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The Atlanta community is bidding farewell to a respected World War II veteran and centenarian, Albert Henley "Hank" Sturgess Jr., who passed away on Sunday at the venerable age of 103. Born in Pennsylvania in 1921 and a longtime Georgia resident after moving to Atlanta in 1931, Sturgess' breadth of life was marked by his naval service during the war where he acted with decisiveness in the South Pacific, and later as a pillar of his community through various leadership roles, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have commenced a series of arrests across metro Atlanta, with the operations confirmed yesterday, as part of a push to enhance immigration enforcement. According to ICE, the arrests were made in areas including near Buford Highway, in Chamblee, and in Brookhaven, as well as in Doraville, Smyrna, and Cobb County; these arrests are part of sweeping operations that are taking place nationwide, FOX 5 Atlanta reported.

In a recent turn of events in Monroe County, a man has been taken into custody for the theft of a substantial amount of gasoline, as reported by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. The incident, which left a Rumble Road gas station short of approximately 2,446 gallons of fuel, unfolded between January 19 and 20, while the establishment was closed, leading to an investigation that relied on technology to track down the suspects.

Georgia's high school and collegiate athletics could be seeing a significant change as Sen. Greg Dolezal (R–Cumming) introduced a bill aimed at mandating student-athletes to participate in sports according to their biological sex at birth. The legislation, known as Senate Bill (SB) 1 or the "Fair and Safe Athletic Opportunities" Act, is designed to ensure what proponents say is a "level playing field" and enhance safety in school sports programs,

Georgia State Senator Emanuel Jones (D–Decatur) is gearing up to lead a press conference today, detailing a move toward safer gun storage practices. The public gathering is slated for 1:00 p.m. at the South Steps of the Georgia State Capitol, located at 206 Washington St SW in Atlanta, according to a notice from the senator's office. Jones'initiative comes on the heels of a study conducted by the Senate Committee looking into firearm storage safety.

The Gwinnett County community can breathe a collective sigh of relief as 34-year-old Allen Lee from Buford has been found safe. His disappearance prompted local police to seek assistance from the public, stressing a quick and hopeful resolution to the situation, as reported by the county's official website.

Gwinnett County has seen a break in its recent burglary spree with the arrest of a local man. Cory Brenner, a 39-year-old resident of Stone Mountain, faces two counts of first-degree burglary after being linked to a pair of home break-ins totaling close to $20,000 in stolen goods. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, the houses, located near Old Tucker Road in Stone Mountain, were broken into on December 12, 2024 and January 16, respectively, with electronics and jewelry being taken.

A Decatur man has pled guilty to multiple charges, including injuring a police officer during a traffic stop, after a harrowing chase on Dunwoody roads led to a violent crash. Derric Alexander Simpson, 40, was sentenced to 25 years, with 10 to be served in confinement, and the rest on probation, after a plea entered on Monday, as reported by the DeKalb County District Attorney's Office.

The Gainesville Police Department is intensifying their search for 17-year-old suspect Alan Barrera, who is on the run after being accused of the fatal shooting of Aristeo "Ari" Ramirez earlier this month. The incident took place on Hillcrest Avenue on January 11 and left one other teenager hospitalized with gunshot wounds. As reported by FOX 5 Atlanta, authorities have warned the public that Barrera should be considered armed and dangerous. The Gainesville Police urge anyone with information about Barrera's whereabouts to call 911.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has apprehended 78-year-old Hartwell Cooper Cliatt of Lincolnton, GA, charging him with two counts of Child Molestation. The arrest came as a result of an investigation initiated by the