Gun, drugs, and stolen credit cards found during Fayette County traffic stop
Illegal drugs and stolen credit cards were found during a Fayette County traffic stop, deputies say.
Fayetteville man arrested after carjacking, brief chase with kid in car
A Fayetteville man was arrested on Monday afternoon following an alleged carjacking and kidnapping that led to a brief police pursuit, authorities said.
Fayetteville student arrested for school threats made on social media
Almost a week after the deadly mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, young people are still being arrested in metro Atlanta and surrounding areas for making threats against schools.
Group of teens arrested in Peachtree City after burglary at CBD store
Peachtree City police have arrested a group of high school teens involved in a burglary at a local CBD store, where over $7,000 worth of merchandise was stolen.
Georgia man accused of killing wife, burning body arrested in Louisiana
Kenneth Hardin Jr., who is accused of killing his wife and burning her body, was arrested in Louisiana on Wednesday.
Movie trailer for Megalopolis, filmed in Georgia, pulled for fake quotes
Lionsgate has pulled the trailer for its upcoming film Megalopolis from the internet after it was found to contain fabricated quotes from film critics.
Man sentenced for theft of $49K in stolen checks from mail drop box
A man will spend 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing mail from the Fayette County Post Office.
Man sues Rick Ross over wheelchair accessibility at Georgia car show
The man says he sold his car to pay for travel and the ticket to rapper Rick Ross' massive Georgia car show, but he wasn't able to get in because of a lack of wheelchair accessibility.
First responders participate in Trails for Troops in Fayetteville
Dozens of first responders gathered in Fayetteville today for the "Trails for Troops" competition, a unique event that brought together firefighters, police officers, and military veterans in a friendly yet fierce contest.
New video shows arrest of Jacobian Brown after 2023 murder of teen
A Fayette County jury has convicted Jacobian Brown of murder in the death of 15-year-old Madison Gesswein, a Whitewater High School student.
In Ryan's Name: Mother champions free Narcan distribution in metro Atlanta
Efforts continue in metro Atlanta to provide free Narcan, the drug that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
Man used TikTok hack in Walmart theft spree, police say
Police in Newnan are trying to identify a man who allegedly stole thousands of dollars from area Walmart stores using something he learned on social media.
Tiffany Haddish planning to fight DUI charge in Georgia court
Tiffany Haddish's lawyer is arguing that the Georgia traffic stop that ended with the comedian charged with a DUI was unlawful and said that they will be fighting it in court next month.
Peachtree City daycare left toddler unattended on hot playground, mom claims
A Peachtree City day care is under scrutiny for allegedly leaving a two-year-old girl alone outside in the heat on Tuesday. Now, police and the state have opened investigations into the incident that was caught on surveillance video.
Suspected scammer takes elderly Fayette County woman for $60K
Fayette County deputies are trying to find the man who, they say, swindled an elderly woman out of $60,000.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | July 19-21, 2024
It's another weekend packed with things to do in metro Atlanta.
Peachtree City police hunt for retail theft ring after $5K shopping rampage
The Peachtree City police are working to identify members of a retail theft ring who stole a woman’s credit card and then went on a $5,000 shopping spree.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | July 12-14, 2024
Music, theater, movies, comedy, arts & crafts, food, sports, and things for the family. If you are looking for something to do this weekend in Atlanta, you've found the answer.
All-Movie Hotel designed by Francis Ford Coppola opening in Peachtree City
The Francis Ford Coppola Group has introduced a new hotel concept to Peachtree City, just outside of Atlanta.
Augusta man dead after being struck while walking on Fayetteville road
Fayetteville Police responded to a report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle near Stonewall Avenue West and Heritage Park Way around 10:44 p.m. July 4.