Dozens of animals rescued, 2 arrested in Lamar County cruelty sweep

Lamar County animal cruelty investigation on Bell Road led to two arrests and the seizure of 26 animals by local authorities.

Man shot over a dollar at Lithonia gas station, shooter gets 20 years

A DeKalb County judge sentenced Homer Wright to 20 years in prison without parole for shooting a man at a Lithonia gas station.

Loganville woman charged in tax scheme targeting truck drivers

A Loganville tax preparer faces a 54-count federal indictment after allegedly defrauding dozens of self-employed truck drivers out of estimated tax payments.

Man arrested in LaGrange business burglary spree, police say

LaGrange police arrested a man on Wednesday following an investigation into a series of business burglaries across the city.

Young boy's brave alert leads deputies to dog trapped in trash bag

A young boy’s alert led Coweta County deputies to a horrific scene near a local motel where they rescued a dog left to die inside a trash bag

Georgia lawmakers launch panel on rising foster care costs

A newly formed bipartisan joint study committee met at the Georgia State Capitol on Thursday to tackle surging child welfare expenses after unexpected cost mismatches left state agencies facing an estimated $85 million budget shortfall.

Tupac Shakur murder: Jury selected in Las Vegas trial for suspect Duane 'Keefe D' Davis

A jury of 6 men and 10 women was selected Thursday to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s killing nearly 30 years ago.

MARTA names permanent CEO, general manager

Jonathan Hunt has served as interim general manager and CEO since Collie Greenwood departed due to immigration and personal matters.

Gwinnett County warrant sweep results in 17 arrests

Deputies arrested 17 people and served 31 warrants during a two-day warrant enforcement operation in Gwinnett County.

Teen charged in Warner Robins High School shooting denied bond

A 14-year-old student faced a judge for the first time Thursday after allegedly opening fire inside Warner Robins High School.

Ex-officer accused of planning to kill Black people in mass shooting released from custody

A former law enforcement officer accused of planning a mass shooting targeting Black people was quietly released from custody after a grand jury declined to indict him.

Christy Knowings, former 'All That' star, dies at 46: Report

Christy Knowings, best known for Nickelodeon’s “All That," has died at 46 after complications from an asthma attack, according to TMZ.

Watch: Colorado deputy smashes van window to rescue dog locked inside in heat

A Colorado sheriff’s deputy smashed the window of a van to rescue a dog that had been locked inside for nearly four hours in 83-degree Fahrenheit weather.