A fleeing driver crashed into Tennille Baptist Church after a Washington County chase, leaving major structural damage but no reported injuries. Authorities have arrested the driver and troopers will investigate.

Police swarmed Atlanta’s Oakland City neighborhood Sunday night after reports of shots fired near the Oakland City MARTA stop; investigators were on scene into the night.

A Cherokee County jury convicted Candice McClure; a judge gave a 40-year sentence after evidence that abuse stretched back years. The case began with a teacher’s report.

Georgia agreed to pay $4 million to settle a federal lawsuit after David Henegar was beaten to death at Johnson State Prison in October 2021, attorneys say.

A 15-year-old boy was shot Sunday in Virginia-Highland; police say the incident may have grown out of a domestic dispute. Detectives are investigating.

An 18-year-old man was shot late Saturday on Magnolia Street NW and taken to the hospital. Investigators are processing the scene and asking witnesses to come forward.

Jantzen Remone Fletcher, 52, was jailed after reports say he molested a 13-year-old at a Woodberry Drive home; he faces multiple felony counts including aggravated sexual battery.

Two pedestrians were struck in a hit-and-run near Vine City early Saturday; one is critically injured and police say the driver fled. Detectives are investigating.

Two men were shot early Easter morning near Edgewood Avenue SE in southeast Atlanta; one victim is now stable and police are investigating. Witnesses are asked to call in tips.

A 4-year-old died after a shooting near the 900 block of Washington St. SW in Southwest Atlanta; police say the case is under investigation.

Authorities swarmed Piedmont Park late Saturday after reports of gunfire during the city’s 404 Day festival. Witnesses reported ambulances, helicopters and heavy traffic in Midtown.

A road-rage shooting on Highway 29 left one person wounded; deputies say the GBI is assisting and investigators are seeking tips.

Police are investigating a deadly crash near Frederick Douglass High School in northwest Atlanta; officials have not yet confirmed how many people died.