DeKalb County approves new weapons detection systems in schools, stadiums

DeKalb County is beefing up security measures at six schools and five football stadiums to reduce the number of weapons that make it onto campus.

Man accused of stealing wallets from East Atlanta yoga business

Do you recognize this man? Police say he was caught on camera going through bags and purses while other people were practicing their downward facing dog at an East Atlanta yoga studio.

Armed man fleeing from deputies in stolen SUV, shot by deputies, sheriff says

A driver fleeing from Fulton County Sheriff's deputies was shot during a foot chase through an Atlanta neighborhood around 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday.

Gainesville teen steals car with child inside, police say

Gainesville police have arrested an 18-year-old accused of jacking a car at CVS while a child was still inside.

2 sentenced to life for murder of DeKalb County store owner

Two men will spend the rest of their lives in prison for the murder of a convenience store owner who was closing up shop when police say he was ambushed.

Bystander grazed by bullet in SW Atlanta, police say

A man was taken to the hospital Tuesday morning after being grazed by a bullet. Police say he wasn't the intended target.

Lithonia man sentenced to prison for possessing illegal machineguns

Drevion Evans, a 24-year-old from Lithonia, has been sentenced to six years and six months in federal prison for possessing semiautomatic Glock pistols illegally converted to function as fully automatic machineguns.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard announces pregnancy with partner Ken Urker

Gypsy Rose Blanchard has announced her pregnancy on social media, revealing she and her partner Ken Urker are expecting a baby in January 2025.

Boy shot in back in LaGrange, police searching for gunman

Officers are searching for a gunman who sent a boy to the hospital with a gunshot to his back early Monday morning in LaGrange.

Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' trial begins: What to know

Alec Baldwin is about to go on trial for the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Here’s what to know and what to watch for during the trial.

Deundray Cottrell death: Search continues for person of interest in Atlanta man's homicide

Deundray Cottrell disappeared when he went to check on his dog while visiting family in Alabama on the Fourth of July. His body was found in an abandoned shed hours later.

20-year-old missing swimmer at Lake Lanier found, sheriff's office says

Zachary Rutledge disappeared on Monday night while swimming with two friends at Burton Mill Park on Lake Lanier. That was the last time anyone has seen the 20-year-old.

Disabled man killed in DeKalb County apartment fire

An elderly disabled man has died after fire crews pulled him from his burning apartment in DeKalb County.