Georgia lawmaker Dexter Sharper charged in pandemic unemployment fraud case

A member of the Georgia House of Representatives was charged Friday with making false statements to fraudulently obtain thousands of dollars in emergency pandemic unemployment assistance.

Man wanted for 2019 Atlanta house party shooting, $5K reward

Atlanta police are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in southwest Atlanta.

Fire destroys long-time family home in DeKalb County

A two-story home in DeKalb County is considered a total loss after a fully involved fire broke out.

Brookhaven Police dispel social media rumors of 'ICE roadblock'

The Brookhaven Police Department is moving quickly to shut down misinformation after a photo circulating on social media sparked concern regarding immigration enforcement in DeKalb County.

New video in Atlanta airport security breach

Newly released surveillance video shows how quickly a man accused of breaching the main TSA checkpoint at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was stopped, just feet from getting through the entire security checkpoint.

Video: Bloodhound tracks man wanted in Fayette County deadly stabbing

A Fayette County sheriff’s bloodhound is credited with tracking and finding a murder suspect deep in the woods with the weapon still in his hands.

Man attempts to break Luigi Mangione out of prison by posing as FBI agent: authorities

A man claiming to be an FBI agent appeared at a federal jail on Wednesday night and told officers he had a court order to release Luigi Mangione, the Associated Press reported through authorities.

South Fulton police looking for alleged shoplifters

The City of South Fulton Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying individuals possibly connected to a shoplifting incident earlier this month.

Ex-Illinois deputy sentenced for murder of Sonya Massey

Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy who was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in 2024, was sentenced on Thursday.

Carrollton woman admits to harboring illegal immigrants, participating in meth operation

A Carrollton woman has pleaded guilty to possessing over 700 pounds of methamphetamine and harboring two illegal immigrants to facilitate a “massive” drug trafficking operation, state prosecutors said.

Man accused of traveling to Atlanta intending to kill former President Biden

Authorities arrested an Alabama man on Wednesday, accused of traveling to Atlanta two years ago with the intent to kill then-President Joe Biden, state prosecutors said. 

Woman shot by police at Cobb County police headquarters

GBI said Wednesday night that an officer shot 26-year-old Rebekah Patterson after she aimed at an officer and ignored multiple commands to put down her weapon.

Blaise Barnett kidnapper sentenced to 30 years for crime spree

Dieu Doumdje was sentenced to 30 years for the kidnapping of Blaise Barnett, an armed robbery of students, and aiding a DeKalb County Jail escape.

Charlie Kirk murder: Attorneys for suspect Tyler Robinson don't want video of murder introduced as evidence

Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, are asking a Utah judge to block video of the fatal shooting from being introduced as evidence at a hearing scheduled for Feb. 3.

Viral video shows man stomped during chaotic gas station brawl as teen is arrested

An Arkansas teenager is behind bars and another man is in the hospital with serious injuries after video of a brutal fight at a local gas station went viral last weekend. 

Rep. Ilhan Omar sprayed by man with syringe; FBI leading investigation

The FBI is taking over investigating the suspect who sprayed U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar with a liquid during her Minneapolis town hall on Tuesday.