The Clayton County Sheriff's Office warns residents of scams where fraudsters pose as law enforcement to extort money via phone, using spoofed calls and demanding payments through apps.

A man was shot dead during an altercation at Decatur's Villas at Panthersville Apartment Homes. Witnesses say he was fleeing when shot by known individuals. The suspects are at large; police seek information.

Atlanta and MARTA celebrated what would have been Rosa Parks' 111th birthday, including a historic bus display and calls to make February 1 a federal holiday.

Kendrick Terrell Pryor was sentenced to 165 months for illegal firearm possession after a high-speed chase and pleading guilty. His prior criminal history and current offenses under Project Safe Neighborhoods led to the severe sentence.

Two children died in a house fire in Meriwether County; their mother is critically injured with severe burns. The father was not at home, and the fire's cause is under investigation.

Two people were shot and wounded in Atlanta by an individual they knew, with both victims alert and denying medical transport. Police are investigating the motive behind the incident.

A new POMC chapter has opened in Metro Atlanta to support homicide victims and survivors, with meetings starting Feb. 6 at the Cobb Family Advocacy Center.

A motorcycle accident at Cobb Parkway and Allgood caused delays, prompting a Marietta Police investigation and community concern over intersection safety.

An intersection in Atlanta was closed due to a gas leak, which has been contained by Atlanta Gas Light technicians. Repairs on an associated water leak and infrastructure by DeKalb Watershed are underway with no reopening time given.

Bryan Rhoden pled guilty to 17 counts, including murder, avoiding the death penalty for a 2021 triple homicide in Kennesaw, receiving life without parole.

Two Macon teenagers have been arrested for multiple shootings in East Macon, with charges including aggravated assault.

A 16-year-old has been charged with murder and aggravated assault in Macon following a fatal shooting and another incident. He is currently detained as the investigation proceeds.

An 8-year-old was critically injured by a car while boarding a school bus in Henry County. The bus had its stop sign out and lights flashing. The driver stayed at the scene; the girl's current condition is unknown.