YSL defendant Damekion Garlington sentenced after murder charge dropped

Another defendant in the sweeping YSL gang indictment was sentenced Wednesday afternoon by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker.

Grapevine Lake jet ski hit-and-run: Suspects had suitcase packed at time of arrest

Texas Game Wardens and Grapevine police have released more information about the fatal jet ski hit-and-run that killed 18-year-old Ava Moore over Memorial Day weekend.

Scammers targeting Georgia drivers with fake ticket text messages

Scammers are targeting Georgia drivers using threatening text messages about phony traffic tickets, and officials want to make sure you don't get fooled.

R&B singer Jaheim charged with animal cruelty in Fulton County

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Jaheim is accused of failing to provide enough food, water, and ventilation to half a dozen dogs at his Fulton County home.

Man hospitalized after shooting on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway

A man has been rushed to the hospital following a shooting on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway in northwest Atlanta overnight.

Man sought in Buckhead MARTA Station arson

An arsonist set a fire inside the Buckhead MARTA station on May 18 and remains at large; the attack is considered rare and unusual by Atlanta Fire investigators.

Griffin Police nab 16-year-old suspect in string of car break-ins

Griffin Police have arrested a 16-year-old in connection with a string of vehicle break-ins and thefts in the Coldwater Subdivision.

Woman shot at South Fulton house party; owner says he had security

South Fulton police are investigating a shooting of a woman at a large house known to have hosted publicly-advertised parties in the past.

Families of 2 Dalton women allegedly killed by same man speak out

Police believe Kevin Andrew Akins fatally shot his wife, Rebeca Nicole Akins, and girlfriend, Cindel Mae Rhoden—who was five months pregnant—before taking his own life in a May 21 murder-suicide in Dalton.

IT deputy director for Gwinnett County arrested for financial misconduct

Former Gwinnett County IT Deputy Director James Smith has been arrested for allegedly attempting to divert county funds using altered financial documents.

Man injured during hit-and-run on Roswell Road, police looking for driver

A man was injured in a hit-and-run on Roswell Road around 2:31 a.m. on May 18 after being struck by a gray Tesla while crossing the street.

Mexican national sentenced to trafficking firearms from Georgia to Mexico

Prosecutors say many of the guns that Edson Aregullin purchased illegally in North Georgia and sent over the border were used to commit violent crimes in Mexico.