Whitfield County shooting suspect J Mayelo Puentes captured
A manhunt for J Mayelo Puentes, wanted for murder and firearm charges in Whitfield County, has ended with his successful capture.
A manhunt for J Mayelo Puentes, wanted for murder and firearm charges in Whitfield County, has ended with his successful capture.
Douglas County mom said police released driver after her son was found dead next to him
A routine traffic stop in Douglas County turned into an active investigation after deputies discovered a deceased passenger in the vehicle.
A routine traffic stop in Douglas County turned into an active investigation after deputies discovered a deceased passenger in the vehicle.
One charge dismissed against former Georgia prosecutor in Ahmaud Arberry case
A judge on Monday acquitted former Georgia District Attorney Jackie Johnson of one of two misconduct charges related to the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery.
A judge on Monday acquitted former Georgia District Attorney Jackie Johnson of one of two misconduct charges related to the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery.
GBI investigating death of inmate at Gwinnett County Jail
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is looking into the death of an inmate who was found unresponsive in his cell at the Gwinnett County Jail.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is looking into the death of an inmate who was found unresponsive in his cell at the Gwinnett County Jail.
7-year-old boy accidentally shoots self in leg in NW Atlanta, police say
A 7-year-old boy is recovering after accidentally shooting himself in the leg in northwest Atlanta on Monday afternoon.
A 7-year-old boy is recovering after accidentally shooting himself in the leg in northwest Atlanta on Monday afternoon.
Georgians struggle with stolen SNAP benefits as reimbursements expire
SNAP recipients across Georgia are facing a tough challenge after a federal program that would reimburse victims of benefit theft expired in December.
SNAP recipients across Georgia are facing a tough challenge after a federal program that would reimburse victims of benefit theft expired in December.
Suspect who went on a ‘crime spree’ in Buckhead was in a bipolar episode, police say
Police say a man who tried to kidnap a woman, stole a man's car by pretending to be a government employee and used a stolen credit card to go on a shopping spree across metro Atlanta was in the middle of a bipolar episode.
Police say a man who tried to kidnap a woman, stole a man's car by pretending to be a government employee and used a stolen credit card to go on a shopping spree across metro Atlanta was in the middle of a bipolar episode.
'Companion' leaves woman for dead in Coweta County pedestrian car crash: witness
Authorities have now identified a woman who was hit and killed while walking on a Coweta County Road last Friday night. The Georgia State Patrol say the woman was 42-year-old Candance Sabot of Newnan.
Authorities have now identified a woman who was hit and killed while walking on a Coweta County Road last Friday night. The Georgia State Patrol say the woman was 42-year-old Candance Sabot of Newnan.
30-year-old murder suspect charged in former Georgia HBCU basketball coach's death
Atlanta police have arrested a man charged with murdering a former Georgia HBCU basketball coach.
Atlanta police have arrested a man charged with murdering a former Georgia HBCU basketball coach.
New Orleans bans coolers in French Quarter Super Bowl security zone—but not guns
Despite heightened security measures in the French Quarter for Super Bowl week, Louisiana officials say legally carried firearms will still be allowed in the designated safety zone, despite ongoing concerns from city leaders.
Despite heightened security measures in the French Quarter for Super Bowl week, Louisiana officials say legally carried firearms will still be allowed in the designated safety zone, despite ongoing concerns from city leaders.
East Lake MARTA station shooter at-large, police say
MARTA police are investigating a shooting at the East Lake station.
MARTA police are investigating a shooting at the East Lake station.
Cobb County police looking for robbery suspects
There's a large police presence in a Powder Springs neighborhood where Cobb County officials say they are searching for suspects in a robbery.
There's a large police presence in a Powder Springs neighborhood where Cobb County officials say they are searching for suspects in a robbery.
Police searching for masked man in Atlanta armed robbery
Investigators asking for help finding a suspect who wore a unique yellow mask while robbing a woman at gunpoint in Atlanta .
Investigators asking for help finding a suspect who wore a unique yellow mask while robbing a woman at gunpoint in Atlanta .
Georgia House Speaker introduces sweeping school safety reforms after mass shooting
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns has introduced a comprehensive school safety plan to the legislature, aiming to prevent tragedies like the mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County last fall.
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns has introduced a comprehensive school safety plan to the legislature, aiming to prevent tragedies like the mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County last fall.
Alabama tractor-trailer driver charged with hit-and-run crash in Gwinnett County
Police say the tractor-trailer pushed a car through two intersections in Gwinnett County before stopping.
Police say the tractor-trailer pushed a car through two intersections in Gwinnett County before stopping.
Fake cop using black Dodge Charger in North Georgia, according to sheriff's office
Authorities are warning residents in several North Georgia counties to be on alert after reports of an individual impersonating a law enforcement officer and pulling over drivers.
Authorities are warning residents in several North Georgia counties to be on alert after reports of an individual impersonating a law enforcement officer and pulling over drivers.
Man wanted for multiple burglaries, sexual assault in East Point
East Point Police are warning residents in the Heritage Park subdivision to be on high alert as they search for a man wanted in connection with multiple burglaries and a sexual assault in the neighborhood.
East Point Police are warning residents in the Heritage Park subdivision to be on high alert as they search for a man wanted in connection with multiple burglaries and a sexual assault in the neighborhood.
Murder suspect flees after high-speed chase from Atlanta to Fayette County
Authorities are searching for an armed and dangerous fugitive wanted for murder in Atlanta after he led police on a high-speed chase Friday night.
Authorities are searching for an armed and dangerous fugitive wanted for murder in Atlanta after he led police on a high-speed chase Friday night.
Man dies from gunshot, crashes car into Snellville home
Police say the victim was behind the wheel when the deadly shooting happened a rammed his car into a home in the Snellville neighborhood.
Police say the victim was behind the wheel when the deadly shooting happened a rammed his car into a home in the Snellville neighborhood.
1 killed, 3 injured in multi-car crash on I-85
One person is dead and three others are suffering from injuries after a multi-car crash on I-85 NB in DeKalb County.
One person is dead and three others are suffering from injuries after a multi-car crash on I-85 NB in DeKalb County.