Dozens of animals rescued, 2 arrested in Lamar County cruelty sweep

Lamar County animal cruelty investigation on Bell Road led to two arrests and the seizure of 26 animals by local authorities.

Man shot over a dollar at Lithonia gas station, shooter gets 20 years

A DeKalb County judge sentenced Homer Wright to 20 years in prison without parole for shooting a man at a Lithonia gas station.

Loganville woman charged in tax scheme targeting truck drivers

A Loganville tax preparer faces a 54-count federal indictment after allegedly defrauding dozens of self-employed truck drivers out of estimated tax payments.

Man arrested in LaGrange business burglary spree, police say

LaGrange police arrested a man on Wednesday following an investigation into a series of business burglaries across the city.

Young boy's brave alert leads deputies to dog trapped in trash bag

A young boy’s alert led Coweta County deputies to a horrific scene near a local motel where they rescued a dog left to die inside a trash bag

Tupac Shakur murder: Jury selected in Las Vegas trial for suspect Duane 'Keefe D' Davis

A jury of 6 men and 10 women was selected Thursday to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s killing nearly 30 years ago.

Gwinnett County warrant sweep results in 17 arrests

Deputies arrested 17 people and served 31 warrants during a two-day warrant enforcement operation in Gwinnett County.

Teen charged in Warner Robins High School shooting denied bond

A 14-year-old student faced a judge for the first time Thursday after allegedly opening fire inside Warner Robins High School.

Ex-officer accused of planning to kill Black people in mass shooting released from custody

A former law enforcement officer accused of planning a mass shooting targeting Black people was quietly released from custody after a grand jury declined to indict him.

Atlanta man whose sentence Biden commuted faces drug charge

Atlanta resident Walter Lee Muhammad, 46, is facing new federal drug charges less than two years after then-President Joe Biden commuted his 10-year fentanyl trafficking sentence.

Jury to decide Heather Turner’s manner of death in 2027

The Paulding County coroner detailed the legal process Thursday for the upcoming inquest into Heather Turner’s mysterious 2017 death, explaining why she is leaving the final determination up to a jury.

Former Southern Poverty Law Center official charged in DOJ fraud case

Former Southern Poverty Law Center official Heidi Beirich has been charged in the Justice Department’s criminal case against the civil rights group.

Train vs tractor-trailer crash shuts down Henry County intersection

A train crash involving an 18-wheeler has forced the closure of a Henry County intersection as emergency crews clear heavy debris from the tracks.

Arkansas woman missing after traveling to Stone Mountain

Stone Mountain police are searching for Sherry Wages, 72, who left Hot Springs, Arkansas, in March and traveled to Georgia.

Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty on federal charges: What it could mean for his state case

Luigi Mangione could be moving toward a guilty plea in the federal case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a move that could significantly affect both his sentence and his separate New York murder case.

Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal court: Report

Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in federal court in the case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing, according to a report by "The New York Times." 

Nick Reiner faces potential death penalty under new grand jury indictment

Prosecutors have added a new charge against Nick Reiner, son of Rob and Michele Reiner, accusing him of "lying in wait" before killing his parents.

9-year-old boy killed in crash at Athens intersection

A 9-year-old boy died Tuesday days after he was hit by a truck at a Lexington Road intersection in Athens, according to police.

Decades-long nationwide marriage fraud scheme dismantled; 11 charged in NYC

Eleven people are facing federal charges after authorities say they orchestrated a massive, multi-million dollar sham marriage ring designed to secure U.S. immigration status for foreign nationals.

Nationwide hunt for trio targeting cemeteries, stealing jewelry, heirlooms from graves, officials say

Authorities are searching nationwide for three people accused of breaking into mausoleums and stealing jewelry and other family heirlooms from burial sites in Florida and several other states.