Gas station video captures deadly ambush that ended in a life sentence
Dorian Darden, 25, was sentenced to life without parole plus 40 years for a 2023 LaGrange murder.
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Former teacher who had sexual encounters with students sentenced to probation
WACO, Texas ( KWTX /Gray News) — A former Texas high school teacher who had sexual encounters with two teenage boys was placed on deferred probation Friday. Judge Thomas West of the 19th State District Court approved a plea agreement between Shelby Dawn Lashombe and the McLennan ...
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DeKalb County issues permit allowing site work at former Presidential Hotel to begin
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta-based Aramar Investments LLC will spend more than $50 million redeveloping the long-vacant Presidential Tower. DeKalb County’s permitting office issued a land disturbance permit that allows what is called horizontal site work to begin. ...
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Police identify Cushman Circle shooting victim as police seek tips
Atlanta police are searching for information regarding a deadly shooting on Cushman Circle SW.
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New mom turns her pain into app to help other new mothers
Kenya Jackson-Saulters calls it the most joyous time of her life. Until it wasn’t. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] “I had may baby in December of 2024. During that time I felt more alone than I’ve every felt before,” Kenya said. She was diagnosed with ...
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3 arrested after 15 abused children found in Marietta apartment, warrants say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Three adults have been arrested after Marietta police said they found 15 abused children living with them. Ashley Jackson, Derrick Jackson and Briana Reynolds each face charges of first and second-degree child cruelty, as well as possession of ...
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Former Atlanta banker arrested in $931K cryptocurrency fraud scheme
Former Ameris Bank employee Mercedes Henry faces federal Atlanta bank fraud charges for allegedly stealing $931,500.
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Massive poultry house fire prompts emergency response in Ellijay
First responders rushed to the scene of a fully engulfed poultry house fire along Pleasant Gap Circle in Ellijay.
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Tennessee to execute its first woman in 200 years this week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced on Monday that he does not plan to intervene in the execution of Christa Gail Pike, which is slated for later this week. “After deliberate consideration of Christa Gail Pike’s request for clemency, and af...
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Police seek suspect accused of stealing shoes, pushing employee
Atlanta police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of stealing several pairs of shoes from a Buckhead business. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The Atlanta Police Department’s Robbery Unit said officers responded around 3:40 ...