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Video: Georgia Officer Tells Story of Saving Teens from River

An officer with the Canton (GA) Police Department explained in a video posted to social media what it was like to rescue two teens who had become stranded in a frigid river.

April 27, 2020

Command

77 Savannah Officers Sign HR Complaint Against Chief Claiming Favoritism, Disrespect

The names of Northwest Precinct Capt. Cary Hill, Southside Precinct Capt. Michelle Halford, Eastside Precinct Capt. George Gundich and Central Precinct Capt. Tonya Reid appear among the 77 staffers who signed the complaint.

April 23, 2020

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Georgia Officer Killed in Crash with Alleged Drunk Driver

After the crash, a witness said they saw Cox remove two beer bottles from the Chevy and throw them into a trash can before emergency crews arrived. Investigating Georgia State Patrol troopers said they verified the witness’ account using surveillance footage.

April 21, 2020

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Georgia Officer Shielded Her Children with Her Body as Tornado Destroyed Her Home

Officer Emily Blackmon told Fox 5 that as the storm closed in on her home, she was listening to the radio when and heard her street mentioned. That's when she and her children jumped in the bathtub.

April 15, 2020

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Georgia Officer Injured in Vehicle Collision While Responding to Emergency Call

An officer with the Calhoun (GA) Police Department was injured Sunday in a vehicle collision while en route to an emergency call.

April 9, 2020

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Video: Midtown Atlanta Residents Cheer First Responders Dealing with Coronavirus

In the video, cheers can be heard echoing among the buildings as people stand out on their balconies to join in.

March 23, 2020

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Georgia Deputy Killed in Crash Responding to Burglary Off Duty

Authorities said Taylor struck a wall after losing control of his vehicle. The impact caused the cruiser to overturn, and Taylor was ejected.

March 18, 2020

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Video: Georgia Officer Allegedly Murdered by Wife Memorialized

An officer with the Atlanta Police Department who was reportedly murdered by his wife was honored at a ceremony over the weekend.

March 2, 2020

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Georgia Carjacking Pursuit Ends with Suspect Crashing into Lake, Shooting at Police While Sinking

A man is dead after leading suburban Atlanta police on a wild chase that ended with him crashing into Lake Lanier in Hall County, GA, and exchanging fire with officers.

February 24, 2020

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Veteran Atlanta Officer Shot and Killed—Wife Faces Murder Charge

An officer with the Atlanta Police Department was reportedly shot and killed in his home early Wednesday, and his wife is facing murder charges in the aftermath of the incident.

February 20, 2020

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Georgia Police Sergeant Reunites with Baby Whose Life he Saved

A sergeant with the Waynesboro (GA) Police Department used CPR to revive an infant that had stopped breathing in the parking lot of a store in January has now had the opportunity to reunite with him.

February 10, 2020

Patrol

Georgia Deputy Saved Eight People by Himself During Aftermath of December Wreck

Right in front of their eyes, an 18-wheeler jackknifed and slid off I-75 near the I-75/I-475 split, with the front wheels of the tractor jumping over the guardrail. In the process, the tractor-trailer knocked two other vehicles off the highway and down an embankment – trapping a young girl in a car that wound up on top of a vehicle with a family of seven inside.

February 5, 2020