Five individuals, including an adult named Deshaunte Andrews and four juveniles, were arrested in Atlanta after a series of car break-ins leading to a police chase and recovery of theft tools.

Spelman College instructor Joycelyn Wilson was found dead at Lake Oconee, and Westminster coach Gary Jones remains missing after an empty boat was found circling the lake. The search continues under challenging weather conditions.

Authorities are investigating a reported murder-suicide involving two individuals in their 60s at a residence in Snellville, with no active concern for the community.

Georgia authorities arrested 17 individuals in "Operation Byte Down" targeting child exploitation, with 13 children found in abusive situations and electronic devices seized for evidence.

A 5-year-old girl died and two were critically injured in a shooting in Americus, Georgia. Ricky Martin, 19, has been charged with Felony Murder and other counts.

Officers responded to a single-vehicle crash in Atlanta, finding an unresponsive man who died despite revival attempts; the cause of death is under investigation.

Former prison officer Nicholas Grindle was sentenced for smuggling methamphetamine and accepting bribes at Hays State Prison, after falsely claiming military heroism.

Roswell community mourns fallen Officer Jeremy Labonte, with visitation and funeral services scheduled, and a fund established for donations in his honor.

A Gwinnett County officer hit a pedestrian on Beaver Ruin Road; the individual succumbed to their injuries, prompting a Georgia State Patrol investigation.

A 5-year-old girl, Peyton Brielle Roberts, was killed and two others injured in a shooting in Americus; no arrests yet, with a person of interest identified.

Newton County Manager Harold Cooper was arrested for DUI and improper lane usage. His behavior prompted the arrest near an elementary school. He has been released on bond, with a court date set.

A man was stabbed in the head during a domestic dispute in southwest Atlanta; the 20-year-old suspect was arrested and the victim was found alert by authorities.

A man was killed and another injured in a shooting on Chappell Road NW, Atlanta. Police are investigating the incident that occurred shortly after midnight on February 9th.