California man recounts stabbing gay college student during trial for 2018 killing

A California man charged with killing a gay University of Pennsylvania student testified that he repeatedly stabbed the college sophomore after trying to grab a cellphone he feared had been used to photograph him.

5-year-old girl with special needs found in Sandy Springs apartment pool

A 5-year-old Sandy Springs girl with special needs was found dead in an apartment swimming pool on Friday morning after being reported missing. 

Atlanta PD looking for person of interest in beating death on Turner Drive

The Atlanta Police Department’s Homicide Unit is requesting the public's assistance in identifying a person of interest related to a homicide that occurred near Peters Street and Ted Turner Drive on June 18.

Police searching for person of interest in deadly Atlanta apartment shooting

Do you recognize this man? Investigators say he's a person of interest in the deadly shooting of a man in the stairwell of an Atlanta apartment complex earlier this month.

Day service center employee injured during machete attack, Athens police say

An employee of the homeless day service center on North Avenue was attacked by a man with a machete on June 20, according to Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

14-year-old in custody after SW Atlanta shooting, police say

A 14-year-old boy has turned himself in to police after officials say he shot a man multiple times at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex.

How to escape a rip current

Rip currents are dangerous because they can be hard to spot and pull even the strongest of swimmers away from shore.

Atlanta man wanted for stealing mail at Georgia post office, police say

Authorities are searching for an Atlanta man accused of using a device to steal checks and other mail from unsuspecting victims at a north Georgia post office.

'Illegal casino' shut down in Gwinnett County, 2 men arrested

The Gwinnett County Police Department has shut down an illegal casino operating out of Sosa’s Billiards in unincorporated Norcross, arresting 10 individuals on gambling-related charges.

Nearly $300 in meat and fireworks stolen from Ellenwood Ingles

Surveillance cameras caught the man as he selected two packs of ribs, four packs of steaks, and seven packs of fireworks.

Douglas County man receives life sentence for murder of uncle, shooting of deputy

A 28-year-old Douglas County man was sentenced to life in prison for shooting and killing his uncle and shooting a deputy responding to the initial 911 call. 

Man who stole $1M worth of merchandise in AZ, other states sentenced to prison

A “prolific" organized retail thief was sentenced to years in prison after being convicted of stealing more than a million dollars worth of merchandise in Arizona, among other states.

Douglas County probate judge charged with felony in Atlanta

A controversial Douglas County probate court judge is facing multiple charges after she was arrested at a Buckhead lounge early Thursday morning.

Veteran umpire assaulted by coach during youth championship baseball game

A veteran umpire says he was punched in the back by a coach after a youth player was ejected for cursing during a national championship game.

Pregnant mother gunned down in Rockdale County neighborhood identified

Family members say the mother of two was shot and killed by her boyfriend's other girlfriend when she went to his house to tell him she was pregnant.