Suspects wanted for stealing gun, breaking into cars in Canton

Canton Police are searching for Cameron Zequeira and Skylar Hatcher, wanted for multiple car break-ins and the theft of a Glock 43 in the River Greene subdivision.

Mother of slain Stone Mountain father struggles to find ‘peace’ after arrest

The mother of Christopher Blake Verdell describes finding a "new meaning for life" after a multi-agency manhunt led to the arrest of her son's alleged killer.

Toccoa duo jailed after Atlanta-to-Stephens meth pipeline cut off

Two men who allegedly traveled to metro Atlanta to pick up drugs and then take them back to Stephens County for distribution were arrested last week, law enforcement said.

Georgia man gets life in prison for rape, child molestation

A judge sentenced Jaylen McCrary to life in prison after he was convicted of rape and child molestation last week.

Police capture accused Conyers shooter after week-long manhunt

Amir Johnson was arrested on Sunday in the shooting death of 22-year-old Kaleb King during a friendly gathering at a Conyers home last week.

3 shark attacks off Sydney in just over 24 hours; man, boy in critical condition

Three shark attacks in 24 hours leave a man and a 12-year-old critically injured and another boy unharmed at Sydney beaches. Here’s what we know.

55-year-old female inmate dies in Bibb County, sheriff's office says

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators are examining the death of a 55-year-old inmate found unresponsive inside her cell at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center on Sunday afternoon.

Former Douglas County judge arrested at Buckhead nightclub files lawsuit

A former Douglas County probate judge has filed a lawsuit against the City of Atlanta and a police officer, alleging excessive force during her 2024 arrest outside a Buckhead nightclub.

Former DeKalb Superintendent Devon Horton arrested for assaulting wife

Former DeKalb Schools Superintendent Devon Horton was arrested Saturday and charged with aggravated assault – strangulation and child cruelty following a domestic incident.

Clayton County sheriff searching for teen accused of aggravated assault

Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen activated the Fugitive Squad for 16-year-old Lequan Stephens, wanted for aggravated assault and considered armed and dangerous.

Body of man missing since December found in Doraville

Doraville police found the body of missing 68-year-old Shaowei Zhou off Buford Highway Saturday. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the case.

Tarika Hill charged in fatal shooting originally tied to sibling dispute

Atlanta police arrested Tarika Hill for a March 2025 murder on Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. The fatal shooting reportedly followed an argument between siblings.

Sheriff: Failure to re-shackle Rockdale County inmate aided in escape

Rockdale County Sheriff Eric Levett confirmed that inmate Timothy Shane escaped from Grady Hospital after a deputy failed to put his shackles back on after an X-ray.

Watchful eye of community found stabbed to death in NW Atlanta home

Atlanta Police are investigating the fatal stabbing of 57-year-old Tracey Taylor, a beloved "watchful eye" of her neighborhood on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway.

3 men shot during fight on Edgewood Avenue

Atlanta police are investigating after three men were shot during a fight on Edgewood Avenue Saturday morning, just a block from a 2025 mass shooting site.

16-year-old charged in Marietta movie theater shooting: 'At least six rounds were fired'

A 16-year-old male is in custody and facing charges as an adult after a December shooting outside a Marietta movie theater forced a mass evacuation of holiday moviegoers.