Chad Stone, a former school principal in Tifton, GA, was arrested by the GBI on charges related to theft and credit card misuse. The investigation is ongoing, and the public has been requested to provide any additional information.

A 17-year-old was shot by a stray bullet while walking on Fairburn Road in Southwest Atlanta, prompting a police investigation. He is expected to recover.

Atlanta Police arrested Tyrelle Blake for trespass and obstruction after a pursuit, while Jermaine Sutton remains at large following a police operation that uncovered firearms and narcotics.

A man's body was found near train tracks in Atlanta, with initial reports indicating he may have been hit by a train. Police are investigating the incident.

A DeKalb County man received a 25-year sentence, with 15 years in prison, for pleading guilty to trafficking a 16-year-old girl for sex from a Tucker hotel.

Fulton County refused to pay a ransom to the LockBit hacker group after a cyberattack, with partially restored services and no evidence of compromised resident data.

A teenage boy was hospitalized after being shot on Fairburn Road in Southwest Atlanta; the incident is under active investigation by the Atlanta Police.

A juvenile was arrested for the shooting of Tri-Cities High School student Mario Bailey after a basketball game, with details on the motive still undisclosed.

A gang enforcer, Lesley Chappell Green, received a life sentence without parole for participating in the murders of three men in Athens as part of a gangland vendetta by the Gangster Disciples.

The Georgia Senate is considering bills that could enforce stricter controls on school libraries and hold librarians accountable for the distribution of 'obscene' materials, sparking censorship critiques.

A SWAT standoff in southwest Atlanta ended without finding the armed suspect. Atlanta Police are investigating both the incident and the suspect's whereabouts.

Eligio Bishop, leader of Carbon Nation, faces trial for charges including rape and false imprisonment, with former members accusing him of abuse and retaliation. Jury selection is underway in DeKalb County.

A Conyers police officer injured during a high-speed chase with a stolen vehicle was released from the hospital, while a 16-year-old faces multiple charges.