SEC charges Georgia lending firm in $140M Ponzi scheme
The SEC charged First Liberty Building & Loan, LLC and its founder, Edwin Brant Frost IV, with running a $140 million Ponzi scheme.
The SEC charged First Liberty Building & Loan, LLC and its founder, Edwin Brant Frost IV, with running a $140 million Ponzi scheme.
Young crewmember murdered aboard luxury superyacht in paradise destination
The suspect in the murder is a 39-year-old Mexican national who reportedly worked as an engineer aboard the vessel.
The suspect in the murder is a 39-year-old Mexican national who reportedly worked as an engineer aboard the vessel.
Major auto theft ring crackdown at Atlanta's airport, police announce
The Atlanta Police Department led a major crackdown on an organized auto theft ring at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
The Atlanta Police Department led a major crackdown on an organized auto theft ring at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Human remains found in Maryland identified as 3-year-old Nola Dinkins
Officials confirm the human remains discovered in North East, Maryland have been identified as three-year-old Nola Dinkins, a missing firm from Delaware.
Officials confirm the human remains discovered in North East, Maryland have been identified as three-year-old Nola Dinkins, a missing firm from Delaware.
Cherokee County man sentenced to prison for burning child with cigarette
Lior Talker, 44, was sentenced to 20 years (10 to serve in prison) for burning a child under 10 with a cigarette.
Lior Talker, 44, was sentenced to 20 years (10 to serve in prison) for burning a child under 10 with a cigarette.
Man charged in deadly Fourth of July shooting at Cobb County apartments
Cobb County police have arrested a suspect in the shooting that killed a man at an apartment complex on the Fourth of July.
Cobb County police have arrested a suspect in the shooting that killed a man at an apartment complex on the Fourth of July.
Eastpointe McDonald's stabbing suspect given $25M bond
The suspect in the fatal stabbing of a McDonald's manager and 39-year-old mother of six is expect in court for her arraignment Friday.
The suspect in the fatal stabbing of a McDonald's manager and 39-year-old mother of six is expect in court for her arraignment Friday.
Infant severely burned in Hall County, 20-year-old father arrested
Logan Wane Hart, 20, is charged with first-degree child cruelty after his infant son suffered severe burn injuries.
Logan Wane Hart, 20, is charged with first-degree child cruelty after his infant son suffered severe burn injuries.
2 Venezuelan nationals arrested in Gwinnett County for trafficking meth
Two individuals from Venezuela were arrested earlier this month in Gwinnett County following a multi-agency investigation into large-scale drug trafficking, authorities announced.
Two individuals from Venezuela were arrested earlier this month in Gwinnett County following a multi-agency investigation into large-scale drug trafficking, authorities announced.
5 pounds of marijuana seized during Atlanta traffic stop, man arrested
Mark Morrison, 31, was arrested after a traffic stop revealed over 5 pounds of marijuana, a handgun, and $3,457 in cash.
Mark Morrison, 31, was arrested after a traffic stop revealed over 5 pounds of marijuana, a handgun, and $3,457 in cash.
256 animals; Shocking animal neglect case in Dade County in NW Georgia
Nathaniel and Aimee Curington of Trenton were arrested and charged with seven felony counts of animal cruelty.
Nathaniel and Aimee Curington of Trenton were arrested and charged with seven felony counts of animal cruelty.
Man shoots gun after being asked to leave Atlanta convenience store, police say
Do you recognize this man? Police say he opened fire inside a southwest Atlanta convenience store after being asked to leave by workers.
Do you recognize this man? Police say he opened fire inside a southwest Atlanta convenience store after being asked to leave by workers.
Kennesaw moves toward marijuana decriminalization measure
Kennesaw city leaders are considering a plan to ease penalties for low-level marijuana possession.
Kennesaw city leaders are considering a plan to ease penalties for low-level marijuana possession.
Operation Safe DeKalb nets 63 arrests in countywide crime sweep
63 arrests made during “Operation Safe DeKalb 2025,” including charges for murder, robbery, rape, and probation violations.
63 arrests made during “Operation Safe DeKalb 2025,” including charges for murder, robbery, rape, and probation violations.
Rodney McWeay trial: Father sentenced to life for starving daughter to death
Investigators say the Atlanta father locked his three children in separate rooms monitored by cameras with no access to food, water, or bathrooms. He'll now spend the rest of his life behind bars for his 4-year-old daughter's death.
Investigators say the Atlanta father locked his three children in separate rooms monitored by cameras with no access to food, water, or bathrooms. He'll now spend the rest of his life behind bars for his 4-year-old daughter's death.
Late-night Atlanta shooting on Bent Creek Way leaves 2 injured
Police in southwest Atlanta are investigating a double shooting.
Police in southwest Atlanta are investigating a double shooting.
Dogs rescued from scorching hot vehicle at Marietta water park, man arrested
Christian Waddell was arrested for animal cruelty after leaving two dogs in a hot car, where temperatures reached up to 140 degrees.
Christian Waddell was arrested for animal cruelty after leaving two dogs in a hot car, where temperatures reached up to 140 degrees.
South Fulton Police request public's help to identify porch pirates
South Fulton Police are seeking public assistance to identify two individuals involved in package thefts from homes on Buffington Drive.
South Fulton Police are seeking public assistance to identify two individuals involved in package thefts from homes on Buffington Drive.
Former Troup County payroll manager charged with embezzling over $500K in taxpayer funds
Wesleigh Gaddy, a former payroll manager, is charged with embezzling over $500,000.
Wesleigh Gaddy, a former payroll manager, is charged with embezzling over $500,000.
FBI seizes websites in major piracy crackdown in Atlanta
The FBI's Atlanta Field Office seized several high-traffic websites accused of distributing pirated video games.
The FBI's Atlanta Field Office seized several high-traffic websites accused of distributing pirated video games.