Glenn Smithson was sentenced to life for drug trafficking in Gwinnett County while Jorge Rodriguez Martinez was convicted for meth trafficking in Atlanta.

A vigil was held in Atlanta to honor Senior Airman Roger Fortson, fatally shot by a Florida deputy. His mother expressed deep grief at the event, attended by red-clad supporters. A shrine at his home reflects the Air Force community's loss.

A wrong-way driver caused a fatal crash on the Atlanta Downtown Connector, resulting in one death and major traffic disruptions.

GOP supporters, including Senator JD Vance, rally outside Trump's hush money trial, where Michael Cohen testifies. Allies amplify Trump's stance and loyalty, while Trump faces a gag order.

U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan honors law enforcement officers during National Police Week, acknowledging their sacrifices and the recent deaths of five officers in Georgia's Northern District.

Barbara Furlow-Smiles sentenced for defrauding Facebook and Nike in $5 million scheme, involving fake vendors and cash bribes, earning her over five years in prison.

A woman was injured in an Atlanta shooting and taken to hospital; police are investigating without a suspect yet.

The GBI arrested Edrick Lamont Faust for the 2001 murder of UGA student Tara Louise Baker after new evidence and DNA advancements led to a breakthrough.

A GBI investigation is underway following a fatal shooting in Sylvania, Georgia, after a domestic disturbance call on South Fork Road resulted in the death of Alan Brandon Lane.

Two individuals were arrested for aiding the escape of inmate Kendrick Hurst from Newton County, with Sheriff Brown emphasizing a hardline approach to those assisting escapees.

Two were killed and four were injured in an early morning shooting at Atlanta's Elleven45 Lounge, sparking concerns about local violence and nightclub security. Authorities are seeking information.

A 31-year-old man was fatally shot during a violent theft in DeKalb County. Police are urging anyone with information about the suspects, who fled in the victim's car, to come forward.

An Uber driver, Le'Myrious Monaye Dawson, faces charges including rape and burglary in Sandy Springs after assaulting a woman he drove home. He was arrested with the victim's stolen items found in his car.