Gwinnett man sentenced to life in prison for 2022 murder of woman

Ray Charles Evans was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the 2022 murder of Shakiyla Sample in Lawrenceville.

Gwinnett County apartment fire started by porch grilling

Thirteen people were displaced on Christmas Day after a fire started by a balcony grill damaged units at a Norcross apartment complex.

DeKalb County police targets illegal dumping with Christmas Day arrest

DeKalb County police arrested a 59-year-old man on Christmas Day in connection with repeated illegal dumping incidents in the Scottdale area.

Judge orders halt on ICE courthouse arrests in Northern California

A federal judge in San Jose has ordered a halt to ICE arrests at courthouses, arguing that immigrants are between a rock and a hard place: They face either getting arrested for trying to follow the law, or are not showing up to court and facing automatic deportation. 

Man shot during possible robbery in southwest Atlanta

A 59-year-old man is recovering after being shot during a Friday morning robbery on Memorial Drive in southwest Atlanta.

Third fatal crash in a week reported in Athens-Clarke County

Athens-Clarke County police reported the area's third fatal crash in a week after a driver struck a power pole on North Avenue Friday.

Georgia holiday traffic deaths double overnight

Georgia holiday traffic fatalities doubled overnight as state troopers reported six deaths and 38 DUI arrests through Friday morning.

Henry County promotes Shaquille O’Neal to chief role

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office has announced the promotion of legendary basketball player Shaquille O’Neal to Chief of Community Relations, effective Christmas Day.

Big Brother alum, Atlanta resident Mickey Lee has reportedly died

Former Big Brother contestant and Atlanta resident Mickey Lee is hospitalized in critical condition after suffering multiple cardiac arrests.

8-year-old Atlanta girl spends Christmas in hospital after being hit by car

An 8-year-old Atlanta cheerleader faces a long recovery and multiple surgeries after being hit by a car on Joseph E. Boone Blvd. just before Christmas.

Man running across I-285 in DeKalb County killed by vehicle, police say

A man in his 40s was killed late Christmas night after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 285 in DeKalb County, according to police.

UPDATE: 12-year-old last seen Christmas Day in NW Atlanta located

The Atlanta Police Department’s Special Victims Unit is asking for the public's help to find a "critical missing" 12-year-old boy last seen on Christmas morning.

Former Atlanta Housing executive expected to plead guilty in fraud case

Former Atlanta Housing executive Tracy Jones faces federal charges for allegedly defrauding $60,000 from Section 8 and COVID-19 relief programs.

3 killed on Georgia roads so far during Christmas travel period

Georgia state troopers reported three traffic fatalities and 38 DUI arrests through Wednesday as Christmas holiday travel continues across the state.