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Georgia Sees String of Recent Dog Attacks

July 31, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

Georgia has seen a worrying string of dog attacks in recent weeks. Some of these dog attacks have left seniors traumatized, while others have left children permanently disfigured. Some recent dog attacks have also led to permanent disabilities for other dogs, highlighting the wide-ranging consequences of this issue. Whether it’s a dog attack in Cobb County, Atlanta, or Morgan County, these incidents can lead to permanent physical and psychological consequences.

Dog Attack in Cobb County Leaves Pomeranian Severely Injured

In June of 2025, WSB-TV 2 reported that a dog attack in Cobb County had led to near-fatal injuries for a Pomeranian. The incident occurred at a veterinary hospital, and the owner of the aggressive dog is now facing criminal charges.

Deadly Motorcycle Accident Reported in Cobb County

July 25, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

In June of 2025, Fox 5 Atlanta reported a fatal motorcycle accident in Cobb County. The crash was so severe that it temporarily shut down parts of I-75, and it undoubtedly left a family grieving the loss of a loved one. Motorcycle accidents such as these are common not only in Cobb County but also throughout Georgia. In many cases, these incidents lead to motorcycle accident lawsuits in Cobb County.

Police Have Not Yet Revealed What Caused the Crash

Authorities have only released snippets of information about this motorcycle crash. We know that the victim was only 19 years old, and he was riding a Kawasaki EX300 bike at the time of his death. The other vehicle involved in the collision was a Ford F-350, and it was driven by a 43-year-old. The crash occurred at 10:30 in the morning, and it led to the closure of all lanes.

What are Non-Economic Damages in a Cobb County Crash?

July 18, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

After a Cobb County car accident, it always makes sense to pursue maximum compensation. However, you must recognize all of your various losses before this legal process begins. Some of your losses might be quite subtle, and you may not truly experience them until later in life. Non-economic damages represent a prime example of this.

Non-Economic Damages Represent Your Psychological Losses

Simply put, non-economic damages represent your psychological or emotional losses. These are distinct from “economic damages,” which instead represent financial losses.

Hit-and-Run Driver Found in Cobb County After Two Crashes in Ten Minutes

July 11, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

When police track down hit-and-run drivers, most people celebrate this as a victory. However, these negligent drivers are often caught by law enforcement only after causing secondary crashes. As a result, their arrests sometimes come after even more destruction, injuries, and deaths. After a senior citizen lost their life to one of these negligent drivers, a secondary crash occurred in Cobb County as the motorist tried to flee. These types of crashes highlight just how irresponsible many drivers have become in Georgia.

Police Say Woman Was Intoxicated When She Committed a Hit-and-Run

This story begins not in Cobb County but in Atlanta, where a woman reportedly struck a 71-year-old man before fleeing the scene. The defendant then drove 20 miles in just 10 minutes, reaching Cobb County before causing a second collision. If we do the math, a distance of 20 miles in 10 minutes indicates an average speed of 120 miles per hour.

USPS Says 6,000 Workers Were Savagely Mauled by Vicious Dogs in 2024

July 4, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

Although dangerous dogs in Cobb County threaten virtually everyone, postal workers are particularly at risk. This was highlighted after the United States Postal Service (USPS) released its dog bite statistics. The numbers paint a grisly picture – one in which thousands of innocent mail carriers are viciously attacked by aggressive dogs each year. These attacks can leave workers disabled, disfigured, or even dead.

USPS Releases Statistics Before National Dog Bite Awareness Month

June of 2025 is Dog Bite Awareness Month, and this campaign is created by the USPS. As part of Dog Bite Awareness Month, the USPS released shocking statistics about dog attacks suffered by its workers. According to them, over 6,000 mail carriers were attacked by aggressive dogs in 2024 alone. As The Independent notes, this is a seven-year high.

Multiple Cars Crash Into Georgia Homes and Buildings

June 30, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

Within the space of a single week in June of 2025, multiple cars crashed into homes and buildings in Georgia. This is an alarming trend that has been emerging across the nation, and drivers seem unable to stop crashing into various structures. We see these incidents occurring in grocery store parking lots, strip malls, and residential neighborhoods. This is significant because it means that even if you are inside a building, you are not safe from negligent drivers in Cobb County.

Car Crashes Into Georgia Home

In June of 2025, WSB-TV reported that a driver had crashed into a resident in Duluth. Police say that the collision occurred early one Monday morning, and images show heavy damage to the front of the residence. The crash was powerful enough to send bricks flying across the front yard, and the vehicle in question also experienced heavy damage to its frontal section.

Well-Known Musician Dies in “Horrific” Cobb County Crash

June 27, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

In June of 2025, the music community was rocked by the loss of a major talent, and this individual died in a major Cobb County car accident. The individual in question was a member of the timeless group “Kool & the Gang,” and he died at the age of 71. This incident highlights how dangerous roads can be in Cobb County. Although this particular accident is notable because of the celebrity victim, many other people die each year due to similar collisions.

Cobb County Police Department Reports Fatal Crash on Veterans Memorial Highway

In June of 2025, Cobb County Police reported a fatal crash on Veterans Memorial Highway. Although the authorities did not name any names, it soon became common knowledge that the single deceased victim was a former member of Kool & the Gang called “Chicago Mike” – also known as Michael Sumler.

Street Racers Continue to Endanger Cobb County Residents

June 20, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

Georgia lawmakers have expressed concern over the alarming rise of street racing and takeovers across the state. After a major uptick during the pandemic, street racers have continued to plague our streets while endangering average people. These illegal speed contests can injure or kill drivers, passengers, audiences, and innocent bystanders. Two recent street racing crashes in Cobb County highlight how dangerous this phenomenon has become.

Driver Commits Hit-and-Run While Doing Stunts in Parking Lot

While street racing has been around since the invention of automobiles, so-called “street takeovers” represent a relatively new phenomenon. Participants gather at parking lots or intersections before performing various stunts, including donuts, burnouts, and other dangerous maneuvers. Although this might seem less dangerous compared to racing, bystanders continue to suffer serious injuries as a result of street takeovers.

Negligent Drivers Cause Serious Crashes in Cobb County

June 13, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

Over the past few days and weeks, negligent drivers have caused mayhem on the streets of Cobb County. Some of these accidents have resulted in serious injuries, while others have led to deaths. To make these incidents even more traumatic for victims and their families, some of the guilty drivers fled the scene without stopping. These Cobb County car accidents highlight just how dangerous it has become to drive in Georgia.

Hit-and-Run on I-285 Results in Serious Injury

In late May of 2025, the Cobb County Courier reported that a serious hit-and-run had occurred on I-285. The crash began when the driver of a Kia changed lanes, striking a GMC in the process. The drive of the GMC veered into the center median barrier, crashing and coming to a halt in the middle of the road. After the collision, the driver of the Kia continued without stopping.

79-Year-Old Savagely Mauled by Three Dogs in Georgia

June 6, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

Another major dog attack has occurred in Georgia, and the latest victim is a 79-year-old woman. This incident highlights how dangerous canines have become in the Peach State, and dog owners must be more careful about how they train and restrain their animals. While owners may face criminal consequences for allowing these attacks to occur, victims may also seek compensation through civil courts by filing dog accident lawsuits in Marietta.

Elderly Woman Had “Wounds Like a Shark Attack”

In early May of 2025, the elderly woman was walking down a dirt path in Georgia when three dogs approached. A savage attack ensued, and the senior suffered multiple wounds. Somehow, she was able to walk to a neighbor’s home and seek refuge. The victim’s niece says that she was attacked from behind and that the dogs mauled her in various places across her body. Once the victim reached the safety of her neighbor’s house, she collapsed and waited for first responders to arrive.