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December 22

Manhunt underway for 3 'dangerous' inmates who broke out of Georgia jail

Three dangerous inmates escaped from DeKalb County Jail near Atlanta Monday. Authorities warn residents to avoid approaching the possibly armed fugitives.

December 21

Man rushed to hospital in apparent self-inflicted shooting at Atlanta airport

Man suffers apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport near baggage claim. Victim hospitalized, alert and conscious.

December 3

Feds arrest felon illegal immigrant after seizing tens of millions in meth stashed in blackberries

A massive methamphetamine bust in Atlanta area netted 1,585 pounds of drugs hidden in blackberry shipments, leading to federal charges against repeat offenders.

December 1

'Armed and dangerous' inmate escapes Atlanta hospital, steals gun and SUV: police

Manhunt underway after inmate Timothy Shane escapes Atlanta hospital custody, steals multiple cars and even a gun, Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office said.

November 26

Passenger allegedly opens emergency exit door on taxiing plane, deploys slide at Atlanta airport: police

A passenger is accused of opening an emergency exit door on a KLM plane, deploying the slide while the aircraft was taxiing in Atlanta, leading to the flight's cancellation.

November 19

Antisemitism is becoming 'normal,' with Jewish teens paying the price

A leading rabbi cautions that sensitivity to antisemitism is fading, calling for urgent education and pride-building among Jewish teens before indifference takes root.

November 12

Passenger finds loaded magazine with mysterious inscription on Atlanta plane; FBI notified

The FBI was called after a loaded gun magazine with hollow point rounds was discovered on a Frontier Airlines plane at the Atlanta airport, forcing an evacuation and security sweep.

October 25

Carjacking victim arrested after allegedly shooting boy breaking into his car during Atlanta confrontation

An Atlanta car owner was arrested for shooting a young alleged burglar in the foot during a confrontation. Yoshay Carter, 51, faces aggravated assault charges after Friday's incident.

October 20

'Tragedy averted' at Atlanta Airport as police arrest man with AR-15 allegedly threatening to 'shoot it up'

Family alerts police after man livestreams threat to "shoot up" Atlanta airport, leading to arrest before he could enter terminal with loaded AR-15 weapon.

October 18

Nationwide unrest looms as ‘No Kings’ demonstrators begin to gather in major US cities

The nation is seeing its second "No Kings" against President Donald Trump as Republicans call demonstrations a distraction from the government shutdown.