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The Gist: A Clayton County Police K9 lost its life early this morning while trying to apprehend a suspect, who remains at large.

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Clayton County police dog dies in the line of duty. What we know

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 2, 2023September 2, 2023

What Happened?: On Sunday evening, a little before 7:30 p.m., Maria and Juan were found dead by a passerby on the shoulder of I-85 at the I-985 split. No vehicles were located near their bodies, but gunshots were determined to be the cause of death.

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Gwinnett police identify suspects in slaying at I-85 and I-985

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 1, 2023September 1, 2023

Tragedy struck an already troubled southwest Atlanta apartment complex, The Hills at Greenbriar, as a shooting on August 30 claimed the life of a 6-month-old boy and left two adults hospitalized. Council member Marci Collier Overstreet slammed the complex's management and vowed for action.

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Crisis on Campbellton Road: Reckless Shootings Claim Innocent Lives, Including a 6-Month-Old

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 1, 2023

Five employees of the Dalton Youth Detention Center in Whitfield County are facing criminal charges over the in-custody death of 16-year-old Alexis Sluder of Ellijay. The indictments include various counts of first and second-degree cruelty to children.

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5 Corrections officials face criminal charges in death of Georgia 16-year-old

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 1, 2023September 1, 2023

A Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy, 35-year-old Zachary Billings, has been arrested on charges of criminal trespass and violation of oath of office.

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Georgia deputy accused of unlawfully entering a home

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 1, 2023September 1, 2023

Residents of Clarke County need to stay alert, as a scammer is on the loose, reportedly making calls and posing as a representative of the Clarke County Sheriff's Office. The fraudster is telling people they have an arrest warrant and instructing them to pay money through CashPay or ApplePay to settle the matter.

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Scam Alert: No, the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office isn’t asking you to use ApplePay to get rid of a warrant

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 1, 2023September 1, 2023

Police chased the fleeing car through the streets of the city

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Deadly force ends high-speed chase in Coweta County. What we know

by Thom ChandlerAugust 25, 2023August 25, 2023

Atlanta attorney Steve Sadow has been hired to represent former President Donald Trump. GPB's Donna Lowry reports.

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An attorney for high-profile Atlanta rappers and celebrity clients is now representing Trump

by Donna Lowry | GA TodayAugust 25, 2023

Former President Donald Trump, who is accused of trying to overturn Georgia’s election results, has been booked at the Fulton County Jail, according to the county jail website.

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Trump arrested in Fulton County

by Jill Nolin | Georgia RecorderAugust 24, 2023August 24, 2023

Former President Donald Trump stands accused in Georgia of being a ringleader in a multistate scheme to overturn his stinging 2020 election defeat.

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Crowd gathers outside Fulton County Jail as Trump arrest looms

by Jill Nolin | Georgia Recorder, Stanley Dunlap | Georgia Recorder and Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderAugust 24, 2023

Republican Presidential Candidate Donald J Trump

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Georgia legal expert weighs in on Trump indictment

by Thom ChandlerAugust 23, 2023August 23, 2023

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Could Georgia’s Lieutenant Governor face charges for his role in the fake elector scheme?

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderAugust 23, 2023

Residents of the Peach State can breathe a sigh of relief as David Kinney Jr., a fugitive linked to two recent murders, was apprehended last Friday in an apartment in Clayton County. The arrest came after a multi-state manhunt involving several law enforcement agencies.

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Fugitive Connected to Two Murders Captured in Clayton County

by Thom ChandlerAugust 22, 2023

Residents of Berkley Hills Estates in Gwinnett County found themselves in the midst of chaos Monday afternoon when a man drove erratically through the neighborhood, damaging 30 vehicles in his path.

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Rampage in Mercedes SUV damages 30 vehicles in Duluth neighborhood

by Thom ChandlerAugust 22, 2023September 24, 2023

The Gist: Former U.S. President Donald Trump and his attorneys have agreed to a $200,000 by the Superior Court of Fulton County, following charges on various counts including violations of the Georgia RICO Act and criminal conspiracy.

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$200,000 bail set for Donald Trump in Fulton County case

by Thom ChandlerAugust 21, 2023August 21, 2023

NORCROSS — Gwinnett County Police are actively searching for a man suspected of robbing and shooting a woman at a Norcross hotel last week.

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Manhunt under way for man suspected of shooting a woman at a Norcross hotel

by Thom ChandlerAugust 21, 2023

high contrast image of a crime scene

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30-year-old dies in Macon shooting. A bystander was also shot

by Thom ChandlerAugust 20, 2023

ALBANY — Antwan Jamell Smith, 32, has been arrested following the shooting of 34-year-old Brianna Mitchell on August 3. The incident, which took place on E. Society Avenue, also resulted in injuries to 40-year-old Shenetta Holmes.

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Arrest made in shooting death of 34-year-old Albany woman

by Thom ChandlerAugust 17, 2023September 24, 2023

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