Fake Love, Real Fraud: Marietta man convicted in $3M romance scam
Kenneth G. Akpieyi of Marietta was convicted on three federal charges for his role in a romance scam that defrauded victims out of more than $3 million.
Kenneth G. Akpieyi of Marietta was convicted on three federal charges for his role in a romance scam that defrauded victims out of more than $3 million.
Roswell firefighters rescue puppy trapped in bathtub drain
A playful puppy is all safe and sound after Roswell firefighters and veterinarians rescued its paw from an unexpected spot.
A playful puppy is all safe and sound after Roswell firefighters and veterinarians rescued its paw from an unexpected spot.
'Meet his friend': Man sought after Monroe Drive bank robbery, police say
Atlanta police are on the hunt for a man who reportedly robbed a Monroe Drive bank Wednesday morning after allegedly threatening a teller with a cryptic warning to “meet his friend.”
Atlanta police are on the hunt for a man who reportedly robbed a Monroe Drive bank Wednesday morning after allegedly threatening a teller with a cryptic warning to “meet his friend.”
Trump signs Ossoff-backed bill to protect veterans from foreclosure
President Trump has signed the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act, launching a new partial claims initiative to help veterans avoid foreclosure by deferring missed mortgage payments to the end of their loan.
President Trump has signed the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act, launching a new partial claims initiative to help veterans avoid foreclosure by deferring missed mortgage payments to the end of their loan.
Georgia authorities looking for alleged fake coin launch victims
The Baker County Sheriff’s Office in South Georgia is investigating an alleged cryptocurrency scheme centered around XUSD that has reportedly defrauded victims in Georgia, across the United States, and possibly abroad.
The Baker County Sheriff’s Office in South Georgia is investigating an alleged cryptocurrency scheme centered around XUSD that has reportedly defrauded victims in Georgia, across the United States, and possibly abroad.
Gunmen open fire at driver outside LaGrange apartments
Officers in LaGrange are searching for a pair of gunmen after a late-night shooting damaged multiple homes and vehicles at a local apartment complex.
Officers in LaGrange are searching for a pair of gunmen after a late-night shooting damaged multiple homes and vehicles at a local apartment complex.
Men sought for armed robbery in Regal Atlantic Station parking lot
Atlanta police are asking for the public’s help identifying three people who may have been involved in an armed robbery at Atlantic Station earlier this month.
Atlanta police are asking for the public’s help identifying three people who may have been involved in an armed robbery at Atlantic Station earlier this month.
Back-to-School 2025: Henry County focused on 'distraction-free' learning for students
Thousands of students across Henry County are heading for their school bus stop for the first day of classes, and this year comes with some big policy changes.
Thousands of students across Henry County are heading for their school bus stop for the first day of classes, and this year comes with some big policy changes.
Missing: 70-year-old woman with dementia from Buckhead area
Atlanta police are searching for 70-year-old Cathie Gibbs, who was last seen around 10 a.m. on July 25 near Howell Mill Road NW and Margaret Mitchell Drive NW in Buckhead.
Atlanta police are searching for 70-year-old Cathie Gibbs, who was last seen around 10 a.m. on July 25 near Howell Mill Road NW and Margaret Mitchell Drive NW in Buckhead.
Bus stop forecast: First day back-to-school outlook by district
As students head back to school on Thursday and Friday, they will encounter intense heat and possible thunderstorms in the afternoons.
As students head back to school on Thursday and Friday, they will encounter intense heat and possible thunderstorms in the afternoons.
Late-night stabbing under investigation on Garnett Avenue in South Fulton
Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred late Wednesday evening in a South Fulton neighborhood.
Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred late Wednesday evening in a South Fulton neighborhood.
13-year-old Pike County boy faces long recovery after devastating head-on crash
A 13-year-old boy is undergoing multiple surgeries after a violent head-on collision in Henry County left him seriously hurt.
A 13-year-old boy is undergoing multiple surgeries after a violent head-on collision in Henry County left him seriously hurt.
PPP loan fraud: Marietta man spent millions on mansion, luxury cars
The U.S. Attorney's Office said 49-year-old Carl Delano Torjagbo, also known as Karl Lucius Delano, was convicted of bank fraud, wire fraud and money laundering after obtaining a fraudulent $9.6 million PPP loan.
The U.S. Attorney's Office said 49-year-old Carl Delano Torjagbo, also known as Karl Lucius Delano, was convicted of bank fraud, wire fraud and money laundering after obtaining a fraudulent $9.6 million PPP loan.
Atlanta police officer Garret Rolfe charged in connection with bar fight
An Atlanta police officer was booked into the Fulton County Jail, charged with simple battery after being involved in a bar fight that happened at X Midtown in June.
An Atlanta police officer was booked into the Fulton County Jail, charged with simple battery after being involved in a bar fight that happened at X Midtown in June.
Death investigation after infant found unresponsive in Carrollton apartment
Police are investigating after officers said an infant was found dead at a Carrollton apartment complex on Wednesday afternoon.
Police are investigating after officers said an infant was found dead at a Carrollton apartment complex on Wednesday afternoon.
Doctors warn of rising vaccine exemptions among Georgia students
Child vaccination rates are dropping around the nation and right here in Georgia, but doctors say that people need to believe the evidence.
Child vaccination rates are dropping around the nation and right here in Georgia, but doctors say that people need to believe the evidence.
12 teenagers found living in Clayton County church basement
12 teens were found living in a church basement in Clayton County before fire officials moves them to other homes.
12 teens were found living in a church basement in Clayton County before fire officials moves them to other homes.
State ethic complaint filed against PAC linked to $140M Ponzi scheme
The Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission filed a complaint against the Georgia Republican Assembly PAC.
The Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission filed a complaint against the Georgia Republican Assembly PAC.
Calls for rapper GloRilla's charges to be dropped; Georgia lawmaker weighs in
A Democratic state representative is advocating for charges against rapper GloRilla to be dropped.
A Democratic state representative is advocating for charges against rapper GloRilla to be dropped.
Former trucking operations manager charged in $500K embezzlement scheme
Dustin Jarrard, former operations manager, charged with wire fraud for embezzling over $500,000 from Tribe Transportation.
Dustin Jarrard, former operations manager, charged with wire fraud for embezzling over $500,000 from Tribe Transportation.