DeKalb County drug traffickers sentenced after deadly police chase

Two convicted felons will serve lengthy federal prison sentences without parole following a drug distribution conspiracy that triggered a fatal high-speed police chase.

Rabies alert: Raccoon tests positive after Snellville dog attack

A rabid raccoon attacked three dogs near Tree View Drive in Snellville on July 8, triggering a multiagency public health warning.

Atlanta nightlife audit bill killed by committee

Atlanta rejected a proposal that would have granted police sweeping authority to audit financial records within the city's nightlife industry.

Gunshots fired from woods hit woman on Jonesboro patio

An evening on a back patio turned into chaos when gunfire erupted from the nearby woods, hitting a woman and sparking an active search by Clayton County police.

Hampton 18-year-old faces 9 charges after wrong-way Newnan chase

A dangerous high-speed pursuit unfolded in Newnan after an 18-year-old driver allegedly stole a vehicle from a local Walmart parking lot and drove down the wrong side of a busy road to escape deputies, officials said.

Frisco man sentenced to federal prison after sexually abusing minor at furry convention

A North Texas man will spend years in federal prison after transporting a minor to a furry convention in Georgia, sexually abusing them, and commissioning artwork of sexual acts between the victim and his "furry persona."

Rabun deputies arrest man after animal remains found at home

The Rabun County Sheriff's Office arrested a 46-year-old Mountain City man following a multi-week investigation into suspected animal cruelty that resulted in an animal's death.

Former Henry teacher found not guilty of assaulting students

A jury cleared a former special education teacher of all physical assault allegations involving elementary school students following a high-stakes trial in Henry County.

1 seriously injured in shooting at Lithonia barbershop

Emergency crews responded to a person shot call Monday afternoon at a Lithonia strip mall and found one person seriously injured, according to police.

Georgia Furniture Mart to close permanently after 40 years

Georgia Furniture Mart is permanently shutting down its business after furnishing homes across the Atlanta metropolitan area for 40 years, with its final liquidation sales set to launch this Thursday.

FBI tracks antisemitic threat cases across Georgia; 4 charged

Federal authorities have cracked down on a wave of antisemitic threats targeting local employees and religious institutions, leveling charges against four men accused of sending death threats across Georgia.

Black bears keep roaming metro Atlanta neighborhoods

Police agencies across metro Atlanta have reported several black bear sightings in recent weeks, including in Smyrna, Newnan, Senoia and Spalding County.

Second arrest made in downtown Athens shooting

A 21-year-old man faces felony charges after a downtown Athens shooting damaged several local businesses along East Clayton Street last week.

Warnock, Dickens tout housing bill in Adamsville

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens gathered in Adamsville on Monday to celebrate a new federal housing measure aimed at limiting the ability of large investment firms to purchase single-family homes.

Former High Museum COO pleads guilty to federal fraud charge

The former chief operating officer of the High Museum of Art has pleaded guilty in Atlanta after federal prosecutors accused him of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the cultural institution.

Woman reportedly assaulted walking in Norcross, police seek man

Gwinnett County police are searching for a man they say assaulted a woman while she was out walking in Norcross earlier this month.

Gwinnett police hunt for suspect in Norcross domestic homicide

Gwinnett County police are searching for a 25-year-old man after a woman was found dead inside a Norcross apartment complex last week.

Sarah Grace Patrick: Defense lawyer asks for continuance

Sarah Grace Patrick appeared in court Monday morning in Carroll County as attorneys prepare for the start of her double murder trial next month.

31-year-old father of 7 shot, killed in Griffin park during gathering

A 31-year-old man was shot and killed Saturday night during a gathering at a Griffin park, prompting a police investigation, authorities said.