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Houston County residents are facing a disturbing trend as 9 of 12 homicides this year are linked to domestic violence, prompting local officials to unite in an urgent call for community action.
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Houston County Faces Deadly Surge in Domestic Violence Homicides

by B.T. ClarkJuly 21, 2025July 21, 2025

Houston County residents are facing a disturbing trend as 9 of 12 homicides this year are linked to domestic violence, prompting local officials to unite in an urgent call for community action. 🔍 The Crisis: Sheriff Matthew Moulton gathered leaders from Perry, Warner Robins, and Centerville police departments, along with the County Coroner, District Attorney, […]

A Cherokee County jury found Larry Ray Holt, 47, guilty of kidnapping and assaulting a woman during a violent domestic dispute that required a child to call 911 for help. The conviction follows a three-day trial detailing injuries prosecutors called “brutal and deliberate.”
Posted inCrime

Woodstock Man Found Guilty of Kidnapping and Assault

by B.T. ClarkMay 26, 2025May 26, 2025
Take Action: Domestic violence victims can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support and resources. Local residents can report suspected child abuse to the Catoosa County Sheriff's Office at (706) 935-2424 or the Georgia Division of Family & Children Services at 1-855-GACHILD.
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Tennessee Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Child Abuse in Georgia

by B.T. ClarkMay 8, 2025May 8, 2025
In Context: This case represents one of the most dangerous moments in domestic violence situations – when a victim attempts to leave their abuser. Experts recognize that the period when someone tries to end an abusive relationship often sees the highest risk of lethal violence.
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Georgia Man Gets Sentence in Domestic Violence Case That Left One Dead

by B.T. ClarkApril 3, 2025April 3, 2025
A late-night shooting in East Point has left one man dead and his girlfriend behind bars. Authorities are investigating what led to the tragic end of a relationship that turned fatal on Kenelworth Drive.
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Girlfriend Arrested in Shooting Death of East Point Man

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 3, 2025February 3, 2025
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Gwinnett SWAT Standoff: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkNovember 19, 2024November 19, 2024
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Woman Injured in West Rome Walmart Shooting

by B.T. ClarkNovember 16, 2024November 16, 2024
Zashawntray Pickett, 28, was arrested by federal agents in Atlanta for the murder of his girlfriend's 10-month-old baby. Charged with first-degree murder, he has six additional warrants for domestic violence-related offenses. Pickett is in custody awaiting extradition to Illinois for his legal proceedings following the child's tragic death.
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Illinois Man Arrested in Georgia for Murder of 10-Month-Old Baby

by Thom ChandlerNovember 4, 2024
😮 The Gist: A man was arrested on May 5 in Olifftown, after fleeing from a domestic violence incident and triggering a Special Response Team search.
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Georgia Man Arrested After Fleeing Domestic Violence Scene

by Thom ChandlerMay 5, 2024May 5, 2024
🔍 The Gist: On October 21, a domestic dispute between two brothers in Wheeler County escalated into a shooting, prompting an investigation by the GBI.
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Dispute Between Brothers Leads To Shooting in Wheeler County

by Thom ChandlerOctober 25, 2023October 25, 2023
ALPHARETTA -- A domestic violence incident in Alpharetta resulted in four people being shot with one of them dying from their injuries on Christmas Eve.
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Four people shot in domestic violence incident on Christmas Eve

by Thom ChandlerDecember 27, 2021September 24, 2023
Officer Arresting Young Man
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Domestic violence roundup in DeKalb nets 21 arrests

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