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Milner City Hall at dusk, symbolizing a community grappling with leadership crisis.
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Milner city council confirms allegations that led to resignation of entire police force

In a small town where trust is the foundation of community, a shocking breach has led to the resignation of an entire police force. Mayor Craig Timmons' decision to track the police chief's movements has sent ripples through Milner, leaving its residents grappling with the fallout. This foundation...

Atlanta police looking for suspects in armed robbery

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24-year-old deputy killed in crash with coal truck while on duty, sheriff’s office says

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Couple charged after 4 children removed from ‘deplorable conditions’, police say

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Community mourns 4-year-old Colby Cooks, found dead in Atlanta townhome.
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4-year-old found dead in southwest Atlanta townhome; suspect arrested in Wilkes County

In a tragic turn of events that has sent ripples of sorrow far beyond its immediate location, the vibrant young life of 4-year-old Colby Cooks was cut tragically short. His discovery in a southwest Atlanta townhome has left a community grappling with profound shock and an urgent call for reflection...

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18-year-old charged in hate-motivated attack after luring victim through dating app, police say — Atlanta News First
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18-year-old charged in hate-motivated attack after luring victim through dating app, police say

ShareAdd Us On GoogleAdd as a preferred source on GoogleELLISVILLE, Mo. (KMOV/Gray News) - An 18-year-old in Missouri was charged in a hate-motivated attack after allegedly luring a victim through a dating app, according to authorities.Around 2:20 a.m. Oct. 21, the victim went to Bluebird Park to...

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A robot security dog patrolling an apartment complex at dusk, its cameras scanning the perimeter.
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Robot security dog video aids DeKalb County police in double murder investigation

In a groundbreaking twist that feels plucked from the pages of a futuristic novel, a robot security dog has stepped into the spotlight, playing a pivotal role in a tragic double murder investigation in neighboring DeKalb County. This innovative technology not only captured crucial video evidence...

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Family of Heather Turner seeking justice in Paulding County
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Investigator disputes claims by law enforcement about death of Paulding County mother Heather Turner​

In a heart-wrenching case that has captivated a community, the family of Heather Turner continues to seek justice nearly nine years after her tragic death. As they challenge the official ruling of suicide, a private investigator sheds new light on the circumstances surrounding her passing, offering...

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1 hospitalized after shooting in Gainesville, suspect at large — Atlanta News First
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1 hospitalized after shooting in Gainesville, suspect at large

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One person was hospitalized after a shooting in Gainesville on Tuesday, police said.The shooting happened near Chestnut Street and Green Hunter Lane. The victim was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center, according to police.There is a large police presence in...

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3 arrested in alleged conspiracy to carry out shooting at Cherokee County high school, police say — CBS News Atlanta
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3 arrested in alleged conspiracy to carry out shooting at Cherokee County high school, police say

Three people are in custody after an investigation into an alleged conspiracy to carry out a school shooting in Cherokee County, police say.Authorities say there is no known ongoing threat toward Cherokee High School in Canton, but that their investigation is ongoing.According to the Canton Police...

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Woman charged in connection to death of Atlanta child — Atlanta News First
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Woman charged in connection to death of Atlanta child

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman has been arrested after a 4-year-old child was found dead inside a southwest Atlanta townhome, according to police.Atlanta police located the child in a gated community in the 3500 block of Cardinal Drive SW on Monday.On Tuesday, the Wilkes County...

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‘Devastating’: Police department mourns death of officer in off-duty crash — Atlanta News First
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‘Devastating’: Police department mourns death of officer in off-duty crash

AUTAUGA COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA/Gray News) - A police officer in Alabama has died in an off-duty crash this week. According to the Prattville Police Department, Cpl. Dakota Lee Davis did not survive the injuries he sustained in a crash on Highway 31 on Monday afternoon. “The loss of CPL. Davis is...

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Dust cloud over Chamblee after building implosion, affecting nearby homes and businesses.
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Dust lingers days after Chamblee implosion of former revenue building

Cheerios teams up with Ziploc to create resealable bags inside cereal boxes (finally) — Atlanta News First
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Cheerios teams up with Ziploc to create resealable bags inside cereal boxes (finally)

Former true-crime producer accused of posing as aircraft heiress added to FBI most-wanted list — Atlanta News First
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Former true-crime producer accused of posing as aircraft heiress added to FBI most-wanted list

Audi plant marks major milestone for Kemp’s legacy — Northwest Georgia News (Rome/Dalton)
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Audi plant marks major milestone for Kemp’s legacy

Chamblee Police Chief Michael Dieppa announces resignation after 3 years with department — CBS News Atlanta
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Chamblee Police Chief Michael Dieppa announces resignation after 3 years with department

Dozens of people displaced after fire severely damages Stone Mountain apartment building — CBS News Atlanta
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Dozens of people displaced after fire severely damages Stone Mountain apartment building

Georgia House candidate accused of exposing himself to child near Smyrna bus stop — CBS News Atlanta
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Georgia House candidate accused of exposing himself to child near Smyrna bus stop

Child found dead inside southwest Atlanta home; woman arrested in Central Savannah River Area — CBS News Atlanta
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Child found dead inside southwest Atlanta home; woman arrested in Central Savannah River Area

Police officers, educators honored by Calhoun City Council — Northwest Georgia News (Rome/Dalton)
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Police officers, educators honored by Calhoun City Council

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