A Lithonia man was sentenced to 170 months after prosecutors say he ran a mail-and-transport pipeline moving meth, fentanyl and cocaine between California, Atlanta and southern Ohio.

Arkansas troopers say they found roughly 150 pounds of packaged marijuana in a van driven by a Stockbridge woman; she was booked on felony charges.

An active search in Jasper County is underway after a suspect ran into woods near Old Agateville Road; authorities say he may be dangerous.

Deputies searched woods near the Polo Fields subdivision after someone fled a traffic stop; officials say there’s no immediate public threat. Residents were urged to call 911.

A Georgia appeals panel issued a mixed ruling in the Cedartown hit-and-run litigation, affirming dismissal of wrongful-death claims against Rep. Trey Kelley while leaving other claims alive.

A Henry County house fire displaced two families and 11 children. Families say the blaze began in the garage while investigators and insurers sort out next steps.

Coca‑Cola says fairlife was targeted by ransomware and has paused U.S. production while investigators assess the impact; company says product safety is intact.

A 45-year-old Venezuelan man died while being moved between ICE detention centers in Georgia; his family says he was denied needed medication and wants answers.

The GBI has opened an independent investigation into a shooting involving a Commerce police officer on Orchard Circle. Officials say details are limited and the probe is ongoing.

A 19-year-old faces homicide and DUI charges after a Highway 316 crash in April that killed a Kennesaw State nursing student. Court testimony this week cited speed and alcohol evidence.

Generative AI is powering voice‑cloning and deepfake scams in Georgia and South Florida, producing convincing impersonations that have cost victims millions.

A woman was fatally shot overnight at a Hall County convenience store; deputies say the suspect remains at large and the Mountain View/Old Oakwood intersection is closed as detectives investigate.

A Newnan woman’s minivan was hit by a stray bullet Thursday near the city’s busiest shopping corridor. Police are canvassing businesses and seeking video.