Houston County man sentenced to 20 years for child molestation

A Houston County man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of child molestation, authorities announced.

Cruise ship bomb threat hoax: Man upset girlfriend went on trip without him sentenced

Michigan man Joshua Lowe, who was upset that he had to watch pets while his girlfriend’s family went on a Carnival cruise, was sentenced to eight months in prison Monday for making a false bomb threat.

Toddler allegedly given marijuana, shown hogtied in Hall County case

An Alto woman is facing felony charges following a disturbing investigation into the abuse of a toddler in her care, authorities in Hall County announced.

Cobb County Sheriff's Office employee charged with child molestation

A criminal justice specialist with the Cobb County Sheriff's Office has been fired after he was arrested early Wednesday morning on child molestation charges.

Man who drowned after fleeing traffic stop in Rockdale County identified

The body of a man who ran from a traffic stop in Rockdale County was found in a lake, according to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Pastor kidnapped in South Africa rescued after deadly shootout, reports say

Josh Sullivan, an American pastor and missionary who was kidnapped during a church service in South Africa last week, was rescued after a deadly shootout, authorities said.

Dallas school shooting: Teen suspect arrested, charged with aggravated assault mass shooting

A 17-year-old turned himself in after a mass shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School that left at least 4 students injured. Police released new details, saying he was let in through an unsecured door before opening fire.