Mexican billionaire victimized in $450 million loan scheme

A Ukrainian-born American man has been charged with scamming a Mexican billionaire out of $450 million in a loan scheme. 

2 Athens gang members convicted in 2022 porch murder

Two Athens gang members face life in prison after a jury convicted them Tuesday for the 2022 murder of a teen on his front porch.

Trenton man sentenced to life for child molestation in Dade County

A Dade County jury convicted Randall Dakota Wallin, 36, of aggravated child molestation and sexual battery after a three-day trial.

Paper Gang Family members sentenced for drug trafficking in Atlanta

Thirteen members and associates of an Atlanta-based gang known as the "Paper Gang Family" have been sentenced to federal prison.

Man accused of molesting children in Cobb, Douglas counties captured

Authorities have caught a 51-year-old man accused of molesting at least nine children in Cobb and Douglas counties, ending a multi-jurisdictional manhunt. 

Atlanta police arrest 2 in deadly 18th Street shooting

Atlanta police arrested a man and woman this week in connection with a March shooting that left one person dead and two others injured.

GBI opens investigation into Fulton jail medical neglect claims

At least three Fulton County commissioners are calling for the governor to intervene after an inmate lost his legs and fingers following a medical emergency at the county jail.

Special Forces vet accused of attacking wife found dead, ending Tennessee manhunt

The retired Army Special Forces Veteran accused of trying to kill his wife is dead after the incident sparked a massive multi-agency manhunt, according to an official.

Ex-Newnan minister gets 20-year sentences for explicit child videos

A former minister in Newnan received multiple 20-year prison sentences for the sexual exploitation of children after investigators discovered illicit videos on his electronic devices.

DISH Network to repay $17M over allegations of misusing COVID-era funds

DISH Network has agreed to pay $17.2 million after it allegedly claimed federal funds through a COVID-19-era program that helped low-income families.

Decatur man could face death penalty in postal worker killing

A 24-year-old man faces the possibility of life in prison after a federal grand jury indicted him for the murder of a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Decatur.

Gwinnett police investigate fatal shooting at Duluth hotel

Gwinnett police officers are investigating after a man was shot and killed on Tuesday during an alleged domestic dispute at a Duluth hotel.

Investigators search California home in Kristin Smart case

Authorities are searching an Arroyo Grande home in connection with the disappearance of Kristin Smart nearly 30 years ago.

National Mall shooting: Suspect identified as Texas man

Federal authorities have charged a Texas man in connection with a shooting near the Washington Monument.

FAA employee accused of emailing death threat to Trump

Authorities said the Federal Aviation Administration worker sent a message threatening President Donald Trump from his personal email account in April, a few months after investigators questioned him about online searches he made on his computer at the FAA.

DDS denies 'systemic failure' in suspended Hall sheriff arrest

The Georgia Department of Driver Services denied any "systemic failure" regarding suspended Sheriff Gerald Couch’s limited permit following his second arrest.