A former Cherokee County Sheriff's Office deputy, Steven Bunte, was arrested on child exploitation charges and fired from his role at the Adult Detention Center.

A witness to an Atlanta shooting, Joseph Grier, later hijacked a bus, leading to a pursuit and murder, as reported by Atlanta News First and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

The GBI arrested Paten Diontae Carter, 17, from Alto, GA, for charges related to child exploitation and aggravated stalking, following a Cornelia police investigation.

Albert "Big" Ross has been sentenced to life in prison for running a drug trafficking empire from Mexico to Atlanta, involving over 2,000 kilograms of cocaine.

Former South Fulton finance director Karen Slaton-Dixon sues the city for wrongful termination, alleging she was fired for whistleblowing on corruption.

Gov. Kemp and a Georgia delegation visit Korea to strengthen economic ties and explore investment opportunities.

The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting at Peachtree Center Mall in Atlanta after a man opened fire, injuring three before being shot by police.

Marietta city offices close for Juneteenth, affecting sanitation schedules. Emergency contacts provided. Residents urged to use the Trash Talk app for updates. The holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S.

Milton reacts to the stoppage of Highway 9 widening due to a GDOT official's alleged fraud; construction delay impacts local community as project timeline remains uncertain.

A Coweta County deputy was arrested after pointing his gun at a fellow officer following a disagreement; he now faces charges and is no longer employed by the Sheriff's Office.

The Southern District of Georgia has seen multiple indictments and sentences for federal firearms and drug charges, emphasizing the importance of lawful gun possession to reduce crime.

Joshua Bowser, 29, from Savannah, received a 125-month federal prison sentence for illegal firearm and ammunition possession following a City Market shooting.

Two women were shot in an Atlanta parking lot; they self-transported to a hospital. Details and suspects remain unclear as police investigate. No arrests made yet.