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Smyrna Homicide investigation into the death Shintia Mosley

DNA testing ongoing after dismembered body found in Smyrna, police say

No one has been charged in the killing of a woman whose dismembered body was found in Smyrna, police said, though a teen arrested is considered a “person of interest."

Dekalb County officials hold a press conference addressing youth violence, school safety and the need for coordinated prevention and intervention.
UPDATE

After a fight, gunfire left 2 boys dead in DeKalb. A teen is now charged.

An 18-year-old was arrested Tuesday, accused in a shooting that left two boys dead and two women injured in DeKalb County days earlier, police say.

Live updates: Freezing rain, sleet blanketing North Georgia
THE STEERING COLUMN

Do Atlanta drivers really need all-wheel drive?

AWD can add traction — and cost. Here’s when Atlanta drivers may benefit from it and when good tires matter more.

Georgia News
Macon park shooting wounds 11 teens

Guns in shootings that wounded 12 may have been rigged to fire automatically

Four have been charged in connection with a barrage of midnight gunfire in Macon that wounded a dozen teenagers at an impromptu birthday gathering in a park.

Savannah - GPA Ocean Terminal

Savannah’s bustling riverfront is about to get busier. Here’s why.

The Georgia Ports Authority's Ocean Terminal facility is increasing vessel loading and unloading with completion of 2,650-foot-long wharf as part of $1.6 billion makeover.

Georgia State Capitol through the Nathan Deal Judicial Center

Georgia must stop charging parents ‘erroneous’ fees, judge rules

Georgia has been wrongly charging parents foster care fees for children no longer in state custody and the practice must stop, a federal judge in Atlanta ruled Wednesday.

Crime & Public Safety
Macon park shooting wounds 11 teens

Guns in shootings that wounded 12 may have been rigged to fire automatically

Four have been charged in connection with a barrage of midnight gunfire in Macon that wounded a dozen teenagers at an impromptu birthday gathering in a park.

Congress Trump Immigration
GUEST COLUMN

ICE can learn from use-of-force reforms adopted by Atlanta Police Department

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and ICE should learn from the Atlanta Police Department's reforms on use-of-force following the police killing of Rayshard Brooks.

Georgia State Capitol through the Nathan Deal Judicial Center

Georgia must stop charging parents ‘erroneous’ fees, judge rules

Georgia has been wrongly charging parents foster care fees for children no longer in state custody and the practice must stop, a federal judge in Atlanta ruled Wednesday.

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3 charged after 15 children found in Marietta 2-bedroom apartment, police say

Newsletter - AM ATL

A.M. ATL: Second act

Independence High School campus

Shuttered high school in Roswell advertised for mixed-use redevelopment

National law firm recruits Atlanta partners to open Midtown office

National law firm recruits Atlanta partners to open Midtown office

Federal Defender Program team

Plan to move detainees to South Georgia illogical, defense attorneys argue

Giant pandas arrive in Atlanta

The ‘Panda Express’ has arrived! Giant pandas land in Atlanta.

Tree crushes pickup in southeast Atlanta
GRIDLOCK GUY

A tree fell on his truck. The tale is a lesson for all Atlanta drivers.

Smyrna Police investigate homicide park valley apartments

Teen now charged with murder in Smyrna dismemberment case; victim identified

Film set at Woodruff Art Center

National film incentive legislation introduced with Ga. lawmaker as co-sponsor

15 year old shot and killed on Dunning Street on Friday September 25th

15-year-old killed in ‘isolated’ shooting in SE Atlanta, police say