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Arrest made in death of 19-year-old during home invasion in Acworth

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 24, 2023September 24, 2023

Governor’s Mansion ATLANTA – The Georgia State Patrol is planning to build a new post on the grounds of the Governor’s Mansion in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Friday. The 1,750-square-foot facility and garage bay will house 12 troopers directly assigned to the post and accommodate up to 30 troopers while

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The Georgia State Patrol’s new Buckhead post will be built at the Governor’s mansion

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 23, 2023September 23, 2023

The Gist: A 16-year-old is in the hospital with a leg wound after police say the teen fired multiple shots at a police officer during a foot chase.

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16-year-old hospitalized after shootout with Gwinnett police

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 23, 2023September 23, 2023

The Gist: In a sweeping crackdown, Roswell police brought down an extensive human trafficking and prostitution network linked to six metro Atlanta massage parlors.

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Roswell’s Wake-Up Call: Human Trafficking Ring Busted by Police

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 22, 2023September 24, 2023

The Gist: A Gwinnett County police shooting is being investigated on Chase Lane in Gwinnett County. The suspect sustained a non-life-threatening injury.

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Developing Story: Police shooting in Gwinnett County

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 22, 2023September 22, 2023

The Gist: A sudden shooting at a Hiram Walmart took the lives of a former couple in a suspected domestic violence incident.

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Murder-Suicide at Hiram Walmart: What we know

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 21, 2023September 21, 2023

CARTERSVILLE -- The Bartow County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect who has been caught on surveillance camera multiple times trespassing and entering vehicles on Maple Ridge.

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Suspect in rash of car break-ins caught on camera in Bartow County

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 21, 2023September 21, 2023

Police chased the fleeing car through the streets of the city

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High speed chase in Fayette County ends in three arrests

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 19, 2023September 19, 2023

The Gist: Three women were arrested in Fannin County after a traffic stop uncovered a significant stash of suspected fentanyl pills.

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Traffic stop and arrest of three women in Fannin County leads to 10 more arrests in Tennessee

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 19, 2023September 19, 2023

The Gist: A resident was brutally attacked during a routine trash disposal at his apartment in Lawrenceville.

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Gwinnett man pistol whipped and shot while taking out the trash

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 19, 2023

The Gist: In the early hours Saturday in Atlanta, a 2-month-old's life was cut tragically short, prompting an investigation by Atlanta police.

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Police investigate homicide of 2-month-old in Atlanta. What we know

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 17, 2023September 17, 2023

Sandy Springs, a community often seen as a suburban retreat in Fulton County, was the site of a fatal shooting early this morning. At about 1:10 a.m., a dispute escalated into violence at La Dona night club at 215 Northwood Drive.

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Sandy Springs night club shooting: What we know

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 16, 2023

Lt. Col. William “Billy” Hitchens ATLANTA – Pay raises of $11,000 for state law enforcement officers during the last two years still haven’t solved recruitment and retention challenges for a Georgia State Patrol forced into a bidding war. “Agencies are competing over an ever-decreasing pool of candidates,” Lt. Col. William “Billy” Hitchens III, deputy commissioner

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Georgia state troopers want higher pay

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 15, 2023September 15, 2023

The Gist: Detectives in Gwinnett County have arrested five adults and one juvenile, all related to a religious group calling themselves "Soldiers of Christ," for their alleged involvement in a woman's death. The case is now under investigation as a homicide.

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Homicide Probe: ‘Soldiers of Christ’ Members Arrested Following Woman’s Death

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 14, 2023

Around 1:40 a.m., Atlanta police responded to a call regarding a person shot at the Piedmont Road address. Upon arrival, officers found a male victim with a gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Homicide Detectives were called to the scene to conduct a preliminary investigation.

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Atlanta police search for armed and dangerous homicide suspect

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 14, 2023

Blurry Road at Night

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Suspect caught in Tuesday night hit-and-run in Cobb County

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2023

Police officers SWAT

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SWAT standoff in Roswell: What we know

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2023September 24, 2023

Late Saturday night, Thomson residents faced a violent tragedy when a man was found dead and a woman injured in a shooting. Steveance Tate, 32, was pronounced dead at the scene, while the unnamed woman was later released from an Augusta hospital after treatment.

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Thomson Community in Shock as Fatal Shooting Unfolds Late Saturday Night

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 10, 2023September 10, 2023

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