Arrest made in Clayton County shooting left that 16-year-old dead

A Clayton County murder investigation has ended with a suspect behind bars after a teen was shot and killed during a violent confrontation.

Dustin Poirier arrested at Atlanta airport after profanity-laced dispute

Former UFC star Dustin Poirier faces a public intoxication charge after an aggressive confrontation with Atlanta airport officials over a denied flight boarding.

Forest Park names lone finalist for vacant manager job

Forest Park officials announced Carl E. Geffken as the sole finalist for the city manager position on Monday.

Pregnant woman shot in Riverdale; search for man underway

Riverdale police are hunting for a man after a pregnant woman was shot during a domestic dispute Saturday morning.

16-year-old killed in shooting on Mount Zion Road

Clayton County police are searching for answers after a 16-year-old boy was shot and killed Friday evening on Mt. Zion Road, according to authorities.

Michigan woman jailed after major hotel drug bust in Clayton County

A Michigan woman is facing drug charges after Clayton County deputies found her with a massive stash of illegal narcotics at a local hotel.

Clayton man sentenced to life for shooting wife while children were home

A Clayton County jury has convicted a man on murder and felony firearms charges after his own courtroom testimony sealed his fate for the 2022 killing of his wife.

Woman shot in chest before SWAT standoff on Championship Court

A man is in police custody following a Fayetteville domestic violence shooting Wednesday afternoon that left one person hospitalized.

Forest Park raid: Mexican national faces federal meth charges

A Mexican national faces federal drug charges after authorities seized approximately 200 pounds of methamphetamine from a Forest Park home, federal officials said.

Man arrested after pregnant mother, unborn child killed in Decatur

A 26-year-old man faces murder and feticide charges for the fatal shooting of a pregnant woman and her unborn child at a Decatur home.

Clayton County police officer dies after battle with critical illness

The Clayton County Police Department announced the passing of one of its own after officer Katrina Kanu died Monday following a critical illness.

Deputy shoots at stolen car in Clayton County; GBI investigating

Authorities are searching for an injured driver who drove away from a traffic stop after a Clayton County sheriff's deputy opened fire on a stolen car Monday night.

Retired Atlanta officer may have died from medical emergency

A retired Atlanta police officer who was found dead in his own driveway over the weekend may have died from a medical emergency, according to the Clayton County Police Department.

Family seeks answers after retired Atlanta police officer found dead

A retired Atlanta police officer who was still serving as an active university officer was found dead in his own driveway Saturday morning, prompting a Clayton County death investigation after relatives discovered blood inside the house.

Frontier passenger faces battery charges after Atlanta gate fight

An unruly passenger turned a boarding dispute into a violent jet bridge altercation at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, police said.

'I was frozen': Masked teens ambush buyer in Facebook Marketplace trap

A man is warning the public after masking, gloving teens ambushed and robbed him at gunpoint during a setup Facebook Marketplace deal.

Tour Southlake Mall's brand-new 8,000 seat arena
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Join our Eli Jordan on a backstage tour of Clayton County's new 8,000 seat arena at Southlake Mall. The brand-new $117 million dollar facility is owned by Clayton County Public Schools and includes a rooftop terrace and a VIP lounge.