Atlanta Police Department sees critical shortage of officers
There is a critical shortage of police officers in Atlanta. That is what police personnel records show, as the city is down approximately 400 officers available immediately to hit the street.
Home explosion kills Georgia woman, injures 4
The couple was trying to use the stove but didn't know their gas line was disconnected.
Federal complaint: Questionable hysterectomies, lack of COVID-19 tests at GA immigrant detention center
A federal complaint filed Monday alleges a south Georgia detention center performed questionable hysterectomies, refused to test detainees for COVID-19 and shredded medical records.
Sheriff: Fleeing suspect leaves behind winning Georgia lottery ticket
The Sheriff's Office said the suspect could always pick up the winning ticket from them at any time.
Gwinnett K-9 officer killed in the line of duty to be laid to rest
A Gwinnett County police K-9 killed in the line of duty will be laid to rest Tuesday morning.
Clayton County deputy caught on camera striking man fired, sheriff says
The criminal investigation into the incident will be turned over to the Clayton County District Attorney's Office.
Deputies help reunite missing Dalmatian with Georgia family
A woman is in custody and a dog is back with its family thanks to the work of the Bibb County Sheriff's Department.
Nearly 100 acres purchased in Georgia, hopes to create 'safe haven' for black families
Over a dozen African-American families joined forces to purchase over 90 acres of land, with the goal of creating a 'safe haven' in Georgia.
Georgia soldier charged with stealing explosives from Army facility
Investigators say they found 15 explosive devices, including Army-issued smoke grenades, four blasting fuses, rifles, and various drugs during a search of the sergeant's home.
Official: Young woman died seeking help for boyfriend hiking in Dawson County
Officials said a young woman who was trying to seek help for her injured boyfriend fell and died along a hiking trail at Cochran Creek Falls on Friday afternoon.
Zoo Atlanta throws birthday bash for 23-year-old giant panda Yang Yang
One of Zoo Atlanta’s resident giant pandas celebrated his 23rd birthday on Wednesday in the best possible way.
1,000 people double-voted in Georgia primary, secretary of state says
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Tuesday that 1,000 Georgians voted twice in the state’s June 9 primary, a felony that he said will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Boat parade supporting President Trump held at Lake Lanier
Hundreds of people participated in a massive boat parade Sunday morning to show their support for President Trump.
Police identify suspects arrested in abduction of 1-year-old Georgia boy
Police have a man and woman suspected of kidnapping a 1-year-old boy in custody after the violent abduction in Chamblee.
Chadwick Boseman visited Georgia boy battling brain tumor during his own secret cancer fight
While he was secretly battling cancer, Actor Chadwick Boseman paid a visit to help lift the spirits of a young Georgia boy who had been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.
Demonstrators march on Georgia Capitol to demand justice for Trayford Pellerin
A march is underway, to demand justice for Trayford Pellerin in Downtown Atlanta.
1-year-old Georgia boy dies from COVID-19, state officials confirm
The state of Georgia announced its youngest death from the coronavirus, an infant from Cobb County.
U.S. Marshals recover 39 missing children in Georgia operation
Law enforcement officers describe them as some of the most challenging recovery cases in the state, but Thursday the U.S. Marshals Service announced the rescue of 39 missing children from all over Georgia.
Atlanta police precinct damaged during protest over Jacob Blake shooting
Protests in Downtown Atlanta calling for justice in a police-involved shooting in Wisconsin that left a man paralyzed turned violent on Tuesday evening. Atlanta police said an officer was injured, eight people were arrested and an Atlanta precinct was damged.
Georgia deputy resigns after writing it's 'time to lock and load' against Democrats
A Georgia part-time sheriff’s deputy has resigned after people complained about a social media post he wrote criticizing Democrats.