Ex-Georgia Rep. Karen Bennett admits to faking COVID 19 job loss
A former Georgia representative has pleaded guilty to filing false statements that led to her claiming thousands in emergency pandemic unemployment assistance payments, federal prosecutors say.
A former Georgia representative has pleaded guilty to filing false statements that led to her claiming thousands in emergency pandemic unemployment assistance payments, federal prosecutors say.
FBI solves Colonial Parkway murders thanks to new technology, bureau says
Federal investigators say advances in forensic science have solved one of Virginia’s most notorious cold cases, linking the 1986 Colonial Parkway murders of Cathleen Thomas and Rebecca Dowski to Alan Wade Wilmer Sr., who died in 2017.
Federal investigators say advances in forensic science have solved one of Virginia’s most notorious cold cases, linking the 1986 Colonial Parkway murders of Cathleen Thomas and Rebecca Dowski to Alan Wade Wilmer Sr., who died in 2017.
Florida man sentenced in Georgia’s largest Ponzi scheme stealing $380M from thousands
Todd Burkhalter, CEO of Drive Planning LLC, pleaded guilty to orchestrating a record-breaking $380 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 2,000 investor.
Todd Burkhalter, CEO of Drive Planning LLC, pleaded guilty to orchestrating a record-breaking $380 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 2,000 investor.
Man allegedly posed as pilot, flight attendant to get hundreds of free flights, officials say
A Canadian man allegedly posed as an airline pilot and as a flight attendant and managed to get hundreds of free flights over four years, officials said.
A Canadian man allegedly posed as an airline pilot and as a flight attendant and managed to get hundreds of free flights over four years, officials said.
Man allegedly exposed himself at Family Dollar; Douglas deputies seek leads
Deputies in Douglas County are investigating after a man allegedly exposed himself in a Family Dollar aisle over the weekend.
Deputies in Douglas County are investigating after a man allegedly exposed himself in a Family Dollar aisle over the weekend.
Atlanta leaders launch human trafficking crackdown ahead of FIFA World Cup
Atlanta city leaders and Hartsfield-Jackson airport are launching human trafficking prevention initiatives and employee training ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Atlanta city leaders and Hartsfield-Jackson airport are launching human trafficking prevention initiatives and employee training ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Tara Baker murder judge stays on case as defense outlines strategy
Accusations of judicial bias could delay the long-awaited trial of Edrick Lamont Faust, who was arrested 23 years after the brutal 2001 murder UGA law student Tara Baker.
Accusations of judicial bias could delay the long-awaited trial of Edrick Lamont Faust, who was arrested 23 years after the brutal 2001 murder UGA law student Tara Baker.
Federal agents involved in shooting in LA's Willowbrook area
An investigation is underway into a shooting involving federal agents during an immigration enforcement operation in Los Angeles County Wednesday morning.
An investigation is underway into a shooting involving federal agents during an immigration enforcement operation in Los Angeles County Wednesday morning.
$5K reward offered in connection to September homicide in NW Atlanta
Homicide investigators are asking for the public’s help in solving a deadly shooting that occurred last fall in northwest Atlanta.
Homicide investigators are asking for the public’s help in solving a deadly shooting that occurred last fall in northwest Atlanta.
Man arrested for domestic-related shooting Tuesday in Gwinnett County
Police say a man was shot during a domestic-related incident Tuesday in Gwinnett County.
Police say a man was shot during a domestic-related incident Tuesday in Gwinnett County.
Missouri couple accused of locking teens in chicken pen, shooting them with BB guns in abuse case
The couple allegedly forced children into "fight nights" and threatened them with real guns.
The couple allegedly forced children into "fight nights" and threatened them with real guns.
Woman stabbed at Atherton Circle home, DeKalb police say
Police are investigating a stabbing that left a woman hospitalized early Wednesday morning in DeKalb County.
Police are investigating a stabbing that left a woman hospitalized early Wednesday morning in DeKalb County.
DeKalb K9 officer Drago with more than 100 arrests has died
The DeKalb County Police Department is mourning the loss of retired K9 Drago, a longtime member of the department’s Canine Unit who died this week.
The DeKalb County Police Department is mourning the loss of retired K9 Drago, a longtime member of the department’s Canine Unit who died this week.
Edgewood Task Force releases final report on corridor safety
Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari released the final Edgewood Corridor safety report, calling for a liquor license moratorium and a ban on party houses in Atlanta.
Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari released the final Edgewood Corridor safety report, calling for a liquor license moratorium and a ban on party houses in Atlanta.
Gainesville woman charged with aggravated child molestation after teen reports abuse
Jessica Faye Adcock, 32, faces a felony charge of aggravated child molestation involving a teenage girl.
Jessica Faye Adcock, 32, faces a felony charge of aggravated child molestation involving a teenage girl.
Father turns in teen son wanted for Clayton County shootings
16-year-old Lequan Stephens was turned in by his father at the Clayton County Police Department Tuesday after being accused in two separate shootings.
16-year-old Lequan Stephens was turned in by his father at the Clayton County Police Department Tuesday after being accused in two separate shootings.
Police release photos of suspect in deadly Atlanta gas station shooting
Atlanta police released surveillance images of a gunman suspected of fatally shooting a 55-year-old man at a southwest Atlanta gas station.
Atlanta police released surveillance images of a gunman suspected of fatally shooting a 55-year-old man at a southwest Atlanta gas station.
Fugitive hides under bed before US Marshals take him into custody
The United States Marshals Service arrested Keantray Davon Bryant-Muellner after he was found hiding underneath a child's bed.
The United States Marshals Service arrested Keantray Davon Bryant-Muellner after he was found hiding underneath a child's bed.
Atlanta officer injured while arresting fugitive wanted for murder
An Atlanta police officer was injured on Monday while arresting Rakwon Brooks, a fugitive wanted for a 2022 Decatur murder.
An Atlanta police officer was injured on Monday while arresting Rakwon Brooks, a fugitive wanted for a 2022 Decatur murder.
Douglasville man charged with molesting 15-year-old Northgate High student
Ronny Ernesto Real, 22, is charged with child molestation after allegedly picking up a 15-year-old girl from her high school.
Ronny Ernesto Real, 22, is charged with child molestation after allegedly picking up a 15-year-old girl from her high school.