A manhunt is underway for 18-year-old Nicholas Floyd in Bibb County after a shooting, arson, and kidnapping; the victim is hospitalized but expected to survive.

A Ringgold couple was arrested for extremely severe animal cruelty, discovered after a tip about the poor condition of their numerous cats, some dead. Their home required hazmat suits to enter and has been condemned.

A record 16,235 people attended a Josh Turner concert at the Woodstock Summer Concert Series, surpassing the previous record of 15,900 from a 2018 event.

The GBI is investigating the deaths of two men, Joey Nelson, Jr. and Randall Martin III, who were struck by lightning during a thunderstorm in Ware County, Georgia.

The GBI is investigating the death of Diane Marie Jacob, who died at Coffee County Jail, after being found hanging by another inmate. An autopsy is pending, and the public is urged to provide information.

Marquavious Manning, 22, has been sentenced to 15 years, with 10 years in prison, for false imprisonment and assaulting a pregnant woman, resulting in severe injuries.

DeKalb County firefighters fought a severe overnight house fire on Malvern Boulevard, where the house's roof collapsed and the home was lost. No injuries were reported, and an investigation is ongoing.

Metro Atlanta organizations are hosting back-to-school drives to provide families with free supplies, activities, and refreshments for the upcoming school year.

Nine people were injured at Vine City MARTA station after a panic induced by a person reacting to an insect caused a stampede and an escalator incident post-Beyoncé concert.

Sheriff John Q. Williams addressed four recent deaths in Athens-Clarke County Jail, suspecting fentanyl involvement and highlighting the opioid crisis in custody.

An 18-year-old from Georgia was charged with aggravated assault and other crimes after a shooting near a youth detention center. No injuries were reported.

Cobb County prepares for the new school year with back-to-school events and supply drives, while organizations encourage donations of school items for children in need.

A masked gunman fired at the Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center in Georgia, prompting a lockdown and multiple arrests; no injuries were reported.