Wrongful death suit filed in Magic City shooting
The family of Gerrone Avery has filed a wrongful death lawsuit claiming an off-duty officer shot the 32-year-old six times as he walked away from a robbery outside Magic City.
The family of Gerrone Avery has filed a wrongful death lawsuit claiming an off-duty officer shot the 32-year-old six times as he walked away from a robbery outside Magic City.
Charges filed in deadly DeKalb police chase
An 18-year-old faces homicide charges after a stolen vehicle pursuit in DeKalb County ended in a crash that killed a woman and injured a teenager near a middle school.
An 18-year-old faces homicide charges after a stolen vehicle pursuit in DeKalb County ended in a crash that killed a woman and injured a teenager near a middle school.
Former Lanier Christian coach Joel Lulinski faces new charge
A former Hall County private school coach faces an additional felony charge after investigators searched his phone.
A former Hall County private school coach faces an additional felony charge after investigators searched his phone.
Feds: Suspect paid homeless man to buy gun used in DeKalb shootings
A homeless man is facing federal charges after prosecutors say he was paid to buy the gun used in a random shooting spree that left two women dead in DeKalb County earlier this week.
A homeless man is facing federal charges after prosecutors say he was paid to buy the gun used in a random shooting spree that left two women dead in DeKalb County earlier this week.
GBI charges Atlanta man with sexual exploitation of children
An Atlanta man is behind bars after investigators say he had inappropriate contact with a child online.
An Atlanta man is behind bars after investigators say he had inappropriate contact with a child online.
Apalachee High School shooting suspect to appear in court
The teen accused of the deadly Apalachee High School shooting will return to a Barrow County courtroom on May 28.
The teen accused of the deadly Apalachee High School shooting will return to a Barrow County courtroom on May 28.
2 Georgia women accuse Hogansville man of childhood rape
Troup County authorities arrested a 45-year-old Hogansville man after two women came forward alleging he raped them years ago when they were children.
Troup County authorities arrested a 45-year-old Hogansville man after two women came forward alleging he raped them years ago when they were children.
Hogansville man accused of sexually assaulting children
Troup County authorities arrested a 45-year-old Hogansville man after two women came forward alleging he raped them years ago when they were children.
Troup County authorities arrested a 45-year-old Hogansville man after two women came forward alleging he raped them years ago when they were children.
Possible human remains found on Sweetwater Road in Gwinnett
About a dozen police cars lined Sweetwater Road in Gwinnett County on Friday afternoon after the discovery of possible human remains.
About a dozen police cars lined Sweetwater Road in Gwinnett County on Friday afternoon after the discovery of possible human remains.
Apalachee HS shooting: Colin Gray sentencing date set
A sentencing date is now set for Colin Gray, the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter, after a jury found him guilty of charges for his role in the 2024 tragedy.
A sentencing date is now set for Colin Gray, the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter, after a jury found him guilty of charges for his role in the 2024 tragedy.
Roof collapses during house fire in Powder Springs
A fire destroyed half of a Powder Springs home Friday afternoon.
A fire destroyed half of a Powder Springs home Friday afternoon.
Magic City shooting victim's family files lawsuit
Loved ones of a man shot and killed outside the well-known Atlanta strip club, Magic City, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit. Atlanta police say 32-year-old Gerrone Avery was found gunned down on Forsyth Street just before 4 a.m. on May 4. Avery's family speaks on the tragedy and how it's affected them.
Loved ones of a man shot and killed outside the well-known Atlanta strip club, Magic City, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit. Atlanta police say 32-year-old Gerrone Avery was found gunned down on Forsyth Street just before 4 a.m. on May 4. Avery's family speaks on the tragedy and how it's affected them.
Bystander killed in DeKalb police chase identified
56-year-old Antionette Catchings was a bystander killed in a police chase after officers pursued an 18-year-old named Joseph Odeh who was driving a stolen car. Another bystander, a 14-year-old, remains injured in the hospital following the chase.
56-year-old Antionette Catchings was a bystander killed in a police chase after officers pursued an 18-year-old named Joseph Odeh who was driving a stolen car. Another bystander, a 14-year-old, remains injured in the hospital following the chase.
FSU shooting: University marks 1 year since 2 dead, 6 hurt in attack
It was a somber morning as students and faculty of Florida State University paid their respects to victims of a mass shooting on campus one year ago.
It was a somber morning as students and faculty of Florida State University paid their respects to victims of a mass shooting on campus one year ago.
Atlanta airport expands facial recognition security gates
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is expanding its use of biometric technology to move passengers through security lines more quickly.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is expanding its use of biometric technology to move passengers through security lines more quickly.
Changes coming after Roblox agrees to pay $10 million over child safety concerns
Popular gaming platform, Roblox, has reached a settlement in a battle over online child safety that has ended in a multimillion-dollar agreement, with Roblox committing to changes across the platform after reaching a $10 million settlement with the state of Nevada.
Popular gaming platform, Roblox, has reached a settlement in a battle over online child safety that has ended in a multimillion-dollar agreement, with Roblox committing to changes across the platform after reaching a $10 million settlement with the state of Nevada.
Hogansville man arrested for raping 2 children
Jake Sweatt, 45, of Hogansville, was arrested by Troup County authorities on April 10, 2026, on two counts of rape. Investigators initially began looking into the rape of a 10-year-old girl from several years ago when a second victim came forward with additional allegations. If anyone has any information regarding these cases or if anyone else was also victimized by Jake Sweatt, please contact Investigator Sara Zumwalde at the Troup County Sheriff’s Office at 706-883-1616.
Jake Sweatt, 45, of Hogansville, was arrested by Troup County authorities on April 10, 2026, on two counts of rape. Investigators initially began looking into the rape of a 10-year-old girl from several years ago when a second victim came forward with additional allegations. If anyone has any information regarding these cases or if anyone else was also victimized by Jake Sweatt, please contact Investigator Sara Zumwalde at the Troup County Sheriff’s Office at 706-883-1616.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 76 latest updates
Friday marks Day 76 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy disappeared from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1, and authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.
Friday marks Day 76 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy disappeared from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1, and authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.
Federal arrest warrant served in DeKalb
Federal agents served a warrant for a Charles Brown, who was under supervised release. When agents arrived, they observed what they believed to be firearms and drugs. Brown has been turned over to the DeKalb County Sherrif's Office. They are conducting search warrants and have three other subjects detained.
Federal agents served a warrant for a Charles Brown, who was under supervised release. When agents arrived, they observed what they believed to be firearms and drugs. Brown has been turned over to the DeKalb County Sherrif's Office. They are conducting search warrants and have three other subjects detained.
Rising fuel costs complicate Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines is facing renewed financial pressure as rising fuel costs threaten to complicate its efforts to exit bankruptcy, adding uncertainty to its restructuring plan. We talk to Nick Ewen, Senior Editorial Director of The Points Guy, about how this will affect your upcoming travel plans.
Spirit Airlines is facing renewed financial pressure as rising fuel costs threaten to complicate its efforts to exit bankruptcy, adding uncertainty to its restructuring plan. We talk to Nick Ewen, Senior Editorial Director of The Points Guy, about how this will affect your upcoming travel plans.