Man wanted for armed robbery of the mother of his child arrested after standoff
A man wanted for pointing a gun at the mother of his children and robbing her was arrested on Wednesday in South Fulton after a brief standoff with multiple law enforcement agencies.
Boil Water Advisory issued for city of Fairburn until further notice
A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for the city of Fairburn after a hydrant on the 24-inch main transmission line was damaged near Jones Road and Highway 92
Shooting leads to police chase, car crash, fire in Fairburn
A driver who reportedly led police on a chase through Fairburn is recovering from the car crash and fire that resulted from it Sunday morning.
Businesses serving untreated water despite boil water advisory in multiple cities
Editor's note: The boil advisory was lifted Sunday evening around 11 p.m.
Concerned mom says Fulton County eighth grader unknowingly given edibles at school
A Fairburn mom says she sent her daughter to Bear Creek Middle School on Friday to learn, just like she would any other day. Instead of returning with homework, she also came home high.
Fairburn miniature golf course scores with back-to-school event
Miniature golf course Swing is hosting a "Get Your Putt Back to School Bash" this Saturday -- and you're invited!
Police officer injured while responding to crash on I-85 SB near Fairburn
The Fairburn police officer was seriously injured after his patrol vehicle was hit while he was responding to a crash on I-85.
Ambulance driver accused of DUI in crash that killed patient to stand trial
The Georgia ambulance driver told police that he had smoked marijuana, drank a beer, and took Adderall before getting behind the wheel, reports say.
Man on Clayton County's most wanted list arrested while picking up kids
The Clayton County Sheriff's Office has announced the arrest of Javier Heath, who had been on Sheriff Levon Allen's top ten list of wanted fugitives.
Police: Driver tried to hide car in Georgia woods to avoid traffic stop
“The driver ran out of talent and thought the vehicle could climb a tree."
Massive fire destroys abandoned Fairburn church, damages home
The fire at the abandoned church was so intense it spread to an occupied home next door.
Gun prompts lockdown at Renaissance Middle School
The discovery of a gun at a public middle school in Fairburn forced the institution to impose a lockdown Wednesday.
Fulton teacher accused of filming student using the bathroom
The child told his grandmother that the alleged incident happened inside a boys' restroom and that the teacher showed the video to his classmates.
SWAT situation at Fairburn apartments ends with 2 detained
A fight in a parking lot escalated into a full SWAT situation at a Fairburn apartment complex early Friday morning.
Fallen Fairburn officer honored during high school football game
Friday night's football game was filled with a lot of meaning at Landmark Christian School in Fairburn. There was a touching tribute for a fallen police officer well-known on campus.
Motorcyclist dies in crash in Fairburn
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving another vehicle Friday, according to Fairburn police.
Children of fallen metro Atlanta officer get police escort on first days of school
Douglas County School System shared photos of law enforcement escorting Sgt. Jean-Harold Astree's first-grade son through the halls of Mason Creek Elementary School.
Flags ordered at half-staff Thursday to honor beloved Fairburn police officer
Sgt. Jean-Harold Astree, 54, will be honored on the day of his Celebration of Life and a week after being killed in a car accident in Douglas County.
Beloved Fairburn police officer killed in car accident
Fairburn Sgt. Jean-Harold Astree was described as a true hero and decorated officer who served his city with pride. The 54-year-old Air Force veteran died Thursday morning in a car accident.
Missing woman found dead inside South Fulton home, loved ones gather in remembrance
The South Fulton Police Department said investigators found Teante Jones shot to death on Saturday evening at a home on Sable Chase Lane. Police said 43-year-old Kenneth Southern barricaded himself in the attic and died while law enforcement negotiated with him.