Decatur man found guilty of murdering girlfriend's 19-month-old son

The Decatur man was accused of beating the toddler so hard the boy was declared brain dead while the child's mother was at work.

• May 22

Georgia father pleads guilty to murder of 2 children found buried in his yard

Deputies found the bodies of the two Georgia teens buried in the backyard of their home in 2018. Eight years later, their father will serve life without parole for their murder and abuse.

• Apr 29

UGA professor accused of pedophilia has fled U.S., officials say

A University of Georgia professor​ has fled the United States days after he was accused in a viral video of pedophilia during one of his classes.

• Feb 27

Rabun County high school cafeteria worker charged with child molestation

The Rabun County High School cafeteria worker is now facing charges of child molestation, grooming a minor, and sexual exploitation of a child, deputies say.

• Feb 27

Georgia AG investigates Roblox over child safety concerns

A state probe was announced following reports of child exploitation cases linked to the gaming platform, as Carr demands records on moderation, parental controls, and age verification practices.

• Feb 18

Marietta 5-year-old pronounced dead, parental abuse investigation underway

Police say a five-year-old Marietta boy died after being found unresponsive at home, prompting a criminal investigation that led to both parents being charged with multiple felonies.

• Feb 4

South Georgia fire chief charged after minor reports sexual assault, GBI says

A longtime South Georgia fire chief is facing serious criminal charges after a minor reported being sexually assaulted inside his own home.

• Jan 30

DeKalb County mother sentenced to life for beating 4-year-old to death

A DeKalb County woman will spend the rest of her life in jail for beating her 4-year-old son to death because he wouldn't use the toilet.

• Dec 10, 2025