Man sentenced in deadly Valentine's Day double shooting in Stonecrest

Javoka Shumaker was convicted of multiple charges, including malice murder and cruelty to children, for a Valentine's Day 2024 double shooting.

Bond denied for woman charged in South Fulton lieutenant's death

Santoria McLean was dcharged with vehicular homicide and reckless driving for a fatal crash that killed South Fulton Police Captain Helio Garcia.

Royston man arrested after alleged stabbing at motel

Christopher Lee Hill was arrested for allegedly stabbing his brother at the Days Inn Motel in Royston.

Two Pennsylvania state troopers shot, suspect killed in Susquehanna County: PSP

Two Pennsylvania state troopers were shot in Susquehanna County on Thursday afternoon, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro, who broke the news during an event in Bucks County.

Man convicted of killing 11-year-old Spalding County girl in her bed

Gang member Kionta Parks was sentenced to life plus five years for the 2023 shooting death of 11-year-old Asijah Jones in Griffin.

2 former Augusta prison guards indicted in inmate death

Two former correctional officers at Augusta State Medical Prison have been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with the 2020 death of an inmate who died from smoke inhalation.

Camden County deputy indicted on federal civil rights violations

A grand jury has indicted a Southeast Georgia deputy on allegations he used excessive force on multiple arrestees and then lied about the altercations on his reports.

Atlanta rapper Erica Banks arrested with stolen gun at airport

Atlanta rapper Erica Banks, known for her viral hit “Buss It," was arrested Wednesday on a charge of theft by receiving stolen property.

Roblox sued by DeKalb County mom after 9-year-old allegedly exploited

A DeKalb County mother is suing Roblox, alleging her 9-year-old son was groomed and exploited by adults posing as children on the platform.

Fort Stewart shooting: Army honors soldiers who subdued gunman

Fort Stewart soldiers who witnessed the shooting “immediately and without hesitation" tackled the shooter to subdue him before law enforcement arrived.