3 arrested in death of therapy pig Bootsy in Jackson County

Three people have been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a therapy pig named Bootsy in Jackson County.

North Gwinnett High School threat determined to be a hoax Tuesday

North Gwinnett High School was placed on a hard lockdown Tuesday morning after a threatening phone call that police later determined was a hoax.

Starving horses ate rocks to survive in Cobb County

Cobb County law enforcement officers are searching for a woman wanted on animal cruelty charges after investigators found two horses neglected and starving.

Cherokee man gets 25 years for abusing young child

A man will serve 25 years in prison for the long-term sexual abuse of his former girlfriend's child in Cherokee County.

Forest Park man arrested with illegal rifle near New York college

A metro Atlanta man is facing multiple felony charges after police say they found an illegal rifle in his car near a college campus in Loudonville, New York.

Douglas County probate records spark investigation into coroner

A state council is investigating the Douglas County coroner after records showed eight deputy coroners were never officially sworn into office.

Hall County deputies arrest woman for stealing from 93-year-old

A woman from Sautee-Nacoochee is facing several felony charges after allegedly taking advantage of a 93-year-old Hoschton woman she had cared for.

Atlanta man allegedly set fire to Buddhist temple he attended

Now, a Georgia man, accused of purposely setting a Buddhist temple, Wat Navaram Buddhist Temple, on fire, was charged with fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement and resisting arrest with violence. He is being held on no bond based on “a danger to the community," a Volusia County judge said on May 4 his first appearance.

Tanner Horner sentenced to death for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand

After just a few hours of deliberation, jurors sentenced Tanner Horner to death for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand in Wise County in 2022.

Grand jury indicts WHCD shooting suspect on 4 counts

A federal grand jury has returned a four-count indictment against the man accused in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, adding a new charge. 

DOJ sues Denver over ban on certain firearms

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the city of Denver, Colorado alleging that the city unconstitutionally bans certain semi-automatic rifles.

'Ringleader' of child fight club sentenced to 30 days in jail

An Arkansas school director has been sentenced to jail and probation for orchestrating a child fight club. The sentencing follows allegations that the director acted as the "ringleader" of organized brawls between minors on school grounds.

Gainesville woman faces 12 charges for allegedly injuring son

A Hall County woman is in jail without bond after deputies said she forcefully grabbed and injured her toddler son on multiple occasions last month.

Suspended Hall County sheriff arrested on new traffic violations

Suspended Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch was arrested in Dawson County Monday for allegedly violating his limited driving permit.

Douglas County juvenile facing 39 felony charges for car break-ins

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says a juvenile suspect is in custody following a string of vehicle break-ins reported over the past month.

2 bystanders shot during dispute near Midtown Atlanta lounge

Police are investigating after two people were shot Monday night near a restaurant and lounge in Midtown Atlanta.

Gwinnett officer arrested, relieved of duty after domestic dispute

A Gwinnett County police officer is off the job and facing criminal charges after authorities say she misused her position to stalk a former partner.