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Husband charged with murder after shooting wife and son, Cobb police say

Shital Wrzesien, "distinguished Georgia Tech alumna and and esteemed technology leader," was found dead after a double shooting.

Marietta police arrested three teenagers

3 arrested when squatting complaint in Marietta leads to trafficking charges

Marietta police seek a fourth person who was also at the troubled Veritas at East Cobb complex, where two underage girls say they were forced to do sex acts.

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DeKalb officer out on bond in teen’s ‘accidental’ fatal shooting during arrest

A DeKalb County police officer is out on bond, accused of “accidentally” firing his gun while arresting a 19-year-old man Tuesday evening, officials say.

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Severe thunderstorms possible Sunday across Georgia

Thunderstorms rolling into Georgia have prompted severe thunderstorm watches and warnings for parts of Georgia while scattered storms hit metro Atlanta.

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Delta sees record revenue on higher fares, but fuel costs cut into profit

Airlines have increased fares as demand for travel continues, particularly among high-income consumers, and amid decreased competition after the shutdown of Spirit Airlines.

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Federal judge won’t recuse in UPS race bias case amid misconduct inquiry

Facing possible impeachment over misconduct, a federal judge in Atlanta has denied several associated requests for her recusal from criminal and civil cases.

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Holster, then handcuff: Fatal DeKalb arrest defied most officer training

Law enforcement officers in Georgia are generally trained not to handle a firearm while they handcuff. A recent DeKalb officer’s arrest has sparked questions about procedure.

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Apalachee shooting suspect to appear in Barrow County for plea, sentence hearing

Colt Gray is set to appear in court for a non-negotiated plea and sentencing hearing on July 24, indicating he may be changing that not guilty plea.

An off-duty officer shot her son. A year later, she’s still calling for justice

Mother seeks damages a year after son was fatally shot by Atlanta officer

Devon Anderson’s family contends Atlanta police routinely turn a blind eye to officers’ misconduct.

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