While crime as a whole is down across the country, burglaries in Augusta are up for the past five years. This is true in nearly every neighborhood. As the Augusta Chronicle reports, one of the wealthier ones, Summerville, has been hit particularly hard. read more

Incidences of identity theft are growing. Being hit particularly hard are the young—often the very young. Anytime a child is a victim, the crime is reprehensible. But what about when the crime is financial and the suspect is a parent? read more

One in 13 Georgians is under correctional supervision. Whether they are behind bars or on probation, that’s the largest number in the country; the national average is 1 in 31. The tough on crime tradition is now costing state taxpayers $1 Billion per year and many are questioning its effectiveness. read more

Police are currently investigating the fourth robbery this week near the campus of Georgia Tech. In the early morning hours of this past Sunday, the victim was allegedly robbed in the stairwell of the Tavoli Tenside Apartments. She was grabbed from behind and her property was taken. read more

A 48 year old woman and her two children are facing serious charges in Norcross after being arrested for several charges of theft over the past few months. The trio is suspected of preying on foreclosed homes, stealing wiring and air conditioners for profit. read more

A 61 year old Atlanta woman was speaking with some acquaintances when they were told to move by police officers. When she turned and asked “Why?” she was reportedly placed in cuffs and taken to the police station. Charged with disorderly conduct, the woman and her friends state that police presence in their community has gone from one of peace makers to trouble makers. read more