Gainesville man charged with elder abuse and neglect
A Gainesville man is charged with felony elder neglect after police say a 71-year-old family member suffered severe burns and injuries due to lack of care.
Investigation into Rockdale County inmate escape underway
Rockdale County Sheriff Eric Levett says the investigation into escaped inmate Timothy Shane has intensified after Shane was found in an abandoned home three days after fleeing Grady Memorial Hospital.
These are the most fun cities in America in 2025, data reveals
New data ranked the most fun U.S. cities in 2025 that offering diverse, affordable entertainment across 65 metrics.
Milledgeville daycare closed after owner arrested for alleged molestation
Georgia’s Department of Early Care and Learning revoked the license of a Milledgeville day care after the 78-year-old owner was arrested on child molestation charges.
DeKalb woman who claimed accidental shooting of husband pleads guilty
A DeKalb County woman has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and weapons violations in the 2022 shooting death of her husband, the district attorney announced.
Several people arrested after alleged underage sexual assault in Paulding
Investigators say an underage girl was sexually assaulted during a house party where minors had been drinking.
Woman killed in Bartow County Thanksgiving fire
Officials say one person died in a Thanksgiving Day house fire in Bartow County; the State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause.
Fulton County voters select several new leaders in runoff election
Voters chose new mayors in East Point, Roswell and South Fulton, while Sandy Springs’ incumbent mayor retained his seat.
Escaped Rockdale inmate Timothy Shane finally captured in Covington
Escaped Rockdale County inmate Timothy Shane was captured on Wednesday morning in Covington, according to the sheriff's office.
Shootout inside Conyers restaurant leads to standoff, suspect arrested
A shooting inside a Conyers restaurant Tuesday night led to an hours-long police search and standoff before officers arrested a suspect at a nearby home, authorities said.
Powder Springs teen raises funds for trainer battling brain tumor
An equestrian student is raising money to support the trainer she shared saved her life.
Bartow County deputy loses mother in Calhoun house fire
Deputy Elizabeth Townsend lost her mother after a fire destroyed the family’s home before Thanksgiving.
Missing 7-year-old boy found after extensive search in Newton County
Deputies found the 7-year-old boy safe after a search in The Falls subdivision.
Escaped Rockdale County inmate seen inside Henry County Publix
Escaped Rockdale County inmate Timothy Shane was caught on camera inside a Henry County Publix before requesting an Uber; deputies say he stole two vehicles after fleeing Grady Memorial Hospital and remains on the run.
LIVE: Georgia runoff election results for 2025 municipal races
Polls closed Tuesday night across Georgia as voters decided dozens of municipal runoff races that will set the direction for several metro cities heading into 2026.
Man killed by Bartow County deputies had previous warrants
The GBI says Bartow County deputies shot and killed Dylan Burl Rice during a warrant service tied to a death investigation; investigators later determined the weapon he pointed at deputies was a pellet air rifle.
Fayette County high-speed chase ends with arrest of wanted man
A Fayette County traffic stop turned into a high-speed chase that ended with a PIT maneuver and the arrest of Rashad Spann, who now faces multiple felony charges.
DeKalb police release photos of deadly birthday shooting
DeKalb County police released new photos of persons of interest in the October shooting that killed Kinaya Hightower during a Moreland Avenue car meet-up, asking the public for help identifying them.
Two found dead in Lawrenceville area home as police investigate domestic homicide
The Gwinnett County Police Department is working to determine what led to the deaths of a man and woman inside a Lawrenceville area home.
Georgia nonprofit receives $5M from Bezos to fight homelessness
St. Vincent de Paul Georgia received a record $5 million donation from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund to expand its services for families experiencing homelessness.