Pine Mountain teen charged with killing relative, burning body
The victim was identified as 54-year-old Bridgett Powell.
The victim was identified as 54-year-old Bridgett Powell.
Mother of Apalachee HS victim to file lawsuit over missed warnings
Breanna Schermerhorn plans to file a $25 million lawsuit, alleging multiple agencies failed to act on warning signs before the Apalachee High School shooting.
Breanna Schermerhorn plans to file a $25 million lawsuit, alleging multiple agencies failed to act on warning signs before the Apalachee High School shooting.
Police searching for Newnan man missing since Wednesday
After he disappeared, officials said he may be heading to Atlanta.
After he disappeared, officials said he may be heading to Atlanta.
Atlanta police ask for tips after teen shot, photos released
There is a $5,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest.
There is a $5,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest.
Delivery truck fire in Virginia under investigation
A sprinter van fire in Arlington, Virginia emitted a large amount of black smoke.
A sprinter van fire in Arlington, Virginia emitted a large amount of black smoke.
Atlanta’s Malik Beasley investigated in gambling case
Beasley is currently a free agent but played for the Detroit Pistons this most recent season.
Beasley is currently a free agent but played for the Detroit Pistons this most recent season.
Drug cartel used FBI phone data, cameras to find and kill informants, audit says
A hacker hired by a notorious Mexican drug cartel reportedly accessed an FBI official’s phone records and surveillance cameras to help find and kill FBI informants.
A hacker hired by a notorious Mexican drug cartel reportedly accessed an FBI official’s phone records and surveillance cameras to help find and kill FBI informants.
Backup cameras alone not enough to save a life, nonprofit finds
A tragic backover crash in Elbert County claimed the life of a one-year-old, highlighting the danger these kinds of incidents pose to young children. Despite rearview cameras becoming standard in new vehicles in 2018, backover crashes continue to result in hundreds of fatalities annually.
A tragic backover crash in Elbert County claimed the life of a one-year-old, highlighting the danger these kinds of incidents pose to young children. Despite rearview cameras becoming standard in new vehicles in 2018, backover crashes continue to result in hundreds of fatalities annually.
Teen injured in overnight shooting in west Atlanta
Officers said they found the teen shot in the back when they arrived.
Officers said they found the teen shot in the back when they arrived.
Douglas County human traffickers sentenced to life
Two men were convicted in unconnected human trafficking cases in Douglas County this week.
Two men were convicted in unconnected human trafficking cases in Douglas County this week.
Terrified DeKalb family seeks escape after rental home targeted in teen shooting
A DeKalb County family wants to desperately leave their home after it was shot up on Memorial Day.
A DeKalb County family wants to desperately leave their home after it was shot up on Memorial Day.
Authorities search for missing woman in Cherokee County
The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance to locate Lyriel Todd, a 23-year-old woman missing since June 27.
The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance to locate Lyriel Todd, a 23-year-old woman missing since June 27.
Man airlifted after shooting at Covington apartment complex
A 28-year-old man was airlifted to Grady Memorial Hospital after being shot at a Covington apartment complex.
A 28-year-old man was airlifted to Grady Memorial Hospital after being shot at a Covington apartment complex.
River rescue rehearsal: See metro Atlanta first responders training
Cobb County Police partnered with Cobb County Fire and Atlanta Fire this week for a joint training exercise.
Cobb County Police partnered with Cobb County Fire and Atlanta Fire this week for a joint training exercise.
Canton man convicted of child molestation following Walmart incident
Lucas Simon Lucas-Juan was convicted of three counts of child molestation after a three-day trial related to a 2024 incident in a Walmart parking lot.
Lucas Simon Lucas-Juan was convicted of three counts of child molestation after a three-day trial related to a 2024 incident in a Walmart parking lot.
Attempted TV theft and package heist at Darnell Apartments
Gwinnett County police seek help identifying a suspect in package theft and attempted TV theft at Darnell Apartments in Norcross on May 29.
Gwinnett County police seek help identifying a suspect in package theft and attempted TV theft at Darnell Apartments in Norcross on May 29.
Convicted felon faces life sentence after killing stranger in Lithonia parking lot
Henry Maurice Anderson was convicted of multiple charges, including malice murder and felony murder.
Henry Maurice Anderson was convicted of multiple charges, including malice murder and felony murder.
Man accused of picking up fentanyl disguised as car battery faces federal charges
Rodrigo Morales-Figueroa was arrested in an undercover sting operation for allegedly attempting to pick up 10 kilograms of fentanyl.
Rodrigo Morales-Figueroa was arrested in an undercover sting operation for allegedly attempting to pick up 10 kilograms of fentanyl.
Walker County woman sentenced to 20 years for meth trafficking in sting operation
Sara Carroll was sentenced to 20 years, with 10 years to serve in prison, for trafficking methamphetamine after a sting operation.
Sara Carroll was sentenced to 20 years, with 10 years to serve in prison, for trafficking methamphetamine after a sting operation.
Waleska man sentenced to life without parole in shaken baby death
Gregory Farrell Davis was sentenced to life without parole plus 60 years for the 2021 death of 1-year-old James “Jamie” Marco Palacio.
Gregory Farrell Davis was sentenced to life without parole plus 60 years for the 2021 death of 1-year-old James “Jamie” Marco Palacio.