Police: Clayton County murder suspect caught in South Carolina

A Clayton County suspect accused of murdering a man in front of a young child is now in custody after he was caught in South Carolina.

Suspended sheriff's legal team demands reinstatement, citing Georgia law

Attorneys for suspended Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill released a letter sent to Gov. Brian Kemp requesting his immediate reinstatement.

Fayette County father grapples with son's shooting death

Norman Johnson III was a young man with a bright future. The 21-year-old barber was an entrepreneur who had dreams of owning his own barbershop one day.

Clayton County police searching for missing 12-year-old boy

Police say 12-year-old Taurean Pitts left his Riverdale home Saturday after having an argument with his parents. The 12-year-old was just wearing his swimsuit.

Mattie's Call issued for 22-year-old Riverdale man

John Schwartz was last seen in the 500 block of State Route 85 in Riverdale, the Clayton County Police Department said.

Police trying to identify victim of shooting in Clayton County

Clayton County police are trying to identify a man found shot on Garden Walk Boulevard Thursday night who did not have any form of ID on him

Man accused of shooting woman during dispute at Clayton County home

Joshua Harris, 29, was charged with aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and cruelty to children.

Mattie's Call issued for missing 70-year-old Jonesboro man

Joe Sims was last seen in the 600 Block of Overlook Court in Jonesboro on Sept. 17 around 6 p.m., the Clayton County Police Department said.

Mattie's Call issued for 24-year-old Hampton man

Sebastian Shepherd was last seen on Wednesday around 4:30 p.m. heading from his home on Paladin Drive to that gas station located on Tara Blvd. and Flicker Road, according to the Clayton County Police Department.

Police arrest suspected street racers in Clayton County mall parking lot

Police say one of the suspected street racers was clocked going over 100 miles per hour. In his car, they found two young children not wearing seat belts and not in car seats.

Man says he was fired from Clayton County jail for blowing whistles on 'major violations'

More accusations have surfaced against the embattled Clayton County sheriff. Lawyers for a number of current and former detainees at the jail want the county district attorney to launch her own investigation into Victor Hill.

Owner holds teen car burglar at gunpoint until officers arrive, police say

Police in Clayton County arrested a teen accused of breaking into cars after a victim held the suspect at gunpoint until law enforcement arrived on scene.

Georgia couple dies just days apart after being diagnosed with COVID-19

A family is grieving the loss of a couple who passed away just days apart. Family members say Leroy and Lisa Johnson both died after being diagnosed with COVID-19.

Police search near crime scene for man wanted in Clayton County robbery

Police said Marcus “G” Goins, a South Carolina resident, is wanted for a robbery that took place at around 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning on Tara Boulevard in Jonesboro.

Woman 'lucky to be alive' after road rage shootout

"It just happened so quick, gunshots were coming next once he lined up beside me." A driver says she is lucky to be alive after another driver shot up her car along Tara Blvd. in Jonesboro on Tuesday.

Police: Clayton County woman abused victim with cerebral palsy for months

The Clayton County woman flagged down officers and told them she couldn't take care of the victim, who suffers from cerebral palsy. In their investigation, they say they learned she had been physically and verbally abusing the victim for months.

Police: 1 driver killed, 1 critical in Clayton County collision

Police say one driver has been the killed and another is in critical condition after a wreck on Riverdale Road Thursday morning.

Police: Armed suspect caught on camera during Clayton County auto break-ins

Police say the group broke into multiple vehicles and stole at least one during a single night at a Clayton County subdivision. One of the armed suspects seen on camera could be as young as 14.