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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Coweta County man identified as Craig Allan Jacobson pleaded guilty to five counts of possessing child sexual abuse material. Local coverage includes body‑cam footage of his arrest.
A Cherokee County man was sentenced to 180 days and community service for the vehicular homicide of tow operator Frank Ingram; his family says the penalty fell short.
Surveillance footage released by police shows a shootout outside Crystal Townhomes that wounded a 37‑year‑old man while a suspect remains at large. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips.
Community & Society in ...
City crews plan to clear a Bell Street encampment under I‑85 near Grady on March 6; neighbors cite safety while advocates press for housing over sweeps.
A DeKalb County jury convicted J'ana Rawat of malice murder in the 2022 Clarkston apartment shooting that left her ex dead while children were present. Sentencing is expected soon.
Politics & Govt in ...
A Georgia bill would change how PBMs reimburse pharmacies, adding a NADAC-based floor and a $10.64 dispensing fee that supporters say could keep independents open.
South Fulton detectives have issued a BOLO after a 16-year-old was fatally shot on Harrier Lane. A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information.
A crash on Duluth Highway near Frankie Lane killed one person and shut the road; investigators are working the scene and detours were set up.
A Fulton County judge denied bond for the man accused of killing a woman outside Palmetto Elementary on Feb. 10. Surveillance footage and a high-speed chase helped investigators make the arrest.
A three‑story blaze at Harbor Creek Apartment Homes in Cherokee County forced evacuations Monday night; firefighters rescued residents and several animals as crews battled the fire.
A Barrow County jury convicted Colin Gray on 29 counts tied to the Apalachee High School shooting; survivors reacted emotionally as the verdict was read.
A wind-driven fire ripped through Market Street late Monday, destroying Mama D’s and a florist and damaging several neighboring shops. No injuries were reported.
A 15-year-old autistic student was stabbed in a school hallway; his family says he was bullied and investigators are probing the attack.
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