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Resident alien served on Bartow County grand jury

12:43 AM, May 23, 2013

As soon as the D.A. found out that a non-U.S. citizen was on the Grand Jury, she had to throw out all of the criminal indictments from that Grand Jury.

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Cobb Co. suspicious package determined safe after 3 hour lockdown

8:29 PM, May 22, 2013

Cobb County Police signaled an "all-clear" around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon after they determined a package they believed to be explosive was safe.

Norcross senior named Gatorade State Girls Soccer Player of the Year

8:28 PM, May 22, 2013

The honor of Gatorade State Girls Soccer Players of the Year was given to Rachel Garcia of Greater Atlanta Christian School.

Unusual Sendoff for WWII Veteran

7:05 PM, May 22, 2013

Before Robert Kruer's family held his funeral, he received an unusual and moving airborne goodbye. 

Two boys recovering from fox bites outside Covington school

7:00 PM, May 22, 2013

Two children were bitten by a fox at Rocky Plains Elementary School in Covington.

Police search stolen car to learn who took 1-year old girl

6:59 PM, May 22, 2013

A 1-year-old girl taken from the Playskool daycare on Conley Road in Forest Park has been found.

Tyrone Brooks pleads "not guilty" to fraud and tax evasion

6:46 PM, May 22, 2013

Longtime state lawmaker and civil rights activists allowed to remain free on bond, but wants to be able to interact with witnesses and potential scam victims who he claims still support him.

Shoplifting suspect sought in Conyers

6:23 PM, May 22, 2013

Police are looking for a shoplifting suspect who caused multiple traffic accidents in Conyers Wednesday afternoon.

Wounded soldier celebrates his birthday in a new home

5:20 PM, May 22, 2013

A wounded war veteran got quite a birthday present on Wednesday as he and his family prepare for a new life.

Ga. state lawmaker to be honored by White House

4:29 PM, May 22, 2013

The White House is set to honor an openly gay Georgia state lawmaker as one of 10 Harvey Milk Champions of Change.

Ex-Ga. tax preparer guilty in tax fraud scheme

4:19 PM, May 22, 2013

The owner of a tax preparation business has pleaded guilty to using stolen identities to claim millions in fraudulent tax refunds.

MARTA bus hit by train in Decatur

2:52 PM, May 22, 2013

Nobody was hurt when a train slammed into a MARTA bus on North McDonough Street in Decatur Wednesday morning.

Pit bill that killed 2 year old put down

1:35 PM, May 22, 2013

The pit bull that attacked and killed a south Fulton County 2 year old last month has been euthanized.

Suspect named in Clifton Road shooting

1:26 PM, May 22, 2013

Atlanta Police believe a 21-year-old man is the person who shot a woman through the window of her Clifton Road home.

A Day in the Life of Tripp Halstead

We spent a full day for the Jefferson toddler critically injured last fall by a tree limb. Tripp's story has been embraced by hundreds of thousands around the country. 

10:33 AM, May 21, 2013

Police: Fla. teen accidentally shoots off his penis and testicle

A teenager is recovering after police say he shot himself in the penis and testicle while cleaning a gun he just bought.

12:15 PM, Sep 12, 2012

Evan Gattis' amazing life story

Last week 11Alive's Matt Pearl sat down for a revealing interview with the Braves catcher, as well as family and friends who played major roles in his journey. 

10:27 PM, May 22, 2013

Henry County Schools names valedictorians, salutatorians

The names of top graduates across Henry County have been released as students in all schools get ready for graduation.

12:39 PM, May 20, 2013

Wife of George Zimmerman arrested

The wife of George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watchman who shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, has been arrested.

3:36 PM, Jun 12, 2012

Woman who won lottery and remained on welfare dies

Amanda Clayton, the Michigan woman who caused a stir after continuing to take food stamps after winning the state lottery's $1-million "Make Me Rich!" game show, has died of a possible drug overdose, police said Saturday.

7:19 PM, Sep 30, 2012

Police investigate Marietta serious injury crash

Marietta police officers are investigating a serious injury crash that happened Wednesday afternoon.

8:04 PM, May 22, 2013

DeKalb Co. Sheriff recruit dies during training

A detention officer recruit died Wednesday, a day after he fell sick during his second day on the job.

10:41 PM, May 22, 2013

Tripp Halstead touches cousin's hand

Tripp Halstead is slowly but surely returning to normal, taking what his mother Stacy calls "awesome baby steps."

4:38 PM, Apr 23, 2013

GAINESVILLE: 15-year-old boy found dead in backyard

A Gainesville couple heads to court Wednesday on charges of cruelty to children amid the death investigation a 15-year-old neighbor boy.

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      Notable deaths in 2013

      7:54 AM, May 21, 2013

      Notable individuals who passed away during 2013.