Three daycare workers from Stone Mountain pleaded guilty to child abuse charges, with varying degrees of punishment including imprisonment, house arrest, and probation.

Kenneth Copeland, known as Lil Woody, appears in court during the YSL RICO trial and is noted for repeatedly saying "I don't recall." The case has also seen a change in judge from Ural Glanville to Paige Reese Whitaker.

Motorcyclist Gerson Ayala-Rodriguez pleads guilty to vehicular homicide in the death of Georgia State Trooper Jimmy Cenescar.

A Georgia man is indicted for pandemic relief fraud and identity theft, accused of stealing over $330,000 through fraudulent loan applications and tax refunds.

LaGrange police are investigating a shooting at a Motel 6 that injured one man, Marquez Adams. Authorities seek public help to find the shooter. Adams's condition is undisclosed.

DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting on Emerald Lake Drive that resulted in two fatalities. Details about the victims and suspects remain undisclosed.

The Gwinnett County Police Department's 911 division received APCO certification for its training program, ensuring it meets national public safety communication standards.

DeKalb County homeowners will get a $162 million property tax cut via the EHOST credit, which does not apply to taxes from municipalities, schools, or districts.

Flint River Community Center in Riverdale, GA, is hosting the Black Box Theater Fall Fest on September 27, 2024, featuring Motown and Philly soul music. Tickets go on sale August 19, 2024.

The Athens-Clarke County government has announced a closure for Runway 2-20, potentially affecting flights and requiring travelers to check for updates.

The Senate Study Committee on Preservation of Georgia's Farmlands, led by Sen. Bo Hatchett, announces its second meeting in Clarkesville to discuss farmland preservation strategies.

Mario Rene Lopez-Jolon is arrested for the homicide of Guadalupe Garcia Rodriguez, with a connection to a land dispute in Mexico.

A Villa Rica man was sentenced to life without parole plus 30 years for raping a 15-year-old girl multiple times. John Earl Mack, 43, had previous offenses dating back to 2002.