2026
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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January 2026
1/12/26
West Point man accused of holding girlfriend, 2 kids hostage after domestic dispute
The Lagrange Daily News
Athens woman charged with stabbing victim in the head
Classic City News
Georgia officer charged with family violence, making terroristic threats - WSB-TV
WSB-TV
Of Interest: Gainesville man accused of trying to suffocate 79-year-old mother sentenced in plea deal
The Gainesville Times
1/11/26
Man dies after chase from Alabama to Georgia with infant inside truck
WSB TV News
One man charged in early morning shooting
WJCL News
11 Alive News
1/9/26
Child caught in middle of deadly shooting in Rockdale County
11 Alive News
Warm Springs police officer arrested for domestic disturbance in Hogansville
Fox 5 Atlanta News
1/8/26
17-year-old facing child cruelty, other charges
97.5 Glory FM
Possible DV: Rome Man Jailed for Attacking Woman, Unborn Child
Coosa Valley News
Possible DV: Woman dead after morning shooting in Macon, sheriff’s office investigating
The Macon Telegraph
Possible DV: Rome Man Jailed for Attacking Woman, Unborn Child
Coosa Valley News
Of Interest: Man accused of climbing through ex’s window, trying to strangle her pleads guilty
The Gainesville Times
1/7/26
Man arrested for murder after woman found dead during welfare check at Warner Robins home
WGXA News
Cedartown Woman Jailed for Domestic Dispute
Coosa Valley News
Possible DV: Woman shot multiple times at DeKalb County home; suspected gunman also shot, police say
Atlanta News First
Of Interest: Here’s how judge ruled on domestic violence plea amid ‘judge shopping’ dispute
The Gainesville Times
1/6/26
Rome Man Jailed for Stalking Ex-Wife
Coosa Valley News
Rome Man Jailed for Stalking Man at Work
Coosa Valley News
Cedartown Man Arrested After Lovers’ Spat Turns Violent
Coosa Valley News
Rome Man Jailed for Beating Elderly Man with Rake
Coosa Valley News
Father shoots and kills daughter in murder-suicide
WALB News 10
1/5/26
Of Interest: Domestic violence escalates during the holidays. Time to talk about it.
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Domestic Dispute Ends in Shooting on Sunday Night in Chattooga County Ga.
WEIS Radio
1/4/26
Rome Man Jailed After Dispute with Child and Mother
Coosa Valley News
Possible DV: Rome Man Jailed for Imprisoning, Raping Woman
Coosa Valley News
1/3/26
Rome Man Jailed for Destroying Property, Attacking Woman
Coosa Valley News
Rome Woman Jailed After Scratching Man
Coosa Valley News
1/2/26
Rome Man Jailed for Stalking, Attacking Woman
Coosa Valley News
Trion Man Arrested After Deputies Respond to Reported Domestic Disturbance
Coosa Valley News
Possible DV: Suspect arrested after woman shot on Butler Manor Drive
WRDW News
1/1/26
Possible DV: Rome Man Arrested for Kidnapping 5 Month-old Child
Coosa Valley News