Manhunt for escaped inmate Kendrick Hurst: Deputies respond to K-9 encounter

The manhunt for Kendrick Hurst, the inmate who escaped from a Newton County hospital on Saturday afternoon, entered its fourth day on Wednesday.

Georgia communities rally against surge in organized retail crime rings

Communities in Georgia have fought back against organized retail crime rings that target major stores for things like snatch-and-run robberies.

Most likely place to be shot in Atlanta? Convenience store, police chief says

The police chief spoke to the Atlanta City Council about the places most likely to be hit by violent crime. He told them the most likely place for a shooting to occur is at a convenience store.

Masked burglars steal $250K from popular Atlanta strip club

Police say the two masked burglars snuck into the Atlanta strip club through the ceiling and used power tools to steal around $250,000 in cash from the business' safes.

Atlanta police looking for repeat Target shoplifter

Atlanta police are looking for a woman they say stole approximately $500 worth of merchandise from the Target store at 1275 Caroline Street NE near Moreland Avenue on May 4.

Slaughterhouse cleaning company fined $649K for child workers, some as young as 13

Federal investigations found 24 children, some as young as 13, doing “dangerous" work at slaughtering and meat packing facilities in Iowa and Virginia.

1 shot, 1 in custody after domestic disturbance at Henry County home

One person is recovering in the hospital and another is in custody after a shooting during a domestic situation in Henry County, police say.

Woman hospitalized after shooting at SW Atlanta apartment complex

Investigators say the woman was inside the south Atlanta apartment when someone fired into the building from the outside. She's now recovering at a local hospital.

Dunwoody student death: Juvenile faces involuntary manslaughter charge

The family of a 15-year-old Dunwoody High School student who died after suffering a medical emergency on campus claims that an arrest has been made in connection with her death.

Manhunt for escaped inmate Kendrick Hurst intensifies; man arrested for aiding escape

The manhunt for Kendrick Hurst, the inmate who escaped from a Newton County hospital on Saturday afternoon, continued on Tuesday as law enforcement officials issued a warning to those who might be helping him. 

Coweta County moms champion autism awareness for first responders

Two Coweta County mothers say it is their mission to help teach first responders what to expect in their encounters with children with autism.

Morgan County Middle School employee arrested for bringing alcohol to school

A paraprofessional at Morgan County Middle School was arrested last week after she allegedly brought alcohol to school in a bottle and a student took a drink of it.