Why metro Atlanta now leads the nation in eviction filings

Atlanta metro area landlords filed 144,000 evictions last year, leading the nation in overall filings and eviction rates.

2 injured, family displaced after late-night fire at Clayton County home

Two people were injured, and a family is displaced after a house fire erupted in Clayton County late Friday night, fire officials said.

Suspect arrested in shooting over bicycle in Clayton County

Clayton County police have arrested a suspect in an August shooting that investigators say began with a confrontation over a bicycle.

Jonesboro City Council censures mayor over spending concerns

The Jonesboro City Council unanimously voted to censure Mayor Donya Sartor over concerns about city spending.

Juvenile shot near Hastings Bridge Road in Lovejoy, 1 arrested

A juvenile is recovering in the hospital after being shot Sunday afternoon near Hastings Bridge Road in Lovejoy, where police have arrested one suspect.

Two bodies found in Clayton County subdivision, police say

The Clayton County Police Department is investigating after two bodies were found in Panhandle Valley Subdivision.

Clayton jail death ruled homicide caused by severe medical neglect

The Clayton County Medical Examiner's Office has ruled the death of a 57-year-old Clayton County Jail detainee a homicide caused by medical neglect.

Hot classroom forces Jonesboro mother to pull son from school

A Jonesboro mother pulled her son out of Callaway Elementary School twice this week after high temperatures in his non-centrally air-conditioned classroom made him ill, according to the student's parent.

Storms bring down trees, knock out power to 50K in metro Atlanta

More than 50,000 customers are without power across core metro Atlanta counties after strong storms brought down trees and power lines on Saturday afternoon.

Convicted felon sentenced after traffic stop leads to stolen gun arrest

A metro Atlanta man with a criminal history is headed to federal prison for more than eight years after a traffic stop on I-75 led to the discovery of a stolen handgun, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Clayton County deputy arrested for alleged misuse of Flock system

A Clayton County deputy faces criminal charges after state investigators say he misused a law enforcement license plate reader system for personal reasons.

Clayton, DeKalb schools make moves; Roswell church project

Clayton County approves new school superintendent; DeKalb County schools looking at boundaries; and a new church project underway in Roswell.

Clayton County open house to highlight transit, growth plans

Clayton County residents can learn more Tuesday about several projects that could shape the county's future.

Man killed, person in custody after shooting in Riverdale, police say

A man is dead, and a person is in custody after a shooting in Riverdale on Friday night, according to the Clayton County Police Department.

Man wanted in brutal Clayton County tattoo shop assault caught in Minnesota

A man wanted in connection with a violent gang-related assault and robbery at a Clayton County tattoo parlor has been captured in Minnesota after more than a year on the run, authorities said.

Man sentenced for shooting Riverdale resident 13 times, prosecutors say

A man was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of watching a man's Riverdale apartment for hours before shooting him 13 times, ultimately killing him.

Georgia officials warn of fake farmers market scam

The Georgia Department of Agriculture is warning vendors and shoppers about what officials say is a fake farmers market being promoted online for this weekend.