13-year-old pleads guilty to shooting 11-year-old in the head at DeKalb County skating rink
He’s pleading guilty to several charges, including aggravated assault.
Mexican lieutenant accused of smuggling cocaine, machine guns captured in Atlanta
Roberto Lopez, an alleged lieutenant in the Sinaloa and Beltran-Leyva Cartels, has been detained in Atlanta after being extradited from Mexico to face federal charges.
Douglas County families fight in courthouse after judge denies bond for alleged serial rapist
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. — A judge on Monday denied bond for a man accused of being a serial rapist, with some of his alleged crimes dating back decades. Douglas County District Attorney Dalia Racine has said that DNA has linked Bobby Lee Hart Jr. to multiple sexual assaults, including some dating back to the 1990s.
Atlanta Police Arrest Suspect in Aggravated Assault Stabbing Case on Joseph E. Boone Blvd
Tragedy struck on a quiet evening in Atlanta when police responded to a call about a stabbing incident at 1931 Joseph E. Boone Blvd. NW. Officers arrived to find a 61-year-old man suffering from an apparent stab wound; he was alert and breathing but unable to recount the circumstances that led to his injury, as...
Deadly spa shooter’s defense argues publicity could impact death penalty trial
Robert Aaron Long, the convicted killer behind the deadly spa shootings in Cherokee and Fulton counties in 2021, appeared in court today in Fulton County, where his attorneys argued to exclude certain evidence from his upcoming death penalty trial.
12-year-old metro Atlanta girl struck in head by tree making remarkable progress on road...
PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. — A 12-year-old girl who suffered multiple skull fractures and lost significant blood after a tree fell on her head in Paulding County on Saturday is now making small steps toward a remarkable recovery. Twelve-year-old Claudia was rushed to the hospital on Saturday after a portion...
Georgia lawmakers to push new gun safety bills in 2026 session
Georgia lawmakers are preparing to introduce new gun safety bills when the 2026 legislative session begins in January, as public safety and firearm reform remain top concerns under the Gold Dome.
‘This is our life:’ Atlanta Public Schools celebrate two sisters turn principals
Sisters Kristy Reese and Kimberly Gibbs are making history as principals at two Atlanta Public Schools, marking a unique family milestone.
Suspected drug cartel member ‘Shrek’ captured in Atlanta
Roberto Lopez, an alleged lieutenant in the Sinaloa and Beltran-Leyva Cartels, has been detained in Atlanta after being extradited from Mexico to face federal charges.
Man to serve 20 year sentence after burglarizing ex-girlfriend’s Smyrna home
A man will spend decades in prison after burglarizing his ex-girlfriend’s Smyrna home in 2022.
