Lithonia man sentenced in deadly gas station shooting

A 21-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of murdering a man at a DeKalb County gas station last year, according to the district attorney's office.

Why a fourth Cherokee County deputy was just booked into jail

Former Cherokee County deputy Jerry Shellhouse was arrested Wednesday for alleged illegal access of an automated license plate reader database.

Teen in custody after LaGrange Academy threat, police say

A 16-year-old student is in custody after allegedly threatening to shoot fellow students at LaGrange Academy on Wednesday afternoon, according to police.

Tools, copper wire stolen during burglary at 2 Troup County schools

The Troup County Sheriff's Office is searching for possibly three individuals in connection with a burglary at two schools undergoing renovations.

50 dogs rescued in Lamar County animal cruelty raid, 1 arrested

A person is facing charges, and 50 dogs were rescued after an animal cruelty investigation, according to Lamar County Animal Services.

Talking Rock gunfire leads to high-speed chase, K-9 capture

A high-speed Pickens County pursuit ended in a crash across the Gilmer County line after deputies responded to gunfire near Talking Rock.

Teacher found dead with throat slit; detectives scrutinize husband’s shifting story

A Colorado elementary school teacher was found dead inside her home, and investigators said evidence at the home raised questions about her husband's account of what happened.

Video shows failed car theft at Hall County dealership

Hall County investigators are looking for a man who attempted to steal a car from Exotic Luxury Autos in Gainesville.

Statewide manhunt for 'armed and dangerous' Sparta man

Georgia authorities are searching for 62-year-old Stephen Russell Ellis, who is wanted on two separate active arrest warrants.

Judge sentences woman in firebomb plot to kill Treasury Secretary

A woman who admitted she planned to kill U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the day of his Senate confirmation was sentenced Tuesday to more than six years in prison. 

Montana boy killed after being flung from carnival ride operating with missing restraints, lawsuit alleges

A 13-year-old boy was killed last month after being thrown from a Yo Yo carnival ride in Montana, according to a lawsuit alleging that carnival workers failed to follow safety protocols and operated the ride despite several missing seats and restraints.

Inmate dies at Banks County Detention Center, sheriff's office says

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating the death of an inmate who died in custody at the Banks County Detention Center.

Report of potential threat prompts lockdown at 2 Floyd County schools

Model Middle School and Model High School were placed on lockdown Wednesday morning following a report of a potential threat, according to Floyd County School officials.

'Reason my son is alive': Atlanta mother praises officer shot during crisis

A mother is speaking out after her son opened fire inside their southwest Atlanta home Monday, shooting an Atlanta police officer and another woman.