Laken Riley's death opens larger discussion about immigration, deportation
Despite the State choosing not to focus on Jose Ibarra's immigration status, and instead on the ample evidence they believed had implicated him, the murder of Laken Riley quickly turned into a contentious political debate with Republicans, spearheaded by President-elect Donald Trump.
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.
Ants take over Atlanta apartment building after renovations, residents say
A building in a southwest Atlanta neighborhood is undergoing renovations. Management started making upgrades at the GE Tower apartments in Mechanicsville, but some residents complained the conditions worsened once they moved back in. They were greeted by insects, mold and rodents.
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.
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.
Fulton County sheriff faces another overtime pay rejection amid employee exodus
The Fulton County Sheriff, once again, left a commission meeting empty-handed after asking for $2.1 million in overtime pay.
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.
Georgia election workers want more penalties against Giuliani, saying he continues to defame them
Attorneys for Ruby Freeman and her daughter, Wandrea “Shaye" Moss, said in a filing in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., that Giuliani repeated the allegations against them on two recent broadcasts of his nightly show on the social media platform X.
1 car on fire, multiple crashed on I-85 SB in Suwanee, police say
Suwanee police worked to clear a multi-vehicle crash just north of the Lawrenceville Suwanee Road exit Wednesday afternoon.
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.
Inner-city youth explore careers in design during Museum of Design Atlanta visit
A group of inner-city teenagers had the opportunity to explore the world of design during a visit to the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) on Tuesday afternoon.
Co-workers of lineman killed in Griffin raising funds for family
Co-workers of a lineman who died while working on power lines have started an online fundraiser to support his grieving family.
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.
2 East Point officers injured in crash on I-285SB near Camp Creek Parkway
The rain and slick roads are once again resulting in multiple crashes on the various interstates in the metro Atlanta area.
New film features controversial traffic stop death of metro Atlanta deacon
A special film screening tonight will explore the fight for justice following the death of Johnny Hollman, a deacon who died after a controversial traffic stop in southwest Atlanta.
Usher fan falls victim to ticket scam, ends on a happy note
A California woman’s excitement for Usher's latest national tour turned into a nightmare when she fell victim to a ticket scam.