Medicus Brown surrendered to authorities after a manhunt for his involvement in a shooting at the Decatur Library. He is charged with aggravated assault and firearm possession during the crime.

A body was found in a river near a Jackson County car crash site; the GBI is investigating, with local agencies assisting. The deceased may be the crash's driver. Autopsy is pending and authorities seek information.

Christopher Upshaw pleaded guilty to mail fraud in a $17 million pandemic relief scheme, facing up to 30 years in prison. His co-defendants also pleaded guilty.

Marietta parents Michael Horn and Alexiss Eitrem are charged with felonies after their 5-year-old son died following time on life support. The child had visible injuries; four siblings are now in custody of child services.

Former South Fulton Mayor Khalid Kamau pleaded guilty to misdemeanor trespass, avoiding a felony. He must serve probation, do community service, and avoid social media.

Four family members died in a DeKalb County house fire; their identities and the cause of the fire are under investigation.

Lil Jon's son, DJ Young Slade, is reported missing in Milton, Georgia; police and his management confirm. He's described as 5'9" and 150 pounds, without a phone, and potentially disoriented.

Atlanta police arrested Willie Felder for a 2025 fatal shooting after a months-long investigation, with charges including Murder and Aggravated Assault.

Two people were shot on Pharr Road NW in Atlanta; both were taken to the hospital and are conscious. The Atlanta Police Department is investigating with no suspects named yet.

Atlanta Police investigate a homicide at 588 Trabert Ave NW, where a man was fatally shot in his car. Suspect Eris Neal was arrested and faces multiple charges.

Ex-corrections officer Ashley Brown pleaded guilty to bribery and contraband trafficking at FCI Jesup, involving over $80,000 and items like drugs and phones.

A man was arrested for making a threat against Upson-Lee Elementary School, which led to a lockdown and a safety sweep of the school. No injuries were reported.

An Atlanta mother was charged with the murder of her 2-month-old son, who died with a blood alcohol level of .179, indicating intentional alcohol poisoning.