Former Atlanta officer Oliver Simmonds was acquitted in the shooting death of 18-year-old D'Ettrick Griffin following claims of self-defense during an attempted car theft.

Jhon Sebastian Terencio-Quant, 20, is missing in Norcross, and Gwinnett County Police are seeking public help to find him after he failed to come home on September 11.

The trial of rapper Young Thug for RICO charges has faced delays after a stabbing incident involving a defendant and continues amid complex testimonies.

A judge ruled that Julie Chrisley must wear prison attire at her resentencing, denying her request for civilian clothes. Her original seven-year sentence for fraud and tax evasion was vacated for recalibration.

Three individuals were arrested by the GBI for the murder of a 19-year-old woman in Gilmer County, with ongoing investigations and potential for more arrests.

Banneker High School experienced a "hard lockdown" due to a report of a weapon, which turned out to be a BB gun. Principal Golden emphasized safety and sought parental support following the incident.

An off-duty deputy was overpowered by a boy who stole his gun in Atlanta; police recovered the weapon and are investigating, with charges pending. No injuries were reported.

GBI investigates an officer-involved shooting in Coweta County after deputies respond to a domestic dispute and shoot a man allegedly threatening them.

Cobb County settled with the U.S. Attorney's Office to improve polling place access for disabled voters, including removing physical barriers and training poll workers on ADA compliance.

Three teens were arrested for the August shooting death of 16-year-old Kyren Rainn Johnson in Troup County, with two charged with murder and one with false statements.

A suspect has been arrested in Mississippi related to the deaths of a couple found in a burned DeKalb County home, where both victims had been shot prior to the fire.

A teen, Jay-Lan Shane Broughton, has been arrested for multiple armed robberies in Buford after his associate, Edmond Buggs, implicated him. Broughton faces charges including armed robbery and assault.

A juvenile male robbed an off-duty deputy of his firearm in Atlanta. The suspect was detained, the stolen firearm retrieved, and an investigation with pending charges is underway.