Clayton County

Hannah Payne murder trial: 911 calls played for jurors

December 7, 2023 7:12pm EST

Clayton County prosecutors say Hannah Payne followed 62-year-old Kenneth Herring in 2019 before getting into an argument with him and firing the shot that killed him.

Hannah Payne Case: Murder trial begins for 2019 hit-and-run shooting

December 6, 2023 7:18pm EST

After days of jury selection, Hannah Payne got her first look at the Clayton County jury who will decide her fate.

Jury selection for Hannah Payne’s trial in deadly 2019 road rage shooting

December 5, 2023 9:04pm EST

Jury selection in Hannah Payne’s trial started this week after several previous delays.

Calls for action as unhouse population increases at Atlanta's airport

December 4, 2023 9:52pm EST

Council member Michael Julian Bond added his voice to the issue, calling on the airport’s general manager to take action now.

MISSING: Myah Rivers last seen Friday morning in Clayton County

December 3, 2023 9:27am EST

Clayton County Police Officers responded to a report of a missing person on Dec. 1 in the 12000 block of Panhandle Road in Hampton.

Jonesboro mayor reportedly cleared of wrongdoing, no charges to be filed

November 30, 2023 8:25am EST

The Clayton County District Attorney will not seek criminal charges against Jonesboro Mayor Donya Sartor, according to a press release.

Victim of 'racially-motivated' murder at Clayton County Jail identified, family wants justice

November 28, 2023 7:24am EST

The victim of a "racially-motivated" murder at Clayton County Jail on Nov. 19 has been identified as Carlos Zegarro-Arroyo by a law firm hired by the man's family.

Retired Spelman nurse turns 100 years old, treated hundreds of students

November 27, 2023 7:45pm EST

A Riverdale woman who is one of Fulton County's "firsts" just turned 100.

Dozens without a home after Riverdale fire Monday morning

November 27, 2023 12:25pm EST

Dozens of people are without a home after a fire at an apartment complex on Monday morning in Riverdale, which is in Clayton County.

75-year-old College Park woman with dementia reported missing

November 26, 2023 8:20pm EST

A 75-year-old woman diagnosed with dementia has gone missing from College Park. The Clayton County Police Department is hoping someone has seen her.

Clayton County dogs ‘in crisis’ with dozens slated to be put down next week

November 25, 2023 11:51pm EST

It’s a race against the clock for Clayton County animal rescue groups as organizers say in just two days, animal control could begin euthanizing the first of dozens of dogs. This comes as rescue groups say they’re dealing with a shortage of fosters.

Surveillance: Burglars smash glass at four Clayton County businesses early Monday

November 21, 2023 11:54pm EST

Clayton County police are searching for two men they say committed a string of burglaries in Rex early Monday morning.

Fiery crash involving Amazon truck blocks multiple lanes on I-285 East

November 21, 2023 5:47am EST

The crash and vehicle fire are causing major delays and headaches for travelers heading to the Atlanta airport.

'Racially-motivated' murder investigation underway at Clayton County Jail, sheriff says

November 20, 2023 11:32am EST

A “racially-motivated" murder investigation is underway at the Clayton County Jail, according to a press release from Sheriff Levon Allen.

Riverdale woman missing, police asking for help

November 20, 2023 8:50am EST

Riverdale Police Department is looking for a missing 36-year-old woman.

Computer issue kept inmates who posted bond in Clayton County Jail

November 15, 2023 8:27pm EST

A computer issue caused problems this week for several metro Atlanta sheriff's offices.

Clayton County lawmaker ousted over questionable night caught on video plans to sue

November 15, 2023 6:31am EST

The Clayton County Board of Commissioner ousted Felicia Franklin from her position after police disputed her claim she was drugged while out at a local bar. Now she's planning to sue for wrongful termination.