Wellstar hospitals welcome first babies of 2023

Wellstar Health System said the first baby born in one of its hospitals in 2023 came minutes after 2 a.m. on New Year's Day.

1 juvenile arrested, 1 unknown suspect wanted in LaGrange attempted carjackings

After the first suspect was arrested, officers received more reports of attempted carjackings from the same area. Surveillance home footage showed there was a second suspect involved.

Teens arguing over gun accidentally shoot it, police say

When they got there, officers found a 15-year-old girl who said she was accidentally shot while arguing over a firearm with a 12-year-old who obtained it after he broke into a vehicle earlier in the day.

LaGrange police arrest wrong sister for crime

Police realized she had been mistaken for her sister, Deborah Simpson. Officers said the two look very similar.

Felon accused of trying to run over LaGrange officer helping screaming woman, police say

A patrolling LaGrange police officer was nearly run over after spotting a woman hanging out of the back of a car screaming for help. The driver, a felon out on probation, is now on the run.

Man accused of murder as teen sentenced to life

A man accused of murdering a LaGrange father of two when he was a teenager was just sentenced to life behind bars.

Police: Gunman on the run after shooting into LaGrange home

Investigators say a gunman or group of suspects fired multiple shots into a LaGrange home where two adults and a 4-year-old child were staying Sunday night.

Two-year-old shot in accident involving another child

A 2-year-old in LaGrange was reportedly shot by another child at home. This is an ongoing investigation.

LaGrange man arrested after shooting, standoff

Quindarious Smith, 28, was charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a felon, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

Man strikes friend with 2x4 in fight over tool set, police say

A fight between two men over a tool set turned violent after police say one of the men struck the other in the head with a 2x4.

Reward offered in search for missing 51-year-old LaGrange woman

It's been three months since 51-year-old Michelle Dunlap Smith was seen leaving WellStar West Georgia Medical Center and her family is desperate for any answers as where she could have gone.

Officers shoot LaGrange man after striking, dragging wife with vehicle, police say

Reginald Saffold, 32, will be charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and kidnapping all as family violence acts once he is released from the hospital, police say.

LaGrange police officers cleared of excessive force during arrest

Body camera video shows Officer Matthew Turner and Investigator Brandon Dorsey arresting Broderick Brown on August 9.