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HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — A traffic stop in Henry County sparked outrage after body camera footage of the encounter went viral, racking up more than three million views. At the center of the controversy is Clayton County Schools Lieutenant Derek McClendon, a supervisor for nine middle and high school resource officers.

Jewish organizations in Atlanta are increasing security for Hanukkah celebrations while working closely with local law enforcement.

A man who promoted himself as “Atlanta’s top veneer specialist” has been indicted on more than 100 criminal counts. Brandon Dillard was charged with performing cosmetic dental procedures without a license and other related offenses. Fulton County investigators say Brandon Dillard, operator of “A List Smiles Atlanta,”...

ATLANTA, Ga. — Dr. Joseph Beasley, a lifelong advocate for civil and human rights in Atlanta and throughout Georgia, passed away at the age of 88, his family confirmed. Known for his unwavering commitment to justice, Beasley’s decades of activism left a lasting imprint on the community he served.

Atlanta police have now charged a southwest Atlanta homeowner who opened fire on two teenagers he believed were stealing packages from his porch — a […] ‘Release This Man Now!’: Georgia Homeowner Turns Himself In — Then Gets Charged After Shooting Teens Allegedly Trying to Steal His Packages, Sparking Outrage

The South Fulton Police Department announced a man was in custody and accused of murder.

Investigators say the USPS employee stole greeting cards from the mail and used gift cards and cash inside for personal gain during a joint federal and local investigation.

This week, Atlanta's self-proclaimed "top veneer specialist" is in hot water after prosecutors hit him with 113 criminal counts for running an unlicensed dental hustle that raked in over $4 million, according to Channel 2 Action News. Brandon Dillard built a flashy Instagram-friendly empire promising perfect smiles....

Atlanta’s first Santa with Down Syndrome spread holiday cheer at The Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta’s annual holiday party.

A Georgia woman has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of her 4-year-old son, Anthony Vice. Sophia Williams, 43, received a sentence of life without the possibility of parole, plus 10 additional years, DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston said in a news release dated Wednesday, Dec. 10. The...