Video shows inmate’s dramatic escape at Clayton County Jail

Police in Clayton County believe 22-year-old Nigiel Lee was looking for a way to escape the very minute he was put into handcuffs.

Clayton County inmate recaptured after hours-long manhunt

He went through great lengths to get out of the Clayton County Jail, but police say they have 22-year-old Nigiel Lee back in custody.

Police investigating homicide at Lovejoy townhome

Crime scene tape surrounded a Lovejoy home on Wednesday evening where police say a homicide occurred.

Deputies: Clayton County woman last seen leaving hospital

The Clayton County Sheriff's Office is looking for 51-year-old Akisha Bell, last seen on April 2, 2023.

Two brothers, 10 and 5, who ran away from home found safe, police say

An alert neighbor is being credited with helping Clayton County Police locate two brothers who ran away from home Monday night.

Jonesboro High School band surprised with invitation to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Majestic Marching Cardinals of Jonesboro High School thought they were going to a special event to celebrate their principal, but they were shocked when they heard they have been picked to represent Georgia in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Fire displaces 8 families at Clayton County apartment complex

A neighbor recorded the flames as they tore through the homes in the two-story Clayton County apartment building.

Man missing from Jonesboro after not showing up for doctor's appointment

Eginal Murphy, a 74-year-old man from Jonesboro, was reported missing after he failed to show up for a scheduled appointment at 4:30 p.m. at Southern Regional Medical Center on March 24.

Woman killed by forklift carrying car at business in Lake City

A woman is dead after what appears to be a freak accident on Wednesday at a business that stores vehicles that have been involved in crashes or have been repossessed.

Election results: Clayton County Sheriff's race likely headed into runoff

It looks like the race to determine who will fill the remaining term for ex-Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill is headed to a runoff next month.

Police: Youth shelter employee sexually assaults child, 2 others try to cover it up

Caleb Xavier Randolph, 21, was arrested last Thursday and charged with child molestation, statutory rape, and sexual assault. Two other employees were charged with helping to cover it up, police say.

Mableton holds first election; Clayton County voters to decide next sheriff

Voters in Cobb and Clayton counties will head to the polls Tuesday for Mableton's first ever election and to pick who will replace disgraced Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill.

Clayton County special election: sheriff, House seat, SPLOT on ballot

Clayton County residents will be headed to the polls Tuesday to decide who the county’s next sheriff will be, who will fill an empty Georgia House seat, and whether to raise a special tax.