A group of thieves suspected of committing a series of burglaries across three states has been arrested in Cobb County, Georgia, with $30,000 in gift cards recovered.

Sextortion cases involving Georgia teens spiked by 700%, with the FBI reporting many cases linked to overseas actors, and emphasizing the urgent need for parental guidance and victim response protocols.

A robbery involving a Facebook Marketplace deal in Marietta ended in a school bus crash after a chase. The suspect, Jaylen Williams, is facing charges. No serious injuries were reported among the bus's 18 students.

Atlanta volunteers conduct the annual Point in Time count to survey homelessness, influencing federal funding allocation for local community support initiatives.

A Gwinnett County man received a life sentence after pleading guilty to the 2022 rape of an 11-year-old girl, and another man got four life sentences plus 904 years for raping two girls over years.

Atlanta man Albert Ross pleads guilty to running a large-scale cocaine trafficking operation, with a sentence of 10 years to life and a possible $10 million fine.

A mother and son pleaded guilty to a million-dollar fraud scheme, while another woman received a 51-month sentence for a tax refund scam in Middle Georgia.

The retired University of Georgia mascot, Uga X, known as "Que," passed away. He had a distinguished career, witnessing numerous team victories before his retirement and succession by Uga XI.

Rapper YFN Lucci pleaded guilty to a gang-related felony charge in Fulton County and could face a 20-year sentence, with parole eligibility in a few months.

A large fire engulfed a warehouse in Forest Park, resulting in one hospitalization for smoke inhalation. Firefighters rescued an individual, while the extent of damage and the fire's cause are under investigation.

Georgian sheepdog Casper wins the People's Choice Pup award for bravery after fighting coyotes to protect his flock and recovering with community support.

Police in Dalton are seeking two men who stole $1,527 worth of items from Walmart on New Year's Eve and are asking for public assistance to identify them.

Escaped Alabama inmate Tyree Chapman was apprehended in Atlanta hiding in a recycling bin after a high-speed police chase in a stolen Infiniti Q50. He faces several charges, including firearm possession and theft.