EXCLUSIVE: GBI reduces sexual assault evidence backlog by almost 80%
Over the last two years, employees in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Forensic Biology Section have worked to reduce a backlog of sexual assault evidence kits.
Over the last two years, employees in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Forensic Biology Section have worked to reduce a backlog of sexual assault evidence kits.
Man wanted for sexual exploitation of children in Georgia arrested in Virginia
Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit says that 29-year-old Geoffrey Jerome Heine was arrested by officers with the Virginia Beach Police Department after five arrest warrants were obtained for the sexual exploitation of children.
Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit says that 29-year-old Geoffrey Jerome Heine was arrested by officers with the Virginia Beach Police Department after five arrest warrants were obtained for the sexual exploitation of children.
Atlanta city councilman warns city will lose firefighters if pay doesn't increase
Currently, the top pay for a city firefighter is $55,000. When Atlanta Fire Chief Roderick Smith detailed his budget, a city councilman found the salary to be at least $6,000 below an annual hike firefighters are expecting.
Currently, the top pay for a city firefighter is $55,000. When Atlanta Fire Chief Roderick Smith detailed his budget, a city councilman found the salary to be at least $6,000 below an annual hike firefighters are expecting.
Police: Man threw grenade into Amazon delivery van
Authorities said the driver saw the grenade rolling around and jumped out of the van to safety. The van was still in motion and continued down the street, crashing into several objects.
Authorities said the driver saw the grenade rolling around and jumped out of the van to safety. The van was still in motion and continued down the street, crashing into several objects.
Atlanta City Council works to curb 'commercial harassment' calls
The Atlanta City Council is working to help ease the so-called "commercial harassment" calls homeowners have been getting.
The Atlanta City Council is working to help ease the so-called "commercial harassment" calls homeowners have been getting.
Has the cost of Disney World become unaffordable for the average American family?
Recent guests of Walt Disney World complain that price hikes have gone too far, according to FOX News Digital.
Recent guests of Walt Disney World complain that price hikes have gone too far, according to FOX News Digital.
GBI investigates third inmate death reported at Cobb County Jail in weeks
Officials with the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office said the woman, Nicole Smith, was rushed to a local hospital after she was found unresponsive in her cell.
Officials with the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office said the woman, Nicole Smith, was rushed to a local hospital after she was found unresponsive in her cell.
Charges dismissed for Atlanta cops who used Taser on Spelman, Morehouse students in 2020
Officers seen using a Taser on Spelman and Morehouse College students during an arrest in May 2020 will not face charges after an investigation by a special prosecutor and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Officers seen using a Taser on Spelman and Morehouse College students during an arrest in May 2020 will not face charges after an investigation by a special prosecutor and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Meta employees can't talk about abortion on internal platform
Some Facebook employees are not happy about the company's policy that bans them from talking about abortion on the job.
Some Facebook employees are not happy about the company's policy that bans them from talking about abortion on the job.
Starbucks leaving Russian market, closing 130 stores
Starbucks said Monday it decided to close its 130 stores and no longer have a brand presence in Russia.
Starbucks said Monday it decided to close its 130 stores and no longer have a brand presence in Russia.
Texas parents sue Apple over AirPods, alleging Amber Alert damaged son’s hearing
The Amber Alert came across the AirPods so loud that it ripped open the boy's ear drum, causing permanent hearing loss, the lawsuit states.
The Amber Alert came across the AirPods so loud that it ripped open the boy's ear drum, causing permanent hearing loss, the lawsuit states.
Family of Austin BLM protester sues admitted shooter Daniel Perry, Uber
The lawsuit states that Uber should have known Sgt. Daniel Perry was a "dangerous, ticking time-bomb." It also says Perry posted online that he had previously threatened to shoot protestors.
The lawsuit states that Uber should have known Sgt. Daniel Perry was a "dangerous, ticking time-bomb." It also says Perry posted online that he had previously threatened to shoot protestors.
Atlanta police officer reunites with baby boy he saved with CPR
The Atlanta police was in the "right place, right time" to save the life of a 4-month-old boy who stopped breathing. Now the officer had the chance to reunite with the little baby at the hospital.
The Atlanta police was in the "right place, right time" to save the life of a 4-month-old boy who stopped breathing. Now the officer had the chance to reunite with the little baby at the hospital.
Atlanta City Council acts on airport pedestrian safety
A member of Atlanta City Council is acting following a pedestrian accident that caused a baby to be ejected from a stroller
A member of Atlanta City Council is acting following a pedestrian accident that caused a baby to be ejected from a stroller
Atlanta 911 response misses national standard
The 911 response times in Atlanta do not meet the national standard.
The 911 response times in Atlanta do not meet the national standard.
Parents sue Apple alleging Amber Alert sound damaged son's hearing
Parents from Texas are suing Apple for negligence after their son experienced permanent hearing loss allegedly caused by a loud Amber Alert notification on his AirPods.
Parents from Texas are suing Apple for negligence after their son experienced permanent hearing loss allegedly caused by a loud Amber Alert notification on his AirPods.
Ex-Atlanta police officer indicted on rape charge in Cherokee County
Investigators say the former APD officer told his victim he needed to search his apartment and then sexually assaulted her. A grand jury has now indicted him for rape and violating his oath.
Investigators say the former APD officer told his victim he needed to search his apartment and then sexually assaulted her. A grand jury has now indicted him for rape and violating his oath.
Netflix lays off 150 employees amid subscriber losses
Netflix said the positions represent 2% of the streaming company’s total workforce, which includes nearly 11,000 employees. Most of the employees were U.S.-based.
Netflix said the positions represent 2% of the streaming company’s total workforce, which includes nearly 11,000 employees. Most of the employees were U.S.-based.
Atlanta's top cop breaks down the numbers of officer manpower
The Atlanta Police Department needs 500 more officers.
The Atlanta Police Department needs 500 more officers.
Help is on the way for residents of a dilapidated Atlanta apartments
Residents at the Forest Cove apartments in southeast Atlanta have been living in horrendous conditions for years. Now help is on the way.
Residents at the Forest Cove apartments in southeast Atlanta have been living in horrendous conditions for years. Now help is on the way.