Jury selection begins for Alton Oliver, charged with killing Deputy James Thomas Jr. in December 2022. Oliver faces several felony charges and rejected a plea deal for a life sentence.

An inmate at Fulton County Jail was sentenced to 40 years for stabbing a deputy during intake; the attack highlights the jail's ongoing safety issues.

Atlanta Police reported a shooting near Kimball Way SE, with one victim hospitalized and another, a 23-year-old male, pronounced dead at the scene. No suspect or motive details were released.

Dwan Maurice Hewlett has been convicted of armed fentanyl trafficking in Georgia, facing life in prison for drug trafficking and firearm offenses, with local law enforcement collaboration hailed for the successful outcome.

A woman was shot after a physical altercation in Atlanta; a suspect was detained and police are investigating.

A double shooting at 2995 Jonesboro Road SE in Atlanta resulted in the death of two adult males, prompting an ongoing investigation by the local police.

Georgia officials Robert Parker and Tony Fowler face felony charges, including Theft by Taking and Violation of Oath of Office, following a GBI investigation involving multiple agencies.

Cobb County Court clerk Connie Taylor has agreed to repay $84,000 in passport fees not given to the county's treasury, following a unanimous vote by county commissioners.

The Rockdale County Sheriff's Office warns that students and their parents could face legal consequences for school threats, emphasizing the need for serious discussions about the gravity of such actions.

Zachary Bormann from Coweta County is sentenced to 20 years, with 10 years imprisonment for child sex crimes, following an investigation tipped by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Seven have been charged in Atlanta after a shooting during a birthday party claimed the lives of two 13-year-old boys and injured another child. The violence is linked to a gang feud and ongoing citywide gang issues.

A man received life without parole plus 145 years for killing his girlfriend and committing violent carjackings in 2020.

Two individuals have been charged with Malice Murder in the shooting death of bartender Brianna Long, as the GBI seeks further information and offers a $25,000 reward.