Barrow County Schools announce additional new security feature

Barrow County school officials say newly implemented weapons detection systems are effectively screening students at all middle and high schools.

Fire at Clayton County motel suspected to be arson, 1 detained

The fire broke that out inside a Morrow motel room overnight is suspected to be an act of arson, officials say.

Arrests in death of VSU student Brianna Long

Two men, Tsion Clayton and Kimone Green, have been charged with malice murder in the shooting death of Brianna Long at a Remerton bar in October 2023.

Spring break warning: What to know about crime in these tourist hot spots

Travelers will start making plans for a getaway with spring break coming up, and here’s what you need to know before visiting these popular tourist destinations.

Gabby Petito case: Brian Laundrie's sister estranged from family amid explosive new docuseries

Brian Laundrie's sister says she hasn't spoken to her parents in two years amid fallout from a new docuseries that reveals text messages between her and her mom that shows them joking about how police let Gabby Petito's killer slip out under their nose before ultimately killing himself in a park nearby.

19-year-old arrested for double shooting at Cobb County Main Event

A 19-year-old has been arrested for the double shooting at Main Event entertainment center in Cobb County on Sunday evening.

16-year-old shot at NW Atlanta gas station, no suspect arrested

Police are searching for a gunman after a shooting at an Atlanta gas station ended with a 16-year-old victim rushed to the hospital.

Whataburger employee wanted for allegedly stealing debit card to pay probation

Senoia Police are seeking the public's help in locating a woman accused of stealing debit card information from a customer from Senoia and using it to pay her own probation fines.

Bryan Kohberger adds new lawyer ahead of murder trial: Who is Bicka Barlow?

Bicka Barlow, an expert on DNA forensics who testified as an expert witness for Bryan Kohberger during an August 2023 hearing, joins his defense team. Here's what to know ahead of the trial.