Newnan man held daughter hostage during standoff, sheriff's office says

Coweta County deputies say a 14-year-old girl escaped a Newnan home after allegedly being assaulted and held against her will by her father.

Family grieves toddler found deceased in Marietta woods; 'He was a joy'

The family of 2-year-old Messiah Harris spoke publicly Wednesday morning after the toddler's body was discovered hidden in a wooded area near a Marietta apartment complex last Friday.

Charlie Kirk murder: Suspect Tyler Robinson’s lawyers tell judge to take potential death penalty off table

In a new court filing made public Tuesday night, lawyers for accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson are arguing that prosecutors haven't established a case for the potential death penalty.

Three states set to execute inmates on same day for 1st time in nearly 16 years

Tennessee, Alabama and Oklahoma are set to execute three inmates Thursday, marking the first time in nearly 16 years that three people would be put to death on the same day.

Protests planned in Georgia over license plate readers

A group opposed to automatic license plate readers is organizing a National Week of Action beginning Sunday.

Man dies after trying to dart across I-75 near Howell Mill Road

A man died Wednesday morning after getting hit by multiple cars while trying to run across interstate lanes in Atlanta.

WA Costco employee fatally rammed car into co-worker after seeing hug

A Costco employee in Issaquah, Washington allegedly rammed his car into a co-worker riding a motorcycle, killing him out of anger and jealousy, according to reports citing statements made to investigators.

Multiple suspects detained after man shot on MLK Jr. Drive NW

Atlanta police are investigating a shooting in the 1700 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. NW that left a 36-year-old man injured.

Drone, K-9 locate man wanted for Austell salon break-in

Police in Austell arrested a man Tuesday following an early morning break-in at a local beauty salon.

Lawrenceville house fire ruled arson; $10K reward for tips

Fire investigators determined arson caused an early morning house fire on Camp Perrin Road NE in Lawrenceville.

Man, 13-year-old killed in DeKalb drive-by shooting; teen arrested

A teen suspect faces 17 felony charges after being arrested Tuesday in DeKalb County following a July 2 shooting that killed two people, including a 13-year-old.

Hot car death: Defense attorney asks judge to drop Gwinnett murder charge

A Gwinnett County mother charged with second-degree murder in her 1-year-old son's hot car death had her case moved to Superior Court Tuesday.

Suspect dies after McDonald's threat led to Bartow deputy shooting

A Bartow County deputy fired their weapon Tuesday morning after a person allegedly pulled a gun on an employee at a McDonald's on Joe Frank Harris Parkway SE.