Devon Rambo was sentenced to 15 years for illegal firearm possession after a trial on May 28, 2025. He was also given three years of supervised release.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declares a state of emergency ahead of Winter Storm Fern, activating emergency services and preparing resources including Georgia National Guard troops to address potential damages and power outages.

The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Lithonia, GA, where Jared Toombs was killed following a stand-off during an eviction process.

A man was fatally shot in Atlanta, with a suspect detained for questioning as police investigate the incident.

Todd Burkhalter pleaded guilty to orchestrating Georgia's largest Ponzi scheme, defrauding investors of $380 million.

Retired K9 officer Drago of the DeKalb County Police has died. With 400+ deployments and 100 arrests, Drago's legacy includes numerous apprehensions and drug finds.

Twelve people pleaded guilty in a Macon drug trafficking crackdown, following a two-year FBI investigation, involving significant cocaine distribution and the seizure of 26 firearms.

Karen L. Bennett, a former Georgia State Representative, pleaded guilty to fraudulent pandemic unemployment benefit claims, unlawfully obtaining over $13,000.

A woman was hospitalized after a stabbing incident in DeKalb County. Police detained a person at the crime scene and are investigating the events leading up to the stabbing.

A man was hospitalized after a domestic-related shooting in Lawrenceville; the suspect, Valentine Gonzalez Reyes, faces multiple charges. The police are investigating.

Atlanta police officer was injured during an altercation with a suspect involved in a domestic dispute who had a firearm. The suspect, Rakwon Brooks, faces multiple charges.

Two Toccoa residents were arrested for meth trafficking from Atlanta to Stephens County after a traffic stop and K9 search yielded over two ounces of meth.

Two people were shot during a balloon release vigil in Atlanta; they sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Police are investigating, facing challenges without a crime scene.