Former State Department analyst pleads guilty to embezzling more than $650K
Levita Almuete Ferrer, 64, admitted to abusing her signature authority over a State Department checking account.
Levita Almuete Ferrer, 64, admitted to abusing her signature authority over a State Department checking account.
Cobb County community leaders demand charges be dropped against accused Walmart kidnapper
The Cobb County Democratic Committee is advocating for the release of Mahendra Patel, a 56-year-old man charged with attempted kidnapping at a Walmart in Acworth. Despite their calls, the Cobb County District Attorney's Office has stated they will proceed with the case.
The Cobb County Democratic Committee is advocating for the release of Mahendra Patel, a 56-year-old man charged with attempted kidnapping at a Walmart in Acworth. Despite their calls, the Cobb County District Attorney's Office has stated they will proceed with the case.
Cyber Security expert explains depth of Cobb County ransomware hack
A Russian-speaking hacking group said it would release hundreds of thousands of documents containing sensitive, personal information from the Cobb County government’s servers by Saturday.
A Russian-speaking hacking group said it would release hundreds of thousands of documents containing sensitive, personal information from the Cobb County government’s servers by Saturday.
Shootings, stabbing: Violent weekend unfolds across Atlanta
There were a number of violent incidents that unfolded across Atlanta Friday night into early Sunday morning. From a stabbing to multiple shootings, here's what we know about each brutal event.
There were a number of violent incidents that unfolded across Atlanta Friday night into early Sunday morning. From a stabbing to multiple shootings, here's what we know about each brutal event.
Ohio deputy killed one day after suspect’s teen son was shot dead by police
The deputy was managing traffic at a graduation, when witnesses said a man in a vehicle started driving directly towards him. The suspect’s son was shot dead by police a day prior, authorities said.
The deputy was managing traffic at a graduation, when witnesses said a man in a vehicle started driving directly towards him. The suspect’s son was shot dead by police a day prior, authorities said.
Wisconsin woman missing for 62 years found alive
A Wisconsin woman who has been missing for more than 60 years has been found alive and well, authorities said this week.
A Wisconsin woman who has been missing for more than 60 years has been found alive and well, authorities said this week.
Cherokee County man sentenced to life for repeated marital rape, abuse
A Cherokee County man has been sentenced to life in prison for raping and abusing his then-wife. Prosecutors say her bravery in confronting her abuser led to justice being served.
A Cherokee County man has been sentenced to life in prison for raping and abusing his then-wife. Prosecutors say her bravery in confronting her abuser led to justice being served.
Sold-out musical about alleged CEO-killer Luigi Mangione to premiere in San Francisco
Mangione is the 26-year-old facing charges tied to the death of Brian Thompson, the former CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
Mangione is the 26-year-old facing charges tied to the death of Brian Thompson, the former CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
Federal agents crack down on cartel operations in Georgia
"Cartels have infiltrated the United States and through the Southern border, are operating in all major states and cities," ATF Special Agent in Charge Benjamin Gibbons told reporters at a news conference in northeast Atlanta on Friday.
"Cartels have infiltrated the United States and through the Southern border, are operating in all major states and cities," ATF Special Agent in Charge Benjamin Gibbons told reporters at a news conference in northeast Atlanta on Friday.
Parents outraged by homey prison life for driver who killed their son: 'How is this justice?'
Oliver Stratton was killed in his Colorado neighborhood by a texting driver.
Oliver Stratton was killed in his Colorado neighborhood by a texting driver.
7 dead after tour van crash near Yellowstone
The deadly collision occurred Thursday night as authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.
The deadly collision occurred Thursday night as authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.
Illinois landlord sentenced in fatal stabbing of 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy
A sentence has been handed down in the case of a landlord convicted in the murder of a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy in Plainfield.
A sentence has been handed down in the case of a landlord convicted in the murder of a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy in Plainfield.
River Ridge High School student found with handgun on campus, taken into custody
A River Ridge High School student in custody after officials say they were found with a handgun on campus on Friday morning.
A River Ridge High School student in custody after officials say they were found with a handgun on campus on Friday morning.
Barrow County investigating bomb threats to schools, lockdown lifted
Authorities say the FBI, GBI and deputies are investigating a series of bomb threats during an alleged swatting attempt at numerous Barrow County schools on Friday morning.
Authorities say the FBI, GBI and deputies are investigating a series of bomb threats during an alleged swatting attempt at numerous Barrow County schools on Friday morning.
Cherokee County man found guilty of 1-year-old's shaken baby death
Investigators say the 1-year-old Cherokee County boy suffered serious injuries to his ribs, neck and spine while his mom was at work days before he died in the hospital.
Investigators say the 1-year-old Cherokee County boy suffered serious injuries to his ribs, neck and spine while his mom was at work days before he died in the hospital.
6 arrested in juvenile trafficking investigation at Roswell hotel, police say
Authorities say the two girls were targeted and exploited by multiple men after they were brought to the Roswell hotel by a man they met through Snapchat.
Authorities say the two girls were targeted and exploited by multiple men after they were brought to the Roswell hotel by a man they met through Snapchat.
Trump cuts $1B in school mental health grants, sparking concern in Georgia
The Trump administration is eliminating $1 billion in federal grants originally intended to help schools across the country hire more counselors and psychologists.
The Trump administration is eliminating $1 billion in federal grants originally intended to help schools across the country hire more counselors and psychologists.
Woodstock man sentenced to 35 years for domestic violence case
A Woodstock man has been sentenced to 35 years after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges stemming from a domestic violence incident that led to an armed standoff and SWAT response last year.
A Woodstock man has been sentenced to 35 years after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges stemming from a domestic violence incident that led to an armed standoff and SWAT response last year.
Employee, customer accused of stealing over $11K from LaGrange Home Depot
LaGrange police arrested two people this week after a months-long investigation revealed an alleged theft scheme involving a Home Depot employee and a repeat customer.
LaGrange police arrested two people this week after a months-long investigation revealed an alleged theft scheme involving a Home Depot employee and a repeat customer.
Missing in Clayton County: 2 people missing in Clayton, police ask for help
Clayton County police are looking for two residents of Clayton County who are currently missing and may be in need of assistance. The two people are not together.
Clayton County police are looking for two residents of Clayton County who are currently missing and may be in need of assistance. The two people are not together.