Gwinnett County police investing in new technology to address gun violence
Gwinnett County leaders just approved the purchase of ballistic technology for the police department. Chief Brett West believes the technology will help the department in arresting the perpetrators of violent crime and solve crimes more efficiently.
Gwinnett County leaders just approved the purchase of ballistic technology for the police department. Chief Brett West believes the technology will help the department in arresting the perpetrators of violent crime and solve crimes more efficiently.
University of Georgia swimmers collect five medals, including one gold, in Tokyo
Former University of Georgia swimmers collected several medals on the first day of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, including a gold medal.
Former University of Georgia swimmers collected several medals on the first day of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, including a gold medal.
Police: Driver crashes into Atlanta restaurant, charged with DUI
A driver is facing DUI charges after police say she smashed her car into an Atlanta restaurant.
A driver is facing DUI charges after police say she smashed her car into an Atlanta restaurant.
Attorneys issue joint statement about special prosecutors in two high-profile APD officer cases
Attorneys for the family of Rayshard Brooks and college students Taniyah Pilgrim and Messiah Young issued a joint statement on Thursday.
Attorneys for the family of Rayshard Brooks and college students Taniyah Pilgrim and Messiah Young issued a joint statement on Thursday.
Georgia AG assigns new prosecutor in case against 6 APD officers for college students' arrest
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has appointed a special prosecutor in the case against six Atlanta police officers arrested for pulling two college students from a car after curfew during protests last summer.
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has appointed a special prosecutor in the case against six Atlanta police officers arrested for pulling two college students from a car after curfew during protests last summer.
Driver in I-16 crash cited for expired license, report shows
The driver of the dump truck that dislodged a span of an overpass along Interstate 16 was cited for driving on an expired commercial driver’s license, a Georgia State Patrol report states.
The driver of the dump truck that dislodged a span of an overpass along Interstate 16 was cited for driving on an expired commercial driver’s license, a Georgia State Patrol report states.
Report: Disney may get $570M in tax breaks for new Orlando campus
The company could claim more than $570 million in tax breaks over 20 years for the project, which would be among the largest in Florida history for a single corporation, according to documents.
The company could claim more than $570 million in tax breaks over 20 years for the project, which would be among the largest in Florida history for a single corporation, according to documents.
Man claims woman hid in closet for 12 hours before stealing expensive watch, jewelry
A man claims a woman hid in his closet without him knowing for 12 hours, before taking off with expensive jewelry and other items.
A man claims a woman hid in his closet without him knowing for 12 hours, before taking off with expensive jewelry and other items.
Emory professor urges university officials to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations 'across the board'
Emory University strongly encourages everyone to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, but staff and faculty aren't required to get vaccinated. Professor Clifton Crais is urging university officials to make vaccines mandatory across the board.
Emory University strongly encourages everyone to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, but staff and faculty aren't required to get vaccinated. Professor Clifton Crais is urging university officials to make vaccines mandatory across the board.
Georgia AG assigns new prosecutor in shooting death Rayshard Brooks
The announcement that Peter Skandalakis will serve as substitute prosecutor in the case against Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe was made Wednesday afternoon by Attorney General Chris Carr’s office.
The announcement that Peter Skandalakis will serve as substitute prosecutor in the case against Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe was made Wednesday afternoon by Attorney General Chris Carr’s office.
Suspect arrested less than a day after murder, police say
Atlanta detectives made an arrest in a deadly shooting from Tuesday evening.
Atlanta detectives made an arrest in a deadly shooting from Tuesday evening.
Georgia House speaker proposes $1K bonus for police, deputies
Georgia's House speaker said Wednesday he will seek $75 million in the state budget to give each police officer and sheriff’s deputy a $1,000 bonus, increase salaries for prosecutors and public defenders and bolster the capacity of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Georgia's House speaker said Wednesday he will seek $75 million in the state budget to give each police officer and sheriff’s deputy a $1,000 bonus, increase salaries for prosecutors and public defenders and bolster the capacity of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
KSU police delayed reports of student sexual assaults
A KSU student told campus police in October of 2020 she was raped in her University Village dorm by another student. It took police nearly six weeks to forward the complaint to the Title IX office.
A KSU student told campus police in October of 2020 she was raped in her University Village dorm by another student. It took police nearly six weeks to forward the complaint to the Title IX office.
Jeff Bezos wants to move all ‘polluting industry’ into space
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said his trip to space has inspired him to fight even harder to combat climate change and move all “polluting industry” to space.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said his trip to space has inspired him to fight even harder to combat climate change and move all “polluting industry” to space.
Gwinnett County police sergeant arrested on felony theft, violation of oath charges
Sgt. Brad Everson was arrested on theft and violation of oath charges, the Gwinnett County Police Department confirmed.
Sgt. Brad Everson was arrested on theft and violation of oath charges, the Gwinnett County Police Department confirmed.
President Biden figure to debut at Disney's Hall of Presidents
The animatronic will deliver the presidential oath of office which was recorded at the White House by President Biden himself just for the attraction.
The animatronic will deliver the presidential oath of office which was recorded at the White House by President Biden himself just for the attraction.
Apple delays workers' return to office due to resurgence in coronavirus cases
Most workers won't be required to return to the office until at least October due to a rise in coronavirus cases around the country.
Most workers won't be required to return to the office until at least October due to a rise in coronavirus cases around the country.
2 arrested after high-speed chase, Atlanta police say
The Atlanta Police Department released a video of a high-speed chase over the weekend. The chase resulted in two people being arrested, police said.
The Atlanta Police Department released a video of a high-speed chase over the weekend. The chase resulted in two people being arrested, police said.
Thousands of iPhones potentially compromised with spyware, group claims
The two groups accessed a leaked list of thousands of potential targets, although they said it is unclear how many smartphones were successfully hacked.
The two groups accessed a leaked list of thousands of potential targets, although they said it is unclear how many smartphones were successfully hacked.
GBI: Police shoot, kill man who pointed gun at officers in Savannah
Officials said Savannah Police Department officers shot and killed 36-year-old Savannah resident Maurice Sentel Mincey after he exited his car during a traffic stop and pointed a gun at officers.
Officials said Savannah Police Department officers shot and killed 36-year-old Savannah resident Maurice Sentel Mincey after he exited his car during a traffic stop and pointed a gun at officers.