A teen was arrested for shooting his mother at a DeKalb County motel, leading to a SWAT standoff. The mother's injuries, initially life-threatening, were later downgraded to non-life-threatening.

Ex-officer Myles Bryant stands trial in Gwinnett County for murder and other charges in Susana Morales's case.

Four suspects are charged with aggravated assault after a mass shooting injured 10 in Savannah's historic district, following a late-night argument between two women.

Guillermo "Diego" Hernandez was arrested for the fatal shooting of John Donahue in Clayton County after police found evidence linking him to the crime.

Real estate agent and two others are indicted for theft of antiques valued over $28,000 from a "castle house" in Rabun County; the owner aided in a sting operation to catch the burglars.

A Sylvania man, James Ryan Burkes, has been arrested by the GBI on charges of child molestration and sexual battery against a child under 16. The investigation is ongoing.

A Gainesville man is charged with murdering a teenager during a shooting at Ridgecrest Apartments. The victim had reportedly gone there for a criminal meet-up.

Six men were injured in a shootout in DeKalb County, with police investigating the cause and searching for suspects. All victims are hospitalized with varying injuries.

Nathan Weeks was sentenced to life without parole for the murder of Isaac Godbolt at a Stone Mountain gas station, supported by video evidence and a recorded confession.

Three men received federal prison sentences for drug trafficking and firearms offenses, with leader James Lewallen Meeks to serve 20 additional years after his current imprisonment.

The U.S. Attorney's Office and Fulton County DA's Office have launched their fourth annual Summer Mentorship Program to support at-risk youth in Georgia.

Richmond County man Kelvin Laron Howard is sentenced to nearly 15 years for heroin trafficking and illegal gun possession.

A former Spalding County sheriff's detention deputy, Quentin M. Morgan, was arrested for sexually assaulting an inmate, following his confession. He faces several charges and is denied bond.