Escaped Clayton County inmate changes clothes, boards bus, steals car: sheriff
A Clayton County inmate who reportedly escaped from Southern Regional Medical Center on Saturday has been found, according to the sheriff's office.
Clayton County correctional officer arrested for assaulting inmate in jail confrontation
Correctional Officer Darius Roberts was fired and arrested after assaulting an inmate during a confrontation at Clayton County Jail.
Georgia man released from prison after nearly 30 years speaks out
David Scott is a free man for the first time in nearly three decades, after a Clayton County judge ordered his release and a FOX 5 news report helped break through a bureaucratic roadblock.
Grand jury indicts international fugitive wanted for murder after Georgia arrest
Prosecutors say the the Jamaican migrant is an “international fugitive” who had been on the run after being charged with murder in Saint Lucia in 2020.
Gang members charged in deadly shooting at Forest Park motorcycle club gathering, police say
Forest Park police have charged two men accused of targeting a rival group in a deadly shooting at a motorcycle club gathering.
Free, but still behind bars? Clayton County man stuck in legal limbo
After 29 years behind bars, a Clayton County man is still in prison despite a judge's order, according to records reviewed by FOX 5.
Businesses destroyed in early morning Clayton County strip mall fire
An early morning fire tore through a strip mall on State Highway 85 in Clayton County, causing the roof to collapse and leaving two businesses destroyed and a third badly damaged.
Missing in Clayton County: 2 people missing in Clayton, police ask for help
Clayton County police are looking for two residents of Clayton County who are currently missing and may be in need of assistance. The two people are not together.
Officials identify men killed during Forest Park motorcycle club gathering
The shooting happened at a mechanic's shop on Jones Road on Sunday afternoon.
Jonesboro officials looking for Lee Street Park vandals
Jonesboro city officials say they are dealing with ongoing vandalism at Lee Street Park, with multiple areas of the park recently damaged.
Mattie's Call issued for Riverdale man after walking away from home
Authorities in Clayton County have been searching for a man last seen in Riverdale on Easter Sunday.
Riverdale Police release dramatic video of suspect DUI driver
The video shows officers pursuing a suspected drunk driver after striking a bystander’s vehicle.
Detectives searching for more leads in deadly shooting of Clayton County businessman
It's been more than two years since Cedrick Edwards was gunned down near his business in Jonesboro. His killer remains a mystery.
19-year-old found dead in abandoned apartment; Forest Park police offer $5K for info
A 19-year-old man was found dead in an abandoned apartment in Forest Park. Police say if you know something about it, you may be due $5,000.
Masked gunman kills Clayton County gas station clerk, police say
Clayton County police are searching for a man they say shot and killed a gas station clerk in an attempted robbery Friday night.
Convicted killer mistakenly released from Georgia jail captured in Florida
A convicted killer mistakenly released weeks ago from the Clayton County Jail in back in custody after U.S. Marshals tracked him to his mother's home in Florida.
Man convicted of strangling girlfriend to death mistakenly released from jail
A convicted killer sentenced to life in prison for strangling his girlfriend to death was mistakenly released from the Clayton County Jail nearly two weeks ago.
UPDATE: 2 of 3 missing teens from Clayton County group home located
Clayton County Police are now reporting that David Thompson and Quentavis Teasley were returned to the youth group home shortly after their disappearance. As of 10 a.m. Sunday, the status of 15-year-old Dreshaun Oglesby is unknown.
BLOG: EF-1 tornado confirmed in Henry County, severe storms leave damage across metro Atlanta
A severe line of storms rolled through metro Atlanta and North Georgia early Monday afternoon. Several tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued.
Crime scene at Flat Shoals Park; witnesses say 2 people shot
Police in Clayton County are investigating a double shooting at a park near Riverdale.


















