Former Georgia employee, 5 others indicted for rental fraud during COVID
Six people, including a former state employee, have been indicted in Fulton County in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Georgia’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program out of nearly $230,000.
Six people, including a former state employee, have been indicted in Fulton County in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Georgia’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program out of nearly $230,000.
Man wanted for child molestation arrested in Gwinnett County
A man wanted on child molestation charges has been arrested in Gwinnett County, authorities said.
A man wanted on child molestation charges has been arrested in Gwinnett County, authorities said.
West Georgia man facing multiple child sex-related charges
A man is facing multiple child sex-related charges following a joint investigation by law enforcement agencies in west Georgia.
A man is facing multiple child sex-related charges following a joint investigation by law enforcement agencies in west Georgia.
Advocates pushing for new Peachtree Street crosswalk after death
Family members and pedestrian safety advocates are renewing calls for changes along Peachtree Street after a deadly crash last year claimed the life of 67-year-old Pradeep Sood.
Family members and pedestrian safety advocates are renewing calls for changes along Peachtree Street after a deadly crash last year claimed the life of 67-year-old Pradeep Sood.
17-year-old killed in car on Meadowglenn Village Lane named in fundraiser
A 17-year-old male found shot to death inside a car in DeKalb County has been identified by family members through an online fundraiser.
A 17-year-old male found shot to death inside a car in DeKalb County has been identified by family members through an online fundraiser.
Police: Man’s concern over lost phone leads to child exploitation charges
Brandon Lee Smith was arrested in Haralson County after telling ER witnesses his lost phone contained child pornography.
Brandon Lee Smith was arrested in Haralson County after telling ER witnesses his lost phone contained child pornography.
ICE surge in Minnesota is ending, Border Czar Tom Homan says
The Trump administration will bring an end to the ICE surge in Minnesota after reaching agreements with local authorities, Border Czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday.
The Trump administration will bring an end to the ICE surge in Minnesota after reaching agreements with local authorities, Border Czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday.
SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions taking effect in three more states - see where
More states are implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
More states are implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Fulton County man who allegedly beheaded dog arrested after standoff
A man accused of beheading a dog on the front porch of his Fulton County home on Wednesday has been arrested.
A man accused of beheading a dog on the front porch of his Fulton County home on Wednesday has been arrested.
Man stabbed in California prison nearly 180 times, video of his death leaked
A 36-year-old man was stabbed nearly 180 times at a California state prison and someone inside captured video of the gruesome death before leaking it to the outside, where it went viral on social media.
A 36-year-old man was stabbed nearly 180 times at a California state prison and someone inside captured video of the gruesome death before leaking it to the outside, where it went viral on social media.
ICE says it will play a 'key part' in security for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US: Report
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will play a role in security planning for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which features matches in New York/New Jersey and Philadelphia, according to reports.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will play a role in security planning for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which features matches in New York/New Jersey and Philadelphia, according to reports.
Monks bring peace message to Washington DC, return to Texas begins
After 109 days and roughly 2,300 miles on foot, nearly 20 Buddhist monks brought their “Walk for Peace" to a powerful pause this week on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
After 109 days and roughly 2,300 miles on foot, nearly 20 Buddhist monks brought their “Walk for Peace" to a powerful pause this week on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
US Navy destroyer, supply ship collide in Caribbean, injuring 2 sailors
Two U.S. Navy sailors were injured on Wednesday after a U.S. Navy destroyer and a supply ship collided in the Caribbean, military officials said.
Two U.S. Navy sailors were injured on Wednesday after a U.S. Navy destroyer and a supply ship collided in the Caribbean, military officials said.
State rests case in Tara Baker murder trial after DNA testimony
The state rested its case against accused killer Edrick Faust on Wednesday after testimony about DNA being found on Tara Baker's body linking Faust to the crime. The state also played the GBI's interview with Faust from 2024.
The state rested its case against accused killer Edrick Faust on Wednesday after testimony about DNA being found on Tara Baker's body linking Faust to the crime. The state also played the GBI's interview with Faust from 2024.
Atlanta's Lovett School improving reading skills with therapy dogs
The Lovett School, an independent K-12 school in Atlanta, says students are seeing major reading improvements thanks to the help of therapy dogs.
The Lovett School, an independent K-12 school in Atlanta, says students are seeing major reading improvements thanks to the help of therapy dogs.
Allstate reportedly cutting rates for Georgia drivers by 5%
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John F. King announced a 5% Allstate rate cut for private passenger auto policies.
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John F. King announced a 5% Allstate rate cut for private passenger auto policies.
Resolution condemning ICE withdrawn by DeKalb commissioners
A DeKalb County Commission resolution condemning recent immigration enforcement was withdrawn from consideration.
A DeKalb County Commission resolution condemning recent immigration enforcement was withdrawn from consideration.
Trial date set for former DeKalb school superintendent Devon Horton
A trial date has been set for former DeKalb County School District Superintendent Devon Horton.
A trial date has been set for former DeKalb County School District Superintendent Devon Horton.
Nancy Guthrie: Authorities swamped by 18,000 tips since her disappearance
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has received nearly 18,000 leads in the 11 days since the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, with 4,000 tips arriving in a single day following the release of suspect surveillance footage.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has received nearly 18,000 leads in the 11 days since the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, with 4,000 tips arriving in a single day following the release of suspect surveillance footage.
Falcons rookie Pearce maintains innocence after Miami arrest
The attorney for Atlanta Falcons rookie James Pierce Jr. said his client “maintains his innocence" as Pierce faces five felony charges stemming from an arrest near Miami over the weekend.
The attorney for Atlanta Falcons rookie James Pierce Jr. said his client “maintains his innocence" as Pierce faces five felony charges stemming from an arrest near Miami over the weekend.