Stolen car leads to explosive devices bust in Floyd County

A stolen vehicle investigation in Rome led to the discovery of multiple explosive devices at a scrap yard, resulting in the arrest of two men.

Charges dismissed against Georgia woman charged with forgery in Clayton County

According to court records in Clayton County, the forgery charges were dismissed on June 24, 2025, and the remaining count was reduced to disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor offense.

Man arrested for killing wife, son in Covington home Thursday

A Newton County man is in custody after allegedly shooting and killing his wife and son inside their Covington home shortly after midnight Thursday

Man arrested in hospital after fatal 2022 Pickens County shooting sentenced

Nathan Highsmith pled guilty to felony murder in a January 2022 double shooting in Pickens County and was sentenced to 40 years, with 22 to serve in prison.

DOJ pursues one-day sentence for ex-officer in raid that killed Breonna Taylor

Brett Hankison fired multiple gunshots into Breonna Taylor's apartment, which didn’t hit Taylor or her neighbors, during a 2020 police raid in Louisville, Kentucky.

16-year-old arrested for May murder of Covington stepfather; family reacts

The Newton County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 16-year-old Jayden Daniel, the teen accused of fatally shooting his stepfather, David Gay, in May.

Atlanta man sentenced to life for killing coworker at Midtown MARTA station

Security footage caught the Atlanta man talking with his coworker for around 30 minutes before he suddenly stood up and opened fire. He'll now spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Helen firefighters rescue 7 tubers trapped in the Chattahoochee River

Seven tubers are safe and back on dry land after they were rescued from the middle of the Chattahoochee River in Helen, Georgia.

'Kick Door Challenge' on TikTok dangerous, Atlanta police warn parents

Metro Atlanta police say the challenge spreading on TikTok has resulted in multiple participants being shot and others facing serious charges.

Calls for probe in Beyoncé concert escalator accident at MARTA station

Councilwoman Marci Collier Overstreet is calling for an investigation and for MARTA leadership to explain safety protocols and maintenance practices.

Thieves steal $15K in electronics from metro Atlanta youth center

Forest Park police are looking for the culprits who broke into a youth center and stole thousands in electronics. Stolen items included gaming consoles, laptops, and camera equipment valued around $15,000.

2 Stone Mountain children hurt after 7-year-old fires stolen gun

Two children were injured when a 7-year-old accidentally discharged a gun, according to police. Both children were taken to Arthur M. Blank Medical Center and are expected to be okay, according to police.

Teen wanted in connection with deadly June 17 Atlanta shooting

Atlanta police say a 16-year-old boy is wanted for his involvement in a deadly shooting that happened on June 17 along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive NW.

Man charged in security breach at Atlanta airport, causing delays

The breach happened on July 9 near Leslie Drive and North Loop Road. The suspect was spotted by a witness who called 911 to report it.

D-backs star Ketel Marte's Scottsdale home burglarized, PD says

Police in Scottsdale are investigating a "high-dollar residential burglary" that took place on the night of July 15, and the home reportedly belongs to Ketel Marte, a star player for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Jeffrey Epstein prison video had nearly 3 minutes cut from it: report

New analysis shows the DOJ’s “raw” surveillance video of Epstein’s cell was edited, with nearly three minutes missing and metadata pointing to file manipulation.