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.

Arrest made for deadly shooting at Garnett MARTA station

Atlanta Police have obtained arrest warrants for Melvin Marshall, 25, in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred earlier this month.

FBI announces new investigations into Biden-era cases

The FBI will investigate or reopen several high-profile cases, including incidents linked to the Biden-era White House.

Men on the run after violent armed home invasion in LaGrange

Investigators say the group of masked men fought with a homeowner after forcing their way into his home at gunpoint on Saturday night.

Man wanted for burglary at downtown Atlanta hotel, police say

Do you recognize this man? Police say he stole multiple items from a downtown Atlanta hotel room and then used the victim's card at a local gas station.