Man in Henry County hotel standoff wanted for gas station murder, shooting homeless man, deputies say

The man cornered and arrested by a SWAT team in Henry County on Friday night was wanted for a murder at a Stockbridge gas station and a separate shooting involving a homeless man, law enforcement said.

Wanted murder suspect in custody after standoff with police at Henry County hotel

Authorities in Henry County arrested a wanted murder suspect who they say barricaded himself inside a hotel room Friday night, forcing an hours long standoff.

Police search for 'critically missing' Henry County woman

Police said Destiny Tyus, who has a developmental condition and requires care, was reported missing at around 4:18 p.m. from Legends Trace in McDonough.

Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary could take months to reopen amid avian flu outbreak

It could be months before Georgia's Noah's Ark animal sanctuary reopens after being closed by bird flu that killed hundreds of wild vultures roosting there,

Protests outside Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary as state tries to contain avian flu outbreak

State officials said they will have to put down many of the birds at the sanctuary to contain the virus. Henry County police guarded the entrance, controlling access to the grounds as dozens of protestors lined the streets outside in response.

Well-known Henry County animal sanctuary subject of hearing

In a packed meeting room, several Henry County and state lawmakers worked to get to the bottom of alleged problems at the sanctuary.

Shootings that killed 2 men, injured woman in McDonough are 'connected', police say

Police in McDonough said a string of evening shootings are connected and investigators are trying to pinpoint persons of interest. Two men were killed, and a woman wounded in three separate shootings on Aug. 9.

Deputies arrest man accused of shooting car with ex-girlfriend, child inside

The Henry County Sheriff's Office and Muscogee County Sheriff's Office arrested 25-year-old Marcus Issaih Calhoun, who police said opened fire on a car with his ex-girlfriend and infant child inside.

Student brought 2 guns to McDonough school, 1 accidentally discharges, officials say

Henry County Schools officials said Wednesday a student is facing disciplinary actions and possible criminal charges after bringing two loaded guns to school on Wednesday. Police said one of those guns accidentally went off.

National High School Basketball Association hosts free basketball camp for metro-Atlanta youth

The National High School Basketball Association Atlanta Chapter will be registering players and volunteers ages 13 to 18 for its Back-to-School Bash from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 603 Walker Drive in Locust Grove. It's a free event.

Where to find monkeypox vaccines in metro Atlanta

Vaccines are in limited supply or unavailable in most places. Here is how metro Atlanta health departments are distributing vaccines to patients.

Georgia boy makes lemonade stand to help pay for medical bills

Less than a year after his mother died, 11-year-old Teddy was hit by a car while riding his bike in his neighborhood. His family can't afford to pay for his hospital bills, so the Georgia boy is spending his Sundays selling lemonade to raise money.