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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2 men found dead at DeKalb park near Doll’s Head Trail

Trump Cobb visit

Trump’s visit to Cobb school ends with minimal traffic impacts

Handcuff

Holster, then handcuff: Fatal DeKalb arrest defied most officer training

Colt Gray status hearing

Apalachee shooting suspect to appear in Barrow County for plea, sentence hearing

Derrick Harris Jr. DKPS

DeKalb officer out on bond in teen’s ‘accidental’ fatal shooting during arrest

DeKalb double shooting

Police say gang involvement ‘likely’ in DeKalb sleepover shooting that killed 2

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Heat advisory issued, storms popping up as steamy July 4th weekend begins

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2 victims identified, including 13-year-old, after shots fired into DeKalb home

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NFL player’s mom dead, brother charged in Buckhead killing, officials say

Automates License Plate System

Georgia officers misuse license plate reader databases. Can they be stopped?