Terrorist drug lord known as 'The Spider' extradited to US

An alleged drug lord and terrorist was extradited to California on Monday and faces several charges tied to his involvement with a Columbian paramilitary organization.

New York Times games engineer killed by in-laws in Dublin: police

The 40-year-old man killed near a Dublin park, allegedly by his in-laws – who witnesses said took turns shooting at him – was a New York Times games engineer who had previously been charged with child abuse. 

UGA student falls from 8th floor apartment window near campus

A University of Georgia student suffered serious injuries after falling from an eighth-floor apartment window near campus, according to police.

Troup County jury finds man guilty of rape, child molestation

A Troup County jury convicted a 48-year-old man of rape and child molestation, leading to a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Man accused in Gwinnett hit-and-run that left 1 dead, 1 injured

A man faces first-degree vehicular homicide and other charges after a hit-and-run crash killed one pedestrian and seriously injured another in Lilburn on Sunday, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department.

Tennessee K-9 dies from heatstroke after being left outside without water for 36 hours, sheriff says

A Tennessee sheriff said internal and criminal investigations are underway in the death of a K-9 officer who died after being left in an outdoor kennel with no access to water for 36 hours. 

Henry County sheriff seeks court order in funding dispute

Sheriff Reginald Scandrett has filed a court action over funding for law enforcement and jail operations.

Arrest made after man found dead near Historic Fourth Ward Park

A 26-year-old man faces a murder charge after another man was found shot to death near the Historic Fourth Ward Park.

15 children found living in 'deplorable' Marietta apartment

Marietta police arrested three parents after a welfare check at a two-bedroom apartment revealed 15 children living in deplorable conditions.

Manhunt underway for sexually violent predator who removed GPS monitor

Authorities in California are searching for a convicted child sex offender who allegedly removed his GPS monitor and disappeared while on conditional release.

Illegal hunt in Alamo leaves 23-year-old dead, man charged

Game wardens are investigating an illegal late-night hunting incident that left a 23-year-old man dead and led to felony charges against a Glenwood man in Wheeler County.

Man dies following Sunday shooting in southwest Atlanta

A man died after a shooting Sunday afternoon on Cushman Circle SW in Atlanta, according to police.

Macon park birthday party shooting leaves 12 injured, 2 critical

Deputies are searching for suspects after a shooting at Carolyn Crayton Park in Macon left 12 people injured early Sunday morning.

2 women stabbed at Rodney Cook Sr. Park during dispute

Two women were hospitalized Saturday night after being stabbed during a physical dispute at Rodney Cook Sr. Park in Atlanta.