Homicide rates dropped in most US cities last year, report finds

Homicide rates are at their lowest in decades in most U.S. cities, according to a new study from the nonpartisan Council on Criminal Justice.

Man shot, killed on Emily Place NW, suspect arrested

Police are investigating a deadly shooting at a northwest Atlanta residence early Thursday morning.

Woman accused of stealing $400K from Lumpkin County, found in Florida

A 52-year-old woman is facing a felony charge after investigators say nearly $400,000 was stolen from the Lumpkin County Finance Department.

Man dead after opening fire on DeKalb deputies at Lithonia home

A man is dead after a barricade situation on Young Road in Lithonia. Police say he opened fire on officers at the scene.

Search underway for thief linked to 4 Atlanta robberies

Police are searching for a suspect believed to be linked to several robberies in Atlanta, including a recent hold-up where two construction workers were robbed.

Uvalde school shooting trial: Jury finds Gonzales 'not guilty' on all 29 counts

After nine days of testimony and a trial that reignited the painful memories of the May 2022 Robb Elementary School massacre, a jury has reached a verdict in the case of former Uvalde CISD officer Adrian Gonzales.

DA: Purple Heart veteran’s mental health likely led to deadly Coweta County shootout

A Purple Heart veteran’s combat-related mental health struggles likely led to a deadly Coweta County shootout with police, according to the district attorney.

Man arrested after knife attack at Massage Time Body & Foot

Jaiden Walraven is in custody after an attempted robbery at the Massage Time Body & Foot turned violent Monday, leaving one person injured.

1 killed, 3 hospitalized in head-on crash on Lakewood Avenue

One person was killed, and three others were hurt as a result of a head-on collision in Atlanta Tuesday evening.

Ex-Georgia Rep. Karen Bennett admits to faking COVID 19 job loss

A former Georgia representative has pleaded guilty to filing false statements that led to her claiming thousands in emergency pandemic unemployment assistance payments, federal prosecutors say.