Louis Gossett Jr. Celebration of Life set at Passion City Church

The World Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Celebration of Life for the legendary late actor Louis Gossett Jr., who died at 87 in late March.

Georgia communities rally against surge in organized retail crime rings

Communities in Georgia have fought back against organized retail crime rings that target major stores for things like snatch-and-run robberies.

Thieving trio thought covered-up license plate would help them get away, police say

A trio of snatch and run robbers who police say hit multiple stores in south metro Atlanta were arrested after a traffic stop where police say they recovered over $7,000 in stolen merchandise.

Newnan woman caught on camera allegedly plotting major theft at Dillard's

A Newnan woman found herself in trouble with the law when police said security cameras captured her allegedly staging dresses to shoplift at a Dillard’s department store.

Top public high schools in Georgia, according to U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report has released its annual rankings of Best High Schools in the nation, including data on nearly 25,000 public high schools across 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Arson suspected at construction site fires near Piedmont Fayette Hospital

Fire scorched a construction site in Fayetteville. The flames broke out next to Piedmont Fayette Hospital on the west side of Highway 54, early Tuesday morning. Police call it an act of arson. 

Fayetteville Walmart shooting: No bond for suspects charged with murder

The Georgia Walmart employee and his girlfriend charged in a shooting that killed a 19-year-old and injured a 9-year-old girl will remain behind bars with no bond.

3 arrested for breaking into 48 vehicles in Peachtree City, Fayetteville

Three young men were recently arrested in Peachtree City for allegedly breaking into 48 vehicles in Peachtree City and Morrow, according to Peachtree City police.

New Fayette County Animal Shelter 'huge improvement,' officials say

The new Fayette County Animal Shelter is a huge improvement, officials say, over the aging and smaller building that for years had been the subject of community concerns.

Atlanta Braves, Make-A-Wish to surprise Fayette County kid at Truist Park

A Fayette County 14-year-old boy was in for a big surprise. Joshua and his family learned Tuesday that the Atlanta Braves would be honoring him with his very own day at Truist Park.

Fayetteville Walmart shooting: Suspect turns himself in for fatal shooting

Adrian Jelks, 19, is accused of shooting and killing 19-year-old Antavius Holton and wounding a 9-year-old girl during an incident on March 29.

1 arrested, Fayette County Walmart shooter still on the run, police say

The woman accused of aiding the alleged shooter who killed a man and wounded a child on Friday faced a judge Monday. Meanwhile, the alleged shooter himself is still on the run.