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AJC Deja News: DeKalb sheriff-elect Derwin Brown's murder in 2000 shocked metro Atlantans

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New memoir revisits murder of DeKalb County Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown

Stockbridge City Council votes to remove mayor from office

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Up to 5 inches of rain recorded in parts of North Ga. in last 24 hours, NWS says

Clayton inmate’s death ruled homicide tied to ‘medical neglect,’ examiner says

Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams addresses the media after a City Council hearing Aug. 22, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Judge denies Stockbridge mayor’s request to exclude sexual misconduct evidence

Big Tigger to return to V-103 after Fulton County DA drops charges

Dekalb County District Attorney announces charges on Jamal Toliaferro

DeKalb DA says DNA ties one man to 3 cold cases. Are there more victims?

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Cobb father charged in boy’s death after police say sick child was left alone

A father is facing second-degree murder and child cruelty charges after Cobb County police say he left his sick 2-year-old son alone for about six hours.

No injuries after gunfire prompts ‘robust’ response at Piedmont Park, APD says

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19-year-old charged after gunfire incident at Piedmont Park, Atlanta police say

A 19-year-old faces firearm and drug-related charges after reports of gunshots prompted a large police presence at Piedmont Park on Wednesday.

Mother charged in son’s hot car death granted bond by Gwinnett judge

Mother charged in son’s hot car death leaves jail for house arrest

Deja Coleman, who faces a second-degree murder charge in the death of her 1-year-old son, had been in jail since late July but was granted bond Wednesday.

BOOKSHELF

New memoir revisits murder of DeKalb County Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown

Former D.A. J. Tom Morgan discusses his book, "A Rainy Night in Georgia," about the killing of DeKalb Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown on orders from the outgoing sheriff.

Stockbridge City Council votes to remove mayor from office

Mayor Jayden Williams can now appeal that decision to the Henry County Superior Court.

UPDATE

Up to 5 inches of rain recorded in parts of North Ga. in last 24 hours, NWS says

Areas of North Georgia, including parts of Fulton County, got 3 to 5 inches of rain between Friday and Saturday, the National Weather Service said.

Clayton inmate’s death ruled homicide tied to ‘medical neglect,’ examiner says

Scott Clyde Worthy, 57, died last year from complications of a bacterial infection and experienced ‘significant’ deterioration in jail, the medical examiner’s office said.

Judge denies Stockbridge mayor’s request to exclude sexual misconduct evidence

The motion also signaled concern that Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams’ testimony potentially could incriminate him in a future criminal case.

Big Tigger to return to V-103 after Fulton County DA drops charges

V-103 morning host Big Tigger will not be prosecuted by the Fulton County district attorney’s office after a domestic dispute in May and will return to his V-103 show.

DeKalb DA says DNA ties one man to 3 cold cases. Are there more victims?

A man was arrested and charged after officials said DeKalb’s cold case task force linked his DNA to cases dating as far back as 2014.

Cobb father charged in boy’s death after police say sick child was left alone

A father is facing second-degree murder and child cruelty charges after Cobb County police say he left his sick 2-year-old son alone for about six hours.

UPDATE

19-year-old charged after gunfire incident at Piedmont Park, Atlanta police say

A 19-year-old faces firearm and drug-related charges after reports of gunshots prompted a large police presence at Piedmont Park on Wednesday.

Mother charged in son’s hot car death leaves jail for house arrest

Deja Coleman, who faces a second-degree murder charge in the death of her 1-year-old son, had been in jail since late July but was granted bond Wednesday.