Mother ‘planning a funeral instead of Christmas’ after teen killed in Ellenwood
A 15-year-old boy is behind bars, accused of shooting and killing a 15-year-old girl in Clayton County.
Mug shot released in Atlanta KLM Amsterdam flight exit-door incident
Authorities have released the mug shot of the man accused of forcing the cancellation of an international flight from Atlanta to Amsterdam last week.
Clayton fugitive arrested after high-speed chase, manhunt in Meriwether County
A Clayton County fugitive was captured in Meriwether County after a high-speed chase and manhunt involving drones, K-9 units, and multiple agencies; he now faces charges in two counties.
Clayton County police arrest armed and dangerous suspect
Clayton County police say an armed and dangerous suspect is in custody after officers located him on Moreland Avenue.
Mother pleads for justice 11 months after son murdered in Riverdale
Nearly a year after 20-year-old Dawayne Madison was killed in a drive-by shooting, his Union City family says the pain of losing him still feels fresh — and the holidays won’t be the same without answers or an arrest.
North Georgia lottery players win big, including $1 million Powerball prize
A Duluth Powerball ticket worth $1 million leads several major Georgia Lottery wins across North Georgia, with additional prizes ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.
Missing Georgia 2-month-old found safe in Nashville
A missing 2-month-old from Clayton County was safely located in Nashville, where police arrested the child’s biological father.
Person of interest sought for August murder in Clayton County
Clayton County police are searching for a person of interest in a deadly August shooting at a Shell gas station on Anvil Block Road.
GBI investigating after body found on Jonesboro road
The GBI is investigating after 50-year-old Donald Eugene Kelly was found dead early Sunday at the intersection of Fayetteville Road and Williamson Mill Road in Jonesboro.
Clayton County Jail faces growing concerns over violence and unsafe conditions
Family members of people incarcerated at the Clayton County Jail say the conditions are so dangerous they worry their loved ones will not make it out alive.
21 kilograms of fentanyl, $380K seized; 2 arrested in Clayton County drug bust
Two men are facing federal charges after what authorities are calling a major drug raid at a residence in Clayton County.
Overwhelming crowd shuts down Jonesboro housing wait list: 'It is mayhem!'
A rare housing waitlist opening drew more than 500 people for only 40 available slots.
Clayton County chairwoman faces code of conduct accusations
Commissioners introduced a resolution accusing the chairwoman of violating the board’s code of conduct.
Train hits tractor trailer in Clayton County
A train hit a malfunctioning tractor trailer on Rock Cut Road, but no injuries were reported.
Flooding closes 3 lanes on I-75 North near airport
Flooding shutdown part of I-75 northbound in Clayton County on Saturday.
Clayton County Live Election Results
2025 election results for races in Clayton County, Georgia.
Car hits suspect on interstate after police chase in Clayton County
Clayton County deputies say a man was killed after running from a stolen truck during a chase that ended on the I-75/85 junction in Atlanta; the suspect’s license had been suspended 12 times.
Eight displaced after fire erupts at Riverdale motel
Fire started in a window air conditioning unit and was ruled accidental.
Broken waterline causes Forest Park road collapse
A six-inch broken waterline washed out part of Longleaf Drive in Forest Park.