Clayton County

10,000 gallons of jet fuel spills from Hartsfield-Jackson into Flint River

February 4, 2026 11:44pm EST

EPA officials say about 10,000 gallons of Jet-A fuel spilled from a faulty fuel pit hydrant Friday.

Jonesboro decriminalizes possessing small amounts of marijuana

February 2, 2026 10:18pm EST

The Jonesboro City Council, on Monday night, approved a proposal to lower the punishment for marijuana possession.

Juvenile shot by Clayton deputy after alleged carjacking

February 1, 2026 5:51pm EST

One juvenile was shot, and another was tased on Saturday night after the pair allegedly carjacked a woman and led law enforcement on a vehicle chase near Rex.

Chase with alleged carjackers leads to Clayton deputy shooting

January 31, 2026 10:19pm EST

A chase with two alleged carjackers ended with one being shot and another being tased by Clayton County deputies on Saturday night.

Clayton student fighting for his life after hit-and-run crash

January 27, 2026 9:47pm EST

A Clayton County high school student is fighting for his life after being critically injured in a hit-and-run crash while leaving work last October.

Woman jumps from second-story window to escape destructive Forest Park home fire

January 26, 2026 7:15am EST

Two residents were injured escaping the 4 a.m. blaze, including a woman who jumped from a second-story window.

'Put the guns down': 2-year-old recovering after gunfire from 'dangerous' Clayton County park

January 22, 2026 7:16pm EST

A toddler and a woman were shot inside their home by stray bullets originating from a nearby park.

2-year-old, woman shot inside home; Clayton police searching for shooter

January 22, 2026 5:33am EST

Clayton County police are searching for a person who shot a two-year-old and a woman on Twin Creek Court Wednesday night.

Man found shot to death in truck at Riverdale apartment complex; 2 men wanted

January 21, 2026 9:24pm EST

Police are searching for two young men who fled after a fatal shooting at Emerald Pointe apartments.

Father turns in teen son wanted for Clayton County shootings

January 20, 2026 9:07pm EST

16-year-old Lequan Stephens was turned in by his father at the Clayton County Police Department Tuesday after being accused in two separate shootings.

Atlanta armed robbery suspects arrested in Riverdale after chase

January 20, 2026 7:40am EST

Two Atlanta armed robbery suspects were arrested in Riverdale following a police chase coordinated by the Clayton County Real-Time Crime Center and APD.

Clayton County sheriff searching for teen accused of aggravated assault

January 18, 2026 1:39pm EST

Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen activated the Fugitive Squad for 16-year-old Lequan Stephens, wanted for aggravated assault and considered armed and dangerous.

Mexican national dies in Georgia ICE custody | Consulate demands answers

January 16, 2026 9:19pm EST

The Mexican Consulate is demanding clarity on the circumstances surrounding Heber Sanchez's death at the Georgia ICE facility.

Forest Park chemical fire: Reactor malfunction sparks fire, hazard concerns

January 15, 2026 2:33pm EST

The City of Forest Park has issued an emergency alert as police and fire crews respond to an active chemical fire at an industrial site.

Man accused of selling fentanyl pills at Forest Park farmers market

January 15, 2026 11:25am EST

A man accused of selling fentanyl-laced pills from a produce stand at a Forest Park farmers market recently appeared in federal court.

Clayton County police search for missing, endangered 14-year-old girl

January 11, 2026 3:22pm EST

Clayton County police are searching for missing 14-year-old Dara Jackson, who was last seen in Riverdale on Saturday and has a health condition.

Clayton police investigating possible shooting at apartment complex

January 9, 2026 5:43am EST

Clayton County police are investigating a late night incident at an apartment complex on Gardenwood Drive, but have not yet released details about what led officers to the scene.