Jennifer Clark is appointed as the new warden at Long Unit, effective June 1, 2025, with a diverse background in corrections and educational qualifications in business and criminal justice.

Authorities identified Kevin Akins as the suspect in a Dalton murder-suicide involving his wife, Nicole Akins, and girlfriend, Cindel Rhoden. Families mourn and face financial strains while seeking community support for burial costs.

A jailer in Georgia was arrested for smuggling THC edibles and alcohol into a jail; the inmate involved faces additional charges. The GBI investigates further.

Gwinnett County is handling claims of financial impropriety by a former employee, stressing transparency and investigative integrity, while limiting public comment.

Ex-Gwinnett County IT deputy director, James Smith, was arrested for trying to reroute county funds after a police investigation sparked by a payment anomaly.

Melvin Marshall was arrested for a murder near Garnett MARTA station in Atlanta, with charges including murder and firearm possession. The victim was found dead with a chest gunshot wound.

An unidentified woman was killed in a hit-and-run incident on Camp Creek Parkway, with South Fulton Police and Fire Departments responding to and investigating the scene. No vehicle or driver description is yet available.

Augusta man pleads guilty to wire fraud conspiracy through his rogue tax prep service, faces 20 years. His scheme involving falsified tax returns resulted in over $1 million in fraudulent refunds.

Kennesaw State University researchers developed an AI-powered robot to remove pests from crops at night, aiming for eco-friendly, cost-effective pest control.

Georgia's Memorial Day weekend saw 29 BUI arrests with no fatalities according to the DNR. Incidents included collisions and capsized boats across various regions.

A domestic dispute during a birthday party in Covington's Academy Springs Park led to shots being fired, though no injuries were reported. Police are seeking the unidentified gunman.

Nigel Belser surrendered to authorities in Atlanta for the fatal shooting of Georgia Tech student Akash Banerjee.

A woman was shot at a South Fulton mansion gathering; she was hospitalized with an arm injury. Nearby, a deadly car crash is under investigation; no confirmed link between the events.