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The Georgia Supreme Court upheld a law banning most individuals under 21 from carrying handguns in public. The ruling followed a lawsuit from a 20-year-old who claimed the law violated his constitutional rights.
The Georgia Supreme Court upheld a law banning most individuals under 21 from carrying handguns in public. The ruling follows a lawsuit from a 20-year-old who claimed the law violated his constitutional rights.
Georgia's legislature is addressing public safety and crime through a series of proposed reforms. These measures aim to enhance community security and improve educational resources. The implications of these legislative changes could significantly impact local crime rates and educational outcomes.
One man is in custody following reports of multiple shots fired near the Thomas Recreation Center in southeast Atlanta. Police arrived shortly before 10 p.m., but no injuries were reported. The man's name and potential charges remain unknown.
Hundreds protested in Atlanta on Sunday to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the Nakba, demanding an end to Israeli occupation and military actions against Palestinians. Organized by local groups, the demonstration called for an arms embargo, humanitarian aid, and the release of political prisoners.
A man was shot in the head at The Connector Apartments in Midtown Atlanta, a building associated with Georgia Tech students. The victim was breathing but not conscious when transported to the hospital, and the investigation by the Atlanta Police Department is ongoing with no suspects identified.
Authorities released images of three suspects involved in a shooting at a Waffle House in West Midtown on April 21. The suspects fired after a parking lot altercation, with no injuries reported. Police encourage anonymous tips to identify the individuals, offering a reward of up to $5,000.
A 33-year-old woman suffered a stab wound to her head during an altercation in southwest Atlanta early Sunday. Police reported that she was conscious and alert when transported to the hospital, while investigators continue to search for the incident's cause.
A 71-year-old man died in a hit-and-run collision in downtown Atlanta on May 18, 2025. The incident occurred at the intersection of Peachtree Street NW and Baker Street NW, where the driver of a black sedan fled the scene. The Atlanta Police Department's Accident Investigations Unit is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A man suffered a gunshot wound to the chest early Sunday morning at the 33ninety apartments in southwest Atlanta. First responders found the victim conscious and breathing, and he was transported to a hospital for treatment. The Atlanta Police Department is investigating the circumstances of the shooting.