Man sentenced after conviction in Villa Rica police officer's kidnapping

A man was sentenced to life after being convicted of kidnapping a Villa Rica police officer during a traffic stop, according to the West Georgia Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office.

North Georgia counties face high overdose rates amid recent drops

Overdose data spanning six years reveal three North Georgia counties rank among the top ten statewide for accidental overdose deaths, even as local officials report encouraging drops in recent fentanyl and kratom-related fatalities.

Man surrenders after fatal shooting at Magnolia Lakes Apartments

Carrollton police arrested a 28-year-old man after a Sunday night shooting at a local apartment complex left a 24-year-old dead.

Maple Street Mansion catches fire after lightning strike

A lightning strike sparked a fire in the turret steeple of the historic Maple Street Mansion on Saturday night.

2 convicted of human trafficking in Carroll County

A 57-year-old man faces sentencing after a Carroll County jury convicted him last Wednesday on human trafficking and child exploitation charges.

Missing child call on Interstate 20 leads to 50-year sentence

A man was sentenced to 50 years last Wednesday after an investigation into a missing girl led to child molestation charges in Carroll County, according to law enforcement officials.

Doorbell camera footage helps convict Carrollton man in attack

A 58-year-old Carrollton man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after a jury convicted him of dragging his girlfriend back inside her home during a domestic attack.

Villa Rica man arrested on 10 child sexual exploitation counts

A 21-year-old Villa Rica man faces 10 counts of sexual exploitation of children following a cyber tip and residential search warrant execution.

Carroll County institutes new annual trash convenience fee

Carroll County officials are instituting a new annual fee for trash convenience centers to offset soaring operational costs.

Another arrest made in massive Villa Rica tire dumping case

Authorities charged a 51-year-old woman for knowingly allowing unlawful tire storage on her property in exchange for payment.

Missing man, woman found dead by family in Carroll County crash

Investigators believe two people found dead at a crash site near Carrollton may be missing adults, Destiny Fields and Emmanuel Adams, according to the Carroll County Sheriff's Office.

Villa Rica man arrested in Carroll County illegal tire dumping probe

Investigators arrested a 31-year-old Villa Rica man on felony charges after authorities said he allowed a wanted suspect to unlawfully store and dispose of used tires on his property for cash. 

Sarah Grace Patrick murder trial delayed again before start

Sarah Grace Patrick’s murder trial has been delayed again after both prosecutors and defense attorneys agreed to postpone proceedings that were set to begin Monday.

Georgia cattle farmers gain national access under major USDA deal

A new federal agreement allows Georgia-inspected meat processors to ship products across state lines, expanding market access for local cattle farmers.

Newnan man still missing after 2 months, family asks for help

A 400-acre search along the Chattahoochee River has turned up no clues for Malik Polk, a 25-year-old Newnan man who has been missing for nearly two months after vanishing into the woods in Carroll County.