Georgia CEO sentenced in $380M Ponzi scheme used to fund luxury lifestyle
The founder and CEO of a Georgia-based financial advisory firm has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for orchestrating a massive $380 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded thousands of investors.
The founder and CEO of a Georgia-based financial advisory firm has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for orchestrating a massive $380 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded thousands of investors.
Mattie's Call for missing 78-year-old man with dementia in Athens
Athens-Clarke County Police are searching for a missing 78-year-old man who has dementia. Emanuel Dowdy was last seen near his home in the 100 block of Leora Circle in Athens around 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Athens-Clarke County Police are searching for a missing 78-year-old man who has dementia. Emanuel Dowdy was last seen near his home in the 100 block of Leora Circle in Athens around 3 p.m. on Sunday.
5 injured in shooting at Hancock County party, GBI investigating
Five people were injured after a shooting at a party in Hancock County early Sunday morning, according to the sheriff's office.
Five people were injured after a shooting at a party in Hancock County early Sunday morning, according to the sheriff's office.
Indiana storms, flooding leave at least 7 dead as waters peak in Indianapolis
Days of severe storms and flooding across Indiana have left at least six people dead, including a 4-year-old boy, as swollen rivers inundated communities.
Days of severe storms and flooding across Indiana have left at least six people dead, including a 4-year-old boy, as swollen rivers inundated communities.
D23 announcements: Villains Land, Piston Peak, Tropical Americas, Monstropolis
The latest D23 news and updates on Villains Land, Piston Peak National Park, Tropical Americas, and more coming to Walt Disney World's theme parks.
The latest D23 news and updates on Villains Land, Piston Peak National Park, Tropical Americas, and more coming to Walt Disney World's theme parks.
Driver wanted after hit-and-run crash in Loganville, police say
A search is underway for a Jonesboro man facing multiple charges after a hit-and-run crash in Loganville on Saturday, according to police.
A search is underway for a Jonesboro man facing multiple charges after a hit-and-run crash in Loganville on Saturday, according to police.
1 dead, 1 injured in single-vehicle crash on I-85 North, police say
A woman was killed and a driver was hospitalized early Sunday morning after a car crashed into a guardrail and concrete median on I-85 North near North Druid Hills Road, according to DeKalb County police.
A woman was killed and a driver was hospitalized early Sunday morning after a car crashed into a guardrail and concrete median on I-85 North near North Druid Hills Road, according to DeKalb County police.
2 killed after fire at southwest Atlanta home, authorities say
A house fire in southwest Atlanta left two people dead early Sunday morning after heavy flames forced firefighters to briefly retreat from the home.
A house fire in southwest Atlanta left two people dead early Sunday morning after heavy flames forced firefighters to briefly retreat from the home.
1 injured after shooting in Forest Park, police say
A 26-year-old man was injured after a shooting in Forest Park on Saturday afternoon, according to the Clayton County Police Department.
A 26-year-old man was injured after a shooting in Forest Park on Saturday afternoon, according to the Clayton County Police Department.
LaGrange council member resigns after guilty plea to public indecency
A LaGrange council member has resigned after pleading guilty to public indecency earlier this week.
A LaGrange council member has resigned after pleading guilty to public indecency earlier this week.
Mom charged in son's hot car death visits son hours before funeral
A Gwinnett County mother charged with second-degree murder in her 1-year-old son's hot car death was allowed to visit her son's body on Saturday, but deputies brought her to the mortuary hours before services began.
A Gwinnett County mother charged with second-degree murder in her 1-year-old son's hot car death was allowed to visit her son's body on Saturday, but deputies brought her to the mortuary hours before services began.
Family killer Chris Watts seeks prison marriage with new love interest: report
The convicted murderer, who killed his pregnant wife and two young daughters and is currently serving several life sentences in prison, has reportedly found a new love interest, Lizzie Henderson.
The convicted murderer, who killed his pregnant wife and two young daughters and is currently serving several life sentences in prison, has reportedly found a new love interest, Lizzie Henderson.
Paddleboarder dies on Colorado reservoir, second death in 9 days
A paddleboarder drowned in a Colorado reservoir Friday. marking the second paddleboarding death there in nine days.
A paddleboarder drowned in a Colorado reservoir Friday. marking the second paddleboarding death there in nine days.
Tropical Storm Lala batters Hawaii with flooding, powerful winds; 1 dead
Tropical Storm Lala battered Hawaii on Sunday with powerful winds, torrential rain and dangerous flooding after weakening from a hurricane without making landfall.
Tropical Storm Lala battered Hawaii on Sunday with powerful winds, torrential rain and dangerous flooding after weakening from a hurricane without making landfall.
California traffic stop leads to $817K cocaine seizure, CHP says
California authorities seized about 30 pounds of suspected cocaine worth an estimated $817,200 during a traffic stop.
California authorities seized about 30 pounds of suspected cocaine worth an estimated $817,200 during a traffic stop.
Morris Brown College welcomes new students with pinning ceremony
Morris Brown College is welcoming its incoming class of students this week ahead of the fall 2026 semester, capping off orientation with a keynote address from U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams.
Morris Brown College is welcoming its incoming class of students this week ahead of the fall 2026 semester, capping off orientation with a keynote address from U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams.
Person injured after shooting in northwest Atlanta, police say
Atlanta police are investigating a shooting that left one person hospitalized Saturday afternoon in northwest Atlanta.
Atlanta police are investigating a shooting that left one person hospitalized Saturday afternoon in northwest Atlanta.
19-year-old arrested after shooting injures 5, including 1 student near VSU residence hall
Police in Virginia have arrested a 19-year-old Saturday in connection with a shooting outside Virginia State University residence halls that left five people injured.
Police in Virginia have arrested a 19-year-old Saturday in connection with a shooting outside Virginia State University residence halls that left five people injured.
Retired Gainesville K-9 officer dies days after 11th birthday
The Gainesville Police Department announced the passing of retired K-9 Dax, who died on Wednesday just days after his 11th birthday following seven years of service to the community.
The Gainesville Police Department announced the passing of retired K-9 Dax, who died on Wednesday just days after his 11th birthday following seven years of service to the community.
Man faces federal charges after 277 pounds of meth shipped from Mexico
A convicted felon is now facing federal drug trafficking charges after law enforcement seized more than 275 pounds of meth, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
A convicted felon is now facing federal drug trafficking charges after law enforcement seized more than 275 pounds of meth, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.