Crime & Public Safety

DeKalb school bus crash sends 5 to hospital after car runs red light, officials say

The controversial Civil War store in downtown Kennesaw has been the subject of intense debate in the increasingly diverse city. But since Myers' death and the store's abrupt closure last year, the Confederate flags that flew from the second story for decades have since removed. File photo. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

She won control of infamous Confederate shop in court. Then, she died.

Gwinnett DA announces plans to seek death penalty for second time in a week

Beloved teacher’s death highlights need for prosecutor discretion, lawyers say

Have kids? Here’s how Apalachee parent’s conviction could affect you.

Security guard’s fatal shooting marks Acworth’s first homicide of the year

Hall County teacher run over, killed confronting teens after prank, police say

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Homeless encampent on Leonard Tate Street SE

With World Cup knocking, homeless camp cleanup proceeds at downtown’s doorstep

Atlanta cleared a large homeless encampment near Grady ahead of the World Cup, part of its “Downtown Rising” push to place people in housing and improve safety.

Kemp orders probe into Hall County sheriff’s DUI charge after Four Lokos

Gov. Brian Kemp ordered an investigation Friday into a metro Atlanta sheriff accused of driving in his county-issued SUV after drinking Four Lokos.

Hall County sheriff charged with DUI was over twice legal limit, GSP says

Sheriff Gerald Jay Couch admitted to drinking Four Loko and his blood alcohol level was 0.212, according to a Georgia State Patrol report. Georgia's legal limit is 0.8.

DeKalb school bus crash sends 5 to hospital after car runs red light, officials say

The bus was transporting 29 students to Montclair Elementary School in Brookhaven when the crash happened.

She won control of infamous Confederate shop in court. Then, she died.

The controversial Confederate store in the heart of downtown Kennesaw could have yet another new owner following the death of the longtime proprietor’s sister this month....

Gwinnett DA announces plans to seek death penalty for second time in a week

A man charged with killing his wife and three relatives is the second Gwinnett County defendant in a week to learn he faces the death penalty.

Beloved teacher’s death highlights need for prosecutor discretion, lawyers say

Hall County teacher Jason Hughes was struck outside his home after students toilet-papered his lawn as part of a prank. His family is asking prosecutors to drop the charges.

Have kids? Here’s how Apalachee parent’s conviction could affect you.

Georgia dad’s second-degree murder conviction intended to send a message, attorneys say.

Security guard’s fatal shooting marks Acworth’s first homicide of the year

A 25-year-old Douglasville man is jailed on murder charge after police say he shot a security guard after the guard broke up a fight behind the Saddle Bar on Cowan Road.

Hall County teacher run over, killed confronting teens after prank, police say

An 18-year-old faces vehicular manslaughter charges after a late-night "rolling" prank turns deadly in a Gainesville neighborhood, the Hall County Sheriff’s Office says.

With World Cup knocking, homeless camp cleanup proceeds at downtown’s doorstep

Atlanta cleared a large homeless encampment near Grady ahead of the World Cup, part of its “Downtown Rising” push to place people in housing and improve safety.

Kemp orders probe into Hall County sheriff’s DUI charge after Four Lokos

Gov. Brian Kemp ordered an investigation Friday into a metro Atlanta sheriff accused of driving in his county-issued SUV after drinking Four Lokos.

Hall County sheriff charged with DUI was over twice legal limit, GSP says

Sheriff Gerald Jay Couch admitted to drinking Four Loko and his blood alcohol level was 0.212, according to a Georgia State Patrol report. Georgia's legal limit is 0.8.