Cruise ship bomb threat hoax: Man upset girlfriend went on trip without him sentenced

Michigan man Joshua Lowe, who was upset that he had to watch pets while his girlfriend’s family went on a Carnival cruise, was sentenced to eight months in prison Monday for making a false bomb threat.

Toddler allegedly given marijuana, shown hogtied in Hall County case

An Alto woman is facing felony charges following a disturbing investigation into the abuse of a toddler in her care, authorities in Hall County announced.

Cobb County Sheriff's Office employee charged with child molestation

A criminal justice specialist with the Cobb County Sheriff's Office has been fired after he was arrested early Wednesday morning on child molestation charges.

Man who drowned after fleeing traffic stop in Rockdale County identified

The body of a man who ran from a traffic stop in Rockdale County was found in a lake, according to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Pastor kidnapped in South Africa rescued after deadly shootout, reports say

Josh Sullivan, an American pastor and missionary who was kidnapped during a church service in South Africa last week, was rescued after a deadly shootout, authorities said.

Dallas school shooting: Teen suspect arrested, charged with aggravated assault mass shooting

A 17-year-old turned himself in after a mass shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School that left at least 4 students injured. Police released new details, saying he was let in through an unsecured door before opening fire.

Advocates call for end to high-speed chases after deadly Little Five Points crash

A group of lawmakers and advocates want the Georgia State Patrol to change its high-speed pursuit policy a Monday's crash in Little Five Points that killed an innocent 19-year-old driver.

Suspect in deadly southeast Atlanta shooting arrested after three-month manhunt

A man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in southeast Atlanta earlier this year has been taken into custody, authorities announced Tuesday.

Major indictment targets alleged leaders of violent Mexican drug cartel

Two brothers, alleged leaders of the La Nueva Familia Michoacana cartel, are indicted for drug trafficking and money laundering, with rewards offered for their arrest.

Driver charged after fatal motorcycle crash in Rome

A motorcycle crash on April 4 in Rome claimed the life of 60-year-old Jeffrey Scott Nelson after another driver failed to yield while making an improper left turn.

Karmelo Anthony bond conditions, what's next

Frisco murder suspect Karmelo Anthony was released from jail on Monday after posting bond. There are several conditions the 17-year-old must follow while on house arrest.

Elderly Chatsworth couple arrested for murder 24 years ago

More than two decades after the discovery of Travis Silvers’ body in a Wendy’s parking lot, authorities have arrested a northwest Georgia couple in connection with his death.

Woman killed in shooting at DeKalb County motel, police say

DeKalb County police are searching for a gunman who shot and killed a woman at a motel in Tucker on Tuesday morning.

Atlanta board denies appeal of officer fired over deadly traffic stop

Atlanta's Civil Service Board has denied a former APD officer's attempt to reverse his firing after a deadly traffic stop, saying his decision not to wait for a supervisor to arrest a 62-year-old deacon was "willful and deliberate."

International fugitive wanted for St. Lucia Murder captured in Georgia

Orville Andrew Pernell, wanted for a 2020 murder in St. Lucia, was captured in Georgia after multiple escapes and an international manhunt.