A gun was found Tuesday at North Springs High School in Sandy Springs. Fulton County school police are investigating; students involved may face discipline and charges.

A Long Cane Elementary nurse was arrested after investigators say she took Adderall meant for students. The arrest has triggered both a criminal probe and a licensing review.

A federal judge dismissed a civil suit by the parents of Manuel “Tortuguita” Paez Teran, finding Georgia troopers were protected by qualified immunity in the 2023 shooting. The ruling ends a high-profile legal effort tied to protests over the training center.

A 38-year-old man was fatally shot on Octavia Place in Newnan. Police say the investigation is active and are asking for tips.

DeKalb County police responded to reports of shots fired Tuesday at The Gallery at South DeKalb; investigators say details remain limited.

A 20‑year‑old in Carroll County was arrested after investigators say she exploited a six‑month‑old; authorities say a cybertip to NCMEC prompted the search and arrest. Deputies removed the infant and charged a relative on drug counts.

William Kadeem Brown pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to 15 years after the 2024 Porterdale Bar & Grill shooting. The DA called the killing a "needless escalation."

A 28-year-old Rabun Gap man was arrested March 25 and booked on rape, multiple child‑molestation counts and related charges, investigators say. The sheriff’s office is withholding further details while the probe continues.

Two dogs with gunshot wounds arrived at the Meriwether County shelter this week — one pregnant, one later needing a leg amputation. Shelter staff are urging residents to stop shooting animals and report concerns to animal services.

U.S. Marshals and DeKalb deputies served a warrant on Chupp Road; Stoneview Elementary was briefly locked down and officials say the school was not involved.

A speeding stop on GA‑400 near Encore Parkway uncovered drugs, a firearm and outstanding felony warrants. Police say the driver now faces trafficking and weapons charges.

Chamblee opened a $2 million real‑time crime center that centralizes about 80 cameras and license‑plate readers to speed investigations and reduce crashes. City officials say the hub will support local and regional policing while keeping footage under retention rules.

A verbal dispute after a crash turned violent when two men opened fire on each other in Atlanta. Police are investigating and seeking witnesses.