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Cobb ex-deputy indicted for fraud, oath violation over false medical claims
A former deputy from the Cobb County Sheriff's Office is facing serious charges following an investigation that led to his indictment for fraud and violation of his oath as a public officer.
DeKalb County indicts 17 alleged gang members on multiple charges
More than a dozen individuals have been indicted on charges related to gang activities, drugs, and weapons in DeKalb County.
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Fort Eisenhower woman admits guilt in son's fatal stabbing
By GA News Gazette | Mar 25, 2025
A woman from Fort Eisenhower has pled guilty to the murder of her infant son, as confirmed by Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, Tara M. Lyons.
Rome woman sentenced for selling thousands of fentanyl pills
By A. D. Nghiem | Mar 21, 2025
Deaja Simone Clemons has been sentenced to 63 months in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute fentanyl.
Chatham County man receives 20-year sentence for armed robbery
By A. D. Nghiem | Mar 20, 2025
A Chatham County man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his involvement in a violent robbery that resulted in injuries to two individuals.
Father and girlfriend sentenced for fatal beating of five-year-old
By A. D. Nghiem | Mar 20, 2025
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced the convictions of a Decatur father and his girlfriend in the beating death of his five-year-old daughter, Janiyah Herring.
Registered sex offender receives sentence after pleading guilty
By A. D. Nghiem | Mar 19, 2025
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced a guilty plea conviction in the case against Jesse William Kirk, a 50-year-old man from Lithonia.
Loganville man receives life sentences for decades-old double murder
By A. D. Nghiem | Mar 18, 2025
A Loganville man, Kenneth Perry, has been sentenced to three consecutive life terms plus 100 years in prison for crimes committed nearly 35 years ago.
Villa Rica man sentenced for stealing social security benefits over two decades
By A. D. Nghiem | Mar 18, 2025
Timmy S. Stephens, a resident of Villa Rica, Georgia, has been sentenced for stealing disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Former CIO sentenced for defrauding Mohawk Industries
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 14, 2025
Jana Kanyadan, the former Global Chief Information Officer of Mohawk Industries, Inc., has been sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for defrauding his employer.
Judge rules teen's murder case can proceed after MARTA bus driver shooting
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 14, 2025
The legal proceedings against a 16-year-old boy charged with the murder of a MARTA bus driver are set to continue, following a decision by DeKalb County Magistrate Court Judge Claire Jason.
Doctor settles false claim allegations over chelation therapy billing
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 14, 2025
Robert Burkich, M.D., a physician from Chattanooga, Tennessee, and his practice, Preventive Medicine Anti-Aging & Chelation, Inc. in Ringgold, Georgia, have settled allegations under the False Claims Act.
Georgia businessman pleads guilty to bank fraud charges
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 13, 2025
Spencer Askew, the founder and former CEO of E-Freight Solutions Worldwide, LLC, has admitted to defrauding Vinings Bank to secure a $1 million line of credit.
Eight alleged members of GoodFellas gang indicted on federal racketeering charges
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 13, 2025
Federal authorities have indicted eight individuals allegedly linked to the street gang GoodFellas on charges of racketeering.
Loganville man convicted in 1990 double homicide cold case using DNA
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 11, 2025
A Loganville man has been convicted for a double homicide and sexual assault that occurred nearly 35 years ago, following a cold case investigation using DNA evidence.
Federal court interpreter exam registration open until May
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 10, 2025
The Administrative Office of the United States Courts has announced that it will conduct the Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examinations for Spanish interpreters in May and August 2025.
Atlanta fugitive sentenced for illegal firearm possession
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 7, 2025
Jordan Pack, one of the Atlanta Police Department's most wanted fugitives, has been sentenced for multiple firearm-related offenses.
Cobb County Juvenile Court launches online payment system for various fees
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 4, 2025
Online payments for juvenile traffic citations, probation fees, and court program fees are now available through the Cobb County Juvenile Court's website.
Loganville man sentenced for fatal gas station shooting
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 3, 2025
A Loganville man has been sentenced to life in prison plus 10 years following his conviction for a deadly shooting at a gas station.
Former Hapeville officer charged with excessive force against detainee
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 3, 2025
Shevoy Brown, a former officer with the Hapeville Police Department in Georgia, has been charged with using excessive force after allegedly tasing a handcuffed detainee multiple times.