Walker County man convicted of 2016 killing once ruled a suicide
A Walker County jury convicted Marshall Payne of the 2016 killing of Donald Fickey Jr., a case first ruled a suicide until new evidence led investigators to reopen it years later.
A Walker County jury convicted Marshall Payne of the 2016 killing of Donald Fickey Jr., a case first ruled a suicide until new evidence led investigators to reopen it years later.
Mother, toddler killed in deadly Chattooga County house fire identified
Officials identified 32-year-old Natalie Cropper and her 2-year-old daughter as the victims of an Oct. 5 house fire in Chattooga County.
Officials identified 32-year-old Natalie Cropper and her 2-year-old daughter as the victims of an Oct. 5 house fire in Chattooga County.
Concerns rise over foster care cuts tied to rising costs, shutdown fallout
Georgia Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver is raising concerns after state officials confirmed rising foster care costs and the federal shutdown created a major budget shortfall, forcing changes to DFCS service delivery.
Georgia Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver is raising concerns after state officials confirmed rising foster care costs and the federal shutdown created a major budget shortfall, forcing changes to DFCS service delivery.
Peachtree City man accused of using AI to create child sexual abuse images
Police say a Peachtree City man used artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse images from real photos of a victim he knew.
Police say a Peachtree City man used artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse images from real photos of a victim he knew.
Atlanta small businesses hope for big boost holiday shopping
Atlanta small businesses are hoping Black Friday and Small Business Saturday bring a crucial holiday boost as Invest Atlanta urges residents to shop local amid falling consumer confidence.
Atlanta small businesses are hoping Black Friday and Small Business Saturday bring a crucial holiday boost as Invest Atlanta urges residents to shop local amid falling consumer confidence.
Missing Georgia 2-month-old found safe in Nashville
A missing 2-month-old from Clayton County was safely located in Nashville, where police arrested the child’s biological father.
A missing 2-month-old from Clayton County was safely located in Nashville, where police arrested the child’s biological father.
Woman charged after shooting DeKalb County officer during hostage call
A Riverdale woman accused of shooting a DeKalb County officer during a hostage call has been charged with multiple felonies, including aggravated assault and firearm offenses, the GBI says.
A Riverdale woman accused of shooting a DeKalb County officer during a hostage call has been charged with multiple felonies, including aggravated assault and firearm offenses, the GBI says.
Gainesville may sue after GHSA upholds player suspensions
Gainesville is considering legal action after GHSA upheld suspensions for 35 players involved in last week’s playoff brawl.
Gainesville is considering legal action after GHSA upheld suspensions for 35 players involved in last week’s playoff brawl.
Conyers police lieutenant arrested, accused of theft by deception
GBI agents arrested Conyers Police Lt. Jesus Cadena on theft by deception charges, accusing him of using his position to secure a donation for personal use; he’s on leave pending an internal review.
GBI agents arrested Conyers Police Lt. Jesus Cadena on theft by deception charges, accusing him of using his position to secure a donation for personal use; he’s on leave pending an internal review.
Tuesday storms: Another strong round of storms expected Tuesday afternoon
Storms could cause significant travel delays across Georgia on Tuesday, including at Atlanta’s airport, before clearing out overnight and giving way to a cool, clear Thanksgiving.
Storms could cause significant travel delays across Georgia on Tuesday, including at Atlanta’s airport, before clearing out overnight and giving way to a cool, clear Thanksgiving.
41 Brunswick football players suspended, school fined $5K
41 players suspended. Brunswick High says it accepts the GHSA’s ruling and will comply with all sanctions.
41 players suspended. Brunswick High says it accepts the GHSA’s ruling and will comply with all sanctions.
4 Gainesville football players reinstated; dozens still suspended
The Georgia High School Association upheld the bulk of its player suspensions Tuesday morning, keeping dozens of Gainesville athletes sidelined following a benches-clearing brawl.
The Georgia High School Association upheld the bulk of its player suspensions Tuesday morning, keeping dozens of Gainesville athletes sidelined following a benches-clearing brawl.
Man shot multiple times on Lavista Road Monday night
A man was seriously injured after being shot multiple times Monday night in the 3700 block of Lavista Road.
A man was seriously injured after being shot multiple times Monday night in the 3700 block of Lavista Road.
Formal searching for professor missing from Blood Mountain ends
After nearly two weeks of intensive efforts, authorities have suspended formal search operations for 67-year-old attorney and law professor Charles Hosch, who vanished while hiking.
After nearly two weeks of intensive efforts, authorities have suspended formal search operations for 67-year-old attorney and law professor Charles Hosch, who vanished while hiking.
Missing: Non-verbal teen missing in Baldwin County, search underway
Multiple agencies searched through the night for a missing 15-year-old autistic teen who disappeared Monday in the Torrance Road area in Baldwin County.
Multiple agencies searched through the night for a missing 15-year-old autistic teen who disappeared Monday in the Torrance Road area in Baldwin County.
Felon with machete shot in leg by LaGrange officer during chase, police say
A man with multiple felony warrants was shot in the leg and taken into custody early Tuesday after allegedly threatening officers with a machete and claiming he would shoot them, according to police.
A man with multiple felony warrants was shot in the leg and taken into custody early Tuesday after allegedly threatening officers with a machete and claiming he would shoot them, according to police.
Man shot, killed inside car on Bishop Street NW in Atlanta
A man was shot and killed late Monday night as he drove in NW Atlanta just off 17th Street. Police say they have few leads as the investigation continues.
A man was shot and killed late Monday night as he drove in NW Atlanta just off 17th Street. Police say they have few leads as the investigation continues.
Westside residents push back on APS plan, call for inclusion in decisions
Atlanta’s Westside residents are speaking out against the APS plan to repurpose 16 schools, saying the proposal deepens disinvestment and gentrification while calling for inclusion in education and city funding decisions.
Atlanta’s Westside residents are speaking out against the APS plan to repurpose 16 schools, saying the proposal deepens disinvestment and gentrification while calling for inclusion in education and city funding decisions.
Video captures Amazon delivery driver damaging property in Buford
A Buford homeowner says security footage shows an Amazon delivery driver hitting a brick pillar on his property and leaving without reporting it.
A Buford homeowner says security footage shows an Amazon delivery driver hitting a brick pillar on his property and leaving without reporting it.
Georgia Power proposal could raise bills as company seeks to expand grid
Georgia Power is asking state regulators to approve a major grid expansion to meet growing energy demand, but PSC staff warn the plan could raise monthly utility bills by about $20.
Georgia Power is asking state regulators to approve a major grid expansion to meet growing energy demand, but PSC staff warn the plan could raise monthly utility bills by about $20.