Ex-Georgia officer gets 20 years for child sex abuse
A Loganville man and former law enforcement officer has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple child sex abuse charges in Walton County Superior Court.
A Loganville man and former law enforcement officer has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple child sex abuse charges in Walton County Superior Court.
Tow truck driver charged with impersonating Riverdale police
A tow truck driver was arrested in Riverdale after allegedly using fake “Riverdale Police Impound” markings and a counterfeit city seal.
A tow truck driver was arrested in Riverdale after allegedly using fake “Riverdale Police Impound” markings and a counterfeit city seal.
Man arrested after car crash, shooting in Newton County, police say
A car crash in Newton County ended with a shooting that left one person injured and a man in custody, deputies say.
A car crash in Newton County ended with a shooting that left one person injured and a man in custody, deputies say.
2 Georgia schools make top 100 in U.S. News high school list
Two public high schools in Georgia are among the top 100 schools in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best High Schools list released this week.
Two public high schools in Georgia are among the top 100 schools in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best High Schools list released this week.
John Boyega, William Shatner lead guest list for 2025 Dragon Con
Dragon Con organizers say this year’s convention will offer something for fans of every genre — from classic sci-fi lovers to hardcore gamers.
Dragon Con organizers say this year’s convention will offer something for fans of every genre — from classic sci-fi lovers to hardcore gamers.
Crank phone used to stun fish leads to charge in Wilkes County
Game wardens caught a man using an illegal fish-shocking device in a Wilkes County creek.
Game wardens caught a man using an illegal fish-shocking device in a Wilkes County creek.
2 charged after Walker County man dies from fentanyl overdose
Autopsy confirmed David Victor Benitez, 31, died in April from a fentanyl overdose at a home in Walker County.
Autopsy confirmed David Victor Benitez, 31, died in April from a fentanyl overdose at a home in Walker County.
7 arrested in Hall County online sex sting operation
Hall County deputies arrested seven suspects in “Operation Lights Out,” a weekend undercover sting targeting online sexual exploitation and prostitution.
Hall County deputies arrested seven suspects in “Operation Lights Out,” a weekend undercover sting targeting online sexual exploitation and prostitution.
Georgia Aquarium adds new tech to help low-vision visitors see exhibits
Georgia Aquarium has partnered with ReBokeh Vision Technologies to become the first U.S. aquarium to offer free, on-site access to the ReBokeh mobile app for visitors with low vision.
Georgia Aquarium has partnered with ReBokeh Vision Technologies to become the first U.S. aquarium to offer free, on-site access to the ReBokeh mobile app for visitors with low vision.
Tybee Island, coastal Georgia getting ready for Hurricane Erin impacts
Tybee Island crews are clearing drains and securing beachfront equipment as Hurricane Erin churns offshore.
Tybee Island crews are clearing drains and securing beachfront equipment as Hurricane Erin churns offshore.
Atlanta furniture bank destroyed by fire reaches fundraising goal
An Atlanta nonprofit that was forced to halt donations after a fire destroyed at its warehouse has reached a major milestone to continue its mission.
An Atlanta nonprofit that was forced to halt donations after a fire destroyed at its warehouse has reached a major milestone to continue its mission.
Dekalb commissioner seeks LGBTQ+ police liaison and hate-crime training
A DeKalb County commissioner has introduced a resolution aimed at strengthening ties between law enforcement and the LGBTQ+ community.
A DeKalb County commissioner has introduced a resolution aimed at strengthening ties between law enforcement and the LGBTQ+ community.
Stone Mountain mayoral drama: City council votes to remove mayor
Stone Mountain city council has reportedly voted to start the process of removing Mayor Beverly Jones following allegations she improperly took control of city bank accounts.
Stone Mountain city council has reportedly voted to start the process of removing Mayor Beverly Jones following allegations she improperly took control of city bank accounts.
Sarah Grace Patrick: Reaction to bond denial, grand jury indictment
Teen suspect Sarah Grace Patrick has been indicted on eight counts — including malice murder and felony murder — in the February shooting deaths of her mother and stepfather in Carroll County.
Teen suspect Sarah Grace Patrick has been indicted on eight counts — including malice murder and felony murder — in the February shooting deaths of her mother and stepfather in Carroll County.
Fulton County launches program to help seniors avoid online scams
As online scams continue to rise, Fulton County has launched a new free program aimed at protecting its most vulnerable residents.
As online scams continue to rise, Fulton County has launched a new free program aimed at protecting its most vulnerable residents.
Cobb County cadets honored for heroic response after car crash
Officials in Cobb County are honoring two young public safety cadets who helped the victims of a car crash during a scary situation.
Officials in Cobb County are honoring two young public safety cadets who helped the victims of a car crash during a scary situation.
Clayton County police searching for missing kid
Clayton County police are searching for a missing child named Amir Kelly.
Clayton County police are searching for a missing child named Amir Kelly.
Atlanta affordable housing: City approves plan to revitalize rundown apartments
Atlanta City Council approved a resolution to transform blighted apartment complexes into thousands of affordable houses across Atlanta.
Atlanta City Council approved a resolution to transform blighted apartment complexes into thousands of affordable houses across Atlanta.
Woman charged in April shooting that killed toddler in southeast Atlanta
Cynkeythia Robinson, 36, has been charged in a deadly shooting from March that killed a 2-year-old.
Cynkeythia Robinson, 36, has been charged in a deadly shooting from March that killed a 2-year-old.
Kennesaw State students struggle with parking on campus
Students say there's a parking problem at Kennesaw State University.
Students say there's a parking problem at Kennesaw State University.