Thousands of Georgians request unemployment benefits despite returning to work
Nearly 10,000 Georgians requested unemployment benefits in the last five months, despite returning to work, according to the Georgia Department of Labor.
Investigators expect to announce reward in death of Paulding County man killed in hit and run
It's been a year since a Paulding County man was struck and killed near the corner of Cedarcrest Road and Dallas Acworth Highway.
Road rage left Indiana man shot along I-75 in Clayton County, police say
Police in Clayton County believe an early morning shooting along Interstate 75 was the result of a road rage incident.
Tennessee teen, kidnapped in 2019, may be being held in Tampa area
A Tennessee teenager, who was kidnapped by her father in 2019, could be in the Tampa Bay area, authorities say. They fear she is "routinely being drugged and/or kept drunk to incapacitate her."
Texas rapper shot and killed on I-85 in Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County police are investigating a deadly early morning shooting on Interstate 85 South.
2 dead, 2 arrested after armed robbery attempted in Barrow County early Tuesday morning, deputies say
The Barrow County Sheriff's Office said the two people found dead on Tuesday along the same roadway appeared to be linked to other suspects arrested for an attempted armed robbery.
Chauvin trial judge must reconsider 3rd-degree murder charge, Court of Appeals rules
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled the trial judge for the Derek Chauvin case must reconsider reinstating the third-degree murder charge in his case, according to an opinion issued Friday.
South Carolina bill seeks to put ‘porch pirates’ in jail for up to 15 years
One South Carolina state representative is hoping to put a new law into place that could punish “porch pirates” with up to 15 years of jail time.
Police: Burglary suspect killed while fleeing officers across I-20
Police say one burglary suspect was killed when the pair were trying to flee from officers across I-20.
Bill approved by Georgia House would make 'porch piracy' a felony
Stealing a single package, no matter the value, off of people's porches could become a felony and require mandatory prison time, according to a bill approved by the Georgia House of Representatives.
Name of man arrested after explosives found in Cobb County home released
A Cobb County man faces several charges after police said explosives were found at a Crabapple Place home on Monday.
Coweta County DA says officer justified in shooting suspect
The Coweta County District Attorney said a Newnan police officer was justified when he shot a suspect twice after a traffic stop this past summer.
Shots fired at Downtown Atlanta establishment
Atlanta police want to find a gunman who caused significant damage to a business in Downtown Atlanta.
Coweta County deputies seek suspect in death of a man found in burned car
New details have been released in the murder case where deputies found a body in the trunk of a burned car in Coweta County. Investigators said they have made one arrest and taken out charges against the man who they believe pulled the trigger.
Family's moving van found, but urn with son's ashes remains missing
The family who had their moving van stolen from the parking lot of a Covington hotel in which they were staying said police have recovered the van, but not several very precious personal possessions.
Georgia moving to repeal citizen’s arrest after Arbery death
Georgia moved closer Thursday to the possible repeal of an 1863 law that lets private citizens make an arrest, more than a year after the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man chased by white men who said they suspected he had committed a crime.
Police searching for 'armed and dangerous' suspect involved in deadly home invasion
Investigators say 27-year-old Michael Gates was shot and killed when two armed robbers broke into his home. Investigators believe Jakari Daniel is involved.
ID of man found dead at Brookhaven construction site released, police say
Police in Brookhaven said the man found dead at a construction site adjacent to the Peachtree Creek Greenway on Wednesday died from natural causes.
2 arrested for murder, home invasion in northwest Atlanta
Police said they have arrested two people in connection to a murder and home invasion late in December 2020.
Police search for suspect after man shot while walking down Metropolitan Parkway
A man was rushed to the hospital early Thursday morning after being shot while walking with his girlfriend in southwest Atlanta.