Jeffrey Briney was convicted of 1986 rape and kidnapping charges in Atlanta; key DNA evidence processed years later led to his conviction. Brother David Briney also faces trial related to the cases.

Five people were injured in a fire at the Retreat at Greenbriar Apartments in Atlanta; one was hospitalized, and residents helped alert others to escape.

A man has been convicted using DNA evidence for 1986 sexual assaults in DeKalb County. His brother awaits trial for linked crimes. They were found via a statewide initiative to test backlogged rape kits.

Atlanta Police Officer Zabria Bridges was arrested, placed on administrative leave without pay, and the APD emphasized their commitment to high conduct standards while awaiting details from Douglasville PD.

The Georgia Department of Agriculture invests $825,000 into regional food banks to address food insecurity and support local farmers by redistributing surplus produce.

Dante Lamar Daugherty pled guilty to second-degree murder after his son accidentally shot himself with an unsecured gun, resulting in a 10-year sentence with 2 years in custody.

The Cobb County Safety Village is hosting Truck-A-Palooza on Oct. 4, featuring hands-on safety learning with community vehicles for $5 per person at Town Center at Cobb.

Clayton County Parks and Recreation is collaborating with Burn Boot Camp McDonough to host a free outdoor boot camp on October 11, 2025, at Lake Spivey Recreation Center.

The Cobb County Sheriff's Office is hosting a community briefing on September 25 to discuss its initiatives, honor service, and graduate a class, also addressing suicide prevention.

The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in McCaysville, Georgia, where police captain Worley was wounded, leading to a manhunt and the arrest of suspect Timothy Ramsey.

The Marietta History Center is organizing a tombstone cleaning workshop at Marietta City Cemetery, aimed at teaching monument preservation techniques.

The trial for Julian Jamal Conley, accused of murdering 8-year-old Secoriea Turner, has begun with contrasting opening statements and a jury assessment of crime victimization experiences.

Ex-Atlanta officer Muhammad faces a grand jury for rape and false imprisonment charges related to a June incident involving intimidation of a massage therapist.