153 arrested in targeted operation during World Cup Atlanta
A joint law enforcement operation targeting human trafficking and child sexual exploitation during metro Atlanta World Cup events resulted in 153 criminal arrests and the rescue of 54 victims, officials said Tuesday.
A joint law enforcement operation targeting human trafficking and child sexual exploitation during metro Atlanta World Cup events resulted in 153 criminal arrests and the rescue of 54 victims, officials said Tuesday.
Treasury intercepts nearly $99M in federal payments to deceased individuals under Trump fraud order
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has prevented nearly $99 million in federal payments from being disbursed to deceased individuals using a new verification system deployed under President Donald Trump's executive order targeting government fraud, waste and abuse.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has prevented nearly $99 million in federal payments from being disbursed to deceased individuals using a new verification system deployed under President Donald Trump's executive order targeting government fraud, waste and abuse.
Why the US cyclospora outbreak is difficult to trace
Federal investigators say the cyclospora parasite behind the suspected illnesses of thousands of Americans has been unusually difficult to trace. Experts say it does not leave behind any culturable samples and no genetic fingerprints, which forces officials to rely almost exclusively on patient interviews instead of lab confirmation.
Federal investigators say the cyclospora parasite behind the suspected illnesses of thousands of Americans has been unusually difficult to trace. Experts say it does not leave behind any culturable samples and no genetic fingerprints, which forces officials to rely almost exclusively on patient interviews instead of lab confirmation.
Cold front to bring storms, heavy rain to North Georgia
Hot and humid conditions will give way to widespread showers and thunderstorms as a cold front moves into North Georgia and stalls this week.
Hot and humid conditions will give way to widespread showers and thunderstorms as a cold front moves into North Georgia and stalls this week.
2 arrested, 1 at large after Conyers police chase ends in I-20 crash
Police are searching for a runaway suspect after an I-20 pursuit linked to a string of early morning hotel car break-ins ended in a collision with an officer's cruiser on Tuesday.
Police are searching for a runaway suspect after an I-20 pursuit linked to a string of early morning hotel car break-ins ended in a collision with an officer's cruiser on Tuesday.
Douglasville property taxes: How rising home assessments affect homeowners
Property taxes in Douglasville could rise for many residents due to higher home values, even though city leaders plan to keep the tax rate unchanged.
Property taxes in Douglasville could rise for many residents due to higher home values, even though city leaders plan to keep the tax rate unchanged.
DecaturFest draws over 140K visitors to Decatur Square during World Cup
Decatur Square is returning to normal after drawing over 140,000 people during a monthlong World Cup festival.
Decatur Square is returning to normal after drawing over 140,000 people during a monthlong World Cup festival.
Mother, daughter escape Canton home fire after lightning strike
A mother and her daughter escaped a devastating Cherokee County house fire in Canton after lightning struck their home.
A mother and her daughter escaped a devastating Cherokee County house fire in Canton after lightning struck their home.
Hart County train crash: Tractor-trailer struck at railroad crossing
A tractor-trailer and a train engine collided Monday afternoon at a Hart County railroad crossing.
A tractor-trailer and a train engine collided Monday afternoon at a Hart County railroad crossing.
Do you recognize him? Police seek suspect after theft at Loganville Publix
Police released surveillance video showing a thief taking a wallet from a shopper's purse at a Loganville Publix.
Police released surveillance video showing a thief taking a wallet from a shopper's purse at a Loganville Publix.
Shoplifting suspect caught: Deputies find stolen goods in traffic stop
Stephens County deputies caught a wanted Statesboro man during a traffic stop on Toccoa Bypass near Mize Road following a convenience store theft.
Stephens County deputies caught a wanted Statesboro man during a traffic stop on Toccoa Bypass near Mize Road following a convenience store theft.
Catoosa County barn fire destroys structure, truck and tractor
Fire destroyed a large barn, a truck and a tractor on Dennis Pierce Road in Catoosa County.
Fire destroyed a large barn, a truck and a tractor on Dennis Pierce Road in Catoosa County.
Driver saved after vehicle goes down Sandy Springs embankment
Sandy Springs firefighters rescued a trapped driver on Friday after their vehicle went down an embankment.
Sandy Springs firefighters rescued a trapped driver on Friday after their vehicle went down an embankment.
Winters Chapel Road water main replacement project set for August launch
DeKalb County launches the Winters Chapel water main replacement project on Aug. 10 to overhaul 3,100 feet of aging pipeline.
DeKalb County launches the Winters Chapel water main replacement project on Aug. 10 to overhaul 3,100 feet of aging pipeline.
Woman hospitalized after stray bullet hits Athens home
A woman went to a local hospital Sunday after a stray bullet hit her inside an Athens apartment.
A woman went to a local hospital Sunday after a stray bullet hit her inside an Athens apartment.
Inside the investigation targeting Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams
Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams faces an outside investigation and must surrender city-issued devices and purchase cards.
Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams faces an outside investigation and must surrender city-issued devices and purchase cards.
Rick Jackson photo sparks boycott calls at Black-owned Atlanta restaurant
An Atlanta brunch spot faces intense online backlash after a social media image showing a co-owner with a Republican gubernatorial candidate went viral.
An Atlanta brunch spot faces intense online backlash after a social media image showing a co-owner with a Republican gubernatorial candidate went viral.
5 dead in Ohio river after attempt to save a struggling swimmer, sheriff says
Five people died after entering an Ohio river to rescue a swimmer who was struggling in the water.
Five people died after entering an Ohio river to rescue a swimmer who was struggling in the water.
Concerns loom as board addresses future of Stone Mountain Park's police force
Officials said Stone Mountain Park's police department will not be dismantled amid concerns raised at a board meeting on Monday.
Officials said Stone Mountain Park's police department will not be dismantled amid concerns raised at a board meeting on Monday.
Two deer cause thousands in damages at Peachtree City businesses
A wild morning unfolded in Peachtree City on Monday when two deer crashed through the windows of two separate businesses simultaneously.
A wild morning unfolded in Peachtree City on Monday when two deer crashed through the windows of two separate businesses simultaneously.