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DeKalb double shooting

Police say gang involvement ‘likely’ in DeKalb sleepover shooting that killed 2

A man was arrested Tuesday, nearly a week after he allegedly fired multiple shots at a DeKalb County home where several boys were having a sleepover, officials say.

Big Tigger

Big Tigger’s wife arrested on kidnapping, child custody warrants, officials say

Big Tigger’s wife was arrested on kidnapping and child custody warrants, officials say, adding to the mounting controversy surrounding the radio show host’s personal life.

World Cup heat photos

It’s looking hot and windy for World Cup game in Atlanta

Wind and high temperatures could both be at play today. The National Weather Service announcec unconventional game day weather as Argentina takes on Egypt.

Georgia News
Delta DASH

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.

Federal Judge Misconduct

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.

Ethics trial Shermela Williams

Embattled ex-judge beats lawsuit by woman jailed over ‘daddy issues’

Former Fulton County Superior Court Judge Shermela Williams can't be sued by a young woman she jailed to address "daddy issues," a federal judge in Atlanta has ruled.

Crime & Public Safety
Ophelia, who was shot and killed Wednesday by a Cobb County Sheriff's deputy, is shown here in her service dog vest. (Courtesy of Healing4Heroes)

Dog shot and killed by Cobb County sheriff’s deputy

Cobb County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release that a deputy shot the dog because it was being “aggressive.” The dog's owner strongly denies that.

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

No charges for off-duty Atlanta officer in deadly bar shooting

Prosecutors determined Melvin Potter was “justified in using deadly force” when the off-duty officer shot and killed 38-year-old Devon Anderson during a fight two years ago.

Federal Judge Misconduct

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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Ethics trial Shermela Williams

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Flock license plate readers

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She helped ‘Black Panther’ and ‘Spider-Man’ film in Georgia. Now she’s retiring.

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Empty vendor booths for the World Cup

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Suspended Towns County Sheriff Kenneth Henderson

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DeKalb double shooting

Police say gang involvement ‘likely’ in DeKalb sleepover shooting that killed 2