Sharpsburg man sentenced to 20 years for attempted sex with minor

Taylor Hannigan pleaded guilty in Coweta County Court and was sentenced to 20 years, with the first five years to be served in prison.

APD search for man accused of punching woman outside World of Coca-Cola

Atlanta police are searching for a man accused of punching a Savannah school teacher outside the World of Coca-Cola in November 2024, causing her to fall and pass out from hitting her head.

Teacher attacked near World of Coca-Cola
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Atlanta investigators are seeking a suspect who's captured on video in a random, unprovoked assault that left a visiting Savannah teacher unconscious with significant injuries. The Atlanta Police Department released this video showing the attack.

Atlanta Watershed workers held hostage over wallet
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Six Atlanta Watershed management staff and investigators received only warnings or reprimands after a city investigation confirmed they illegally detained and searched employees over a missing wallet.

Fulton official bails out inmates to fight overcrowding
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Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory went viral after personally bonding out non-violent inmates to highlight the jail's overcrowding crisis where residents remain jailed over bonds as low as $50.

McNair student struck by pellet while riding school bus

A McNair Middle School student was injured on Thursday while riding the bus home from school, officials said.

Sharpsburg man jailed in undercover sex sting
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A 24-year-old Sharpsburg man was sentenced to 20 years after attempting to meet an undercover Coweta County deputy he believed was a 12-year-old girl.

Convicted felon arrested after massive standoff
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A heavily intoxicated shop owner and convicted felon was taken into custody in Woodstock after a massive SWAT standoff involving threats to first responders.

Georgia governor's race: Key candidates qualify
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High-profile candidates including Burt Jones and Michael Thurmond formally qualified for Georgia's gubernatorial race this week as lawmakers scramble to pass bills ahead of the Crossover Day deadline.

Crews extinguish Norcross apartment fire that displaced 16

Sixteen people are without a home after flames damaged multiple apartment units on Windsor Woods Lane Wednesday night, fire officials said.

Mo Ivory's viral bail-out video sparks debate
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Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory is going viral after posting a video of herself bailing out three inmates from the Fulton County Jail. Paying just $85 per person, Ivory used her social media platform to highlight the jail’s overcrowding crisis and the impact of Georgia’s strict 2024 bail laws. Our Aungelique Proctor sat down with the commissioner to discuss why she’s urging other citizens to follow her lead.

16 charged with RICO violation in North Georgia drug investigation

A months-long racketeering investigation dubbed Operation Silent Hand culminated Wednesday as authorities executed nine search warrants across North Georgia, resulting in 16 arrests and the seizure of dozens of kilograms of illegal drugs.

Man in custody: Standoff at Woodstock auto shop ends
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A nearly 13-hour SWAT standoff at a Woodstock auto repair shop ended Thursday afternoon, March 5, 2026, with the arrest of Michael Warren Johnson. The incident, which began as a domestic dispute in Holly Springs, forced the closure of State Route 92 for several hours. Local officials provided updates during a press conference following the suspect's apprehension.

Father of fallen Iowa soldier recounts final phone call
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The family of Sgt. Declan Coady, one of six U.S. service members killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait on Sunday, March 1, 2026, is sharing the heartbreaking details of their final conversation. The 20-year-old Iowa Army Reservist had checked in with his brother just moments before his operations center was hit.

SWAT Standoff: Man in custody after warrant service
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A massive law enforcement response shut down the eastbound lanes of State Route 92 in Woodstock today, Thursday, March 5, 2026. Multiple agencies, including the Cherokee Multi-Agency SWAT Team, were on the scene to execute a search warrant at a local auto repair shop. One man is currently in custody following a standoff. We spoke to Brenden on the scene who gave us his view.