Raise the Age: A Closer Look
A proposal to revise the minimum mandatory age for adult criminal prosecutions is slowly making its way through the Georgia statehouse. House Bill 462 would bring the Peachtree State in line with almost every other state. This provision would eliminate the conclusive presumption that 17-year-old offenders must be tried as adults. During legislative hearings, Republican […]
Troup County Teenager Faces Murder Charges
Shortly after investigators obtained an arrest warrant, a 13-year-old child, with the help of his family, surrendered to LaGrange police. The warrant stated that he will be charged as an adult. The fatal shooting occurred near the intersection of Colquitt and McGregor in LaGrange. A little over a week after the shooting, Mike Meredith, with […]
Key Suspect Charged in Mall of America Shooting
A 17-year-old Decatur boy now faces serious criminal charges for his alleged role in the Mall of America shooting that happened two days before Christmas in 2022. As the mall was crowded with last-minute shoppers, a group of teenagers got into a fight at Nordstrom’s. The conflict escalated until one teen pulled out a gun […]
Politician Urges FBI to Crack Down on Violent Crimes
Under pressure from U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, FBI Director Christopher Wray promised to focus on several different areas and stem the violent crime uptick in Georgia. Initially, Director Wray highlighted “traditional drivers” such as drugs, weapons, and gangs. He also expressed concern about an “alarming uptick” in violent juvenile crimes. Many at-risk children didn’t go […]
