Call a ride, don't get a DUI, Newnan police say
Police departments all over metro Atlanta will be stepping up patrols for the holidays because this is the time of year when drunk driving is most prevalent.
Police departments all over metro Atlanta will be stepping up patrols for the holidays because this is the time of year when drunk driving is most prevalent.
Jose Ibarra found guilty for murder of Laken Riley, sentenced to life without parole
Jose Ibarra, 26, was found guilty Wednesday on all counts in the murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley.
Jose Ibarra, 26, was found guilty Wednesday on all counts in the murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley.
Chloe Driver found guilty of stabbing 13-month-old daughter to death
The jury took less than three hours before finding the 24-year-old guilty, but mentally ill, of murdering 13-month-old Hannah Nicole Driver.
The jury took less than three hours before finding the 24-year-old guilty, but mentally ill, of murdering 13-month-old Hannah Nicole Driver.
MISSING: Atlanta woman, 76, last seen in west Atlanta
Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department’s Homicide/Adult Missing Persons Unit are seeking assistance locating 76-year-old Katherine Warthen.
Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department’s Homicide/Adult Missing Persons Unit are seeking assistance locating 76-year-old Katherine Warthen.
Young Lawrenceville mother's murder still unsolved, police asking for help
Homicide detectives are renewing their plea for information as the one-year anniversary approaches in the tragic shooting death of 18-year-old Shania Green.
Homicide detectives are renewing their plea for information as the one-year anniversary approaches in the tragic shooting death of 18-year-old Shania Green.
Susan Smith denied parole after serving 30 years for drowning her children
Susan Smith, a South Carolina mother convicted of drowning her two young sons in 1994, was up for parole for the first time in 30 years. Here's what to know.
Susan Smith, a South Carolina mother convicted of drowning her two young sons in 1994, was up for parole for the first time in 30 years. Here's what to know.
Cobb County sheriff facing lawsuit after allegedly silencing critics on social media
Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens is facing a lawsuit over alleged violations of free speech after critics claim they were silenced on the sheriff’s office Facebook page.
Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens is facing a lawsuit over alleged violations of free speech after critics claim they were silenced on the sheriff’s office Facebook page.
Burglars ram stolen car into Dekalb County CBD shop, make off with empty register
The search is on for a group of thieves in DeKalb County accused in a string of burglaries in Avondale Estates. Investigators say the crew of crooks rammed a stolen Kia Optima into the Hemp Haven smoke shop on College Avenue early Monday morning.
The search is on for a group of thieves in DeKalb County accused in a string of burglaries in Avondale Estates. Investigators say the crew of crooks rammed a stolen Kia Optima into the Hemp Haven smoke shop on College Avenue early Monday morning.
Smyrna leaders hold training to help parents detect violent tendencies in children
Smyrna city leaders are hosting forums to tackle youth violence by educating adults on signs of aggression and giving out resources for crisis prevention with police and social workers.
Smyrna city leaders are hosting forums to tackle youth violence by educating adults on signs of aggression and giving out resources for crisis prevention with police and social workers.
Threatening anti-immigrant flyer spotted in South Fulton park
The city of South Fulton is looking into an anti-immigrant flyer spotted in one of its parks.
The city of South Fulton is looking into an anti-immigrant flyer spotted in one of its parks.
Trial begins for man accused of DUI in deadly Cobb County collision
A Cobb County jury of 12 has been seated in the trial of Jerome Cox. The man is charged in the December 2023 death of 17-year-old honors student Olivia Pugh.
A Cobb County jury of 12 has been seated in the trial of Jerome Cox. The man is charged in the December 2023 death of 17-year-old honors student Olivia Pugh.
YSL RICO Trial: State rests its case against 2 remaining defendants
After almost a year of testimony in a sweeping gang and racketeering indictment against Young Thug and an initial 27 defendants, prosecutors rested their case Tuesday in the longest trial in Georgia’s history.
After almost a year of testimony in a sweeping gang and racketeering indictment against Young Thug and an initial 27 defendants, prosecutors rested their case Tuesday in the longest trial in Georgia’s history.
Jose Ibarra Murder Trial Day 3: Laken Riley's family sees surveillance video
Ibarra, 26, is charged with murder, kidnapping, and other crimes in connection with Riley's death in February.
Ibarra, 26, is charged with murder, kidnapping, and other crimes in connection with Riley's death in February.
Atlanta police looking for 2 people in connection to 12th Street burglary
Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department’s Burglary Unit are asking for the public's help in identifying two people potentially involved in a breaking and entering burglary on 12th Street NE.
Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department’s Burglary Unit are asking for the public's help in identifying two people potentially involved in a breaking and entering burglary on 12th Street NE.
Buchanan man arrested after drugs, gun found in vehicle during traffic stop
A routine traffic stop on Nov. 13 led to the arrest of a Buchanan man after drugs and a firearm were discovered in his vehicle.
A routine traffic stop on Nov. 13 led to the arrest of a Buchanan man after drugs and a firearm were discovered in his vehicle.
Dahlonega man arrested at his home for multiple drug offenses
A 59-year-old Dahlonega man has been arrested and charged with multiple drug-related offenses following a probation violation investigation.
A 59-year-old Dahlonega man has been arrested and charged with multiple drug-related offenses following a probation violation investigation.
Man wanted for domestic violence surrenders in Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County Police Department's SWAT team responded to a situation involving an individual with active domestic violence warrants on Tuesday afternoon.
Gwinnett County Police Department's SWAT team responded to a situation involving an individual with active domestic violence warrants on Tuesday afternoon.
Jeep rented by Navy sailor from Georgia found in Ocmulgee River recovered
Authorities have recovered the Jeep Compass rented by 25-year-old Devin Jeter, whose body was found in the Ocmulgee River near Lumber City last week.
Authorities have recovered the Jeep Compass rented by 25-year-old Devin Jeter, whose body was found in the Ocmulgee River near Lumber City last week.
19 guns confiscated after 3 arrests for reckless conduct in South Fulton
Three individuals have been arrested and charged with reckless conduct after South Fulton Police responded to reports of multiple gunshots on Nov. 17.
Three individuals have been arrested and charged with reckless conduct after South Fulton Police responded to reports of multiple gunshots on Nov. 17.
Mother's phone calls, texts discussed during Jose Ibarra's trial for Laken Riley's murder
Georgia nursing student Laken Riley texted and called her mom as she headed out for a run to see whether she had time to chat - but then didn't respond to her mother's calls or increasingly frantic text messages.
Georgia nursing student Laken Riley texted and called her mom as she headed out for a run to see whether she had time to chat - but then didn't respond to her mother's calls or increasingly frantic text messages.