Kidnapped 13-year-old girl rescued during traffic stop, Canton police say
A traffic stop in Canton led to the rescue of a 13-year-old girl believed to be the victim of human trafficking, police said.
Earthquake rattles southeastern, Central Georgia
It happened around 4:05 a.m. and measured a 3.9 magnitude.
Mother gunned down while holding baby, family say
A 21-year-old mother was gunned down while holding her baby. Her family said it was her baby's father who pulled the trigger while wearing a jail ankle monitor.
Georgia Amber Alert: Father kills child's mother before fatally shooting toddler, self, GBI says
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Sunday a 1-year-old Covington girl at the center of an Amber Alert and the suspect accused of abducting her both have died.
Judge: Georgia county discriminated against deputy seeking gender reassignment surgery
The case involves Sgt. Anna Lange, an investigator in the middle Georgia county who began her transition in 2017 after being diagnosed with gender dysphoria.
Roswell preschool teachers charged with cruelty to children
Police say a Roswell parent noticed some "abusive behavior" when they tuned in to their preschool's live camera. Now two preschool teachers are under arrest for cruelty to children and more charges could be coming.
Mother charged with child cruelty for dragging toddler through Atlanta's airport
Police charged the mother with child cruelty. But there was quite a bit more behind the bizarre episode.
Georgia childhood cancer survivor becomes pediatric cancer nurse
A decade after staring down brain cancer, Julia York's life has come full circle. The 22-year-old recently graduated from UAB School of Nursing and will start her new job in July as a pediatric oncology nurse at Alabama Children's.
Man arrested for threatening to blow up Tyler Perry Studios
A man is under arrest after reportedly threatening to blow up Tyler Perry Studios when he wasn't allowed to speak with the entertainment mogul on the phone.
Trump rebuked with stinging losses in Georgia GOP contests
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp defeated Donald Trump’s hand-picked challenger in the Republican primary. Kemp will face Democrat Stacy Abrams in a key governor’s race in November.
YSL rapper Gunna denied bond for RICO charge, judge delays decision on Young Thug's bond
Atlanta rapper Gunna pleaded not guilty to a RICO charge as part of an investigation into the Young Slime Life group. A Georgia judge denied Gunna bond and set his trial date for 2023.
Georgia deputies called to capture 'monkeys on the loose'
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office said deputies and state wildlife rangers were out this weekend working to wrangle some primates that got loose.
2022 midterms: Georgia primary takes center stage, Texas holding runoffs
Five states are holding midterm elections on Tuesday, including Georgia, where endorsements from former President Donald Trump seek revenge for his 2020 election defeat in the state.
YSL rapper Lil Keed vigil permit denied by Forest Park
A planned vigil for late Atlanta rapper Lil Keed will need to find a new venue after being denied by the city of Forest Park.
Man wanted in deadly shooting of 22-year-old considered 'armed and dangerous', Smyrna police say
Police are searching for a man who they consider ‘armed and dangerous’ wanted in the shooting death of a 22-year-old in Smyrna.
Young Thug facing drug, weapons charges following racketeering arrest
Rapper Young Thug is now facing additional charges connected with drugs and weapons following his arrest and indictment on RICO and gang-related offenses.
Video shows moments before security guard was shot point-blank in the back
Atlanta police released clear surveillance video of a man wanted for gunning down a security guard point blank in the back on Monday. Police are also searching for four witnesses seen in the same video.
GBI cancels Amber Alert, baby found safe
The GBI said 4-month-old A'hmaud Griffin has been found safe and canceled an Amber Alert.
'Highly-contagious' bird flu found in bald eagles in Georgia
The bird flu is highly infectious, currently untreatable, and potentially deadly to any animal that is infected. Now it's been found in dead eagles in three of Georgia's counties.
Man accused of impregnating 14-year-old family member caught in Fulton County hotel
Fulton County deputies have arrested a man accused of raping and impregnating a family member after a manhunt over the weekend.