Cold case rape, murder of 14-year-old Atlanta girl solved with DNA, APD says

Atlanta police say detectives believe they have identified the man responsible for the 1995 cold case rape and murder of Nacole Smith and a 2004 East Point sexual assault.

'I was screaming': Georgia woman trapped in car swept up by tornado

The Newton County woman and her brother were trapped in their car as a tornado lifted them up and smashed them into the ground multiple times.

Georgia Amber Alert: Mother, 6-year-old girl taken by father may be headed to California, troopers say

The 45-year-old woman and her 6-year-old daughter who is the subject of a Levi's Call, Georgia's Amber Alert System for missing and abducted children, may be headed to California, troopers said Tuesday.

Killer Mike seeks family of man who vandalized barbershop so he ‘can get him some help’

Atlanta rapper Killer Mike said someone vandalized his barber located on Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta and while he’s mad, he said he wants to reach one of the vandal’s family members to get him the mental health he needs.

Roswell High School football quarterback Robbie Roper dies after surgery

Robbie Roper, the quarterback for Roswell High School, has died after complications from surgery, his family has confirmed. He was 18 years old.

Accused child molestation suspect found dead at DeKalb County Jail

An inmate charged with child molestation and sexual battery has died after he was found unresponsive in a cell in the DeKalb County Jail.

Fort Benning soldier makes history with Medal of Honor for heroic rescue

Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe will make history as the first Black service member to receive the Medal of Honor since Vietnam for his heroic efforts rescuing fellow soldiers during a fiery wreck in Iraq.

Super Bowl champ Demaryius Thomas found dead at 33 in Roswell home

NFL Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champ Demaryius Thomas was found dead in his Roswell home after his family says he had a seizure in his shower. He was just 33 years old.

Human remains found in car linked to missing college student's 45-year-old cold case

Auburn student Kyle Clinkscales and his car disappeared while driving back to his college from LaGrange. Over 45 years later, investigators believe they've found his car and body.

Customer claims Georgia McDonald's employee pulled a gun on her over mask

Police are investigating claims that a Georgia McDonald's employee pulled a gun on a customer. The woman says it happened over a mask. The incident was caught on video.

First Georgia case of omicron variant identified, quarantined in New Jersey

A Georgia resident who is currently in New Jersey has tested positive for the omicron variant of COVID-19, the Georgia Department of Public Health announced late Friday.

Amber Alert: Abducted Bartow County toddler found safe, search for father continues

An abducted Bartow County toddler who was the subject of a Georgia Amber Alert has been found safe, officials say. Her father is still on the run wanted for kidnapping and other charges.

Officer, 3 others dead after shootout in Clayton County neighborhood

A Clayton County police officer was killed in a shootout with a suspect while on a domestic violence call in a normally quiet Rex neighborhood Tuesday evening. Two other women and the gunman are also dead, police said.

Stacey Abrams says she's running for Georgia governor again

Stacey Abrams announced on Wednesday she plans to run again for Georgia governor. Without serious competition in a Democratic primary, the announcement sets up a likely rematch between Abrams and incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp.

Mother of missing 8-year-old Gwinnett girl found dead now charged with murder

The mother of a Gwinnett County girl whose body was found days after she was reported missing is now facing increased charges including felony murder and malice murder.