A Butts County jailer, Lexi Thompson, was arrested and charged for smuggling contraband to an inmate and violating her oath of office. She is held without bond and has been fired.

A woman was shot in the foot on Rock Street NW in Atlanta, with police investigating the non-fatal incident. No arrests have been made, and authorities are seeking information.

A 39-year-old inmate died after a medical incident at Athens-Clarke County Jail; life-saving measures failed and the GBI is investigating the in-custody death.

Suwanee Police Department charges home health assistant Briauna Michelle Powell with identity fraud and elder exploitation, after allegedly spending over $25,000 from victims' funds.

Officials warn parents about THC-laced candies modeled after popular snacks found in Fayette County, highlighting the risk of accidental ingestion by children.

Atlanta's weekend weather forecast anticipates thunderstorms and sunshine with temperatures in the low 80s. Chances for rain and thunderstorms increase into the evening, with clearer skies expected later.

A goat or possibly a sheep has been eluding capture in Duluth, weaving through the city and outsmarting both police and residents. Its identity remains unconfirmed, stirring local amusement and concern.

Homeless inmate Bunnie Large died in Cobb County custody; her cause of death is under investigation. Sheriff Owens calls for societal change to address root causes.

A fire at Cobb County's Vinings View apartments displaced residents without causing severe injuries, despite one person jumping from a balcony. Firefighters controlled the blaze quickly; its cause remains unknown.

A woman and toddler were hospitalized after their car was hit by a train in DeKalb County. Their condition is unknown; the police are investigating the incident.

Atlanta's air quality has worsened, earning an "F" for ozone pollution in the American Lung Association's "State of the Air" report, with increased unhealthy ozone days per year.

Atlanta Police seek public help in finding James Moon, 82, missing since April 19 from Fayetteville Road residence. Residents are urged to report sightings to 911 or the Adult Missing Persons Unit.

Atlanta faces a $20 million budget shortfall, prompting considerations for workforce reductions and spending cuts in the next fiscal budget, with council member Howard Shook highlighting necessary fiscal "contraction."