Humphreys seeks sentence reduction, execution stay under Georgia abuse-survivor law
MARIETTA — Just over 24 hours before he is scheduled to be executed by the state, convicted double-murderer Stacey Humphreys is arguing a law passed in 2025 makes him eligible for a reduced sentence. Humphreys’ legal team argued that abuse he suffered as a child was a “significant contributing factor” to his crimes and
‘She kept asking … if she was going to die’: Neighbor’s dogs attack children...
After dogs attacked two children, a mom and dad want the animals’ owner to pay the six-figure bills for the medical treatment that saved their daughter’s life.
Fire spotted near I-85 in Atlanta
A fire was spotted along Interstate 85 in Atlanta on Tuesday during the evening commute.
Atlanta Is Leading the Nation in Evictions, and Black Families Face the Greatest Risk
Metro Atlanta’s record-setting pace of eviction filings, which led the nation in 2025, hasn’t slowed this year, and Black families are bearing the brunt of the displacement. Leaders from Princeton University’s Eviction Lab, a nonprofit that analyzes and publishes weekly data on eviction in major cities across America,.
Tennessee murder suspect arrested after police chase in Georgia
A 21-year-old Tennessee man wanted for the murder of his father is now in custody in Georgia after he was caught during a police chase, officials say.
1st property tax increase in 10 years planned for metro Atlanta city
The City of Roswell is proposing a property tax increase for residents in order to pay critical city needs and debt service.
Babysitter charged after toddler found wandering alone
Police were able to locate his parents and get him back home safely.
Atlanta driver leads troopers on multi-county chase down GA 400
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. - A high-speed pursuit involving a stolen vehicle ended Tuesday morning when the driver crashed into a dump truck at a Forsyth County intersection, according to law enforcement. What we know:. A Dawson County Crime Suppression Unit deputy attempted a traffic stop on GA 400 northbound Tuesday...
Marietta man accused of enticing child into hotel bed
Naquan Riddick, 43, of Marietta, is accused of enticing a child under the age of 16 to get under the covers of the bed in his rented hotel room on July 17 at 2 a.m. at the Cumberland Lodge, 835 S. Cobb Drive in Marietta, according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police Department. Riddick is charged with ent
Daycare worker accused of molesting children offered plea deal
Former childcare worker Tulsi Patel is accused of molesting children in her care and could face a total sentence of life plus 122 years behind bars if she doesn’t accept a deal from prosecutors.
