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Teen Mom Charged With Murder In Infant's Death

A 17-year-old teenage mother is facing new charges in the death of her infant, Marietta Police said. The infant was found dead at a Gramling Street home, and Leticia Rodriguez, the child's mother, was arrested in connection with her baby's death.

Missing Couple's Remains Found In GA Pond, Family Confirms

The family of a New York couple missing for over 40 years confirmed on Thursday their remains were found in a Georgia pond. The vehicle matched the description of a car being driven by Charles and Catherine Romer, a couple who disappeared in April 1980, police said.

Inmate Faces Murder Charge, Deputy Arrested In Jail Probes

A Georgia deputy acknowledged having sexual intercourse with an inmate and providing contraband to the inmate. Meanwhile, an inmate was accused of murder in connection with the fatal fentanyl overdose of another inmate.

Thanksgiving Blaze Destroys Historical Church

A massive blaze consumed a Georgia church, destroying the structure, on Thanksgiving night.

2 Police Officers Wounded In Shooting

A suspect was taken into custody after a shooting injured two Georgia police officers responding to a home.

YSL Trial: Jury Deliberations Begin For Last 2 Defendants

The fate of Shannon "SB" Stillwell and Deamonte "Yak Gotti" Kendrick remains in the hands of a Georgia jury in the gang and racketeering trial that once included rapper Jeffery "Young Thug" Williams. Ongoing jury deliberations began Tuesday.

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