A cannonball was found in Pickens County, prompting a response from the GBI Bomb Disposal Unit to safely disarm it, given its potential historical link to the Civil War era.

Canton police are investigating a fatal crash between an SUV and a tractor-trailer on Riverstone Parkway, near I-575. One person died and the road was temporarily closed.

Conyers man Clinton Eric Johnson received a life sentence without parole plus 25 years for a 2020 murder and assault resulting from domestic violence.

A Georgia officer, Dustin Matejcik, faces felony charges including theft and oath violation after allegedly taking a suspect's items during a traffic stop.

Judge Tuwanda R. Williams did not immediately decide on bond for Jesus Monroy, accused of murdering pregnant teen Mia Campos, stating she will review arguments and evidence further.

Three Muslim women experienced a hate-fueled verbal assault while praying at the Avalon Shopping Pavilion; no charges were filed as it was deemed to fall under First Amendment protections.

A teen will face trial in juvenile court for the fatal shooting of MARTA bus driver Leroy Ramos. The decision was made by the DeKalb County District Attorney after consulting with the victim's family.

The DeKalb DA's Office will try a 16-year-old in juvenile court for the fatal shooting of bus driver Leroy Ramos, despite the possibility of an adult trial under Senate Bill 440.

A Macon man, Terico Jaques Balkcom, pleaded guilty to federal firearm charges after a traffic stop led to his arrest for probation violation and the discovery of a firearm and marijuana in his vehicle.

A Macon man was sentenced to almost eight years in prison for committing multiple armed bank robberies, after pleading guilty and being ordered to pay restitution.

Shihchen Chou, 48, was arrested for shooting two children with a BB gun near Lawrenceville, Georgia, after they made noise while cutting through his yard. The children, aged 6 and 7, were not seriously injured. Chou faces felony charges, including cruelty to children and aggravated assault.

The GBI investigates Edward Bailey's in-custody death after a domestic dispute and subsequent police chase in Atlanta, where he suffered a fatal leg injury.

Delivery driver Lashawn Crumble was arrested for mail theft in Cobb County after police found stolen packages in her car during a traffic stop. She faces charges for the nearly 50 stolen items.