High school students organize march protesting ICE in Gwinnett County
A group of high school students helped organize a march on Saturday on several busy streets in Gwinnett County, demanding that Immigration and Customs Enforcement leave their communities.
A group of high school students helped organize a march on Saturday on several busy streets in Gwinnett County, demanding that Immigration and Customs Enforcement leave their communities.
19-year-old found shot to death on Kings Highway; deputies make arrest
A young woman was found shot to death on Kings Highway over the weekend, authorities said.
A young woman was found shot to death on Kings Highway over the weekend, authorities said.
Feds buy Social Circle facility for new ICE detention center, officials say
The US Department of Homeland Security has reportedly completed its purchase of a metro Atlanta facility it intends to turn into an immigration detention center.
The US Department of Homeland Security has reportedly completed its purchase of a metro Atlanta facility it intends to turn into an immigration detention center.
Alleged shooter charged after ambush, standoff leaves 2 Atlanta police officers injured
23-year-old Alonte Ray remains behind bars after authorities say he ambushed two Atlanta police officers Saturday morning at an apartment complex.
23-year-old Alonte Ray remains behind bars after authorities say he ambushed two Atlanta police officers Saturday morning at an apartment complex.
Troup deputies capture accused child molester who escaped jail
Authorities have captured Christian Joel Marcos Cortez, an accused child molester who escaped from the Troup County Jail on Sunday morning.
Authorities have captured Christian Joel Marcos Cortez, an accused child molester who escaped from the Troup County Jail on Sunday morning.
Boy, 10, stable after being shot in the chest at southeast Atlanta home
A 10-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being shot in the chest at a southeast Atlanta home early Sunday morning.
A 10-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being shot in the chest at a southeast Atlanta home early Sunday morning.
Family witnesses teen die after being shot by stray bullet
Parkview High student Sheldon Lewis was killed after a bullet traveled through a motel wall. Neighbor Shemarcus Cockran is charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Parkview High student Sheldon Lewis was killed after a bullet traveled through a motel wall. Neighbor Shemarcus Cockran is charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Man seriously injured in shooting on Snapfinger Woods Drive
DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting on Snapfinger Woods Drive that left one man seriously injured Saturday morning.
DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting on Snapfinger Woods Drive that left one man seriously injured Saturday morning.
2 Atlanta police officers injured during shooting off Cheshire Bridge Road
A man was arrested Saturday afternoon following an hours-long standoff at an apartment complex where two Atlanta police officers were injured.
A man was arrested Saturday afternoon following an hours-long standoff at an apartment complex where two Atlanta police officers were injured.
Man charged with impersonating Gwinnett County deputy
Gwinnett County deputies arrested Samuel Baxter, a suspect accused of impersonating law enforcement during a string of armed robberies and home invasions.
Gwinnett County deputies arrested Samuel Baxter, a suspect accused of impersonating law enforcement during a string of armed robberies and home invasions.
Fulton County FBI raid video: Body-cam footage shows clash between FBI, local officials
FBI agents confiscated hundreds of boxes containing 2020 ballots and voter rolls during the unannounced raid.
FBI agents confiscated hundreds of boxes containing 2020 ballots and voter rolls during the unannounced raid.
Cobb County police honored for acts of kindness at Gotcha Covered Gala
Cobb County officers were recognized for selfless acts, including funding hotel rooms and supporting grieving families.
Cobb County officers were recognized for selfless acts, including funding hotel rooms and supporting grieving families.
Lil Jon's son, DJ Young Slade, found dead: 'I am extremely heartbroken'
Authorities recovered a body which has since been identified as Nathan Smith, son of Lil Jon, from a Milton pond.
Authorities recovered a body which has since been identified as Nathan Smith, son of Lil Jon, from a Milton pond.
Teen killed by bullet fired through Gwinnett County motel room wall: 'Just playing a video game'
A 17-year-old male was found shot to death in an extended-stay motel room overnight.
A 17-year-old male was found shot to death in an extended-stay motel room overnight.
Decatur Library to reopen Monday after shooting with focus on security
The Decatur Library will reopen Feb. 9 following a week-long closure for staff well-being and security assessments.
The Decatur Library will reopen Feb. 9 following a week-long closure for staff well-being and security assessments.
Hair follicles main focus in day 5 of Tara Baker murder trial
The Edrick Faust trial concluded its first week with testimony on hair analysis and DNA evidence in the 2001 cold case murder of Tara Baker.
The Edrick Faust trial concluded its first week with testimony on hair analysis and DNA evidence in the 2001 cold case murder of Tara Baker.
13 arrested in Coweta County human trafficking sting
UPDATE: The Coweta County Sheriff's Office now says that defendant Raymond Armstrong, who authorities originally said was on federal parole at the time of his arrest, was in fact not on federal parole at the time of his November 2025 arrest in Coweta County.
UPDATE: The Coweta County Sheriff's Office now says that defendant Raymond Armstrong, who authorities originally said was on federal parole at the time of his arrest, was in fact not on federal parole at the time of his November 2025 arrest in Coweta County.
Charges dismissed against Coweta County kindergarten teacher arrested for shoplifting
Newnan Municipal Court records show the misdemeanor charges of shoplifting were dismissed against Melissa Bedenbaugh on February 2, 2026.
Newnan Municipal Court records show the misdemeanor charges of shoplifting were dismissed against Melissa Bedenbaugh on February 2, 2026.
DeKalb police arrest fourth suspect in Shedeur Sanders burglary
DeKalb County SWAT arrested Carlos DeAnthony Morris, the fourth suspect in the $200K burglary of Browns QB Shedeur Sanders' Ohio home.
DeKalb County SWAT arrested Carlos DeAnthony Morris, the fourth suspect in the $200K burglary of Browns QB Shedeur Sanders' Ohio home.
Sex offender arrested in Snellville for registration violations
Gwinnett County deputies arrested Dontiez McKinnon on Thursday in Snellville for multiple sex offender registration violations.
Gwinnett County deputies arrested Dontiez McKinnon on Thursday in Snellville for multiple sex offender registration violations.