Crime & Public Safety

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

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

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

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

‘Explosive diarrhea’ cases are spreading. Here’s what you need to know.

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

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

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Georgia Aquarium plans to adopt two beluga whales in its largest rescue yet

The Georgia Aquarium adopted two beluga whales from a Canadian zoo with a complicated legacy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘Explosive diarrhea’ cases are spreading. Here’s what you need to know.

Georgia is one of the 31 states with cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal disease caused by microscopic parasites that can contaminate food and water. Summer is prime time.

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.

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.

Georgia Aquarium plans to adopt two beluga whales in its largest rescue yet

The Georgia Aquarium adopted two beluga whales from a Canadian zoo with a complicated legacy.

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.

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.