North Carolina official charged with putting drugs in grandchildren's ice cream

A North Carolina elections official resigned this week after he was arrested for reportedly spiking his grandchildren’s ice cream with illegal drugs.

Clark Atlanta University also targeted, nothing found by police

Clark Atlanta University issued and later lifted a shelter-in-place order Friday night after reports of an active shooter, which police now believe were inaccurate.

Georgia State Patrol car catches fire during pursuit in Atlanta

A Georgia State Patrol trooper’s car crashed and caught fire during a high-speed chase on Old Jonesboro Road Southwest.

Shiloh HS student with gun arrested, Gwinnett Schools say

A Shiloh High School student was arrested and charged after police say they brought a gun to campus and threatened a classmate.

Gov. Kemp suspends Cobb clerk Connie Taylor after indictment

Gov. Brian Kemp suspended Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor after her indictment on charges of destroying public records and violating her oath of office.

Convicted felon Brian Tripp on the run after jumping bail in DeKalb County

A convicted felon named Brian Tripp is on the run and is considered armed and dangerous. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office says he jumped bail in the middle of his January 2024 trial.

Stats show crime is declining in big cities, despite public perception

President Donald Trump has hinted at deploying the National Guard to some major cities to manage crime in the areas, similar to his actions in Washington, D.C., But new data reflects a significant drop in crime in several cities so far in 2025.

Mexican national accused of hiding kilos of fentanyl in diaper box at Stone Mountain home

A Mexican citizen is in federal custody facing charges after police say they found kilograms of fentanyl hiding in a diaper box at the Stone Mountain home he was living in.

Ball Ground man found guilty of child molestation

The young victim told investigators that the Ball Ground man had been sexually abusing her for about a year. He's now been found guilty on multiple charges.

MATTIE'S CALL: Hampton man missing since Wednesday afternoon

Henry County police are searching for Sean McClure, who left a Talmadge Drive residence in Hampton around 1:02 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 28, 2025).

New 911 call from father reveals harrowing moments during CDC shooting

A newly released 911 call from this month’s deadly shooting outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention captures a father pleading for help as his child came under fire, according to authorities.

Men in pajama pants, hoodie wanted after Douglas County robbery

Douglas County Sheriff’s investigators say two men robbed the Crossroads Country Store at gunpoint early Tuesday morning, then fled on a four-wheeler.

Sylvan Hills vegan restaurant vows to stay despite crime

A southwest Atlanta restaurant says repeated break-ins are threatening its future, and owners are now asking for community support to help cover the cost of beefed-up security.