Woman arrested in Paulding County sting after senior scammed out of $50K

A Paulding County senior lost tens of thousands of dollars in a months-long phone scam before deputies stepped in to set up a sting operation and catch a suspect.

Family offers $2,000 reward after cyclist killed in hit-and-run

Family and friends of a 65-year-old cyclist killed in a Coweta County hit-and-run crash are offering a $2,000 reward for information that leads to the driver's arrest.

Woman indicted after boyfriend found dead in shallow grave, deputies say

A Covington woman has been indicted on murder charges after her boyfriend was found dead and buried in a shallow grave behind a Newton County residence, authorities announced.

Man arrested during Gordon County drug investigation, deputies say

A Whitfield County man who was previously deported from the U.S. as an aggravated felon is back behind bars after being arrested during a narcotics operation in Gordon County, authorities said.

Georgia DOT worker suffers severe injuries after tree limb falls

A Georgia Department of Transportation worker faces a long recovery after a tree limb crashed down during a roadway clearance job in Hall County.

Man walks into sheriff's office, confesses to killing father, deputies say

A man is facing a murder charge after walking into a sheriff's office lobby on Monday and confessing that he beat his father to death over the weekend, authorities said.

Man holding woman, child hostage shot and killed by DeKalb police

A 26-year-old man is dead after an officer with the DeKalb County Police Department shot him while he was holding a woman and a baby at gunpoint Tuesday morning, according to the GBI.

Man sentenced to 40 years for Cherokee County attempted rape

Sedric Charles Williams Jr., 33, was sentenced to 40 years, with the first 35 years in prison and the rest on probation.

Coffee County firefighter arrested in child sexual battery case

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Coffee County firefighter on a charge of sexual battery against a child younger than 16.

Drone and drugs seized during Monroe County traffic stop

Deputies arrested a Jonesboro man after finding a drone, marijuana, and ecstasy inside his vehicle during a traffic stop in Monroe County.

Child's warning at school leads to conviction in Carroll case

A Carroll County jury returned a guilty verdict on all counts against a man facing charges related to domestic violence, threats with a firearm and drug distribution, officials announced.

Erie, Pennsylvania shooting: Authorities name shooter and most of the 8 victims in deadly attack

Officials have identified the gunman and six of the eight victims killed in a domestic mass shooting last week, confirming the shooter fatally shot multiple relatives before taking his own life.

McDonough man identified as suspect shot by deputies in Ashburn

A 48-year-old McDonough man is reported to be stable at a regional hospital after being shot by law enforcement following a chase in Turner County.

Car break-ins led Smyrna police to a wanted murder suspect

Smyrna police captured 19-year-old Trey Webb last Thursday while responding to a report of car break-ins on Spring Road.

DNA testing solves 1997 missing woman case in Conyers

The Conyers Police Department has positively identified human remains found in 2016 as Tammy Fortson, a woman who went missing nearly three decades ago.

911 recordings show delays in emergency response to failed execution of Christa Pike

Newly released recordings show approximately a half-hour elapsed between the initial 911 call for help following the failed execution of Christa Pike and the time that prison officials verified the call.