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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning about an increase in counterfeit $20 bills circulating in the community. Residents and businesses are advised to inspect cash carefully to avoid being duped.

A giant soccer ball was painted at the Franklin Gateway Sports Complex in Marietta, symbolizing community unity through sports. The event, held on June 4, involved local residents and organizations, highlighting the area's growing soccer culture as it prepares for the World Cup.

A Spectrum employee faces charges after crashing a company truck through secured gates at the Henry County Superior Court. The incident, which caused significant damage, occurred early Saturday morning, and the driver fled the scene before being apprehended.

A man who was hit by a vehicle last year visited Riverdale Police to express gratitude to the officers who saved him. Officer Porter and Lieutenant Ortega provided critical aid until paramedics arrived, leading to his recovery.

Atlanta police are investigating the discovery of a body at a house with boarded-up windows in northwest Atlanta. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, and details remain limited as the investigation unfolds.

A 3-month-old baby was found dead in a Richmond County home following a reported dog attack. Authorities are investigating the incident and have removed a Cane Corso from the residence.

Maged Awad, owner of K&S Clinical Diagnostics, faces criminal charges and a civil lawsuit for allegedly billing Medicaid for unrequested genetic tests. Investigators claim he fraudulently obtained over $300,000 by submitting false claims from May 2020 to June 2024.

A homeowner in Woodstock confronted two suspects after receiving a Ring camera alert about a person in his driveway. The suspects fired shots at the homeowner before fleeing, but were later apprehended by police.

Michael Smith, a 54-year-old former probation officer in Covington, has been arrested on three counts of improper sexual contact with a probationer. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is continuing its investigation into the allegations.

A man has been arrested for stealing the entire metal roof off a vacant home in Taylor County, Georgia. Authorities are pursuing additional suspects in this unusual theft case.

Cobb County police have closed a section of Windy Hill Road for an ongoing investigation, creating significant traffic disruptions. Officers are present in front of Osborne High School, and traffic is being diverted to nearby side streets.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has opened three new gates as part of its $1.4 billion Concourse D expansion project, which is now halfway complete. The project aims to enhance traveler comfort while minimizing disruptions.

Rapper Fetty Wap surprised former Trout Creek Academy Principal Katie O'Connell with flowers after she was placed on leave due to a quote from his song in the school yearbook. O'Connell claims she did not approve the quote, which has since gone viral.

A full closure of a two-mile stretch of I-285 on the west side is causing concern for local businesses as they brace for lost customers. The closure, part of a $370 million reconstruction project, is expected to last through the weekend.

Police have arrested four individuals in Cartersville, Georgia, following an investigation into a methamphetamine distribution operation. The main suspect, Scott Allen Walsh, has a history of drug convictions and was found to be selling significant amounts of meth weekly.

Troup County deputies are searching for Cody Lane Pruitt, who is wanted for stealing a utility trailer on May 14. Although the trailer was recovered, Pruitt remains at large, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.

A man was shot on a MARTA train at the midtown station, sustaining injuries to his left arm and leg. Police are investigating the incident, which they believe was targeted, and are actively searching for the suspect.

Dozens of U.S Postal Service workers are demanding answers concerning the four deaths inside the same Palmetto mail sorting facility since it opened two years ago.They told Channel 2’s Tyisha Fernandes they want to speak out about this, but they’re afraid.Many said they feel stuck working at the war

The city of Mableton is moving forward with plans to create its own Public Safety Division after a failed mediation with Cobb County. Residents have mixed feelings about the financial implications of this decision, which aims to enhance local policing by May 2027.

Five men from Atlanta, including a dual U.S./Jamaican citizen, have been indicted for allegedly stealing hundreds of firearms and trafficking them to the Caribbean. The investigation revealed a multi-year crime spree involving vehicle burglaries and smuggling operations.