2025
The Georgia Commission on Family Violence operates the Georgia Domestic Violence Media Watch. Due to the nature of archiving news, some links may be broken.
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August 2025
8/15/25
Rockmart Man Jailed After Domestic Dispute
Coosa Valley News
8/14/25
Metro Atlanta nonprofits addressing domestic violence challenged by gov’t funding cuts, economy
WSB TV News
Wife charged after man found shot in the head at his Troup County home
WSB TV News
8/13/25
WMAZ News
8/12/25
Domestic Assault on I-75: Man Allegedly Choked Wife
Coosa Valley News
Fort Stewart sergeant charged with attempted murder, domestic violence in shooting of 5 soldiers
CBS News
8/11/25
Man killed in shooting at Gwinnett home now identified; no arrests have been made
Access WDUN
Two Arrested After Violent Domestic Dispute in Cedartown
Coosa Valley News
8/8/25
Midville police officer arrested in domestic incident
WRDW News
Rome Woman Arrested After Alleged Domestic Assault with Vehicle in Chattooga County
Coosa Valley News
Rome Man Jailed for Injuring Wife in front of Children
Coosa Valley News
Of Interest: Man sentenced to 30 to 50 years for stabbing girlfriend, Cherokee County district attorney says
Atlanta News First
Arrest warrant issued for suspect in East Anderson Street shooting
WSAV News
8/5/25
Law and Crime
Possible DV: Man shot by College Park police officer during investigation at apartment building, GBI says
Atlanta News First
8/4/25
GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in St. Marys, GA
Georgia Bureau of Investigations
Coffee County man arrested for family violence
Douglas Now
8/3/25
Man shot after barricading himself, firing shots at Warner Robins police
WMAZ News
Law and Crime
8/2/25
Man charged after domestic dispute leads to shooting in Atlanta
WSB TV News
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July 2025
7/31/25
Family files lawsuit against Grady Hospital, claims employee sexually assaulted elderly patient
Atlanta News First
7/30/25
Richmond Hill Man Charged With Setting Fire to Home with Wife, Children Inside
The Georgia Virtue
7/29/25
Of Interest: Pattern of domestic violence led up to woman shooting wife in the head inside their home
WSB TV News
2 found dead of gunshot wounds in Conyers
WSB TV News
Domestic violence suspect arrested after search at Oakwood apartment complex
The Gainesville Times
7/28/25
Atlanta nonprofit works to help victims after violent weekend
Atlanta News First
7/27/25
Monroe County deputies find man dead after SWAT standoff during domestic dispute
WMGT News
7/25/25
Of Interest: One state's innovative approach to protecting domestic violence survivors
Rome News Tribune
7/24/25
CRIME REPORTS: Rome woman arrested during child custody spat
Rome News Tribune
11 Alive News
7/22/25
38-year-old woman killed after domestic dispute in Warren County
WRDW News
Buford man arrested following domestic violence incident
Access WDUN
7/21/25
Possible DV: Woman arrested after argument leads to stabbing to Martinez
WRDW News
Of Interest: Houston County Faces Deadly Surge in Domestic Violence Homicides
The Georgian Sun
Man struck with Taser during ‘domestic dispute,’ Alpharetta police say
Atlanta News First
Women arrested, man dies after argument leads to stabbing
WALB News
7/20/25
Domestic Dispute in Southwest Atlanta Leads to Shooting, Leaving Woman Seriously Injured
Hoodline
7/19/25
Georgia JUCO commit Seven Cloud arrested on domestic battery charge
MSN News
7/18/25
Of Interest: Daughter of couple killed in domestic-related homicide raising money for parents' funeral
Gwinnett Daily Post
Richmond County deputy arrested after domestic incident, officials say
WRDW News
Terroristic threats arrest made following domestic dispute in Coffee Co.
WALB News
Man arrested for allegedly shooting, killing wife, son, Newton County deputies say
Atlanta News First
7/17/25
Man indicted for Athens domestic violence stabbing
Classic City News
7/16/25
WMAZ News
Of Interest: Family involved in Gwinnett County domestic shooting seeks help
Fox 5 Atlanta News
Man arrested for killing wife, son in Covington home Thursday
Fox 5 Atlanta News
Terroristic threats arrest made following domestic dispute in Coffee Co.
WALB News
Sunday night domestic incident leads to jail time
Douglas Now
Possible DV: DeKalb County Man Facing Charges for Animal Cruelty and Domestic Violence
Discover Dade
7/15/25
Victims identified after 'domestic-related homicide' in Georgia
Online Athens
Cherokee Man Faces Murder In Wife's Shooting Death
Woodstock Patch
7/14/25
Of Interest: Houston County agencies unite to fight family violence in Central Georgia with new initiative
WMAZ News
Man sentenced after brutal assault on pregnant woman in Perry
WMGT News
7/13/25
Possible DV: 1 in custody after shooting left 2 injured in Chick-fil-A drive-thru near Manchester Expressway
WRBL News
2 dead in domestic-related homicide near Stone Mountain, police say
WSB TV News
7/12/25
Deputies shoot, kill man they say aimed a shotgun at them, GBI investigating
WSB TV News
7/11/25
Deputies respond to domestic dispute, find suspect in a nearby field
Douglas Now
Coffee County woman arrested after July 4th domestic dispute
WALB News
Dad kidnaps kids from their mom and starves 4-year-old to death, Georgia cops say
Miami Herald
7/9/25
Five arrested after family dispute escalates in Winder mobile home
Barrow News Journal
Performances of ‘Monologues from the Hart’ to ‘give voice to voiceless’
The Hartwell Son
7/8/25
Of Interest: Atlanta mom and daughter fight for survivors after several near-death experiences
11 Alive News
7/7/25
Possible DV: Woman dies after being stabbed, Griffin police say
Atlanta News First
SPD releases new details in domestic homicide on Raybun Street
WTOC News
Of Interest: Ex-girlfriend testifies against rapper Ca$h Out in sex trafficking trial
Atlanta News First
Rome Man Jailed for Beating Woman in Head, Choking Man
Coosa Valley News
Rome Man Jailed After Pulling Gun on Wife, Threatening to Kill Two Others
Coosa Valley News
7/6/25
Rome Couple Jailed After Beating on Each Other
Coosa Valley News
Rome Man Jailed for Beating Mother of his Children in the Face
Coosa Valley News
7/5/25
Local man arrested after allegedly attacking wife with machete
WRDW News
Of Interest: North Georgia DA introduces three strikes probation policy
Chattanooga Times Free Press
Woman indicted for stabbing partner with scissors
Classic City News
Possible DV: Man arrested after allegedly shooting father-in-law in the foot
WRDW News
7/4/25
Of Interest: 'It’s tragic' | Houston County Sheriff expresses frustration over spike in homicides
WMAZ News
Rome Woman Jailed After Attempting to Bite Police Officer
Coosa Valley News
7/3/25
Of Interest: Family of woman killed by child’s dad says the world ‘got to see the real him’ when he spat in court
WSB TV News
Possible DV: Columbia man allegedly zip-tied, strangled woman in Augusta
WJBF News
Woman defends self with pepper spray in domestic violence incident
Classic City News
Possible DV: Child rescued, husband dead after SWAT standoff in southwest Atlanta home, police say
Atlanta News First
7/2/25
Man found guilty of killing young DeKalb mother while she held their child
WSB TV News
Of Interest: Crime scene photos reveal merciless killing in Fayette county
Fox 5 Atlanta News
Of Interest: Family shocked after judge grants bond to woman accused of killing 90-year-old
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Of Interest: New Georgia law offers domestic violence survivors pathway out of prison
WABE News
7/1/25
Douglas Now
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June 2025
6/30/25
Lindale Woman Jailed for Burning Man’s Shirt
Coosa Valley News
Man arrested after killing son, injuring wife in Locust Grove home, police say
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Some Charges Dismissed for Statesboro Man Charged with Kidnapping, Judge Sets Bond
The Georgia Virtue
Woman attacks man with broken bottle at Doraville home, police say
Fox 5 Atlanta News
6/28/25
Homicide suspect dead after SWAT standoff, shelter in place lifted in Griffin
WSB TV News
6/27/25
Corey Jackson sentenced to 30 years for killing ex-girlfriend in Bibb County
WMGT News
Jones County man charged with battery after choking wife
WMGT News
Of Interest: Domestic Violence stats are up in Georgia
Monroe Local News
Police identify suspect, victims as elderly couple in Warner Robins murder-suicide
WGXA News
Possible DV: Man injured in shooting after domestic dispute in Bulloch County
Grice Connect
Douglas Now
6/26/25
'Very shocking' | Warner Robins neighbors in shock after elderly couple found dead at their home
WMAZ News
6/25/25
Locust Grove domestic incident ends with deadly shooting, man arrested
Fox 5 Atlanta News
Georgia man arrested for allegedly pointing loaded gun at girlfriend
Cleveland Daily Banner
6/24/25
Of Interest: Muscogee County Leads Georgia in Alarming Teen Dating Violence Rates
WRBL News
6/23/25
Child calls 911 to report her mother shot by boyfriend
Classic CIty News
6/22/25
Community theater shines spotlight on domestic violence in South Georgia
WTXL News
6/20/25
DeKalb County family mourns woman, child killed in shooting
Fox 5 Atlanta News
Woodstock man sentenced, convicted of kidnapping, family violence
WSB TV News
6/19/25
Of Interest: Join The Confronting Domestic Violence Golf Event on July 14th to Raise Awareness & Support Survivors
WRBL News
Possible DV: Woman found dead in Newton County identified, 2 suspects arrested
Fox 5 Atlanta News
6/18/25
Murder-suicide investigation involving Georgia couple sheds light on domestic abuse
WTOC News
Of Interest: Women’s justice center expands to serve 6 South Ga. counties
WALB News
Man arrested in Gray for exploiting elderly mother after domestic dispute
WMGT News
6/17/25
Macon man pleads guilty to killing girlfriend's father in 2022: DA's Office
WMAX News
6/11/25
Of Interest: South Ga. women’s shelter to help domestic violence victims file protective orders
WALB News
Possible DV: Winder man arrested after brandishing gun in domestic incident
Barrow News Journal
Summerville Man Arrested for Domestic Violence
Coosa Valley News
6/10/25
Of Interest: She says she killed her husband after years of enduring his abuse. A new Georgia law could reduce her sentence.
CBS News
They were once best friends, then one killed the other. We take you inside this bizarre murder case
WSB TV News
Man, woman dead in suspected murder-suicide at Marietta home, police say
Fox 5 Atlanta News
6/09/25
Woodstock man gets 50 year sentence for family violence conviction
WSB TV News
6/5/25
Rome Man Jailed for Hitting Woman with his Flashlight, Attack on Child
Coosa Valley News
6/4/25
Former Pearson police chief arrested in Ware County on aggravated assault, other charges
Douglas Now
6/7/25
Of Interest: Georgia Man Thought He Was Meeting Wife for Romance, But Instead She'd Arranged His Murder
6/2/25
Of Interest: HEARD: Northside helps effort to end domestic violence
Northside Hospital
Man dies, woman hospitalized following standoff in Cherokee County, sheriff’s office says
Atlanta News First
Authorities in Georgia arrest man armed with an axe after domestic dispute, SWAT standoff
WJCL News
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May 2025
5/30/25
Of Interest: Houston County law enforcement links rise in homicides to domestic violence
WMGT News
5/29/25
Of Interest: Georgia man fled country with nanny, charged with murder 19 years later
The Maryville Forum
Of Interest: Metro Atlanta nonprofit helps South Asian survivors of domestic violence
11 Alive News
5/28/25
Emergency room nurse arrested for domestic violence, possession of hospital drugs
Classic City News
Rome Man Jailed for Nearly Killing the Mother of his Child
Coosa Valley News
5/27/25
Of Interest: Domestic violence advocacy groups promoting awareness after recent killings in Warner Robins
WMAZ News
Man shot and killed during domestic dispute on Swift Street; Suspect charged with murder
WALB News
5/26/25
'Sick to my stomach' | Family reeling after mother and daughter killed in Warner Robins
WMAZ News
Woodstock Man Found Guilty of Kidnapping and Assault
The Georgia Sun
5/25/25
Dalton family grieving after losing young mother in double murder-suicide
Atlanta News First
5/22/25
UGA student assaults girlfriend with concrete flower pot
Classic City News
5/21/25
Of Interest: Coffee County husband arrested in wife's killing 19 years later
WMAZ News
5/20/25
Man found shot, killed in front lawn of Gwinnett County home in domestic-related incident: police
11 Alive News
DeKalb Rape Crisis Center acquired by Decatur organization
The Dekalb Champion
5/19/25
Metro Atlanta man granted bond despite murder charges and HIV allegations
Atlanta News First
5/18/25
4 dead in apparent murder-suicide near Glennville, authorities say
WJCL News
5/15/25
Of Interest: Shorter sentences for domestic violence victims
Fox 5 Atlanta News
WMAZ News
5/14/25
Of Interest: Atlanta crime overall continues declining. Community programs lead the change
GPB News
Georgia man arrested after officer shooting during domestic incident call
Valdosta Today
5/13/25
Suspect identified in murder of woman at Gwinnett County home
Atlanta News First
5/12/25
Of Interest: Overcrowding at Thomasville domestic violence shelter sparks push for larger facility
WCTV News
5/11/25
Augusta man arrested after attacking and choking his child’s mother
WRDW News
5/10/25
Possible DV: Lindale Man Jailed for Shoving Woman, Walking on Cellphone
Coosa Valley News
5/9/25
Of Interest: CCF Community Service Team awards 2025 grant to West Georgia Domestic Violence Shelter
Newnan Times Herald
5/8/25
Of Interest: Hamilton County Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
Discover Dade
Of Interest: Walmart and SafeHomes provide self-care kits to mothers escaping domestic Violence
WFXG News
Of Interest: Domestic violence services are in jeopardy, providers say
Rome News Tribune
5/7/25
Woman arrested for throwing hot grease on boyfriend
The Lagrange Daily News
Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend in DeKalb before calling 911, police say
Atlanta Journal Constitution
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April 2025
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February 2025
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January 2025
1/31/25
Chatham County man charged for allegedly murdering parents and son
WSAV News
1/30/25
Lindale Woman Charged With Stealing Ex-Husband's Car
Rome News Tribune
Police: North Rome Man Set Sister's Boyfriend's Car On Fire
Rome News Tribune
Possible DV: Buford Man Shot and Killed in Roommate Dispute
The Georgia Sun
Possible DV: Arrest made in murder of 25-year-old woman at Aiken motel
WRDW News
1/29/25
Rome Man Charged With Stalking
Rome News Tribune
Of Interest: Wide receiver Colbie Young reaches plea, opening door to return to play for Georgia football
Athens Banner Herald
Of Interest: Bond denied for Atlanta husband charged with wife’s murder over 25 years after her death
WSB TV News
1/28/25
Man ambushed ex-girlfriend, shot her twice and inflicted 37 stab wounds: Columbus police
WTVM News
1/27/25
Of Interest: Judge rules after Macon woman seeks immunity, claiming she shot her husband in self-defense
The Macon Telegraph
Rome man charged in domestic dispute in front of eight kids
Rome Sentinel
West Rome Man Charged With Attacking Wife
Rome News Tribune
Man arrested after walking around home with gun, refusing to let residents leave
WRDW News
Possible DV: Two dead after Statesboro shooting
WTOC News
1/26/25
Possible DV: Man arrested for stabbing woman multiple times in Atlanta, police say
Fox 5 Atlanta News
1/23/25
Possible DV: Woman Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of Gwinnett Man Nearly 6 Years Ago
Lawrenceville Patch
Man arrested for alleged baseball bat attack in Perry domestic dispute. Here's what we know
WMAZ News
1/22/25
Woman shot, killed during dispute
The Brunswick News
1/21/25
Possible DV: Locust Grove man charged with murder after woman's body found near Georgia creek
Fox 5 Atlanta News
Of Interest: Marietta Domestic Violence Shelter to Open Pet Sanctuary
Marietta Daily Journal
Police: Kingston Woman Hit, Threatened To Kill Husband
Rome News Tribune
Rome Man Jailed for Beating Woman in front of Child
Coosa Valley News
1/20/25
Possible DV: Suspected murder-suicide in Warner Robins claims three lives, including two children, police say
11 Alive News
Police: Man arrested after firing gun during domestic violence incident with woman
Dalton Daily Citizen
East Rome Man Charged With Burglary And Aggravated Stalking
Rome News Tribune
North Rome Woman Woman Charged With Stalking
Rome News Tribune
Rome Man Charged With Exploitation Of Elderly
Rome News Tribune
1/17/25
Of Interest: Love & Identity Summit
Clayton Connected
1/16/25
Of Interest: House Passes Bill to Deport Immigrants Convicted of Violence Against Women
New York Times
Rome Woman Jailed For Lying About Domestic Violence Case
Coosa Valley News
Spotting domestic violence can save someone’s life
WRDW News
Of Interest: Lithonia man convicted of shooting wife, DeKalb County district attorney says
Atlanta News First
Tybee police arrest woman who allegedly shot into ex-boyfriend’s home
WSAV News
1/15/25
Coweta County Prison warden arrested on battery charge
The Newnan Times-Herald
Of Interest: Paulding man who skipped previous trial convicted of wife’s murder, gets life
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
1/14/25
Domestic Violence Call Nets Two Arrests in Ranger
Northwest Georgia News
Man arrested in Lilburn for killing girlfriend, her son with kitchen knife, hiding bodies
The Georgia Gazette
Possible DV: UPDATE: Suspect charged with murder after fatal stabbing of Whitfield County woman
Local 3 News
Possible DV: Man charged with violent hatchet attack on three women in Madison County
Athens Banner Herald
1/13/25
Hart County authorities investigating shooting death of 18-year-old female
Now Habersham
Of Interest: Who helped lower crime in Atlanta in 2024? You did, police say
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Of Interest: Former prominent Atlanta attorney Tex McIver, who pleaded guilty in wife’s fatal shooting, released from prison
Atlanta News First
1/12/25
GCPD officer fired after arrest for domestic violence in McIntosh
The Brunswick News
A wanted fugitive from Georgia has been located and arrested
WDEF News
1/11/25
2 Douglas residents arrested in domestic dispute turned violent
WALB News
1/10/25
Man arrested in woman’s stabbing death inside her Norcross apartment
Atlanta News First
Man accused of firing shotgun at mother’s truck sentenced to probation
Gainesville Times
1/9/25
Possible DV: Woman shot in the leg while attacking man, Atlanta police investigating
WSB TV News
1/8/25
Double homicide in Lilburn believed to be domestic violence, police say
Atlanta Journal Constitution
1/7/25
Shooting in Grovetown involves domestic incident, man charged
WJBF News
REPORT: Dog tased, man jailed following domestic incident over weekend
Polk Today
Possible DV: Flemington woman airlifted after being stabbed multiple times Tuesday night
WJCL News
Armuchee Man Charged With Threatening To Kill Woman
Rome News Tribune
Silver Creek Man Charged With Stalking, Damage To Property
Rome News Tribune
Gainesville man accused of kidnapping, putting knife at grandmother’s neck
The Gainesville Times
Outgoing Cobb DA marks Family Advocacy Center’s first anniversary
WSB News
1/6/25
Police: Georgia man who assaulted girlfriend arrested after standoff
WJCL News
Woman arrested, accused of Elderly Neglect after mother found stuck to mattress
WJBF News
1/4/25
Gainesville man charged with kicking pregnant woman in stomach
The Gainesville Times
Of Interest: Cobb police reports show allegations of domestic abuse between New Orleans attack suspect and ex-wife
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Calhoun Man Charged With Stalking
Rome News Tribune
1/3/25
REPORT: Man tried to return home, broke TV during domestic dispute
Polk Today
Rome Woman Charged With Violating Restraining Order
Rome News Tribune
1/2/25
Cedartown Man Jailed For Attacking Woman Following Incident With Child
Coosa Valley News
Shannon Woman Charged With Smashing Windshield, Stalking
Rome News Tribune
Possible DV: Silver Creek Man Charged With Assault
Rome News Tribune
1/1/25
Possible DV: Woman shoots man inside hotel room in Stone Mountain, police say
Atlanta News First
Man arrested after domestic dispute, gunfire at Buffalo Wild Wings in Macon
WMGT News