Operation Phantom Whisper nets a dozen men in child exploitation sting
Operation Phantom Whisper led to the arrest of 12 men in Cherokee County for attempting illegal sexual activity with minors.
Operation Phantom Whisper led to the arrest of 12 men in Cherokee County for attempting illegal sexual activity with minors.
Memphis trio sentenced to life for deadly drug robbery in Georgia
Three Memphis men were convicted of murder in the 2021 shooting death of Kapri Kadeem Ward during a botched armed robbery.
Three Memphis men were convicted of murder in the 2021 shooting death of Kapri Kadeem Ward during a botched armed robbery.
Man convicted for shooting unarmed man at Lake Allatoona
Gregory Eugene Hall Jr. was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the 2024 shooting of an unarmed man at Lake Allatoona.
Gregory Eugene Hall Jr. was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the 2024 shooting of an unarmed man at Lake Allatoona.
Gilmer County man faces 44 new charges in AI-driven child exploitation case
Ronald Richardson faces 44 additional counts of sexual exploitation of children, totaling 120 counts.
Ronald Richardson faces 44 additional counts of sexual exploitation of children, totaling 120 counts.
Family friend sentenced to life for repeated sexual abuse of 11-year-old boy
Markea'l Lewis was convicted of aggravated child molestation and sentenced to life in prison for repeatedly sexually abusing an 11-year-old boy
Markea'l Lewis was convicted of aggravated child molestation and sentenced to life in prison for repeatedly sexually abusing an 11-year-old boy
Fulton County allocates $1.3M to boost arts in underserved communities
Fulton County approved $1.3 million in arts funding to support 159 organizations and artists.
Fulton County approved $1.3 million in arts funding to support 159 organizations and artists.
King's Hawaiian announces $54M expansion in Hall County, creating 135 new jobs
King's Hawaiian will invest $54 million to expand its Oakwood facility in Hall County.
King's Hawaiian will invest $54 million to expand its Oakwood facility in Hall County.
Frost family faces GOP scrutiny after First Liberty Building and Loan scandal
Amy Kremer, an RNC National Committeewoman from Georgia, calls for the removal of Frost family members from Georgia Republican Party roles.
Amy Kremer, an RNC National Committeewoman from Georgia, calls for the removal of Frost family members from Georgia Republican Party roles.
Caught on camera: Man charged with elder exploitation after ATM dance
Coweta County deputies have charged a man with elder exploitation for allegedly raiding the bank account of his 80-year-old father.
Coweta County deputies have charged a man with elder exploitation for allegedly raiding the bank account of his 80-year-old father.
Stolen car leads to explosive devices bust in Floyd County
A stolen vehicle investigation in Rome led to the discovery of multiple explosive devices at a scrap yard, resulting in the arrest of two men.
A stolen vehicle investigation in Rome led to the discovery of multiple explosive devices at a scrap yard, resulting in the arrest of two men.
Fulton County's Robb Pitts champions fiscal restraint and healthcare investments
Robb Pitts remains focused on infrastructure and services, including a new hospital in South Fulton County.
Robb Pitts remains focused on infrastructure and services, including a new hospital in South Fulton County.
ICE officers seen smashing car windows, detaining 4 men in Brookhaven
ICE officers detained four men at a Brookhaven car wash, breaking a vehicle's window in the process.
ICE officers detained four men at a Brookhaven car wash, breaking a vehicle's window in the process.
Charges dismissed against Georgia woman charged with forgery in Clayton County
According to court records in Clayton County, the forgery charges were dismissed on June 24, 2025, and the remaining count was reduced to disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor offense.
According to court records in Clayton County, the forgery charges were dismissed on June 24, 2025, and the remaining count was reduced to disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor offense.
MARTA CEO Collie Greenwood retiring because of immigration issues, board says
MARTA CEO Collie Greenwood has stepped down due to immigration and personal matters, the board announced Thursday.
MARTA CEO Collie Greenwood has stepped down due to immigration and personal matters, the board announced Thursday.
Man arrested for killing wife, son in Covington home Thursday
A Newton County man is in custody after allegedly shooting and killing his wife and son inside their Covington home shortly after midnight Thursday
A Newton County man is in custody after allegedly shooting and killing his wife and son inside their Covington home shortly after midnight Thursday
Rivian to establish new East Coast headquarters in Atlanta
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian will hire hundreds of people later this year when it opens its new East Coast headquarter in Atlanta.
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian will hire hundreds of people later this year when it opens its new East Coast headquarter in Atlanta.
Man arrested in hospital after fatal 2022 Pickens County shooting sentenced
Nathan Highsmith pled guilty to felony murder in a January 2022 double shooting in Pickens County and was sentenced to 40 years, with 22 to serve in prison.
Nathan Highsmith pled guilty to felony murder in a January 2022 double shooting in Pickens County and was sentenced to 40 years, with 22 to serve in prison.
16-year-old arrested for May murder of Covington stepfather; family reacts
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 16-year-old Jayden Daniel, the teen accused of fatally shooting his stepfather, David Gay, in May.
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 16-year-old Jayden Daniel, the teen accused of fatally shooting his stepfather, David Gay, in May.
Man linked to 9 burglaries at Gwinnett County apartments, police say
Investigators say the arrested man committed a string of burglaries at the Gwinnett County apartments where he lived.
Investigators say the arrested man committed a string of burglaries at the Gwinnett County apartments where he lived.
Rocket fuel material found after Smyrna home fire Thursday morning
Firefighters say the situation at the Smyrna home was made more difficult because of the homeowner's rocket-building hobby, which helped fuel the flames.
Firefighters say the situation at the Smyrna home was made more difficult because of the homeowner's rocket-building hobby, which helped fuel the flames.