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Three students from Gilmer County Schools were arrested after a toy gun was brought to school, reported by a fellow student. School officials acted quickly to isolate the student and confiscate the fake weapon, with no real threat to safety identified. The district praised the reporting student for their vigilance.
In response to the recent tragic shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, Georgia, therapy dogs have been introduced in local schools to support students' emotional well-being. The community is grappling with the aftermath as new details about the incident and the young suspect emerge.
Police in Alpharetta are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred late Wednesday night, resulting in the death of 46-year-old Justin Mourning. Authorities are seeking a person of interest who was on a motorcycle at the time of the shooting, which reportedly stemmed from an argument. The case is now classified as a homicide investigation.
A teenage Burger King employee in Union City, Georgia, was attacked by a customer who threw bleach in his face during a drive-thru incident. The police are currently investigating the assault and are seeking video evidence of the suspect.
Police in Alpharetta are seeking the public's assistance in locating a person of interest related to a deadly shooting that occurred late at night in downtown. The incident has raised concerns about safety in the area, prompting community engagement and support for the investigation.
A 21-year-old Milton man, Jaden Lewis, has been arrested and charged with murder and aggravated assault following a shooting incident in downtown Alpharetta, Georgia, that resulted in one death. The shooting occurred late Wednesday night as Lewis allegedly fired from a motorcycle.
The City of Atlanta is investigating a mulch fire in the Lakewood neighborhood that has affected the South River's headwaters. The Department of Watershed Management is working with other city departments to implement protective measures and hold those responsible accountable.
A school shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, Georgia, resulted in the arrest of 14-year-old Colt Gray, who allegedly brought a gun into the school. The sheriff confirmed that Gray was previously known to the FBI for making threats related to school shootings.
Georgians are already planning their holiday travel, with nearly two-thirds indicating they will take an overnight vacation between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, according to a new survey by the American Automobile Association. Notably, 40% of residents typically start booking their trips before September.
Atlanta Public Schools heightened police presence at all schools on Thursday following social media threats. This proactive measure aims to ensure the safety of students and staff amid growing concerns about school safety.