Advocacy groups are urging the city to install a raised crosswalk on Peachtree Street to improve pedestrian safety after Pradeep Sood's fatal accident there.

A Georgia man, Charles Monfee Sr., is detained facing multiple child sex crime charges, including child molestation and possession of exploitation materials.

Former DeKalb County superintendent Devon Horton is set for a federal trial on October 21 on charges including embezzlement and fraud from his time in Illinois.

Cobb County police investigated a report of a possible weapon at Sprayberry High School, leading to a lockdown and extensive searches; no evidence was found, and the incident is being treated as a potential hoax.

Carver High senior Raven Brown was shot while asleep in her Southwest Atlanta home; her family says she suffered multiple injuries and a bullet remains lodged near an artery.

Police released a photo of a suspect believed to have robbed or tried to rob construction and lawn‑care crews across Atlanta in December and January. Crime Stoppers says tipsters may be eligible for a reward.

The Georgia Court of Appeals agreed to hear AG Chris Carr’s appeal after a Fulton judge dismissed most RICO counts tied to the 'Stop Cop City' prosecutions. The decision moves the fight to the state appellate level.

Year‑end data and local police reports show violent crime fell in many big cities in 2025, and Atlanta recorded a notable drop in homicides. Officials say targeted enforcement and prevention helped drive the decline.

A woman was run over outside a Kennesaw gas station after a dispute; Cobb County police are investigating and asking anyone with footage or tips to come forward.

Two Norcross men were convicted of rape and given life sentences without parole after prosecutors said they abused a girl over several years.

A person was shot in the leg at Powder Springs Junction in Marietta late Thursday; police marked shell casings and are searching for the shooter.

Surveillance video shows a suspect point a gun at a clerk and walk away with about $6,000 from a Moores Mill Road gas station. Investigators want tips.

Former DeKalb County officer Russell Mathis was sentenced to 10 years with 2 under house arrest for a fatal 2022 shooting after an Alford plea. He must pay restitution and surrendered his law enforcement certification.