Jacob Beasley is appointed as the new Warden of Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison, effective July 16, 2025, after serving as Warden at Smith State Prison.

Carl Anderson is appointed as Assistant Superintendent at Smith Transitional Center by the Georgia Department of Corrections with a start date of July 16, 2025.

Sonja Brown is appointed as the new Regional Operations Coordinator at Riverbend Correctional Facility, with a background including Deputy Warden at McRae Women's Facility.

Convicted felon Stephen Smith was captured in Georgia after a six-hour manhunt that followed a high-speed chase involving multiple law enforcement agencies.

Authorities in Walker County are searching for a suspect who robbed Steve's Quick Stop at gunpoint. The public is asked to contact Detective Hensley with any information.

Whitney Purvis from '16 & Pregnant' faces involuntary manslaughter charges for allegedly providing drugs that caused John Mark Harris's overdose death. She commented on his obituary, highlighting their bond.

Scammers are targeting Georgia's sex offender registry, posing as law enforcement and tricking victims into sending money through a deceptive phone call scam, warns the GBI.

A North Carolina man was arrested for multiple car break-ins at two churches in Covington, with ongoing investigations that may lead to further charges.

A Buford man was arrested for knocking another unconscious with a freezer during a confrontation on Lake Lanier after disrobing in front of two women.

Martin Montiel-Moreno was charged with murdering his roommate Jorge De La Cruz using a sledgehammer on the Fourth of July in Lilburn, after a violent altercation.

A CSX train collided with a semi-truck in South Fulton, causing a fire and injuries to two people, with one seriously harmed. The train crew was unharmed, and emergency responders contained the situation.

Atlanta Police confirmed the safety of Inzinga Barge, missing after a concert, found in distress by Georgia Tech security and returned to the hospital. Her weeks-long disappearance details remain unknown.

Gwinnett County wins multiple National Association of Counties awards for innovative public service initiatives, including community engagement and environmental efforts.