A former Boy Scout leader in Georgia has been arrested by the GBI on charges of child molestation, child pornography, and unlawful surveillance across two counties.

Clayton County is hosting a "Mini Retreat" on May 29, 2025, at Lakeview Event Center to engage residents with local governance. Details available on the county website or by phone at (770) 477-3208. Media contacts are provided for coverage.

A woman was shot in the leg in Atlanta and was taken to the hospital; police are investigating with no suspects yet.

A 17-year-old was killed in a shooting in Norcross, where two juveniles are charged with felony murder. The incident involved a dispute and subsequent gunfire, leading to additional injuries.

Conyers Police Department offers a Junior Police Academy for youth aged 10-17 to explore law enforcement careers, with applications due by May 30, 2025.

Atlanta's Public Works adjusts waste services for Memorial Day, postponing garbage, recycling, and yard trimmings collection on May 26; regular schedule resumes June 2.

Cobb County reported a cyber security breach that compromised personal data and has since increased its security measures. Residents are advised to monitor their accounts.

Georgia reassures consumers that their local cucumbers are safe despite a Salmonella-triggered recall in Florida affecting Bednar Growers Inc. cucumbers.

A man in Georgia was cited for illegal shooting of a mother bear, leaving her cubs orphaned. He used a .22-caliber pistol, aiming to scare her away but fatally wounded the bear instead.

Antonio DeJesus Trejo was arrested in Jackson County for rape, incest, and child molestation, with the investigation ongoing and further details undisclosed.

The GBI ruled the Lewis twins' deaths as a double suicide, despite their family's disagreement. Evidence showed the brothers alone with a gun they had purchased.

Ex-Marietta Youth Detention Center assistant director, Vanderia Britton, was arrested for child cruelty after allegedly assaulting a handcuffed teenager.

A mother and her partner are charged with child cruelty after a malnourished toddler was found outside an Atlanta home. The mother was granted bond; the partner's status is unclear.