Virginia woman Sudiksha Konanki missing in Dominican Republic

Authorities in the Dominican Republic and the United States are searching for a missing Virginia woman who disappeared while on a trip to Punta Cana.

Cobb County father killed in hit-and-run, family still seeking justice

Cobb County police are still looking for the driver who hit and killed a man walking on the sidewalk, leaving him there to die. Meanwhile, the victim's family is trying to cope while planning his funeral.

Man faces charges for slashing tents of Atlanta's homeless, police say

Cell phone video shows a man destroying the tents of Atlanta’s homeless. The incident happened just across the street from Ebenezer Baptist Church and has sparked outrage from community leaders and activists.

Secret Service shoots gunman near White House

A U.S. Secret Service officer shot an armed man early Sunday after a confrontation near the White House, officials said.

Fulton County Jail detention officer assaulted Saturday

A Fulton County Jail detention officer was hospitalized Saturday after being assaulted, according to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office.

East Point officer shoots woman in distress wielding knife

A "mentally ill person" armed with a knife was shot by police late Saturday afternoon. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has gotten involved.

Xavier Worthy's assault charge dismissed, lawyer confirms

An assault charge for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy has been dismissed hours after he was arrested in Georgetown, Texas on Friday.

Gainesville woman shoots man in bedroom, charged with murder, sheriff says

A 61-year-old Gainesville woman is charged with murdering the 68-year-old man whom she lived with, according to the Hall County Sheriff's Office.

Carver MS student charged with bringing weapon to school, on bus

A Carver Middle School student is facing charges after admitting to bringing a weapon to school and on the bus, according to the Walton County Sheriff's Office.

Suspect arrested with meth, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia in Kennesaw

Police arrested David Taylor in Kennesaw with 129 grams of meth, significantly exceeding the 28-gram threshold for trafficking in Georgia.

Video reveals tense moments during Peachtree City standoff

A new video shows Peachtree City police negotiating with Godfey Forbes, who barricaded himself in a home with his children and loaded weapons.

Cheetos bags packed with meth sent to Indiana post office

Two suspects were arrested in Indiana after methamphetamine was found in Cheetos bags. They face federal charges.