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Woman Struck After Getting Off MARTA Bus
A woman stepped off a MARTA bus on January 12 and was killed a short time later. The woman was struck by two vehicles as she crossed a road. According to police reports, the 54-year-old woman was crossing North Point Parkway when she was hit by a pickup truck and then an SUV. The… Read More »
Judge Says Atlanta’s Warrantless Search Policy Is Unconstitutional
The Constitution protects people from unlawful search and seizure. This means that you don’t have to fear driving down the road, pulled over and having your person or your car searched for what amounts to no reason. Right? Maybe not. According to a federal judge, Atlanta had an unconstitutional policy of conducting warrantless searches… Read More »
Should Atlanta’s Bail System Be Revised?
Most people are familiar with America’s system of bail, even if they haven’t had to deal with it personally. When you are arrested, you must pay to be released in many instances. Even for a minor charge, you may be required to post bail before you can go home. If you can’t pay, you… Read More »
Parents Held Responsible for Child’s Death
A grand jury in Henry County has returned indictments against the parents of a 5-month-old infant. The child passed away in September 2017 as the result of a serious brain injury. According to police reports, the child was left in the care of his father while his mother attended a local job fair. While… Read More »
What to Do After Your License Was Suspended for DUI
When you commit a violation like driving under the influence, you will find that the state takes away your driving privileges. If the Georgia Department of Driver Services suspends or revokes your license, you have to take certain steps to get it back. The state is required to suspend your license if you are… Read More »
How Jeff Sessions’ Decision on Marijuana Could Affect Georgians
The federal government has, at least once, claimed that marijuana has no medical benefit. Studies have shown otherwise. A father in Georgia has filed a lawsuit against the federal government, namely Attorney General Jeff Sessions, alleging that the government’s classification as marijuana as a Schedule I substance is preventing some who need it from… Read More »
Man in Accident Suffers Heart Attack
A victim of a vehicle collision on Memorial Drive on New Year’s Eve lost his life, but not because of injuries sustained in the accident. The man passed away after having a heart attack following the crash. Reports indicate that a 64-year-old man was driving on Memorial Drive. The man’s fiancée told police that… Read More »
What Constitutes “Probably Cause” for an Arrest?
You’ve heard it said that a police officer can’t arrest a person without probable cause. There must be probable cause in order to conduct a search or seize property. Do you know what probably cause is? The term comes from the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Within that Amendment, it states: “The right… Read More »
Motorcycle Cops Injured in Crash
The wicked weather has hit all parts of the United States. From bomb cyclones to major bouts of freezing rain and ice-cold wind, Americans have been struggling to make it through one of the most brutal winters on record. Highways and roadways aren’t fairing particularly well, as three motorcycle cops in Cobb County recently… Read More »
Rules You Should Know for Tailgating at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
The college football national championship game between the University of Georgia and the University of Alabama will take place on January 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Whether you’re cheering on the Dawgs or the Tide, if you plan on going early, there are some rules about tailgating you should keep in mind…. Read More »