The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has charged 36-year-old Jessica Motes of Gainesville with Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Aggravated Battery, and Cruelty to Children in the first degree. The arrest follows an ongoing investigation into the death of a 4-year-old child, with the case set to be reviewed by the Northeastern Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office.

A man in a wheelchair died in a Paulding County house fire; a woman was hospitalized with smoke inhalation. The fire caused extensive damage to the home.

A fire engulfed a DeKalb County warehouse, housing an art studio and event venue, with no reported injuries and ongoing efforts to determine the cause.

An APD SUV collided with a Mercedes in Buckhead, causing significant damage and traffic disruption. Details on the cause and driver conditions have not been released.

A Georgia woman, Alyssa Clark, is charged with child cruelty in a case under investigation by the GBI and local police.

Atlanta Police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 39-year-old man, with the crime scene at 509 Roy Street SW. The victim died at Grady Memorial Hospital. The investigation is ongoing.

Officers responded to a shooting at 2001 Lois Place NW, finding a wounded 16-year-old and another male dead from gunshot wounds. Investigations are underway.

Atlanta motorist Rodarius Green was charged for reckless driving and drug possession after a stop sign violation led to a vehicle search uncovering weapons and substances.

Operation Raydiant Shadows led by Georgia law enforcement, including the GBI, resulted in 12 arrests in Dougherty County, targeting sex trafficking participants.

A teenage boy was fatally shot at a birthday party in Cartersville, which escalated due to social media. The local community is shocked, raising concerns about youth access to firearms. Police are investigating the incident with few details released.

LaFayette High teacher John Millican III died in a house fire, while his wife and two children were seriously injured. Firefighters fought the blaze, which rendered the house a total loss.

Rapper Rod Wave was arrested in Atlanta on charges including drug possession and carrying a weapon during a crime. This marks his third arrest this year in Fulton County.

Two males were found dead from gunshot wounds in Atlanta, prompting a homicide investigation by the police, who are now seeking information from the public.