Murphy Avenue Train Death: Man Struck, Killed by Norfolk Southern Train in Southwest Atlanta
Police believe the death was an accident. Investigators are looking at where the man was positioned on the tracks.
I-85 · Jackson County · Fatal
I-85 Jackson County Crash: 1 Dead, Truck Driver Charged After 5-Vehicle Chain Reaction at Mile Marker 136
A Penske rental truck rear-ended a Toyota Corolla and set off a five-vehicle chain reaction on I-85 northbound near Jefferson. All northbound lanes were closed for just over three hours.
Lithonia Apartment Shooting: Man Killed at DeKalb County Complex
DeKalb County police are investigating. No arrests have been announced.
Rockdale County School Lockdown: Arrest Made After Bomb Threats at Two High Schools
Both campuses were cleared and released. One person is in custody.
Traffic & Crashes
All traffic →I-85 Jackson County Crash: 1 Dead, Truck Driver Charged After 5-Vehicle Chain Reaction at Mile Marker 136
A Penske rental truck rear-ended a Toyota Corolla near Jefferson, closing all northbound lanes for just over three hours.
Bulloch County Crash: Statesboro Woman Killed, Two Juveniles Injured
Georgia State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Bulloch County.
I-75 Whitfield County Crash: Tractor-Trailer Overturns, Driver Cited
Lanes were blocked while crews righted the overturned rig.
North Georgia Plane Crash: 2 Critically Injured at Airport
The NTSB is investigating. Both occupants were taken to hospitals in critical condition.
Lake Allatoona Boat Crash: 5 Ejected, Seriously Injured in High-Speed Collision
Five people were thrown from a boat in a high-speed crash on Lake Allatoona.
I-285 Sandy Springs Crash: Wreck Slows Westbound Traffic
Delays reported on I-285 westbound through Sandy Springs during the morning commute.
Murphy Avenue Train Death: Man Struck, Killed by Norfolk Southern Train in Southwest Atlanta
Police believe the death was an accident. Investigators are examining where the man was positioned on the tracks.
Crime & Courts
All crime →Georgia Quadruple Murder: Suspect Killed in Shootout With Deputies After Chase
Four people were found dead before the suspect opened fire on deputies, according to WJCL and WSB-TV.
Atlanta Apartment Shooting: Former Georgia State Football Player Killed
Atlanta police are investigating the shooting death at an apartment complex.
Cartersville Deputy-Involved Shooting: GBI Investigating
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation, as it does in all deputy-involved shootings.
Lithonia Apartment Shooting: Man Killed at DeKalb County Complex
DeKalb County police are investigating. No arrests have been announced.
Georgia Deputies Charged: Stalking and Misuse of Flock Camera System
Two sheriff's deputies were arrested and charged, according to the AJC.
Southeast Atlanta Shooting: 85-Year-Old Woman and 21-Year-Old Man Injured
Investigators have identified a suspect vehicle. Both victims were hospitalized.
Jonesboro Shooting: Man Killed in Clayton County
Clayton County police are investigating a fatal shooting in Jonesboro.
Conyers AutoZone Shooting: Employee Charged After Co-Worker Shot Inside Store
Police say the shooting was accidental. The employee has been charged.
Fires & Rescues
All fires →Buford Highway Connector Smoke: 50-Foot Trash Fire Blamed
Smoke visible across the connector was traced to a large trash fire, FOX 5 Atlanta reported.
Highway 82 Fire Recovery: Grant Helps More Than 30 Georgia Families
Families displaced by the historic fire are receiving recovery assistance.
Schools & Alerts
All schools →Rockdale County School Lockdown: Arrest Made After Bomb Threats at Two High Schools
Both campuses were searched and cleared before students were released.
Georgia Election Official's Home Shot Into: 30 Rounds Fired
No injuries were reported. Investigators are working to identify those responsible.