Maria Gomez-Perez found: Case highlights parent’s need for online vigilance
The disappearance of 12-year-old Maria Gomez-Perez and her safe recovery nearly 60 days later, highlights a problem every family faces.
Georgia wide receiver Rara Thomas arrested in Athens, indefinitely suspended
Georgia wide receiver Rara Thomas is facing multiple felony charges after he was arrested early Friday morning in Athens.
Woodstock man sentenced for 2020 crash that killed landscaper
Patrick Emerson Thomas, 69, was convicted on June 20 of two counts of homicide by vehicle in the first degree, reckless driving, and driving under the influence after a four-day trial.
Man rescued after falling in Cobb County well while searching for phone
Emergency crews have successfully rescued a man who fell 50 feet down a well while looking for his cell phone in the woods of Cobb County.
Maria Gomez-Perez found safe in Ohio, Guatemalan national arrested
Authorities have arrested a 34-year-old Guatemalan national after deputies say he was found with 12-year-old Maria Gomez-Perez at an Ohio shopping center.
'Queen of the South': Arizona drug trafficking suspect back in U.S., federal officials say
An Arizona woman who called herself 'Queen of the South' online is back in the U.S. to face various drug trafficking and money laundering charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Katie Janness murder: What we know 3 years after Piedmont Park stabbing
Nearly three years ago, Katie Janness and her partner's dog were found brutally stabbed to death at an entrance to Piedmont Park. The mystery behind their deaths remains unsolved.
Houston mother accused of leaving newborn in garbage bag: court documents
Court documents reveal concerning details in the case involving a newborn abandoned by their 18-year-old mother in southwest Houston.
‘El Mayo’ Zambada, a leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, arrested by US authorities
The U.S. Justice Department says Ismael “El Mayo" Zambada, a historic leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, and Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of another infamous cartel leader, have been arrested.
Missing nonverbal woman last seen at Riverdale Walmart, police say
Maryann Ponder was last seen at a Riverdale Walmart on July 22 and police believe her disappearance is "suspicious."
Harvey Weinstein hospitalized with COVID-19, pneumonia
Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and double pneumonia, according to multiple reports.
Sonya Massey murder: Autopsy results released after Illinois officer shot woman inside her home
The autopsy of an Illinois woman who was shot in the face and killed by a sheriff's deputy has been released.
Ex-Wilcox County teacher charged with 77 counts of sexual exploitation of children
The ex-teacher and coach is facing dozens of sexual exploitation of children charges after an investigation into an inappropriate relationship with a former student, Georgia police say.
Georgia 4-year-old dies after getting into hot car, mother charged with murder
The 4-year-old Georgia boy was pronounced dead after police say he left his apartment unsupervised and climbed into a hot car. Now his mother is facing a murder charge.
Bodycam footage shows police exchange gunfire with armed man inside New Jersey home
Heart-pounding police body camera footage shows the moments two New Jersey police officers came under fire during a domestic dispute earlier this year.
Six Flags Over Georgia new chaperone policy goes into effect
Starting Friday, Six Flags Over Georgia and Hurricane Harbor has a new chaperone rule in effect for guests 15 years old and younger.
Mom of girl with brain cancer in Brookhaven loses thousands in Taylor Swift ticket scam
The mother of a young girl in Brookhaven with brain cancer says scammers stole hundreds of dollars from her by offering fake Taylor Swift tickets.
Police searching for suspects in shooting of 18-year-old in Vine City
Do you recognize these men? Atlanta police say they are connected to the shooting of an 18-year-old during a fight in Vine City.
Rental scam warning: What you need to know
Kennesaw police are issuing a warning about rental scams.
15 elderly victims rescued from 'house of horrors,' Clayton County man charged
Police in Clayton County are investigating an unlicensed care home after it was discovered that a man had been keeping 15 adults in deplorable conditions.