Former deputy convicted in shooting death of Black man at family home

An ex-sheriff’s deputy was convicted of reckless homicide in the shooting of a Black man who was carrying sandwiches into his grandmother’s Ohio home in 2020.

Canvas system back online after cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools

Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.

Lilburn double murder: Lawrenceville man sentenced to life

A Lawrenceville man was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday after confessing to the December 2025 shooting deaths of two people in Lilburn.

This is why a Danish autism researcher is facing federal charges in Atlanta

A Danish researcher was arraigned Friday in Atlanta on federal charges after being extradited from Germany to face justice for allegedly stealing $1 million.

DOJ: Former NFL player sentenced to 16 years for defrauding $200 million from Medicare and VA

A former NFL player who was a member of the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for a years long scheme that bilked Medicare and the Department of Veterans Affairs out of $200 million. 

Man arrested in I-285 shooting that killed unborn child

Kenneth Jones, 20, faces feticide and assault charges following a December 2025 shooting on I-285 that killed a pregnant teenager’s unborn child.

K9 alert leads to $44,000 cash seizure from Mexico-bound traveler in Philly

A man traveling last month from Philadelphia International Airport to Cancun, Mexico ended up traveling a little lighter after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) currency detector K9 alerted to thousands of dollars of undeclared U.S. currency in his carry-on.

Athens teen dead, another injured in early morning shooting

Jakel Arnold, 22, was arrested and charged with murder after a shooting on Rowe Road in Athens left a 17-year-old dead and another teen injured.

Hall teen charged after allegedly threatening to shoot up school

A 15-year-old student at Johnson High School in Hall County has been charged after authorities said he made a threatening comment during class earlier this week.

Trial nears in Beyoncé unreleased music theft case

The man accused of stealing unreleased music belonging to Beyoncé is expected to go on trial next week in Atlanta.

18-year-old escapes Marietta hotel, leads to human trafficking bust

Jaime Hernandez-Campos, 36, is in the Cobb County Jail facing charges of rape and human trafficking after an 18-year-old woman escaped a Marietta hotel.

Dog the Bounty Hunter: Duane Chapman spotted in Cobb County

Reality TV star Duane "Dog" Chapman assisted law enforcement in Cobb County Thursday to apprehend an unidentified individual.

Lawrenceville man sentenced to life for killing neighbor walking dogs

A 75-year-old Lawrenceville man was sentenced to life in prison for the 2021 shooting death of Anthony Collins during a dispute over the victim's puppies.

Acworth man arrested for stealing $10K in Pokémon in Duluth

A man broke into Wasteland Gaming in Duluth last Wednesday and stole approximately $10,000 worth of high-value Pokémon cards.

Serial felon sentenced to federal prison for Atlanta drugs

An Atlanta man with a long history of drug crimes was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday for his role in a major drug distribution ring.