DNA links serial killer to 1992 murder of Oregon grandmother

Authorities say new DNA evidence has solved a decades-old homicide in Oregon, linking a notorious serial killer to the 1992 murder of a grandmother.

Tara Baker murder trial focuses on then-boyfriend's alibi for second day

The Edrick Faust murder trial continues on Day 7. Tara Baker's boyfriend, Chris Melton, testified Monday about his alibi and relationship with the victim.

Intersection reopens after multi-car crash on Scenic Highway

Authorities are investigating a multi-car crash that has temporarily closed the intersection of Scenic Highway and Grayson Highway in Lawrenceville.

Gordon deputies say more arrests expected after explosive device found

Deputies arrested a man on Tuesday after discovering a suspicious device while searching the home of a person on probation in Gordon County.

Who are they? Clayton police share new footage in fatal November dispute

Investigators are seeking the public's help to identify two people believed to be connected to a November murder that happened on Highway 85 in Riverdale.

Decatur Library reopens with mandatory security screening after shooting

The Decatur Library reopened Tuesday with a new security checkpoint and a mandatory back-entrance policy following a recent shooting incident.

Former Georgia National Guardsman sentenced for child enticement

Former Georgia National Guardsman William Eric Cooper was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for attempting to entice a 15-year-old kidnapping victim.

Tara Baker's murder trial: Baker's boyfriend takes the stand

Week two of the murder trial for the man accused of killing University of Georgia law student Tara Baker is getting underway in Athens-Clarke County.

Stephens County burglary investigation leads to 5 arrests

Five people are behind bars after deputies said they stole several items, including trailers, trail cameras, and a vehicle, from a home on Highway 123 in December 2025.

2 injured after car rolls, hitting power pole, sparking grass fire

Emergency crews saved two people in Athens on Sunday following a rollover crash where the car they were in downed a light pole, igniting a grass fire.

Moreland man facing prison for severely beating girlfriend in Florida

A Moreland man was found guilty Friday of severely beating his girlfriend in 2024, resulting in the woman having a broken nose and eye socket, prosecutors said.

Two arrested in Peachtree City deadly fentanyl overdose investigation

Two people are facing felony involuntary manslaughter charges following a monthslong investigation into a deadly fentanyl overdose.

Georgia man sentenced for TikTok threats against President Trump

A northwest Georgia man will spend more than three years in federal prison after threatening to assassinate President Donald J. Trump.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Former CIA agent says one mistake could crack case

A "mistake" by abductors may be the key to finding Nancy Guthrie, according to cybersecurity experts who believe human error will eventually bypass the encryption used in ransom notes.