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December 11, 2023

3 dead, 1 hurt in Atlanta apartment shooting

Three people have been reported dead and fourth injured following a Saturday evening shooting in Atlanta's Buckhead district, according to police.

December 9, 2023

Suspect in attempted arson of MLK Jr's birth home is decorated US Navy veteran

The suspect arrested on charges of attempted arson at the birth home of Martin Luther King Jr. is a US Navy veteran who earned multiple decorations during her service.

December 8, 2023

Martin Luther King Jr. home arson suspect named, caught on camera

Laneisha Shantrice Henderson, 26, has been charged with attempted arson and interfering with government property after she tried to burn down Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth home.

December 8, 2023

Atlanta woman arrested after attempted arson of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth home

A 26-year-old woman was arrested in Atlanta on Thursday after dousing Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth home with gasoline in an arson attempt.

December 7, 2023

Georgia redistricting plan heads to Kemp's desk after clearing Legislature

Georgia's Republican-led Legislature on Thursday passed a court-ordered redraw of the state's congressional map, which retains the party's 9-5 delegation advantage.

December 6, 2023

Georgia's redrawn congressional map nears passage as special redistricting session approaches likely end

Georgia lawmakers are nearing passage of a redrawn congressional map, which was ordered after a judge mandated that another majority-Black district be drawn.

December 6, 2023

Georgia family files lawsuit after man's death in police confrontation with tow truck driver

The family of a Georgia man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit following his death in a police confrontation after a minor car crash. The incident was captured on camera.

December 5, 2023

2 plead guilty to torching Atlanta Wendy's during Rayshard Brooks riot

Two of three suspects in an arson attack on the Atlanta Wendy's location where Rayshard Brooks was fatally shot have pleaded guilty and were sentenced to probation.

December 5, 2023

Georgia plans $127M rail terminal northeast of Atlanta

The Georgia Ports Authority voted Tuesday to approve a proposal for a $127 million inland terminal to expedite freight transportation between Gainesville and Savannah.

December 1, 2023

Protester in critical condition after lighting self on fire outside Israeli consulate in Atlanta, 2 hurt

Several people were injured at an Atlanta building that houses the Israeli Consulate General, Atlanta police said Friday afternoon.