Elon Musk impersonator accused of stealing up to $600K from woman using Facebook, Bradenton police say
A man pretending to be billionaire Elon Musk on Facebook is facing charges, accused of stealing as much as $600,000 from a woman he befriended on the social network, the Bradenton Police Department said.
Father of accused Apalachee HS shooter pleads not guilty, waives arraignment
Lawyers for the father of the suspect in the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School, say he will plead not guilty to all 29 charges he is facing.
Ex-Georgia poll worker indicted for mailing bomb threat to polling place: FBI
The FBI says the Georgia poll worker tried to impersonate another voter while making the bomb threat, but investigators found a copy of the letter on his computer.
17-year-old girl shot in leg near Greenbriar Mall
Police are searching for the gunman who shot a teenage girl in the leg close to Atlanta's Greenbriar Mall.
Missing 12-year-old Paulding County boy found, deputies say
Nicholas Bayardelle-Adams had been last seen on Wednesday night around Rosemont Court.
Truck driver leads multi-agency high-speed chase after refusing to move from emergency lane
A wild chase unfolded Wednesday afternoon involving multiple law enforcement agencies and a semi-truck.
Troup County inmate escapes work release detail
Troup County deputies are searching for an escaped inmate.
Fake Verizon employees try to sell products at Coweta County stores, deputies say
The Coweta County Sheriff's Office is investigating reports of a couple of fake Verizon employees visiting multiple local businesses, trying to sell products.
Utah judge dismisses Gabby Petito wrongful death lawsuit against Moab police
A Utah judge dismissed a $50 million wrongful death lawsuit filed by Gabby Petito's parents against Moab police, citing governmental immunity. The family plans to appeal, seeking justice for alleged police negligence during a 2021 domestic violence incident involving Petito and Brian Laundrie.
Man critically injured in shooting on Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard, police say
Atlanta police are investigating a shooting in the 300 block of Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard.
Call a ride, don't get a DUI, Newnan police say
Police departments all over metro Atlanta will be stepping up patrols for the holidays because this is the time of year when drunk driving is most prevalent.
Jose Ibarra found guilty for murder of Laken Riley, sentenced to life without parole
Jose Ibarra, 26, was found guilty Wednesday on all counts in the murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley.
Chloe Driver found guilty of stabbing 13-month-old daughter to death
The jury took less than three hours before finding the 24-year-old guilty, but mentally ill, of murdering 13-month-old Hannah Nicole Driver.
MISSING: Atlanta woman, 76, last seen in west Atlanta
Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department’s Homicide/Adult Missing Persons Unit are seeking assistance locating 76-year-old Katherine Warthen.
Young Lawrenceville mother's murder still unsolved, police asking for help
Homicide detectives are renewing their plea for information as the one-year anniversary approaches in the tragic shooting death of 18-year-old Shania Green.
Susan Smith denied parole after serving 30 years for drowning her children
Susan Smith, a South Carolina mother convicted of drowning her two young sons in 1994, was up for parole for the first time in 30 years. Here's what to know.
Cobb County sheriff facing lawsuit after allegedly silencing critics on social media
Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens is facing a lawsuit over alleged violations of free speech after critics claim they were silenced on the sheriff’s office Facebook page.
Burglars ram stolen car into Dekalb County CBD shop, make off with empty register
The search is on for a group of thieves in DeKalb County accused in a string of burglaries in Avondale Estates. Investigators say the crew of crooks rammed a stolen Kia Optima into the Hemp Haven smoke shop on College Avenue early Monday morning.
Smyrna leaders hold training to help parents detect violent tendencies in children
Smyrna city leaders are hosting forums to tackle youth violence by educating adults on signs of aggression and giving out resources for crisis prevention with police and social workers.
Threatening anti-immigrant flyer spotted in South Fulton park
The city of South Fulton is looking into an anti-immigrant flyer spotted in one of its parks.