A 26-year-old Mount Airy man was arrested after CyberTipline reports alleged he distributed child sexual abuse material. He faces two counts of sexual exploitation of children, the GBI says.

A Newnan man was arrested after deputies say he followed four teenage girls several miles to a Troup County home and was injured in a confrontation with homeowners.

A woman was seriously injured in the Brumby Elementary drop-off lane after a 13-year-old driver’s vehicle accelerated into her. Cobb police say the investigation is ongoing.

Two 20-year-olds were arrested in DeKalb County after a chase tied to a string of car break-ins; victims say the suspects pointed a gun. Investigators say the probe is ongoing.

The BBB warns metro Atlanta renters after scam accounts on TikTok and fake rental‑assistance forms duped applicants out of upfront fees. Verify listings and report fraud.

A Coweta County jury is weighing whether marijuana impairment or another driver's sudden braking led to the 2023 death of tow operator Toby Bowden. Testimony and toxicology are at the center of the case.

College Park Elementary was placed on a soft lockdown Wednesday; dismissal was delayed and officers remained on site while students were kept safe.

A traffic stop on I‑85 near Townville turned deadly Monday when a Pennsylvania driver opened fire on deputies, leaving one deputy critically wounded and the driver dead. SLED has taken over the investigation.

DeKalb detectives are investigating an overnight shooting at a Redan Road convenience store in Stone Mountain; police have not released details about victims or suspects.

A Conyers man was handed 14 years in federal prison after selling fentanyl laced with xylazine that killed one person and injured another. Authorities and federal agencies warn the mix is growing more common.

A Resaca man faces a felony charge after deputies say he shot a neighbor's service dog and hid the remains in nearby woods. Authorities have forwarded the case to the DA.

A 10-year-old boy was shot inside a parked car in Richmond County; his mother was arrested on child-cruelty counts and DFCS has been notified as investigators probe the scene.

A 41-year-old Toccoa man surrendered after an hourslong standoff on Sweetgum Road; negotiators recovered two handguns and he faces an aggravated assault charge.