A Friday-night shooting in Ellenwood’s Grant Forest Park left one person dead. Investigators blocked the roadway and are reviewing doorbell-camera footage as the probe continues.

A Cobb County teen was arrested after a realistic toy rifle was pointed from a car during a 'Senior Assassin' game. Police warn realistic-looking blasters can lead to deadly mistakes.

A DeKalb County jury convicted Kentavious Hardnett of felony murder and first-degree cruelty to children in the January 2021 death of a 19-month-old; sentencing is pending.

A fight at Dooly State Prison hospitalized nine inmates and put the Georgia prison system on lockdown. Visitation at several facilities was suspended for Memorial Day weekend.

A Lawrenceville man faces felony charges after police say he fired at a father and his 16‑year‑old son who honked at his car; investigators traced the vehicle using license‑plate cameras.

Police say surveillance video shows a Villa Rica woman drive an Audi into a dog; she was arrested on aggravated-cruelty charges and posted bond.

A multi‑agency sweep called Operation Lockdown has led to more than a dozen arrests, including homicide suspects, as the FBI and Atlanta police target violent fugitives ahead of the World Cup.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation named Douglas Martinez wanted in a "Fugitive Friday" post; authorities say he's wanted out of Shelby County for registry and supervision violations.

A Newton County jury convicted former deputy George Rahming and a judge sentenced him to 15 years, with the first seven years to be served in prison after a July 2023 on‑duty encounter. Prosecutors say surveillance video and a hospital report helped identify the officer.

A man was found fatally shot Friday near 501 Connell Ave SW in the Perkerson neighborhood as homicide investigators canvassed the scene. Police are investigating.

A former CDC supervisor admitted submitting dozens of fake invoices that federal prosecutors say siphoned about $190,461 from the agency; sentencing is set for September.

Cobb County detectives are investigating after a man's body was discovered inside a vacant Kroger. The store has been empty since 2024 and police are asking for tips.

McCaysville Police Capt. Brantley Worley is home and recovering after being shot in the face on Sept. 12, 2025; a suspect was arrested and charged.