Caroline Silva
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Caroline Carrasco Garcia Silva is a Breaking News, Crime and Courts 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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Pedestrians walk along Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, just two days after one person was killed and 10 others were injured in an area shooting. A third suspect was arrested Wednesday in the case. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

FBI: Last suspect tied to Edgewood shooting that killed 1, injured 10 arrested

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Contractor killed outside Norfolk Southern facility in Cobb identified

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

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

Measles Deaths

2 new measles cases tied to metro Atlanta daycare outbreak, officials say

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

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2 metro Atlanta agencies promise new Flock rules amid misuse findings

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3 apprehended in Cobb after deadly shooting at Buckhead apartments

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‘Losing one of your own’: Funeral set for Georgia officer killed in line of duty

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GBI: Suspect dead, located in South Carolina after Georgia officer fatally shot