Officers finds boy with autism in storm drain: ‘Calls like that hits a little bit closer home’

Gwinnett County officers used instinct, teamwork, and body camera guidance to find a missing five-year-old boy with autism inside a storm drain and reunite him safely with his family.

Gwinnett officer uses creative tactics to find lost woman’s family

A Gwinnett County police officer used translation tools, record searches and interagency teamwork to reunite a lost elderly woman with her family.

Gwinnett jury convicts gunman in Snellville drug heist killing

Adrian “Draino" Johnson was convicted in a gang-related drug robbery that killed Gerryon Ly’Darrius Ceasor.

Cobb schools rally to help family after devastating house fire

A Cobb County school community rallied with donations, gifts, and holiday support for an Allatoona High School staff member whose family lost their home in a recent fire.

PSC approves Georgia Power expansion amid protest

Georgia regulators voted Friday to approve a major expansion of Georgia Power’s energy production.

Girl, 10, struck by vehicle in northwest Atlanta

A 10-year-old girl has been taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle, according to Atlanta police.

Carrollton couple arrested in retail receipt scam

Newnan Police are warning retailers to keep a sharp eye on returns this time of year after the bust of the couple accused in a receipt scam.

Atlanta Community Food Bank needs help to feed families this holiday season

The Atlanta Community Food Bank needs volunteers to pack and distribute meals. Those who can't volunteer their time can also donate financially from home.

DeKalb firefighter who lost leg in crash leaves hospital

Firefighters displayed a show of solidarity as DeKalb County firefighter Eboni Kennedy, who lost her leg in a crash, left Grady Hospital for the Shepherd Center.

19-year-old killed in fall from vacant building used in 'Stranger Things'

A young woman is dead after falling from a building on Emory University’s Briarcliff property early Friday morning, prompting a police investigation into how the incident happened.

DeKalb opens new Real Time Crime Center

DeKalb County leaders unveiled a new Real Time Crime Center on Friday, marking what officials describe as a major step toward more technology-driven policing.

79-year-old Decatur man arrested for child exploitation

A Decatur man has been arrested following a Georgia Bureau of Investigation probe into the sexual exploitation of children.

Man injured in DeKalb home shooting, shots fired from outside

DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting that injured one person inside a home early Friday morning.

Thousands of Fort Benning soldiers traveling home for holidays

Thousands of Army trainees from Fort Benning are heading home for the holidays as part of a long-standing military tradition that temporarily pauses training to allow soldiers time with family.

Georgia man convicted on 69 counts in dog fighting case

A shed on the property held a large amount of dog fighting equipment such as veterinary drugs and devices; anabolic horse steroids; a “breeding stand" used to forcibly breed dogs; training and execution items; and paper pedigrees documenting the fighting history of the dogs.