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Shriners Children's will establish a new pediatric medical research facility near Georgia Tech, bringing jobs and significant investment, the health-care nonprofit announced Wednesday.

Atlanta Will Get a Shriners Children’s Medical Research Facility

by Ty Tagami | Capitol BeatJuly 2, 2025

As Independence Day approaches, Gwinnett County residents are getting important guidance on when to call 911 for fireworks-related incidents versus using the non-emergency line.

News You Can Use

When to Call 911 About Fireworks in Gwinnett County

by B.T. ClarkJuly 2, 2025July 2, 2025

The premise of his decision was that SB 202 created “…restrictions to the ballot box.” The data is clear that SB 202 did just the opposite—it created a secure environment that made it easier for Georgians to vote and harder to cheat. In fact, the 2022 and 2024 elections had higher registration and participation rates when compared to 2018 and 2020.

Opinion: While Georgia Got Elections Right, MLB Dropped the Ball

by Todd JonesJuly 1, 2025July 1, 2025

What Happened: In June 2014, Justin Ross Harris left his 22-month-old son, Cooper, in a hot car for seven hours, leading to the child's death. Harris was convicted of murder in 2016 and sentenced to life without parole.

Crime

Justin Ross Harris Released from Jail 10 Years After His Son’s Hot Car Death

by B.T. ClarkJune 30, 2025July 1, 2025

In March, the then-Deputy Press Secretary to the Pentagon, Kingsley Wilson, posted antisemitic conspiracy theories regarding Georgia’s infamous Leo Frank Case on social media.

Underdressed and Overeducated

The Leo Frank Case Is Back in the Public Eye: Here’s Why You Should Pay Attention

by Erin GreerJune 30, 2025June 30, 2025

🚗 What Happened: The owner of a matte gray 2025 Mercedes GLS arranged for the SUV to be shipped out of state on June 6. A supposed subcontractor picked it up from the 4000 block of Horder Court in unincorporated Snellville.

Crime

Mercedes SUV Stolen After Hand-Off to Transport Service in Snellville

by B.T. ClarkJune 30, 2025June 30, 2025

Four North Koreans have been indicted for stealing nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency from companies in Georgia and Serbia after hiding their identities to get remote IT jobs.

Crime

North Korean IT Workers Charged in $900K Crypto Theft Scheme in Georgia

by B.T. ClarkJune 30, 2025

🔄 What Happened: A BMW motorcycle rider couldn't stop in time when traffic suddenly slowed near the Georgia 400 overpass, Georgia State Patrol investigators report.

Traffic & Transportation

Deadly Motorcycle Crash on I-85 in Atlanta: What We Know

by Traffic ReportsJune 30, 2025June 30, 2025

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Crime

Suspicious Package Alert: Avoid Midtown Atlanta Area Now

by B.T. ClarkJune 29, 2025June 29, 2025

Atlanta police are asking for the public's help to identify two suspects involved in shooting a juvenile outside an apartment building on Westmoreland Circle.

Crime

Police Hunt For Suspects in Atlanta Juvenile Shooting

by B.T. ClarkJune 29, 2025

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Fire

Georgia Firefighter Injured After Building Collapses During Blaze

by Fire ReportsJune 29, 2025June 29, 2025

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Cooling Shelter Opens in Marietta as Heat Wave Hits Cobb County

by B.T. ClarkJune 28, 2025June 28, 2025

Gwinnett County police need your help finding a man who stole packages from residents at a Norcross apartment complex last month.

Crime

Thief Steals Packages and Tries To Take TV From Norcross Apartment Complex

by B.T. ClarkJune 27, 2025June 27, 2025

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Crime

Teen Killed in Lovejoy Shopping Center Shooting: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkJune 26, 2025June 26, 2025

Residents now have a clearer picture of what happened during the June 14 protest at Embry Village Plaza that ended with 29 arrests, including journalist Mario Guevara.

DeKalb County Releases Timeline of Protest That Led to 29 Arrests

by B.T. ClarkJune 26, 2025June 26, 2025

Violence erupted in a church parking lot Monday night. Four people were shot following a basketball game at First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, leaving the community shaken and police searching for answers.

Crime

Argument After Church Basketball Game Leads to Shooting in Jonesboro

by B.T. ClarkJune 25, 2025June 25, 2025

A house fire in unincorporated Snellville Tuesday night killed one person and three pets. Neighbors called 911 reporting flames and a trapped person inside the home on Round Stone Trail.

Fire

One Dead and Three Pets Killed in Devastating Snellville House Fire

by B.T. ClarkJune 25, 2025June 25, 2025

Atlanta police arrested four young men and are searching for two more suspects after Pride flags were vandalized near the iconic rainbow crosswalk on Piedmont Avenue early Tuesday morning.

Crime

Pride Flags Vandalized in Atlanta’s Rainbow Crosswalk: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkJune 25, 2025