Athens police officer responding to disturbance call killed armed man
An Athens-Clarke County officer investigating a disturbance shot and killed an armed man who fired at police overnight, officials say.
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An Athens-Clarke County officer investigating a disturbance shot and killed an armed man who fired at police overnight, officials say.
Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty for the man accused of the killing of Gwinnett County Senior Officer Pradeep Tamang.
A traffic stop in Woodstock turned deadly Wednesday evening after police say a suspect opened fire on officers during a chase.
The deadly shooting of Manuel Paez Terán, known as Tortuguita, by law enforcement was a galvanizing moment for the "Stop Cop City" movement.
A person has been airlifted for medical treatment after authorities say a Georgia State Patrol trooper shot them during an incident in Newton County.
A gunman is dead, and a Gainesville police officer is recovering in the hospital after a six-hour SWAT standoff, officials say.
A Department of Veterans Affairs employee who was injured in Tuesday's shooting at a Jasper VA clinic has died, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation says.
An attempt to stop a vehicle in Bartow County ended with deputies shooting and killing the driver and arresting his passenger, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation says.
A mental health-related call in Powders Springs ended with officers shooting a man who they say pulled out a handgun.
Savannah police shot and injured a 23-year-old man Saturday afternoon after they say he pointed what turned out to be a cellphone at officers responding to a domestic dispute.
A man is dead after officials say he was killed by Cobb County officers investigating gunshots on Monday night.
Prosecutors say the ex-DeKalb County officer shot and killed a Stone Mountain man after entering his home while on duty. He'll now spend two years on house arrest and more on probation.
The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking the community for prayers and support after the shooting that left one of their officers dead and another seriously wounded at a local hotel.
Police say officers were responding to a fraud-related call when a suspect opened fire inside a Gwinnett County hotel room.
An attempt to evict a man from a Lithonia home turned into an hours-long SWAT standoff that ended with deputies shooting and killing him, the GBI said.
A police chase in Gwinnett County late Tuesday night ended with an officer-involved shooting that left a suspect dead, authorities said.
Experts blame a combination of drought, pollution, and sewage runoff for the 20-mile fish kill, raising concerns for the local environment, economy, and climate change impacts.
The daughter of reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley was arrested in Cherokee County over the weekend on multiple traffic charges.
A new USCIS policy limiting Adjustment of Status applications inside the U.S. is raising concerns among immigration attorneys and temporary visa holders across metro Atlanta.
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez questioned the EPA about Morgan County residents' drinking water concerns linked to a massive Georgia data center project.
Veterans service officer Terrance O'Keefe put out a call from Massachusetts for a World War II veteran who needed a proper hero's send-off. When he arrived at the funeral, a line was already out the church door.