOctober 14, 2023October 14, 2023

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