A Tuesday night fire gutted a commercial chicken house near Lula, killing 22,000 birds and destroying the building; no people were hurt and officials are investigating.

U.S. Marshals and DeKalb police arrested Leonard Campbell in a raid that recovered guns, 5.6 pounds of suspected marijuana and suspected fentanyl. Officials said the arrest was part of a federal task-force sweep.

Court filings allege a former Alabama player posed as NFL stars in virtual loan closings to secure at least 13 fraudulent loans worth nearly $19.8 million.

A shooting Thursday morning near Cascade and Fairburn roads was described as fatal by police. Detectives are interviewing witnesses and canvassing the area.

A DeKalb driver says she was boxed in at Chamblee‑Tucker and Alton as a street takeover filled the intersection and her 911 calls went unanswered. County leaders point to staffing strains.

Augusta University research links rising colon cancer in under-50s to treatment delays and unequal care across race, sex and region in Georgia.

An Amazon delivery driver shot and killed a neighbor’s dog in Coweta County after the animal allegedly attacked him; deputies say the shooting appears to be self‑defense and animal control will review.

Dallas police named 33‑year‑old John Wesley Wolfe as a suspect after gunfire was reported at a White Ingram Parkway home. Authorities say he faces aggravated assault and family‑violence charges.

A Macon youth pastor was arrested after Pennsylvania authorities traced alleged child‑porn downloads to a Monroe County church. Investigators seized devices and extradition is pending.

Sen. Jon Ossoff asked CMS to probe insurers after studies and federal data showed prior‑auth delays and millions of denials that can harm patients. He wants answers by April 30.

A Toccoa man was killed Tuesday morning after a pickup turned into his motorcycle on Ga. 365 near White Sulphur Road; the driver faces vehicle homicide charges.

Conyers daycare owner Keisha Archer says an October arson left the interior a total loss and she faces about $400,000 in damage while her insurance claim remains unresolved.

A resurfaced photo shows Dalton Rep. Kasey Carpenter in darkened makeup; he apologized but residents and civil-rights leaders say the response falls short.