Tanner Horner sentenced to death for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand

After just a few hours of deliberation, jurors sentenced Tanner Horner to death for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand in Wise County in 2022.

Grand jury indicts WHCD shooting suspect on 4 counts

A federal grand jury has returned a four-count indictment against the man accused in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, adding a new charge. 

DOJ sues Denver over ban on certain firearms

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the city of Denver, Colorado alleging that the city unconstitutionally bans certain semi-automatic rifles.

'Ringleader' of child fight club sentenced to 30 days in jail

An Arkansas school director has been sentenced to jail and probation for orchestrating a child fight club. The sentencing follows allegations that the director acted as the "ringleader" of organized brawls between minors on school grounds.

Gainesville woman faces 12 charges for allegedly injuring son

A Hall County woman is in jail without bond after deputies said she forcefully grabbed and injured her toddler son on multiple occasions last month.

Suspended Hall County sheriff arrested on new traffic violations

Suspended Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch was arrested in Dawson County Monday for allegedly violating his limited driving permit.

Douglas County juvenile facing 39 felony charges for car break-ins

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says a juvenile suspect is in custody following a string of vehicle break-ins reported over the past month.

2 bystanders shot during dispute near Midtown Atlanta lounge

Police are investigating after two people were shot Monday night near a restaurant and lounge in Midtown Atlanta.

Gwinnett officer arrested, relieved of duty after domestic dispute

A Gwinnett County police officer is off the job and facing criminal charges after authorities say she misused her position to stalk a former partner.

Piedmont Park deadly shooting sparks Atlanta City Council safety review

Atlanta City Council members approved a study to examine ways to improve safety at major public events following a deadly shooting at Piedmont Park.

Marietta police investigation shifts after man run over at club

Marietta police are shifting their investigation into a Saturday morning hit-and-run after surveillance video indicated the driver involved in a parking lot fight may actually be a victim.

Jackson boy loses therapy pig in neighborhood shooting

A 12-year-old boy is struggling to cope after his best friend, a 400-pound pig named Bootsy, was shot and killed last week.

Missing Atlanta girl not being held captive, Atlanta police say

Police are searching for 14-year-old Ahnylah Robertson after she contacted her mother Monday afternoon to report she was being held against her will.

Two Georgia men sentenced in $522M health care fraud

Two Georgia men were sentenced for their roles in a $522 million scheme involving fraudulent genetic testing claims through Medicare and Medicaid.

5 arrested in DeKalb street takeover on Bouldercrest Road

A weekend street takeover in DeKalb County ended with five people in jail after a driver allegedly rammed a police vehicle while attempting to flee the scene.

Hall County mother arrested after son suffers six fractures

A Hall County woman faces 12 felony charges after investigators say she repeatedly injured her 20-month-old son.

Child struck by stray gunfire during Secret Service incident near Washington Monument

A child was struck by gunfire from a suspect and is recovering with non-life-threatening injuries following an officer-involved shooting near 15th St & Independence Ave NW, D.C.