Stockbridge takes first steps to establish its own police department 

The Stockbridge City Council voted to secure $3 million in municipal bonds to cover initial costs to start forming its own police force. 

Woman raped, assaulted at senior living center in McDonough, suspect wanted

McDonough Police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect accused of raping and sexually assaulting an elderly woman. It happened last Friday at the Heritage at McDonough senior living center.

Shaq joins Henry Co. Sheriff's Office as community relations director

Shaquille O'Neal said he has always wanted to be a sheriff and now the NBA legend has officially taken a role at the Henry County Sheriff's Office.

Small Christmas gathering leaves 4 Georgia family members sickened with COVID-19

After a small Christmas morning gathering left four members of a Metro-Atlanta family infected with the coronavirus, Chris Kouns hopes sharing his father's story will give Philip Kouns one final chance to do what he loved most: help other people.

Schools go virtual after COVID-19 cases rise

The increasing number of COVID-19 cases is forcing some school districts to go back to virtual learning.

Henry County Schools revert to remote learning for year's start

After protests and the death of a teacher from COVID-19, all Henry County students will begin the semester with remote learning.

Scandrett sworn in as 'sheriff for all' in Henry County

Sheriff Reginald Scandrett said his perspective as a person of color with decades of experience in law enforcement will connect communities.

Man wanted in Stockbridge apartment shooting

Officers say on October 13, just before 2:53 a.m. the subject, along with two others, kicked in the door of an apartment and began firing into the residence.

Suspect charged with attacking Jon Ossoff supporter at Georgia rally

Police say a suspect assaulted a supporter of Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff during a rally in the Georgia town, sending him to the hospital.

Growing calls for city of Stockbridge to develop a police department

There have been growing calls across the country to defund police departments, but several Stockbridge residents said they’d support city leaders’ efforts to create one.