Troup deputies search for accused child molester who escaped jail
Authorities are searching for Christian Joel Marcos Cortez, an accused child molester who escaped from the Troup County Jail on Sunday morning.
Authorities are searching for Christian Joel Marcos Cortez, an accused child molester who escaped from the Troup County Jail on Sunday morning.
Boy, 10, stable after being shot in the chest at southeast Atlanta home
A 10-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being shot in the chest at a southeast Atlanta home early Sunday morning.
A 10-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being shot in the chest at a southeast Atlanta home early Sunday morning.
Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Family witnesses teen die after being shot by stray bullet
Parkview High student Sheldon Lewis was killed after a bullet traveled through a motel wall. Neighbor Shemarcus Cockran is charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Parkview High student Sheldon Lewis was killed after a bullet traveled through a motel wall. Neighbor Shemarcus Cockran is charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Man seriously injured in shooting on Snapfinger Woods Drive
DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting on Snapfinger Woods Drive that left one man seriously injured Saturday morning.
DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting on Snapfinger Woods Drive that left one man seriously injured Saturday morning.
Hours-long SWAT standoff on Cheshire Bridge Road ends with arrest
A man was arrested after a standoff on Cheshire Bridge Road Saturday. Two APD officers were injured after being shot at during the incident.
A man was arrested after a standoff on Cheshire Bridge Road Saturday. Two APD officers were injured after being shot at during the incident.
Why medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics are worth more than ever
Record prices for gold and silver make the 2026 Olympic medals the most valuable ever. Here's a look.
Record prices for gold and silver make the 2026 Olympic medals the most valuable ever. Here's a look.
Man charged with impersonating Gwinnett County deputy
Gwinnett County deputies arrested Samuel Baxter, a suspect accused of impersonating law enforcement during a string of armed robberies and home invasions.
Gwinnett County deputies arrested Samuel Baxter, a suspect accused of impersonating law enforcement during a string of armed robberies and home invasions.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 6 latest updates
Authorities say Guthrie was taken from her home against her will and is without her necessary medication. She's described as being 5 feet 5 inches tall and 150 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.
Authorities say Guthrie was taken from her home against her will and is without her necessary medication. She's described as being 5 feet 5 inches tall and 150 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.
Fulton County FBI raid video: Body-cam footage shows clash between FBI, local officials
FBI agents confiscated hundreds of boxes containing 2020 ballots and voter rolls during the unannounced raid.
FBI agents confiscated hundreds of boxes containing 2020 ballots and voter rolls during the unannounced raid.
Cobb County police honored for acts of kindness at Gotcha Covered Gala
Cobb County officers were recognized for selfless acts, including funding hotel rooms and supporting grieving families.
Cobb County officers were recognized for selfless acts, including funding hotel rooms and supporting grieving families.
This year's Super Bowl flyover will feature these 8 aircraft
A joint U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy flyover will kick off Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8.
A joint U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy flyover will kick off Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8.
Lil Jon's son, DJ Young Slade, found dead: 'I am extremely heartbroken'
Authorities recovered a body which has since been identified as Nathan Smith, son of Lil Jon, from a Milton pond.
Authorities recovered a body which has since been identified as Nathan Smith, son of Lil Jon, from a Milton pond.
Teen killed by bullet fired through Gwinnett County motel room wall: 'Just playing a video game'
A 17-year-old male was found shot to death in an extended-stay motel room overnight.
A 17-year-old male was found shot to death in an extended-stay motel room overnight.
Colorado authorities decline gun charges against parents of Evergreen High School shooter
Colorado authorities said Wednesday they will not pursue gun-related charges against the parents of a teenager who wounded two students — both of whom sustained life-threatening injuries — during a shooting at a high school last fall, citing insufficient evidence.
Colorado authorities said Wednesday they will not pursue gun-related charges against the parents of a teenager who wounded two students — both of whom sustained life-threatening injuries — during a shooting at a high school last fall, citing insufficient evidence.
Decatur Library to reopen Monday after shooting with focus on security
The Decatur Library will reopen Feb. 9 following a week-long closure for staff well-being and security assessments.
The Decatur Library will reopen Feb. 9 following a week-long closure for staff well-being and security assessments.
Dow Jones hits record 50,000 points for first time: What to know
The U.S. stock market roared back Friday, as technology stocks recovered much of their losses from earlier in the week.
The U.S. stock market roared back Friday, as technology stocks recovered much of their losses from earlier in the week.
Hair follicles main focus in day 5 of Tara Baker murder trial
The Edrick Faust trial concluded its first week with testimony on hair analysis and DNA evidence in the 2001 cold case murder of Tara Baker.
The Edrick Faust trial concluded its first week with testimony on hair analysis and DNA evidence in the 2001 cold case murder of Tara Baker.
13 arrested in Coweta County human trafficking sting
UPDATE: The Coweta County Sheriff's Office now says that defendant Raymond Armstrong, who authorities originally said was on federal parole at the time of his arrest, was in fact not on federal parole at the time of his November 2025 arrest in Coweta County.
UPDATE: The Coweta County Sheriff's Office now says that defendant Raymond Armstrong, who authorities originally said was on federal parole at the time of his arrest, was in fact not on federal parole at the time of his November 2025 arrest in Coweta County.
Charges dismissed against Coweta County kindergarten teacher arrested for shoplifting
Newnan Municipal Court records show the misdemeanor charges of shoplifting were dismissed against Melissa Bedenbaugh on February 2, 2026.
Newnan Municipal Court records show the misdemeanor charges of shoplifting were dismissed against Melissa Bedenbaugh on February 2, 2026.