Human skull found in East Point triggers police investigation

Human remains were discovered in East Point on Tuesday, prompting search and rescue teams to deploy cadaver dogs to the scene.

FBI and NCAA team up to fight sexual exploitation

The FBI is teaming up with the NCAA to start a program to combat sexual exploitation of college athletes. Here's what to know.

FBI Most Wanted 'fraudster' found in Jamaica, charged in US $32M COVID relief scheme: DOJ

A South Florida woman on the FBI's list of “Most Wanted Fraudsters" for her alleged role in a $32 million scheme tied to COVID-19 funds was arrested in Jamaica and brought back to the United States.

Nicholson man charged with child molestation

Commerce police arrested a Nicholson man last Thursday on multiple felony charges following an investigation into allegations involving a juvenile.

Arrest made after threats reported at 2 Rockdale high schools

Rockdale County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a suspect tied to a phone threat against a local high school.

Scooter rider critically injured in crash on Powder Springs Road

A scooter rider suffered life-threatening injuries Monday night after being struck by two cars while crossing Powder Springs Road outside a crosswalk west of Hammond Woods Circle, according to police.

85-year-old woman injured in southeast Atlanta double shooting

A Monday afternoon shooting near Browns Mill Road SE and Lindsey Drive SE left an 84-year-old bystander and a 21-year-old man injured, according to Atlanta police.

Man dies after losing control of truck on Ernest Barrett Parkway

A Marietta man has died days after losing control of his pickup truck and crashing into a tanker truck on Ernest Barrett Parkway, authorities said.

Atlanta Delta flight met by officers after passenger disagreement

Law enforcement officers met a Delta flight at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Monday after a dispute broke out between a flight attendant and a passenger.

Trial for Luigi Mangione, charged in death of UnitedHealthcare CEO, to begin Sept. 8, jury to be anonymous

Luigi Mangione, who is charged in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was back in court Tuesday, in what could be his final appearance before his high-profile New York murder trial gets underway next month.

Unauthorized Wi-Fi network found on Delta flight after DEF CON

An unauthorized Wi-Fi network appeared aboard Delta Flight 591 from Las Vegas to Atlanta on Aug. 10, prompting the crew to temporarily disable the aircraft's Wi-Fi.

14-year-old girl missing in Rome area found safe

Rome Police Department has reported that 14-year-old Alana Phillips has been located.

Jessica Motes defense asks judge to drop charges in child death case

Defense attorneys for a woman facing the death penalty in Hall County filed an amended motion asking a judge to throw out her indictment regarding the death of 4-year-old Autumn Fox.

Video: Florida man accused of driving 110 mph claimed he was speeding to catch his cheating girlfriend

A Florida man accused of driving 110 mph in a 60-mph zone was arrested early Aug. 1 under the state's "super speeder" law after telling a deputy he was rushing to catch his cheating girlfriend. 

Man taken to hospital after incident outside SW Atlanta church

Atlanta police are investigating an early-morning incident outside True Light Baptist Church in southwest Atlanta.

Arguments leads to bullets hitting home in SW Atlanta

An argument led to gunfire that struck an occupied home in southwest Atlanta late Monday night, according to police.

Inconsistent 911 call leads to arrest in 2-year-old's death

A man accused of hiding 2-year-old Messiah Harris’s body in Marietta woods over the weekend remains jailed under additional criminal charges.

DeKalb father, teacher remembered after Myrtle Beach drowning

A DeKalb County elementary school teacher died Friday night in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, after rescuing a young girl from a dangerous rip current, according to local authorities.