Store clerk, manager arrested for selling 'gas station heroin,' Peachtree City police say
Tianeptine, sometimes known as "gas station heroin," has caused growing concern in Georgia.
Peachtree City Walmart reopening for holidays after arson
Four months after the Peachtree City Walmart was severely damaged by a fire intentionally set by a 14-year-old girl, the store announced it will reopen in time for last-minute Christmas shopping.
Mom, teen son arrested in Peachtree City drug raid
Police say the Peachtree City teen and his mom didn't learn their lesson when their home was raided in 2021. Now he's 17, and police say one of the city's most persistent drug dealers is facing multiple felonies.
Cobb County juvenile justice official found dead more than a week after disappearance
Victor Roberts was last seen by his wife when he went off to work last Monday. More than a week later, he was found dead behind the wheel of his SUV in Peachtree City.
Election Night: East Point, Roswell, South Fulton, and Peachtree City City Council special elections
Four Fulton County municipalities held special elections Tuesday night in the Georgia runoff. They included East Point City Council, Roswell City Council, and South Fulton City Council, and Peachtree City City Council.
Former NFL player helps McIntosh High School’s athletic director get new kidney
A former NFL player is opening up about his role in helping McIntosh High School’s athletic director get a donor for a much-needed kidney transplant.
Barking dog leads to gun, drug charges for man in Peachtree City
Wendell Henderson faces numerous drug and weapons charges. His dog will be up for adoption soon.
Teenager arrested for posting threats to 2 Fayette County high schools on social media, deputies say
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office said a 17-year-old student was arrested Tuesday for alleged threats against two high schools on social media.
Metro Atlanta movie studio, town hit with racial discrimination lawsuit
The Black residents came to the town connected to the Georgia studio where movies like "Black Panther" were filmed looking for inclusion, but say they experienced multiple incidents of racial discrimination while living there.
Kidney donor surprises McIntosh High School’s athletic director
When Leon Hammond was called to the library, he thought he was getting an athletic award. However, things became even more special when he realized what was really going on.
Fayetteville police: Five pounds of drugs and two guns found during stop
The officer said the suspect admitted he smoked in the car earlier in the day and still had some of the marijuana in the vehicle with him.
More arrests made in multimillion-dollar theft ring targeting Georgia churches
Fayette County Sheriff Barry Babb said the ring operates out of Texas and went to metro Atlanta to steal offering checks out of church mailboxes during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fayette County teens recovering after being hit by car Halloween night, search for driver continues
Sean and Joshua Ball ended up side-by-side at the trauma unit at Grady Memorial Hospital after being hit by a car Halloween night in Fayette County.
Fayette County deputies searching for owner of runaway pig
The poor little piggy was found in the yard of a home on Davis Road in south Fayette County. Deputies are hoping someone can help them reunite the pig with its owner.
High-flying Georgia teacher experiences flight with Blue Angels pilot
A Fayette County teacher had the thrill of a lifetime after she accepted an invitation for a flight with a Blue Angels pilot.
Teens suspected in attempted gun shop break-in, Fayette County sheriff says
This week, deputies released a video of a suspect wanted in the attempted break in of Autrey’s Gun Store in September.
Sheriff: Suspects stole $1.5 million from churches in 14 different states
Fayette County Sheriff Barry Babb said the ring operates out of Texas and went to metro Atlanta to steal offering checks out of church mailboxes during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
14-year-old girl sentenced for role in Peachtree City Walmart fire
The teen, whose name was not released, took responsibility for her actions and was sentenced.
Deputies searching for missing 14-year-old Sandy Creek High School student
Sandy Creek High School freshman Addison Reynolds left her home Saturday night with a friend and never came back. That was the last time her family has saw her.
Special needs children get chance to fly high on Challenge Air flights
It was the vision of Rick Amber, a former Navy pilot who was paralyzed after catastrophic injury in a crash. Wheelchair-bound, but undaunted, he took the air again.