Helen police chief hits pedestrian while responding to call

The Georgia State Patrol is investigating after Helen Police Chief Althea Barett struck a 70-year-old pedestrian while responding to a call.

Alex Murdaugh retrial could bring potential death penalty

Prosecutors could seek the death penalty against Alex Murdaugh if he is found guilty again at a new trial after the state Supreme Court overturned his murder convictions.

Hall County sheriff's suspension extended after new arrest

Governor Brian Kemp has extended the suspension of Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch following a second traffic arrest in Dawson County.

Four people injured in downtown Atlanta shooting

Atlanta police are searching for suspects after a shooting in the area of Forsyth Street left four people injured.

Woodstock jewelry store break-in: Suspect caught targeting same store twice

The Woodstock Police Department arrested a traveling burglar Thursday morning after he allegedly broke into a local business with a crowbar.

Brookhaven preschool child cruelty arrests: Teacher and director charged

A lead preschool teacher and the facility's director face child cruelty charges after Brookhaven police said young children were mistreated inside a classroom.

Man pleads guilty in fatal shooting of rapper Young Dolph

A Tennessee man pleaded guilty Friday in the 2021 killing of Memphis rapper Young Dolph, bringing a major chapter of the high-profile murder case to a close.

Auburn grad who just landed dream job allegedly shot and killed by boyfriend's father in Alabama

An Alabama man is facing charges two months after allegedly shooting his son's 22-year-old girlfriend, who was a recent Auburn University graduate and had just landed her dream job as an interior designer.

Harvey Weinstein rape retrial ends in mistrial after jury deadlock

Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape retrial ended in a mistrial Friday after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict following three days of deliberations.

Beltline murder suspect had prior convictions

The suspect in the fatal Atlanta Beltline stabbing has been identified as Jahmare Brown, a man with prior misdemeanor convictions.

Georgia transfer Ja'Marley Riddle arrested on felony charges: report

Georgia defensive back Ja'Marley Riddle faces felony drug and speeding charges following a traffic stop on I-95 in southeast Georgia.

Atlanta Beltline stabbing suspect identified as 21-year-old

Atlanta police have identified Jahmare Brown, 21, as the man responsible for an attack on the Beltline and the attack of a U.S. Postal Service worker.

Arrest made in 2025 fatal shooting of teen

Atlanta Police and U.S. Marshals have arrested Anthony Moreland in connection with the November 2025 shooting death of a 17-year-old.

Woman killed in Atlanta Beltline stabbing identified

Atlanta authorities have identified 23-year-old Alyssa Paige as the victim of a fatal stabbing on the Beltline Thursday afternoon.

Ex-Calhoun officer, 2 others arrested in Whitfield shooting

A former Calhoun police officer and two Chatsworth residents have been arrested in connection with a May 6 shooting in Whitfield County.