Coast Guard spots overturned vessel near where ship, 6 crew members went missing

An overturned ship matching the description of the one that went missing along with six crew members earlier this week has been located, the U.S. Coast Guard reported on Saturday.

Tianah Robinson laid to rest after 404 Day Piedmont Park murder

Family, friends, and city leaders gathered Saturday morning at one of Atlanta’s most historic churches to pay their final respects to a teenager killed in a shooting at Piedmont Park.

A chemical 100 times stronger than fentanyl is fueling US overdoses

A Chinese crackdown on fentanyl-making ingredients could be fueling the resurgence of carfentanil, a chemical so powerful, a dose smaller than a poppy seed can kill a human.

Baldwin deputy shot, man killed during 'exchange of gunfire'

A Baldwin County deputy and a 58-year-old man were shot during an exchange of gunfire at a home in Milledgeville Saturday morning.

Large drone carrying contraband crashes near Georgia prison

Authorities intercepted a large drone and a package of contraband near Johnson State Prison early Saturday morning.

Atlanta delivery driver shot while shielding teen from gunfire

A food delivery driver says he is grateful to be alive after a bullet passed through part of his face during a shooting Tuesday night in southwest Atlanta.

Navy veteran charged in DeKalb shooting spree after AC dispute

U.S. Navy veteran Olaolukitan Adon Abel is facing murder charges after authorities say he went on a violent rampage across DeKalb County Monday morning, shortly after storming out of his shared home following a dispute over the thermostat.

4 Georgia troopers fired after using pursuit crashes to seek payouts

The Georgia Department of Public Safety (GDPS) has fired four state troopers following an investigation into personal injury claims made after police pursuits.

Ex-South Fulton officer accused of assault granted bond

A former South Fulton police officer accused of sexually assaulting a woman inside his patrol car during an arrest was granted bond Friday.

US Coast Guard: Nearly 4,000 pounds of cocaine seized in 2 operations

The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded nearly 4,000 pounds of cocaine worth more than $28.7 million on Thursday at Base Miami Beach. Here’s what to know.

Charlie Kirk murder: Suspect Tyler Robinson back in court as his lawyers want cameras banned

Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, was back in court Friday as his lawyers fight to ban cameras in the courtroom, saying live broadcasts of the trial are a violation of his right to a fair trial. 

Family sues over shooting death outside Magic City

The family of Gerrone Avery has officially filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Fulton County following his fatal shooting outside Magic City in May 2024.

Former Lanier Christian coach Joel Lulinski faces new charge

A former Hall County private school coach faces an additional felony charge after investigators searched his phone.

Feds: Suspect paid homeless man to buy gun used in DeKalb shootings

A homeless man is facing federal charges after prosecutors say he was paid to buy the gun used in a random shooting spree that left two women dead in DeKalb County earlier this week.

Apalachee High School shooting suspect to appear in court

The teen accused of the deadly Apalachee High School shooting will return to a Barrow County courtroom on May 28.

2 Georgia women accuse Hogansville man of childhood rape

Troup County authorities arrested a 45-year-old Hogansville man after two women came forward alleging he raped them years ago when they were children.

Possible human remains found on Sweetwater Road in Gwinnett

About a dozen police cars lined Sweetwater Road in Gwinnett County on Friday afternoon after the discovery of possible human remains.

Apalachee HS shooting: Colin Gray sentencing date set

A sentencing date is now set for Colin Gray, the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter, after a jury found him guilty of charges for his role in the 2024 tragedy.

FSU shooting: University marks 1 year since 2 dead, 6 hurt in attack

It was a somber morning as students and faculty of Florida State University paid their respects to victims of a mass shooting on campus one year ago.