Sinaloa Cartel member sentenced for North Georgia drug ring

A Mexican national who prosecutors say was a key member of the Sinaloa Cartel has been sentenced to over 15 years in prison for running a drug trafficking pipeline out of North Georgia, according to federal prosecutors.

Man found hiding in vacant Gwinnett apartment fridge

A man was arrested after being found by Gwinnett County police hiding a refrigerator in a vacant apartment.

Police hunt armed men in southwest Atlanta teen shooting

Atlanta police are searching for multiple armed suspects after a shooting at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex.

Mother of bystander teen killed in police chase sues Georgia DPS

The mother of a metro Atlanta teenager killed as a bystander during a police chase is now taking her fight to court, hoping to change pursuit policies in Georgia.

Police seek person of interest in Brookhaven Kroger shooting

Police are asking for the public's help to identify a person of interest after a 75-year-old was shot in a Kroger parking lot over the weekend.

Fani Willis slams Georgia bill forcing nonpartisan DA races

The Georgia State Senate has advanced House Bill 369, a Republican-led measure that would fundamentally change the ballot for millions of voters.

DeKalb pastor 'overwhelmed' by massive tire dumping at church

Leaders at a DeKalb County church say they are overwhelmed after illegal dumpers left hundreds of tires on their property just one week after a previous cleanup.

First grader dies in 'accidental' DeKalb shooting, family says

DeKalb County police are investigating the tragic death of a seven-year-old boy following what appears to be an accidental shooting overnight.

2 students injured on school bus, man shot in Atlanta

Two students were injured by flying glass after a stray bullet hit a school bus during a shooting in southwest Atlanta on Tuesday.

2 teens accused of murder after man found dead in Snellville crash

Two 18-year-olds are accused of murder after a man was found dead from a gunshot wound following a crash in unincorporated Snellville earlier this month.

South Fulton officer arrested for allegedly assaulting domestic victim

South Fulton Police Officer Micheal Shealey Cockran has been arrested and faces firing after being charged with an on-duty sexual assault of a domestic violence victim.

Pine Straw Scam: Carroll County issues warning of common scam

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a seasonal landscaping scam involving door-to-door offers for pine straw installation.

Suspect in Beyoncé music theft turns down 5-year deal

Kelvin Evans has rejected a plea deal and will go to trial for allegedly stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from a car on Krog Street.

'Explosive' lithium battery fire stopped by Catoosa firefighters

Catoosa County firefighters prevented a major explosion Tuesday after a tractor-trailer hauling lithium batteries caught fire on I-75.

Dr. Alexandra Estrella officially named Gwinnett superintendent

The Gwinnett County Board of Education has unanimously appointed Dr. Alexandra Estrella as the district's new superintendent following a year-long search.

TSA wait times in Atlanta described as 'like a box of chocolates'

Travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are facing unpredictable security wait times, with lines snaking out the doors during peak morning hours.

Metro Atlanta therapist turns plastic lids into student art

Metro Atlanta therapist Heather Elson and local students are turning thousands of plastic bottle caps into art for an Earth Day exhibit.