Atlanta's public safety officials increase patrols during the holiday season to prevent thefts and remind the community of safety protocols, including locking cars and fire safety tips.

David Bradford pleaded guilty to executing a $4.1 million Ponzi scheme through Drive Planning's CORE Fund, which falsely promised high, secure returns. He is scheduled for sentencing on March 17, 2026.

A Dacula man received a 20-year sentence for sexually exploiting minors and producing child sexual abuse material, using social media apps to groom victims.

Alexius Smith was arrested for stabbing Sheppard, the father of her child, in a LaGrange apartment. She is charged with aggravated assault and possession of a knife.

A Rockdale County teacher faces charges for assaulting a student, with other families alleging similar abuse in the school district, leading to calls for systemic reform and increased oversight.

A man in Cobb County accidentally shot himself during an arrest and, along with two others, faces various charges, including assault on an officer and firearm offenses.

Two individuals were arrested in Fayette County after a high-speed chase ended with a PIT maneuver by Deputy Waters. The suspects face charges including methamphetamine trafficking.

A string of house fires in DeKalb County, including one that killed a college football player, has prompted fire safety warnings from first responders.

A garbage truck fire on I-285 southbound in DeKalb County caused major traffic delays, with all lanes shut down but later reopened; no injuries were reported.

Union City man Dantavious Jackson, 39, was sentenced to seven years in prison and ordered to pay $1.5 million for a COVID-19 relief fraud scheme involving fraudulent tax refunds.

The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Catoosa County, Georgia following a cross-state pursuit of a stolen SUV by East Ridge Police. No injuries were reported.

A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot in Atlanta during an attempted robbery; the shooter claimed self-defense, and the police found a gun with the teen. An investigation is ongoing.

Atlanta law enforcement is searching for Dameyon Heck regarding a shooting on Alison Court that killed Michael Lay. Another suspect, Ranique Crawford, has been arrested.