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SNELLVILLE -- A woman was found dead and a man injured in a domestic-related incident in Snellville last night.

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Snellville Woman Found Dead and Man Shot in Apparent Attempted Murder-Suicide

by Thom ChandlerJuly 12, 2024July 12, 2024

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4 Teens and 2 Children Injured After High-Speed Chase in Stolen Vehicle in Macon

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2024

MORROW -- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating a police shooting that took place in Morrow.The shooting left Keon Devon Christian, 26, of McDonough, injured and resulted in injuries to a Morrow police officer.

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Officer and Suspect Shot in Police Shooting in Morrow: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2024July 11, 2024

🔍 The Details: The county's license review board was tipped off by the attorney general’s office in 2022 about Asian Wellness Massage possibly advertising illicit services on adult websites. During an inspection, a county detective discovered a bed and suitcases, signs pointing to potential human trafficking. The spa was also hit with citations for employing unlicensed workers and not keeping employee lists updated. Owner Lingxia Zhang denied any wrongdoing, claiming the bed was simply for an employee's personal use.

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Cobb County Shuts Down Marietta Spa Over Illicit Massage Allegations

by Thom ChandlerJuly 10, 2024

Shannon Boswell, a Black transgender woman from Stone Mountain, Georgia, was fatally shot and run over by a car last week just before her 31st birthday.

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Trans Woman Fatally Shot in Stone Mountain Days Before Her Birthday

by Thom ChandlerJuly 10, 2024July 10, 2024

A block party in East Point turned tragic on July 6, when a woman was fatally shot while seated in a vehicle. The East Point Police Department is now seeking public assistance to solve the case.

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Shooting at East Point Block Party Leaves Mother Dead

by Thom ChandlerJuly 10, 2024July 10, 2024

🚨 The Details: Deundray Cottrell, 31, from Atlanta, was found dead in Birmingham, Alabama, prompting a homicide investigation. The Jefferson County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the death as a homicide. The Birmingham Police Department has identified Julian Taylor Morris, Cottrell's boyfriend, as a person of interest in the case.

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An Atlanta Man Was Killed in Birmingham. His Boyfriend Was Named a Person of Interest in The Case

by Thom ChandlerJuly 8, 2024July 8, 2024

A significant drug trafficking operation in Adel was dismantled recently, leading to the arrests of Shyiem Marquon Banks, 28, and Roderick Dion Collins, 36. This action resulted from a search warrant executed at their residence, where substantial quantities of drugs and firearms were found.

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Two Arrested in Drug Trafficking Bust in Adel

by Thom ChandlerJuly 5, 2024July 5, 2024

A shooting incident at Augusta Mall on July 4th resulted in one man being hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

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July 4th Shooting at Augusta Mall Leaves Man Injured

by Thom ChandlerJuly 5, 2024July 5, 2024

🌍 The Big Picture: High-speed chases like this one occur frequently across the United States, often leading to accidents and fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The S.R.T. Unit's quick action in this instance is part of the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address such situations.

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High-Speed Chase in Bibb County Ends in Arrest After Suspect Targets Deputy

by Thom ChandlerJuly 5, 2024July 5, 2024

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Georgia Mother Sent to Jail for Life After Her 4-Year-Old Son’s Death

by Thom ChandlerJuly 1, 2024July 1, 2024

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Man Dies in Police Shooting After U-Haul Chase in Bulloch County

by Thom ChandlerJune 28, 2024June 28, 2024

After more than three decades, the brutal 1990 double murder in a Stone Mountain apartment has been cracked wide open with the arrest of Kenneth Perry, a 55-year-old Loganville man, accused of committing the heinous acts.

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Decades-Old Mystery Solved: Arrest Made in 1990 Stone Mountain Double Murder

by Thom ChandlerJune 26, 2024June 26, 2024

The parents of a five-year-old girl shot by a Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputy have hired nationally renowned civil rights attorneys Ben Crump and Bakari Sellers. The attorneys will seek justice and accountability for the deputy who shot the child during an attempted carjacking on Sunday night in Atlanta.

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Family Wants Georgia Deputy Who Shot 5-Year-Old Girl Held Accountable

by Thom ChandlerJune 26, 2024June 26, 2024

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In-Custody Death at Chatham County Detention Center: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJune 26, 2024June 26, 2024

A 56-year-old cyclist from Kennesaw was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash on Cobb Parkway late Saturday night.

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Cyclist Seriously Injured in Hit-and-Run Collision on Cobb Parkway

by Thom ChandlerJune 24, 2024June 24, 2024

K9 Lieutenant Blaze, a cherished member of the Rome-Floyd Special Operations Group, passed away on June 24. Born on April 14, 2013, Blaze served as an explosives detection dog for eight years before retiring in 2023, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and service.

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Floyd County Says Goodby to Police Dog, K9 Lieutenant Blaze

by Thom ChandlerJune 24, 2024June 24, 2024

A shooting involving a police pursuit and attempted carjacking resulted in a child being shot and hospitalized.

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Child Shot by Deputy During Police Chase in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJune 24, 2024

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