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Georgia machete-wielding man accused of attempted burglary runs from police, hides in homeless camp: Officials

August 2, 2023

Georgia machete-wielding man accused of attempted burglary runs from police, hides in homeless camp: Officials

A man in Georgia is accused of trying to break in to a building attempted to flee police by going into a homeless camp and hiding in a tent, police say.

Inmate found dead in Atlanta jail currently being investigated by US Department of Justice

August 2, 2023

Inmate found dead in Atlanta jail currently being investigated by US Department of Justice

The death of a 40-year-old male inmate who was discovered unresponsive in his cell at the main Fulton County Jail in Atlanta on Monday is currently under investigation.

Ex-Auburn football player helps bail out wife, her lover who are accused of plotting his murder: report

August 2, 2023

Ex-Auburn football player helps bail out wife, her lover who are accused of plotting his murder: report

A Georgia husband helped his wife, who is accused of trying to kill him amid an acrimonious divorce, and her alleged accomplices get bailed out of a Bahamas prison, according to a local report.

Georgia man killed deputy wife, her brother before they found out about his secret children, cheating: DA

August 2, 2023

Georgia man killed deputy wife, her brother before they found out about his secret children, cheating: DA

A Newton County, Georgia, jury last week found Jaquavia Jackson guilty in the 2021 slayings of his wife, Shakeema Brown Jackson, and her brother, Levoy Brown.

Georgia attorneys attempt to strike down law that allows commission to discipline, remove prosecutors

August 2, 2023

Georgia attorneys attempt to strike down law that allows commission to discipline, remove prosecutors

Attorneys in Georgia are attempting to strike down a law that will create a commission to discipline and remove state prosecutors. The attorneys say the law violates the Constitution.

Georgia babysitter accused of strangling 1-year-old child: police

August 1, 2023

Georgia babysitter accused of strangling 1-year-old child: police

Gainesville resident Abby Elizabeth Chosewood was charged with felony aggravated assault and felony cruelty to children after allegedly suffocating a toddler, nearly killing the child.

Small plane crash in Georgia marsh critically injures 2

August 1, 2023

Small plane crash in Georgia marsh critically injures 2

Emergency teams are responding to a plane crash in a Georgia marsh near Kaolin Field Airport in Sandersville. The crash left the two occupants on board in critical condition.

Naked man driving car harasses Atlanta jogger near elementary school; police investigating

August 1, 2023

Naked man driving car harasses Atlanta jogger near elementary school; police investigating

A naked man drove up to a jogger in front of Virginia-Highlands Elementary School in Atlanta and began touching himself sexually, the victim says.

Georgia wrong-way crash claims 5 lives on rural highway

August 1, 2023

Georgia wrong-way crash claims 5 lives on rural highway

A wrong-way accident Tuesday on a rural highway in the middle of Georgia cliamed the lives of five people on U.S. 441 near Lake Sinclair, north of Milledgeville.

Ex-Auburn football player was locked in nasty custody battle before wife’s alleged murder plot

July 31, 2023

Ex-Auburn football player was locked in nasty custody battle before wife’s alleged murder plot

A Georgia woman is accused of plotting to have her wealthy husband murdered after he allegedly caught her cheating and filed for divorce, according to court papers.