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Police: Robbery attempt led to deadly gas station shootout in DeKalb

Police: Robbery attempt led to deadly gas station shootout in DeKalb

DeKalb County police are investigating two shooting scenes in the Lithonia area about a block away from each other on Monday night.

November 18, 2025 6:49pm EST
Son charged with murdering mother in Stockbridge

Son charged with murdering mother in Stockbridge

A son was arrested for stabbing his mother to death at a home in Stockbridge, police say.

November 18, 2025 6:34pm EST
Epstein files bill clears Senate, sent to Trump for signature

Epstein files bill clears Senate, sent to Trump for signature

The House and Senate have both approved a bill requiring the release of Epstein files, sending the measure to Trump despite his earlier opposition.

November 18, 2025 5:50pm EST
Indiana man charged after fatally shooting house cleaner who came to wrong home

Indiana man charged after fatally shooting house cleaner who came to wrong home

An Indiana man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of a house cleaner who mistakenly arrived at his front door.

November 18, 2025 4:46pm EST
Man dies after Sunday afternoon gunfire at Stone Mountain apartment complex

Man dies after Sunday afternoon gunfire at Stone Mountain apartment complex

A man was found shot at Lakeview Apartment Homes and died from his injuries.

November 18, 2025 4:19pm EST
Man arrested for shooting, killing cousin in Stone Mountain

Man arrested for shooting, killing cousin in Stone Mountain

DeKalb County deputies arrested Raphael Sims in Chamblee for allegedly shooting and killing his cousin, Geremy Sims, earlier this month in Stone Mountain.

November 18, 2025 4:18pm EST
Epstein files vote: Here's who voted against releasing the Epstein files

Epstein files vote: Here's who voted against releasing the Epstein files

Both the House and the Senate passed the bill on Tuesday and will head to President Donald Trump's desk for his signature.

November 18, 2025 3:25pm EST
Man accused of killing Atlanta teen turns himself in

Man accused of killing Atlanta teen turns himself in

Atlanta police say 28-year-old Quinterrious Turner turned himself in Tuesday to face murder and weapons charges in the September shooting death of 16-year-old Daquavius Royalston.

November 18, 2025 2:41pm EST
2 men sentenced for 2021 Ball Ground standoff and shooting at officers

2 men sentenced for 2021 Ball Ground standoff and shooting at officers

Two Alabama men were sentenced to 50 years in prison for a 2021 Ball Ground standoff and shooting at officers.

November 18, 2025 1:03pm EST
Feds bust Georgia meth ring that hid 3,200 kilos in jalapeño shipments

Feds bust Georgia meth ring that hid 3,200 kilos in jalapeño shipments

Feds dismantled a meth ring that moved 3,200 kilos of drugs from Mexico to Georgia hidden in jalapeño shipments.

November 18, 2025 12:03pm EST
WATCH | Trial continues for accused Cherokee firefighter, wife killer

WATCH | Trial continues for accused Cherokee firefighter, wife killer

Trial continues for Matthew Lanz, accused of killing Cherokee County firefighter Justin Hicks and his wife in 2021.

November 18, 2025 9:56am EST
Most charges dismissed against former Douglas Co. judge Christina Peterson

Most charges dismissed against former Douglas Co. judge Christina Peterson

Some criminal charges have been dismissed against former Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson, according to a report by Law.com.

November 18, 2025 8:56am EST
Man set Powder Springs outbuilding on fire with woman inside, police say

Man set Powder Springs outbuilding on fire with woman inside, police say

A woman escaped an outbuilding fire by breaking through a wall after an explosion trapped her inside.

November 17, 2025 11:31pm EST
Former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut engines mid-flight gets no prison time

Former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut engines mid-flight gets no prison time

“Pilots are not perfect. They are human," U.S. District Court Judge Amy Baggio said. “They are people and all people need help sometimes."

November 17, 2025 7:58pm EST
Former Cobb sheriff candidate faces multiple warrants in alleged fraud cases

Former Cobb sheriff candidate faces multiple warrants in alleged fraud cases

Four active warrants accuse former sheriff candidate Antaney Hogan of taking thousands from multiple alleged victims.

November 17, 2025 6:36pm EST
Michigan man who shares same initials as JD Vance convicted of threatening to kill president, vice president

Michigan man who shares same initials as JD Vance convicted of threatening to kill president, vice president

A Michigan man named JD Vance was sentenced for threatening to kill JD Vance.

November 17, 2025 5:28pm EST
Sisters shot after attack on tow-truck-driver father in downtown Atlanta

Sisters shot after attack on tow-truck-driver father in downtown Atlanta

Two women were shot after chasing a man who attacked their tow-truck-driver father at a downtown Atlanta gas station.

November 17, 2025 4:57pm EST
Loganville CVS employee dies after shooting in store parking lot

Loganville CVS employee dies after shooting in store parking lot

Kimberly Whaley, a 62-year-old CVS pharmacy employee, died after being shot in the store’s parking lot.

November 17, 2025 4:57pm EST
Bicyclist killed after riding through red light on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

Bicyclist killed after riding through red light on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

A 60-year-old bicyclist was killed after riding through a red light and colliding with a Honda Civic.

November 17, 2025 4:07pm EST
Man charged after woman found dead in Norcross home

Man charged after woman found dead in Norcross home

Gwinnett police charge Fabricio Cerchiaro Pinto with murder in the death of Marisol Ballestas Brochero.

November 17, 2025 12:21pm EST
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