Shaddi Abusaid
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Shaddi is a Marietta native who covers crime, courts and breaking news for the AJC.
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Hall County Sheriff Gerald Jay Couch

Gov. Kemp suspends Hall County sheriff for 2 months after DUI charge

Jasper VA clinic shooting

VA employee hurt, suspect dead after shooting at Jasper clinic, officials say

Ice Storm aftermath

Metro Atlanta braces for more frigid temps before midweek warmup

The controversial Civil War store in downtown Kennesaw has been the subject of intense debate in the increasingly diverse city. But since Myers' death and the store's abrupt closure last year, the Confederate flags that flew from the second story for decades have since removed. File photo. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

She won control of infamous Confederate shop in court. Then, she died.

death penalty

Gwinnett DA announces plans to seek death penalty for second time in a week

Jason Hughes

Beloved teacher’s death highlights need for prosecutor discretion, lawyers say

Apalachee Verdict?

Have kids? Here’s how Apalachee parent’s conviction could affect you.

Acworth

Security guard’s fatal shooting marks Acworth’s first homicide of the year

Teacher killed

Hall County teacher run over, killed confronting teens after prank, police say

Apalachee Verdict?

Apalachee shooting suspect’s dad convicted in ‘novel’ case