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17-Year-Old Charged in Southwest Atlanta Shooting

Kez Crenshaw faces multiple felony counts after allegedly shooting a man who went to speak with his girlfriend.

Teen Charged in SW Atlanta Shooting

17-year-old Kez Crenshaw faces multiple felony counts after altercation with girlfriend's family member

Grove Park Grandma Slain In West Atlanta Home As Family Demands Answers

Relatives say suspect remains free after Tracey Taylor, 57, was killed in her West Atlanta home on Jan. 17; police ask anyone with information to call 404-577-TIPS.

Vehicle crashes into Atlanta drycleaner, destroying front of building

Atlanta police are investigating the incident that caused significant damage to the Fashionaid DryCleaners storefront.

Man Shot and Killed in DeKalb County on Valentine's Day

Police say the victim was declared dead at the scene.

Georgia man accused of decapitating woman's dog, posting images online

Jalen Wade, known as 'Lil Drip', denied bond after alleged incident involving Precious Cody's missing dog

Atlanta Resident Shoots Man Accused of Impersonating Police

The suspect was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive.

Gang Member Sentenced to Life for Norcross Hotel Murder

Dametris Dameon Bush convicted of killing Andre Sharron Jones Jr. in 'retaliation shooting'

Atlanta Teen Shot While Sleeping, Remains Hospitalized

Carver High senior Raven Brown was shot in her Southwest Atlanta home the night before her 18th birthday.

Man Found Guilty of Murdering Buckhead Valet Who Tried to Stop Car Break-In

Jury convicts Randy King on all counts for the 2023 killing of Harrison Olvey during a confrontation over a truck break-in.

Man Convicted in Killing of Buckhead Valet Attendant

Randy King found guilty on all counts in the 2023 death of 25-year-old Harrison Olvey.

Suspect in Shooting Near Palmetto Elementary Has Lengthy Criminal Record

Christopher Ates accused of killing Eboni Anderson, a young mother of three, outside the school

Woman's Lost Dog Found Decapitated in Gruesome Atlanta Attack

Precious says the dog killed was her beloved pet Bambi, who she had been searching for since September 2024.

Valet Killed Stopping Car Break-In in Buckhead: Murder Trial Goes to Jury

The family of a valet gunned down while trying to stop a car break-in in Buckhead must wait at least 24 hours more to learn the fate of the man accused of his murder.

Family of Man Killed on Peachtree Street Pushes for Safer, Raised Crosswalks

Advocates call for crosswalk improvements after a fatal 2025 incident on the busy Atlanta thoroughfare.

Crash Closes Eastbound I-20 in Fulton County

Incident expected to be cleared by 9 p.m.

Closing arguments begin in trial of man accused of killing valet who interrupted car break-in

Jurors heard from multiple witnesses, including the victim's mother and the defendant's father.

Tow Truck Driver Injured in DUI Crash on Atlanta's Downtown Connector

Authorities say an intoxicated driver struck the tow truck operator and a patrol vehicle while they were clearing an earlier accident.

Clayton County Police Seek Persons of Interest in November Killing

Lavon Loggins was fatally shot on Highway 85 in Riverdale last year.

Student Alleges Assault by Principal During Protest

Father files police report after video shows principal allegedly pushing and grabbing student during school walkout