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.

Atlanta man whose sentence Biden commuted faces drug charge

Atlanta resident Walter Lee Muhammad, 46, is facing new federal drug charges less than two years after then-President Joe Biden commuted his 10-year fentanyl trafficking sentence.

Professional boxer Prichard Colón dies at 33, years after career-ending fight injury

Former professional boxer Prichard Colón has died after a long health battle years after suffering an injury from a professional fight, according to Remezcla. 

Jury to decide Heather Turner’s manner of death in 2027

The Paulding County coroner detailed the legal process Thursday for the upcoming inquest into Heather Turner’s mysterious 2017 death, explaining why she is leaving the final determination up to a jury.

Nearly half of Georgia counties are maternity care deserts

Nearly 44% of Georgia counties are maternity care deserts, affecting about 158,000 women and 10,000 births each year.