Gunfire hits apartments, cars in southwest Atlanta

Atlanta police are investigating after gunfire struck apartments and vehicles at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex early Thursday morning.

Lithonia man sentenced in deadly gas station shooting

A 21-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of murdering a man at a DeKalb County gas station last year, according to the district attorney's office.

Why a fourth Cherokee County deputy was just booked into jail

Former Cherokee County deputy Jerry Shellhouse was arrested Wednesday for alleged illegal access of an automated license plate reader database.

Teen in custody after LaGrange Academy threat, police say

A 16-year-old student is in custody after allegedly threatening to shoot fellow students at LaGrange Academy on Wednesday afternoon, according to police.

Tools, copper wire stolen during burglary at 2 Troup County schools

The Troup County Sheriff's Office is searching for possibly three individuals in connection with a burglary at two schools undergoing renovations.

50 dogs rescued in Lamar County animal cruelty raid, 1 arrested

A person is facing charges, and 50 dogs were rescued after an animal cruelty investigation, according to Lamar County Animal Services.

Teacher found dead with throat slit; detectives scrutinize husband’s shifting story

A Colorado elementary school teacher was found dead inside her home, and investigators said evidence at the home raised questions about her husband's account of what happened.

Video shows failed car theft at Hall County dealership

Hall County investigators are looking for a man who attempted to steal a car from Exotic Luxury Autos in Gainesville.

Statewide manhunt for 'armed and dangerous' Sparta man

Georgia authorities are searching for 62-year-old Stephen Russell Ellis, who is wanted on two separate active arrest warrants.

'Reason my son is alive': Atlanta mother praises officer shot during crisis

A mother is speaking out after her son opened fire inside their southwest Atlanta home Monday, shooting an Atlanta police officer and another woman.