Georgia

Overdose Deaths Soar in Georgia, Reaching Highest Rate Since 1999 with 2,687 Lives Lost in 2022

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Atlanta, Georgia — The state of Georgia is grappling with a significant rise in drug overdose deaths, recording 2,687 fatalities in 2022. This alarming statistic translates to approximately 25 deaths per 100,000 residents, marking the highest rate reported since data collection began in 1999. The increase underscores an ongoing public health crisis that has gradually … Read more

Fire Breaks Out at Georgia Arms Facility; No Injuries Reported in Accidental Blaze

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VILLA RICA, Ga. — A late-night fire at the Georgia Arms facility on Thursday sent flames shooting into the sky, prompting a swift response from local fire crews. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident. The fire broke out around 8:30 p.m., with numerous 911 calls alerting authorities to the loud … Read more

Violence Erupts at Georgia POST Headquarters as Former Deputy Allegedly Attacks Officers

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AUSTELL, Ga. — A violent confrontation erupted at the headquarters of Georgia’s Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) on Monday, resulting in serious injuries to multiple officers. The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. when Alex Ross, a 27-year-old man from North Carolina, reportedly attacked three female officers during a discussion about his certification status. … Read more

Abortion Crisis in Georgia: Brain-Dead Mother’s Body Used as a Vessel Amid Controversial Laws

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In Atlanta, Georgia, the complex and often perilous landscape of maternal health has come into sharp focus following the tragic case of Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old nurse who was declared brain dead earlier this year. Smith’s story has become emblematic of the severe challenges facing expectant mothers in a state that ranks near the bottom … Read more

Murder of Georgia Tech Student Unfolds: Suspect Hid in Stairwell for Over an Hour Before Fatal Encounter

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ATLANTA — A Georgia Tech student was fatally shot on May 18 in an off-campus apartment complex, with the suspect allegedly hiding inside the building for an extended period before the incident. Authorities have charged 21-year-old Nigel Belser with murder in connection with the death of 22-year-old Akash Banerjee. According to court documents, Belser entered … Read more

Shooting near Georgia Tech: 21-Year-Old Arrested for Murder of Student in Midtown Atlanta

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ATLANTA — Authorities have made an arrest in the fatal shooting of a Georgia Tech student, who died shortly after being shot in a Midtown apartment building last week. The incident has raised concerns about safety in the area frequented by students. Nigel Belser, 21, turned himself in to police at the Fulton County Jail … Read more

Shooting Tragedy Strikes Georgia Tech as Man Charged in Student’s Slaying

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ATLANTA — A man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a Georgia Tech student, authorities reported. The Atlanta Police Department announced that Nigel Belser, 22, has been taken into custody on multiple charges, including murder and aggravated assault. Belser surrendered to the Fulton County Jail on Sunday following the shooting that … Read more

Murder Charge Filed Against Georgia Man Nearly Two Decades After His Wife’s Death Following Cold Case Breakthrough

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DOUGLAS, Ga. — A man has been arrested nearly two decades after the murder of his wife, with authorities alleging he orchestrated her killing amid significant marital issues. Jon Worrell, 58, is charged with malice murder, felony murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and aggravated battery in the death of Doris Worrell, who was 39 when … Read more

Murder: Georgia Man Arrested Nearly 20 Years After Allegedly Hiring Hitman to Kill His Wife

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DOUGLAS, Ga. — After nearly two decades, a man has been arrested and charged with the murder of his wife, a crime that authorities allege he orchestrated during a tumultuous period in their marriage. Jon Worrell, 58, faces multiple charges including malice murder and conspiracy to commit murder for the death of Doris Worrell, who … Read more

Suspect in Wife’s Murder Flees Abroad with Nanny, Georgia Authorities Report

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DULUTH, Ga. — Authorities are searching for a man believed to have fled the country with a nanny after the suspicious death of his wife. The investigation, which began after officers responded to a report of a woman’s death at their home, has taken a dramatic turn with the suspect’s international departure. The victim was … Read more