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Opening statements are expected Today in the trial of Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student whose death sparked a national immigration debate.

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Trial of Man Accused of Killing Laken Riley Begins Today

by Crime ReportsNovember 15, 2024November 15, 2024

Devin Jeter, a 25-year-old sailor stationed in Jacksonville, Florida, was found dead in the Ocmulgee River near Lumber City on November 11. Authorities are seeking your help to uncover the circumstances of his death.

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Body of Missing Navy Sailor Found in Ocmulgee River

by B.T. ClarkNovember 15, 2024November 15, 2024

K9 Titan

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Georgia K9 Officer Killed in Chase

by B.T. ClarkNovember 14, 2024November 14, 2024

Oliver said the state prison system doesn’t have a difficult time recruiting correctional officers, but keeping them more than one or two years is a challenge. He said the large numbers of jobs in other industries that opened up after the pandemic are luring correctional officers away.

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Georgia Prisons Chief Wants More Funding

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceNovember 13, 2024November 13, 2024

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Deadly Jealousy: A Love Triangle in Stone Mountain Leads to a Life Sentence

by B.T. ClarkNovember 13, 2024November 13, 2024

A teenage girl is in the hospital after a shooting in Richmond County this morning.

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Teenage Girl Hospitalized After Richmond County Shooting

by B.T. ClarkNovember 12, 2024November 12, 2024

• Timeline: The shooting occurred around 4 p.m. on Nov. 8 on the 2400 block of Windsor Woods Lane in unincorporated Norcross.

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Victim in Norcross Shooting Identified as 16-Year-Old

by B.T. ClarkNovember 12, 2024November 12, 2024

An Alpharetta couple has been arrested on charges of cruelty to children and battery after they allegedly used a cattle prod to discipline a 12-year-old boy, according to police. The boy reported the abuse at school, leading to the couple’s arrest.

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Parents Accused of Using Cattle Prod on Their Son: What We Know

by Amelia NelsonNovember 11, 2024November 11, 2024

(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump's win on Tuesday puts a question mark on his upcoming criminal case in Georgia.

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What Does Trump’s Win Mean for His Criminal Case in Georgia?

by Kim Jarrett | The Center SquareNovember 10, 2024November 10, 2024

A man is dead after a shooting at Blackburn Park in Brookhaven late Saturday afternoon, according to police.

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Man Fatally Shot in Brookhaven’s Blackburn Park: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkNovember 9, 2024November 9, 2024

A man is dead after a shooting in unincorporated Norcross on Thursday afternoon, and Gwinnett County Police are seeking information from the public.

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Shooting Leaves One Man Dead in Norcross

by B.T. ClarkNovember 8, 2024November 8, 2024

The DeKalb County Jail, which currently houses over 1,900 prisoners is sealing all cell windows, citing prisoner safety, health concerns about winter approaching, and stopping the flow of contraband items.

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DeKalb County Jail is Sealing All Cell Windows

by B.T. ClarkNovember 8, 2024November 8, 2024

In LaGrange, construction workers unearthed human remains, igniting a serious investigation that rattles the local community. As officials probe possible connections to missing persons, the unsettling find raises urgent questions about safety and unsolved mysteries in the area. The truth behind this discovery could reveal dark secrets.

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Human Remains Found by Georgia Construction Crew

by B.T. ClarkNovember 7, 2024November 7, 2024

A visit to Campbellton Creek Nature Park on Plummer Road turned dangerous for a man and his infant son, who were robbed at gunpoint in broad daylight in South Fulton.

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Father and Infant Son Robbed at Gunpoint in South Fulton Park

by B.T. ClarkNovember 7, 2024November 7, 2024

In Jones County, a cherished symbol of local history and military honor has been defiled. The grave of Ed Morgan, a World War I military veteran who has rested along Highway 11 since 1918, became the target of a disturbing act of vandalism last night.

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Vandalism at Grave of Georgia World War I Veteran Sparks Outrage

by Thom ChandlerNovember 5, 2024November 5, 2024

A bomb threat was reported at Feldwood Elementary in South Fulton County during voting, but no bomb was discovered, and polling proceeded without disruption. The incident underscores the importance of effective communication during tense election periods to maintain voter confidence and uphold democratic processes.

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Russia is Behind Election Day Bomb Threats in Georgia: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerNovember 5, 2024November 5, 2024

Wimbish was charged with mailing a bomb threat, conveying false information about a bomb threat, mailing a threatening letter, and making false statements to the FBI. If convicted, he faces up to 25 years in prison.

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Georgia Poll Worker Arrested After Bomb Threat

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceNovember 5, 2024

A chilling tale from Ellenwood unveils the brutal reality of familial betrayal. Jarvis Oneal Cloption, just released from prison, violently assaulted his 72-year-old stepfather and a family friend, leaving them critically injured. With a sobering 20-year sentence, justice is served, though the scars of violence remain indelibly etched.

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Georgia Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Brutal Assault on Stepfather and Friend

by Thom ChandlerNovember 4, 2024

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