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Georgia lawmakers are expected to pass legislation this week targeting illegal immigration following the arrest of a Venezuelan man in the U.S. illegally for the murder of an Augusta University nursing student in Athens.

Crime

Here’s What Georgia is Doing to Clamp Down on Illegal Immigration after Laken Riley’s Murder

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024

The Gist: A Duluth woman faces charges following a disturbing social media video that captured a child in the trunk of her car.

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Social Media Post of Child in The Trunk of a Car Leads to Georgia Mom’s Arrest

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024

The Gist: A DeKalb County jury has delivered a guilty verdict to Antonio Williams for the murder of his mother in Lithonia.

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Georgia Man Convicted in Murder of His Own Mother

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024

🔍 The Gist: In a daring case of credit card fraud, a suspect and a person of interest racked up nearly $40,000 in unauthorized charges, sparking an Atlanta Police Department Fraud Unit investigation.

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Atlanta Police Hunt for Bold Credit Card Thief in $40,000 Spending Spree

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 27, 2024February 27, 2024

The family of Leonard Cure, a 53-year-old Black man who was fatally shot by a Georgia sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop last year, has filed a $16 million lawsuit against the officer involved and against the Camden County Sheriff's Office. The announcement was made in a press conference that included the family's attorneys and representatives from the Camden County NAACP.

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Family Files $16 Million Lawsuit Against Georgia Deputy in Fatal Shooting of Leonard Cure

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 27, 2024February 27, 2024

Recent developments in the Michigan clergy sexual abuse lawsuit have brought to light the harrowing experiences of survivors and the urgent need for comprehensive reform within religious institutions.

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Michigan Clergy Sexual Abuse Lawsuit: Victims Are Seeking Justice

by Special to The Georgia SunFebruary 27, 2024February 27, 2024

🔍 The Details: The Coweta County Sheriff's Office has issued a scam alert after several reports of scammers contacting residents, falsely stating they are employees of the Sheriff's Office and claiming the residents have outstanding warrants. These scammers, who even use the names of actual employees, are asking for personal information over the phone.

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Coweta County Residents Targeted by Scammers Posing as Sheriff’s Office Employees

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 26, 2024February 26, 2024

🚓 The Gist: A collaborative law enforcement operation in Brantley County resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of marijuana and two firearms, with two people arrested.

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4,500 Marijuana Plants Seized in Major drug bust in Brantley County

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 26, 2024February 26, 2024

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

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

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 26, 2024February 26, 2024

🔒 The Gist: The Cairo Police Department reports a surge in vehicle break-ins, urging residents to lock their car doors and remove valuables to prevent theft.

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City of Cairo Police Report Increase in Vehicle Break-ins

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 25, 2024February 25, 2024

🚨 The Gist: In DeKalb County, an Uber driver and a 17-year-old passenger were injured early Sunday when stray bullets struck their vehicle.

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Stray Bullets Wound Uber Driver and Teen Passenger in DeKalb County

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 25, 2024February 25, 2024

Police lights by night

Crime

Augusta Man Killed By Police in Rome: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 24, 2024February 24, 2024

The Gist: Jose Antonio Ibarra, 26, has been arrested in connection with the death of Laken Riley at the University of Georgia, facing multiple charges.

Crime, Newsflash

Suspect in Killing of Laken Riley on UGA Campus Charged with Malice Murder

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 23, 2024February 23, 2024

The Gist: A nursing student from Augusta University's Athens campus was found dead, leading to campus-wide alerts and safety measures.

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Nursing Student Found Dead in Athens: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 23, 2024February 23, 2024

prison, prison cell, jail

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Detainee Dies After Medical Emergency at Chatham County Detention Center

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 21, 2024February 21, 2024

The Details: Gwinnett County Police were called to a home on Sterling Drive after concerns were raised by a family member unable to reach the occupants. Upon arrival, officers observed one person on the ground through a window, entered the home, and found two individuals deceased, prompting an investigation into the incident as domestic-related and potentially a murder-suicide.

Crime, Newsflash

Two Found Dead in Gwinnett County Home: Murder-Suicide Suspected

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 21, 2024February 21, 2024

🚓 The Gist: A confrontation in a Waffle House parking lot in DeKalb County escalated to gunfire early Monday morning.

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Early Morning Dispute Leads to Shooting Outside DeKalb County Waffle House

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 20, 2024February 20, 2024

The Gist: Georgia residents are facing a cruel scam where fraudsters pose as funeral directors on the day of a loved one's funeral, attempting to steal credit card information under the guise of selling funeral insurance.

Crime

Cruel Scam Targets Families on The Day of a Loved One’s Funeral

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 20, 2024February 20, 2024