South Carolina executes man serving two death sentences

Stephen Stanko was convicted of killing his live-in girlfriend as he raped her teenage daughter, then shooting a friend and cleaning out his bank account.

1 dead, 1 injured in northwest Atlanta shooting

One man died on scene; another suffered was injuries, but was alert and breathing, according to Atlanta police.

Third suspect arrested in Macon bar shooting; fourth suspect dies by suicide

A fourth suspect wanted in the case has died by suicide, and local officials have suspended the bar's liquor license in response to the violence.

Gwinnett County man sentenced to life for deadly baby shower shooting

Esteven Avila-Vega was sentenced to life in prison plus five years for the murder of Angel Mendoza-Ramirez during a baby shower in Gwinnett County.

Over $6M in stolen electronics recovered in massive Georgia porch pirate operation

Gwinnett County authorities dismantled a criminal enterprise involved in stealing and reselling electronics worth millions across Georgia and the Southeastern U.S.

Woman, young girl gunned down in DeKalb County; Man arrested, victims identified

Witnesses reported that Almond broke a window to gain entry after being denied access, then opened fire and fled, leading to a manhunt before his apprehension.

Clayton County Jail employee arrested for smuggling contraband to inmate

LaPorsha Williams, a Clayton County Jail employee, was arrested for smuggling a cellphone charger to inmate Rodricus Gonzalezz Martin, hidden in a cereal box.

Community mourns beloved sixth-grader killed in crossfire

Ja-Nylen Greggs, a 12-year-old student, was an innocent bystander killed in a drive-by shooting in southwest Atlanta.

Cicadas blamed for crash that left car on its side

An Ohio police department is warning people to leave their car windows up after cicadas invaded a car and caused a crash.

3 men arrested in drone smuggling attempt at Washington State Prison

Three men were arrested near Washington State Prison on June 11 after deputies tracked drone activity and discovered them attempting to drop contraband into the facility.

USPS warning customers of 'brushing' scams

The United States Postal Service is warning about new types of phishing and smishing scams against customers.

Sex trafficking expert testifies in Atlanta rapper Ca$hOut's trial

Atlanta rapper Ca$h Out, whose legal name is John Michael Hakeem Gibson, is on trial for charges including rape, sex trafficking, and luring women into prostitution.

UGA student indicted for fatal 2024 hit-and-run that killed 34-year-old

Benhur Tesfai, a University of Georgia student, has been indicted in a fatal hit-and-run that killed 34-year-old Michael Kitchen in Athens.

Man's body recovered from Peachtree Creek Friday morning

A body was recovered Friday morning from Peachtree Creek near Howell Mill Road and Peachtree Battle Avenue in Buckhead.

Man wanted for shooting at Habersham County officer caught Thursday night

Jonathan Harris, wanted for assaulting a deputy during a traffic stop and fleeing, was captured Thursday night in Habersham County after a tip from a local business.