The reward for finding missing 12-year-old Maria Gomez-Perez has increased to $30,000, with local authorities and agencies intensively searching for her.

A former Cherokee County Sheriff's Office deputy, Steven Bunte, was arrested on child exploitation charges and fired from his role at the Adult Detention Center.

An 18-year-old female was shot and injured on June 13 in Atlanta. Police are investigating the incident involving several individuals. The victim is stable, and authorities are seeking information.

Body camera footage of the 2022 police shooting of Nygil Cullins in Atlanta was released, capturing the incident where Cullins, who had mental health issues, was killed after an altercation with police. His family filed a wrongful death lawsuit.

The District 1 Summer Fest combined celebration with health outreach, featuring public health specialists like Tyler Sloan engaging with the community to promote wellness outside traditional settings.

The Mayor and Council of Snellville approved the city's FY25 budget of $16.4 million, with final decisions on the millage rate set for post-public discussions in July.

Milton's Fire-Rescue Department is offering a Safe Sitter babysitting course on June 29, providing skills such as first aid and business knowledge for young caregivers.

A witness to an Atlanta shooting, Joseph Grier, later hijacked a bus, leading to a pursuit and murder, as reported by Atlanta News First and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

A father in Woodstock has been arrested for severely abusing his 10-week-old daughter, who sustained injuries including broken bones. He faces two counts of aggravated battery and cruelty to children.

The 10U Hunter Park All Stars won the 10U District 4 Championship and are now preparing for the regional games in Pike County, Douglasville. The team, along with others, receives the community's support.

The Cobb County Safety Village is hosting a Family Fun Safety Day with educational activities and emergency personnel interaction for summer learning and safety awareness.

David Beam has been appointed as the Marietta Police Department's new chief after serving as interim chief and a lengthy 38-year career in the department.

The GBI arrested Paten Diontae Carter, 17, from Alto, GA, for charges related to child exploitation and aggravated stalking, following a Cornelia police investigation.