Georgia prison and corrections system assessment announced by Gov. Brian Kemp
Gov. Brian P. Kemp, alongside the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), announced Monday the commencement of a thorough assessment of the state’s corrections system.
Gov. Brian P. Kemp, alongside the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), announced Monday the commencement of a thorough assessment of the state’s corrections system.
14-year-old boy wanted in deadly shooting of Georgia teen, GBI says
Have you seen this teen? The GBI says 14-year-old Kortezz Thomas is on the run after the deadly shooting of a 16-year-old girl while she was visiting friends over the weekend.
Have you seen this teen? The GBI says 14-year-old Kortezz Thomas is on the run after the deadly shooting of a 16-year-old girl while she was visiting friends over the weekend.
Friends, family rally behind daughter after dad killed in DeKalb County murder-suicide
Giving his daughter a leg up on her future was all Christian Chestnut ever talked about. That dream was deferred when he was targeted in a murder suicide. Now Chestnut's friends are filling in the gaps.
Giving his daughter a leg up on her future was all Christian Chestnut ever talked about. That dream was deferred when he was targeted in a murder suicide. Now Chestnut's friends are filling in the gaps.
Marietta woman killed was doctor at Morehouse School of Medicine, ex-husband arrested
The 42-year-old woman killed in a Marietta apartment over the weekend has been identified on social media as a first-year surgical resident at the Morehouse School of Medicine.
The 42-year-old woman killed in a Marietta apartment over the weekend has been identified on social media as a first-year surgical resident at the Morehouse School of Medicine.
Justin Ross Harris, accused of leaving toddler in hot car to die, released from prison
Justin Ross Harris, the Cobb County man convicted of murdering his 2-year-old son, Cooper, by leaving him in a hot car in 2014, has just been released from prison.
Justin Ross Harris, the Cobb County man convicted of murdering his 2-year-old son, Cooper, by leaving him in a hot car in 2014, has just been released from prison.
Speeding driver crosses counties, crashes into pole during deputy chase
A driver accused of going over 100 mph crossed counties before smashing into a pole during a high-speed chase overnight.
A driver accused of going over 100 mph crossed counties before smashing into a pole during a high-speed chase overnight.
Smith State Prison shooting: Inmate, Aramark employee may have had relationship
An inmate allegedly shot and killed an employee at Smith State Prison before turning the gun on himself.
An inmate allegedly shot and killed an employee at Smith State Prison before turning the gun on himself.
Man killed in shooting in Atlanta's Vine City neighborhood
Homicide investigators are trying to find out who shot a man and left him for dead in Atlanta's Vine City neighborhood.
Homicide investigators are trying to find out who shot a man and left him for dead in Atlanta's Vine City neighborhood.
Driver killed after high-speed chase ends in crash in Cobb County
Police say the driver smashed into a stone signs while trying to escape officers in Cobb County overnight.
Police say the driver smashed into a stone signs while trying to escape officers in Cobb County overnight.
Woodstock woman accused of stabbing little brother guilty on all counts
A Woodstock woman who was accused of stabbing her little brother so severely that she punctured his lung was found guilty on all counts.
A Woodstock woman who was accused of stabbing her little brother so severely that she punctured his lung was found guilty on all counts.
Round Rock Juneteenth festival shooting leaves 2 dead, multiple people injured
Police are searching for suspects after two people are killed and multiple people are injured after a shooting at a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock.
Police are searching for suspects after two people are killed and multiple people are injured after a shooting at a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock.
Man caught with copper wiring stolen from Cherokee County power substation, deputies say
A Jasper man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he was caught with thousands of dollars worth of copper wiring stolen from a Cherokee County power substation.
A Jasper man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he was caught with thousands of dollars worth of copper wiring stolen from a Cherokee County power substation.
Police release statement after mind-boggling Walgreens theft: 'Yes, you read that right'
Police need the public's help locating a man pushing a walker and wearing a red shirt and shorts. He is accused of sneaking behind the counter and stealing more than $11,000 worth of cigarettes.
Police need the public's help locating a man pushing a walker and wearing a red shirt and shorts. He is accused of sneaking behind the counter and stealing more than $11,000 worth of cigarettes.
Tesla in 'self-drive' mode crashes into police vehicle in California
A Tesla that was in ‘self-drive’ mode crashed into a Fullerton, California, police car that was on the scene of a fatal collision.
A Tesla that was in ‘self-drive’ mode crashed into a Fullerton, California, police car that was on the scene of a fatal collision.
Young Thug/YSL trial: A tired Kenneth Copeland returns to witness stand
A key witness in the Young Thug/YSL trial, which has captured national attention, took the stand again on Monday morning in Fulton County.
A key witness in the Young Thug/YSL trial, which has captured national attention, took the stand again on Monday morning in Fulton County.
At least five mass shootings took place around the country over the weekend
The latest shootings are among more than 200 mass shootings that have occurred in 2024.
The latest shootings are among more than 200 mass shootings that have occurred in 2024.
Man in critical condition after shooting at Cherokee County campground
Cherokee Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a shooting at the Sweetwater Campground Day Use Area on Fields Chapel Road in Canton at around 6 p.m. June 16.
Cherokee Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a shooting at the Sweetwater Campground Day Use Area on Fields Chapel Road in Canton at around 6 p.m. June 16.
Fraud, scams targeting elderly: How to protect yourself
Georgia has some of the highest numbers of elder fraud out of all 50 states. A seminar held this weekend on elder abuse prevention welcomed around 200 senior citizens in Atlanta to learn how they can protect themselves from scammers.
Georgia has some of the highest numbers of elder fraud out of all 50 states. A seminar held this weekend on elder abuse prevention welcomed around 200 senior citizens in Atlanta to learn how they can protect themselves from scammers.
Man shot by robber while pumping gas in Decatur, police say
An attempted robbery gone wrong at a gas station ended in gunfire late Saturday night.
An attempted robbery gone wrong at a gas station ended in gunfire late Saturday night.
Yellowstone tourist sentenced to 7 days in jail over 'dangerous' caught-on-camera incident
Yellowstone National Park recently announced that one of its tourists was sentenced to one week in jail after trespassing into a "dangerous" geothermal area.
Yellowstone National Park recently announced that one of its tourists was sentenced to one week in jail after trespassing into a "dangerous" geothermal area.