California woman strangled to death while on overnight prison visit with quadruple murder convict husband

Stephanie Dowells was strangled during an conjugal visit with her husband David Brinson, who was convicted of killing four men in 1993. Brinson has not been charged with his wife's murder.

Shooter at Buford event venue party still on the run, 1 dead

Gwinnett County police are investigating a deadly shooting that took place early Saturday morning at a party in the 2700 block of Brown Road.

Georgia allocates $250M to tackle prison neglect and violence

Georgia lawmakers have approved a $250 million budget allocation aimed at improving conditions in the state’s prisons.

Man faces human trafficking charges in Clayton County

Brandon Pritchett was arrested in Clayton County on charges of human trafficking, pimping, and keeping a place of prostitution.

Men wanted in connection to Covington Highway murder

Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying two men wanted in connection with a deadly shooting earlier this month in DeKalb County.

Senior Skip Day shooting in Newton County: 16-year-old arrested

A 16-year-old Newton High School student has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that took place during a Senior Skip Day gathering at Denny Dobbs Park on March 19.

Man pleads guilty in killing of Atlanta rapper Trouble, sentenced to 20 years

The man accused of killing Atlanta rapper Trouble will spend decades in prison after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors over the deadly shooting.

Arrest made in deadly shooting at DeKalb County apartment complex

DeKalb County police say they caught the gunman wanted for a deadly shooting this week with drugs, firearms, and cash inside a home in Morrow.

'Disabled' Georgia man worked 20 years while collecting SSA benefits

A northeast Georgia man has been sentenced to federal prison for fraudulently collecting disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) for nearly two decades.