A 15-year-old was arrested in Newton County after social-media threats to a classmate; the sheriff says state and federal agencies assisted and juvenile court will handle the case.

A DeKalb jury convicted Antjuan Harrison in the 2023 Stonecrest gas-station killing of Tori Dundas; Harrison was sentenced to life plus five years.

Cushman & Wakefield has been adding senior brokers in Atlanta to build an office‑leasing team positioned for a potential rebound as vacancy begins to ease.

A former Lithia Springs adviser admitted to stealing nearly $10M from an elderly client to bankroll a Vinings mansion, a beach share and luxury purchases.

Family says a Carrollton dealer sold an 83‑year‑old man with dementia an SUV he didn’t understand; the relatives are seeking to void the sale and repay a deposit.

A 44-year-old Cartersville man was sentenced to two life terms plus 25 years after being convicted of rape and related charges in Paulding County Superior Court.

The Georgia Senate approved SB 482, adding in‑person, naming and notarization steps to get mugshots and police video — supporters say it curbs scams; critics warn it blocks oversight.

A House committee advanced a bill delaying Georgia’s move to hand-marked ballots until 2028, leaving touchscreen machines and QR-code tabulation in place for the 2026 midterms.

A DFCS referral after a school report led Carroll County deputies to arrest a man; investigators say they seized firearms and illegal narcotics. The children’s disclosures prompted forensic interviews and the probe.

The Georgia Court of Appeals tossed a roughly $21M punitive award against developers at the Overlook at Kingwood, upheld smaller compensation and remanded punitive damages back to the trial court.

Authorities arrested Marquavius Hendrix Tuesday in the 2021 death of Cormella "Missy" Thomas; officials say U.S. Marshals led the capture.

The GBI says it was asked to investigate a shooting involving an officer in Bartow County; officials have released few details and have not identified those involved.

Atlanta police renewed an appeal after a juvenile was shot during a Feb. 17, 2025 exchange on Garibaldi Street; investigators released a suspect description and are seeking tips.