Student arrested after bringing gun, ammo to high school in Fayette County
Deputies quickly located the student and found an AR-15 pistol and 32 rounds of ammo in their backpack.
Police bust ID theft, fraud operation at Peachtree City hotel
Peachtree City police said they found some very interesting things in a hotel room that has landed a couple in jail on more than a dozen charges.
Man shot in chest during argument, Fayette County deputies arrest suspected shooter
An argument between two men Saturday night ended with gunfire, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office said.
Fayette County woman sentenced to life in prison for stabbing husband to death
A Georgia woman will spend the rest of her life in prison after she killed her husband by stabbing him at least 22 times and smashing him in the head with a glass jar.
McDonough man pleads guilty in Fayette County cold case rape
Joe Arnold, 46, pleaded guilty to rape and false imprisonment in the 1998 rape of a Fayette County woman.
Peachtree City teens arrested for dangerous 'Orbeez challenge'
Two 14-year-olds have been charged by Peachtree City police in a “splatter ball” attack on children at a park this past weekend. A mother of one of those teens is also in trouble.
Peachtree City boy injured by teens participating in 'Orbeez challenge,' police say
Peachtree City police are warning parents about a dangerous trend after a young boy was shot in the face with water pellets by a group of teens participating in the "Orbeez challenge."
Birthday toy swapped out for a pound of pot
When a Spalding County girl celebrated her 8th birthday, she got a present no one ever imagined. Her parents say someone had taken a toy out of a box and replaced it with marijuana.
Rescue group says toothless puppy possible victim of dog fighting ring
A metro Atlanta animal rescue group said it’s caring for a nine-month-old puppy who is the victim of cruel animal abuse.
Tesla driver leads Peachtree City police on chase topping 90 mph
Police in Peachtree City said they got into a high-speed pursuit with a Tesla that did not end well for the driver and passenger.
Man charged in collision that killed Fayette County teen found dead in jail, sheriff says
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office said 60-year-old Robert Lee Stevenson was found dead at the Fayette County Jail. Investigators said Stevenson allegedly crossed a southbound lane, hitting a 16-year-old student who was walking home from a lacrosse game.
Fayette County high school student killed by suspected DUI driver
A student at Starr's Mill High School in Fayette County has died after they were hit by a vehicle Thursday night.
Fayetteville business owners say they are getting evicted despite paying the rent
The owners all got a letter from a lawyer that states their businesses need to clear out by Wednesday.
Photographers line Lake Peachtree for perfect picture of bald eagle
A bald eagle was recently seen swooping down from a tall pine tree into the water of Lake Peachtree this week.
Hospital internship helps some Fayette County students get full-time jobs
Hospitals are also facing a staffing shortage. But a program at Piedmont-Fayette Hospital is helping hire those who may not consider the healthcare field at first.
Georgia couple becomes first Black owners of an autonomous grocery store in the world
Jamie and Jilea Hemmings opened the first autonomous grocery store with robotic delivery in the United States during the COVID pandemic and say their plan is to have hundreds of them across the country.
Serial robbery suspect caught with a bit of luck, police say
Fayetteville police have arrested a suspected serial robber who officers say hit stores twice this week. But when he came back a third time, officers were waiting for him.
Fayette County makes masks optional at public schools
Starting Tuesday, masks will be optional at all Fayette County public schools, though officials still highly recommend students and staff members wear a face covering.
Wanted Atlanta man caught after police chase in Peachtree City
A chase involving an Atlanta man wanted in multiple states and counties ended safely thanks to the quick thinking of a Peachtree City police officer.
'It is a big loss' Fayette County community rallies around business owner who lost everything in a fire
The owner of a consignment store inside an almost century-old building was destroyed following a large fire Wednesday.