Four people were arrested after New Years Day gunfire erupted outside a Covington Circle K; a fifth person is wanted and the probe is ongoing.

An ex‑boyfriend pleaded guilty in the on‑campus killing of Kennesaw State student Alasia Franklin; the plea includes parole eligibility and prompted community outcry.

Sandy Springs police served search warrants at two area spas Thursday and closed them amid suspicions of sex-for-money activity; owners could face ordinance or upgraded charges.

Paulding County deputies will brief the public at 5 p.m. Friday with an update in a "high‑profile" cold case. Officials have not yet disclosed specifics ahead of the announcement.

Ben Crump joined the family to demand accountability after attorneys say Je'vion Benham was left dead for days at Valdosta State Prison.

Four men were shot in an apparent botched robbery during a drug deal in Midtown Atlanta, with police finding drugs and a gun at the scene. The victims are in critical but stable condition.

A Hahira police officer died after a Camaro struck his patrol car on I‑75; Georgia State Patrol is investigating.

A shooting involving an officer in Lawrenceville Thursday drew the GBI to the 600 block of Oaktree Park Court NW as police investigate.

A 69-year-old man surrendered after an hourslong SWAT standoff on Smith Circle in unincorporated Newnan. Deputies responded after 911 calls said a resident fired at workers nearby.

A Gwinnett judge reserved ruling on a new‑trial motion after testimony from Miles Bryant's former trial attorney; the court will wait for the state’s brief.

An 18-year-old from Georgia was detained at the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun and now faces various charges, including unlawful activities and weapons possession.

Milton city officials invite the public to discuss zoning laws on February 25, focusing on development standards and rural preservation, with no immediate decisions to be made.

David Mays, a retired dentist, is under investigation for the murder of Monterio Spurling outside his former Atlanta dental office after responding to a security alert. Spurling was unarmed and showed no aggression when shot by Mays.