Georgia prosecutors form new group to combat crime

District attorneys from some of Georgia’s largest counties launched a new group on Thursday to combat rising crime around the state.

Veteran Duluth officer recovering from hit-and-run crash, department says

Officer Ricky Porter, a 12-year veteran officer, was significantly injured while on patrol Saturday morning when a pickup truck ran a red light and struck his marked police cruiser.

Domestic dispute in Gwinnett leaves man stabbed to death, police say

Police say one man is dead and a woman is in custody after a domestic violence incident in Gwinnett County. Investigators said a man was stabbed to death inside a Lawrenceville home with children inside.

Man charged with arson after house in Lilburn

Hung H Le, 49, of Lilburn, was charged with first-degree arson without the owner's consent and first-degree burglary with intent to commit theft, both felonies.

Parents upset they can't switch their children from the classroom to virtual learning

As COVID cases rise, many parents are worried about sending their children back to the classroom. Some want to switch their children from in person to virtual learning but many school districts aren't letting them.

Surgical robot firm to invest $500M in Georgia, hiring 1,200

A California company that makes surgical robots will invest $500 million in an Atlanta-area expansion, hiring 1,200 new workers by 2024.

Police find burned car of teen killed in Gwinnett County park

The missing car of a teenager murdered in Yellow River Park was found burned and dumped in another park miles away from where her body was discovered.

Customer gets racist message on receipt at Snellville amusement park

The man had gone to the Georgia amusement park for his young niece's birthday. When he got his receipt he was shocked with what he saw on it.

False reports of serial killer in Atlanta area

After two women were found dead in Atlanta-area parks last week, false reports spread on social media suggesting a serial killer was on the loose. Law enforcement say the killings are not related and there’s no reason to believe they are the work of one person.

Gwinnett County Public Schools parents protest over new masks requirement for students

Gwinnett County parents protested over the district's decision to require mask for students when classes start next week. The state's largest school district reversed its face mask policy -- just as the CDC issues new guidance for students and staff.