Loganville man sentenced for 2021 sexual assault of teen, DA says
A Loganville man was sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a teenager in 2021, the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office said.
A Loganville man was sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a teenager in 2021, the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office said.
Trial opens in deadly Villa Rica home invasion shooting
A Villa Rica police officer testified about responding to a home invasion shooting in November 2024.
A Villa Rica police officer testified about responding to a home invasion shooting in November 2024.
Volunteers clean up Old National Highway ahead of block party
Volunteers in South Fulton spent time cleaning up a major commercial corridor to attract new businesses and prepare for an upcoming community celebration.
Volunteers in South Fulton spent time cleaning up a major commercial corridor to attract new businesses and prepare for an upcoming community celebration.
Man points gun at East Cobb drivers during road rage spree, police say
A 51-year-old man faces multiple charges after allegedly driving around East Cobb early Sunday morning, pointing a handgun at random drivers during a series of road rage incidents, according to the Cobb County Police Department.
A 51-year-old man faces multiple charges after allegedly driving around East Cobb early Sunday morning, pointing a handgun at random drivers during a series of road rage incidents, according to the Cobb County Police Department.
Driver jailed after brief chase leads to major DeKalb County drug bust
Officers seized two kilograms of fentanyl-laced cocaine during a DeKalb County drug bust near Browns Mill Road and Klondike Road.
Officers seized two kilograms of fentanyl-laced cocaine during a DeKalb County drug bust near Browns Mill Road and Klondike Road.
Athens-Clarke County police fire employee over alleged Flock camera misuse
An Athens-Clarke County Police Department employee was fired following allegations that he misused the department's license plate reader system to track his ex-wife, officials announced Friday.
An Athens-Clarke County Police Department employee was fired following allegations that he misused the department's license plate reader system to track his ex-wife, officials announced Friday.
2 men arrested after drugs, guns found during Athens traffic stop
Two men face felony drug and weapons charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery of illegal drugs and firearms, according to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.
Two men face felony drug and weapons charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery of illegal drugs and firearms, according to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.
Are giant Joro Spiders ruining Georgia's ecosystem? A new UGA study
A new University of Georgia study reveals invasive Joro spiders in Georgia and South Carolina do not compete with native orb weavers for food.
A new University of Georgia study reveals invasive Joro spiders in Georgia and South Carolina do not compete with native orb weavers for food.
Feds discover massive meth lab hidden in quiet Union City cul-de-sac
Federal agents seized over 240 pounds of solid and liquid methamphetamine during a raid on a Union City home.
Federal agents seized over 240 pounds of solid and liquid methamphetamine during a raid on a Union City home.
Officer hospitalized, Old Canton Road shut down after patrol car crash
A crash involving a marked police car sent an officer and another driver to the hospital Friday afternoon, shutting down the intersection of Old Canton Road and Robinson Road while investigators process the scene.
A crash involving a marked police car sent an officer and another driver to the hospital Friday afternoon, shutting down the intersection of Old Canton Road and Robinson Road while investigators process the scene.
4 more measles cases confirmed in metro Atlanta daycare outbreak
Four more children have been diagnosed with measles in an outbreak associated with a metro Atlanta daycare, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Four more children have been diagnosed with measles in an outbreak associated with a metro Atlanta daycare, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.
No water contamination after fuel spill from tanker in DeKalb County
Crews have uprighted the tanker, but Browns Mill Road remains closed in both directions while contaminated soil is removed.
Crews have uprighted the tanker, but Browns Mill Road remains closed in both directions while contaminated soil is removed.
Gwinnett DA sues Georgia over nonpartisan election law
Gwinnett County District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson has filed a lawsuit challenging a new Georgia law that makes several metro Atlanta county offices nonpartisan.
Gwinnett County District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson has filed a lawsuit challenging a new Georgia law that makes several metro Atlanta county offices nonpartisan.
Gainesville man facing 132 child exploitation charges
A Gainesville man already being held without bond in a child sexual abuse case is now facing 132 additional charges after investigators searched electronic devices seized from his home.
A Gainesville man already being held without bond in a child sexual abuse case is now facing 132 additional charges after investigators searched electronic devices seized from his home.
Minnesota gunmen sentenced for deadly Georgia gang hit
Two Minnesota men pleaded guilty to gang-related charges stemming from a 2022 shooting in Snellville that killed one man and seriously injured another.
Two Minnesota men pleaded guilty to gang-related charges stemming from a 2022 shooting in Snellville that killed one man and seriously injured another.
Athens police: No evidence rape occurred in downtown case
Athens-Clarke County police say they have found no evidence that a rape occurred in a downtown Athens case that initially began as a possible sexual assault investigation.
Athens-Clarke County police say they have found no evidence that a rape occurred in a downtown Athens case that initially began as a possible sexual assault investigation.
Hall County deputy on leave for making harassing phone calls
Hall County Sheriff's Office patrol deputy has been placed on paid administrative leave following his arrest on a misdemeanor charge.
Hall County Sheriff's Office patrol deputy has been placed on paid administrative leave following his arrest on a misdemeanor charge.
Would-be thieves target luxury clothing store in West Midtown
A luxury men's clothing store in West Midtown is cleaning up damage after would-be thieves tried to break into the business early Friday morning.
A luxury men's clothing store in West Midtown is cleaning up damage after would-be thieves tried to break into the business early Friday morning.
Georgia adopts fuel waiver aimed at lowering gas prices
Georgia is adopting a federal emergency fuel waiver designed to increase gasoline supplies and potentially lower prices at the pump.
Georgia is adopting a federal emergency fuel waiver designed to increase gasoline supplies and potentially lower prices at the pump.
Weekend lane closures planned on I-285 in Atlanta
Two left lanes of I-285 northbound and southbound will close on Atlanta's Westside Perimeter this weekend.
Two left lanes of I-285 northbound and southbound will close on Atlanta's Westside Perimeter this weekend.