Federal lawsuit accuses Cedartown officer of unlawfully killing pet donkey HeeHaw

The owner of a beloved donkey shot and killed by a Cedartown police officer is taking her fight for accountability to federal court.

• Sep 14

Charges dropped against Tyrese Gibson over metro Atlanta dog attack

All charges against actor and singer Tyrese Gibson in connection with a dog attack that killed his neighbor's spaniel have been dropped, his attorney says.

• Sep 8

Officer under investigation after baby donkey is killed in northwest Georgia

A Cedartown police officer has been placed on administrative leave while the department investigates the shooting death of a baby donkey.

• Aug 31

Georgia woman accused of throwing kittens out of moving vehicle

A witness says she saw the Georgia woman throwing multiple kittens out of the moving car onto the busy Brookhaven road. One of the animals was later found dead.

• Aug 7

North Georgia couple arrested after dead dog found under sheet, officials say

Authorities say they found a "cloth-like material" balled up in the dog's stomach, which would have led the animal to slowly starve to death. Now the animal's owners are facing multiple charges.

• Apr 27

Employee speaks out on alleged conditions of APD's mounted patrol unit

What began as a routine, behind-the-scenes look at a specialized unit of the Atlanta Police Department has taken an unexpected turn — now driven by a city employee who says she felt compelled to speak out about poor conditions.

• Mar 31

Decapitated birds found in bags floating on Lake Avondale, police say

Authorities say a resident made the disturbing discovery when they noticed two black bags floating on Lake Avondale over the weekend.

• Mar 11

Man arrested after beheaded dog found on porch in Northwest Atlanta

A SWAT team was called after the suspect barricaded himself inside the Illinois Avenue home; charges include aggravated cruelty to animals.

• Feb 11

Brookhaven Police honored by PETA for rescuing puppy abused on Twitch

PETA recognized the Brookhaven Police for their swift response in rescuing a 3-month-old puppy after a video of the animal being abused on a Twitch livestream led to the arrest of the alleged abuser.

• Feb 3

Brookhaven police arrest 19-year-old after dog abuse video circulates online

Officials say tips poured in after a video shared online appeared to show the abuse of a dog at a Brookhaven residence.

• Feb 1

Police searching for man accused of killing dogs at Atlantic Station

Authorities say the disturbing act happened last year during the middle of the day in Atlantic Station's parking deck.

• Jan 28

Gwinnett County women wanted after officers find dead dogs in fridges

Police are searching for two women after officers discovered dozens of malnourished dogs and dead animals in plastic bags inside a Gwinnett County home.

• Dec 23, 2025

Unlicensed Valdosta daycare owner facing charges after dog kills unattended 2-year-old boy, police say

A 2-year-old boy was killed after being attacked by dogs at an unlicensed daycare in Valdosta, authorities said.

• Oct 6, 2025