Caroline Silva
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Caroline Carrasco Garcia Silva is a Breaking News Reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Caroline moved to the United States at a young age and now lives in Atlanta. She joined the AJC in June 2021 and has previously worked for the Orlando Weekly. She graduated summa cum laude from Emory University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Philosophy. Caroline received her Master of Arts in English from the James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies at Emory University in 2023.
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Cobb man with loaded shotgun arrested near U.S. Capitol, federal police say

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Pedestrian killed after illegal tint prompts DeKalb police pursuit, officials say

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With man sentenced in Buckhead valet killing, victim’s mom looks to heal

1 dead in shooting at Palmetto Elementary

DoorDash driver killed in ‘domestic’ shooting outside Palmetto Elementary

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‘Decapitated’ dog leads to man’s arrest at Fulton home, police say

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Driver in DeKalb teen’s death sentenced as passenger’s parents fight charges

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Barricaded gunman arrested after 2 officers injured in Atlanta, police say

The remains of Gwinnett County police officer Pradeep Tamang depart following a celebration of life ceremony at 12Stone Church on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Lawrenceville. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Gwinnett honors officer killed in the line of duty

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Body recovered from Milton pond believed to be Lil Jon’s son, police say

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Donations pour in after 4 killed in DeKalb house fire