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The Gist: A grim scene unfolded on Butterworth Road in Canton today, when one man was found shot dead in a driveway, while another, believed to be the shooter, was discovered injured nearby.

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Tragedy Strikes a Quiet Cherokee County Street: Police Investigate Apparent Murder-suicide

by Thom ChandlerOctober 3, 2023October 10, 2023

The Details: Around 3 a.m. on October 3, Lawrenceville Police halted traffic on Highway 120 near Pike Park Drive. The tension escalated when a police say a driver of a black Kia Sorento brazenly ignored the stop, executed a U-turn, and sped back towards the officers.

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Lawrenceville Police Fatally Shoot Man Who Attempted to Steal Police Cruiser

by Thom ChandlerOctober 3, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: The search for a missing 48-year-old Brookhaven woman, Aimee Lafakis, ended tragically as her body was discovered in Gwinnett County. Her boyfriend, Brandon Wineinger, is now behind bars facing multiple charges including concealing the death of another.

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Missing Brookhaven Woman Found Dead. Her Boyfriend Has Been Arrested

by Thom ChandlerOctober 2, 2023October 2, 2023

The Gist: A recent routine patrol by a Bibb County Sheriff's Office K-9 Interdiction Unit deputy took an unexpected turn when a motorist alerted the deputy to a man causing a hazard by jumping in front of vehicles on Chambers Road. Upon interaction, it was discovered the individual had a pending probation violation warrant, leading to his arrest.

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Bibb County Officer Arrests Man Accused of Jumping in Front of Cars

by Thom ChandlerOctober 2, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: A Sunday night standoff in South Geoorgia ended in police shooting Donald Bonner Jr., who later died at a local hospital.

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South Georgia Standoff Leads to Police Shooting. What We Know

by Thom ChandlerOctober 2, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: A jury in DeKalb County convicted Florida resident Mustafic Mahadi, 36, on multiple charges for shooting his former girlfriend in Brookhaven. Sentencing will be on October 6.

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Verdict Reached: Florida Man Guilty of Shooting Ex-Girlfriend in Brookhaven

by Thom ChandlerOctober 2, 2023October 2, 2023

The News: Correctional Officer Robert Clark, a corrections officer at Smith State Prison, was fatally attacked by an inmate while escorting prisoners from the dining hall.

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Georgia Corrections Officer Killed by Inmate in the Line of Duty

by Thom ChandlerOctober 1, 2023October 10, 2023

The News: Joshua Zeh, 32, from Stockbridge, was discovered unresponsive in his cell at the Henry County Jail on Saturday.

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Inmate Dies at Henry County Jail: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerOctober 1, 2023October 10, 2023

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Bad News for Trump: First Defendant in Fulton County Election Interference Case Pleads Guilty

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderSeptember 30, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: A Georgia mom was arrested on Wednesday afternoon in Tennessee after witnesses reported her attempting to drown a child and then driving her car into a lake. The suspect, Jessica Upton faces charges of attempted first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse.

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Georgia Mom Accused of Trying to Drown Her 7-year-old Daughter in Tennessee Lake. What We Know

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 29, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: A 53-year-old resident of DeKalb County faces a federal indictment for allegedly destroying an ATM in Decatur's North DeKalb Mall and possessing illegal explosives.

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Georgia Man Accused of Blowing up ATM

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 29, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: A Buford homeowner's trust was exploited by an armed robber using a home-sharing platform to gain entry into the home.

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When Hospitality Goes Wrong: Buford Resident Robbed in Home-Sharing Scam

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023

Law enforcement is seeking the public's help in identifying four people connected to a shoplifting case that resulted in a severe head injury for a Home Depot employee.

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Home Depot Employee Severely Injured as Thieves Make Off with Power Tools in Norcross

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023

The Gist: Late afternoon gunfire and a subsequent vehicle collision on Williamson Road near Brad Walsh Parkway resulted in the hospitalization of a 24-year-old man, who is now in stable condition.

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Violence Erupts in Daylight: Williamson Road Shooting Details

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 27, 2023September 27, 2023

BARNESVILLE-- A seemingly ordinary Sunday evening in the town of Barnesville took a grim turn when 17-year-old Hakim Wellmaker was found shot multiple times on Matthews Street.

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Two teens are accused of shooting the 17-year-old in Barnesville

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 25, 2023September 26, 2023

The Gist: Over five decades after 9-year-old Debbie Lynn Randall vanished just half a block from her Marietta home, new DNA evidence has identified her killer.

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Marietta’s Darkest Mystery Solved: Who Killed Debbie Lynn Randall?

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 25, 2023September 25, 2023

The Gist: A 16-year-old named David Ramirez Sevilla, from Norcross, is facing multiple charges after he allegedly exchanged gunfire with police on September 22. The teenager has been charged as an adult and is currently receiving medical treatment at a local hospital.

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Armed and Underage: The 16-Year-Old Norcross Teen Now Facing Adult Criminal Charges

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 25, 2023September 25, 2023

The Fulton County 2020 presidential election interference trial is scheduled to begin next month, which means attorneys will have to parse through hundreds of potential jurors before opening statements can be made.

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Fulton 19 recap: 900 local residents to receive jury summons in Trump’s election interference trial

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderSeptember 25, 2023

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