Former Georgia police chief arrested in misconduct investigation, GBI says
The former police chief of the small Georgia town is now facing charges as part of an investigation in misconduct by members of her department, the GBI says.
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The former police chief of the small Georgia town is now facing charges as part of an investigation in misconduct by members of her department, the GBI says.
The Barrow County Board of Commissioners, Board of Education and Sheriff's Office have signed a new tri-party agreement that expands the county's School Resource Officer program from 12 officers to 25, more than doubling the number of deputies assigned to schools across the district.
A months-long investigation into a suspected drug trafficking organization has led to the arrest of six people this week, the GBI said.
Sandy Springs police have identified two suspects arrested during an investigation at a local park that caused a nearby polling place to shut down for hours yesterday.
An Athens-Clarke County police investigator has been fired from his job and is facing charges in connection with a child abuse investigation, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation says.
A Stone Mountain High School student was shot at her bus stop Tuesday morning, and now police are searching for the shooter.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
A bomb threat that evacuated Zoo Atlanta over the weekend may be part of a series of hoax calls targeting zoos across the country, officials say.
New video shows the moment authorities arrested the man accused of stabbing a woman to death on Atlanta's popular Beltline last week
A Georgia detention officer could face a decade in prison after he was charged as part of an investigation into contraband at the Sumter County Jail.
Prosecutors say the Athens woman "preyed on the hopes and dreams" of Tennessee couples who were looking to adopt a newborn baby.
Authorities have identified the suspect and victim in the deadly stabbing that happened in the middle of day on the Atlanta Beltline.
Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch has been suspended since March following his arrest on DUI and traffic charges.
The former Calhoun police officer is accused of helping the gunman follow his victims and then lying to law enforcement about it.
The director of a Brookhaven preschool and its lead teacher have been arrested following multiple allegations of cruelty to children in their care.
Atlanta mayor and APD confirms that the subject of the manhunt, who's accused of stabbing a woman to death on the BeltLine, is in custody.
The former warden of Smith State Prison is accused of burying shivs and cell phones in his backyard to try to obstruct the contraband investigation.
Georgia safety Ja'Marley Riddle has been arrested on two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor speeding charge.
A metro Atlanta man is facing a criminal charge for allegedly taking part in a viral social media challenge involving the metro Atlanta branch of the Church of Scientology.
The Secretary of State's Office confirmed that there was bomb threat sent before Brad Raffensperger's campaign visit to Middle Georgia Regional Airport.
Atlanta police say two men are recovering after a shooting Monday evening that left both victims in stable condition and alert when they were transported to Grady Memorial Hospital.
An Athens-Clarke County officer investigating a disturbance shot and killed an armed man who fired at police overnight, officials say.
A teenager accused of shooting five people at a pedestrian mall near the University of Iowa has been taken in custody in metro Atlanta, authorities say.
A Dawson man has been charged with forgery and theft for allegedly stealing more than $72,000 from the Georgia Lottery with a fraudulent check.
A 55-year-old metro Atlanta man has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the deadly double shooting of a man and a teen over a perceived slight toward him.
Clayton County leaders say the new $117 million Arena at Southlake will bring major events, create economic opportunities and provide training for students.
After May's primary elections, many of Georgia's important races are now heading to runoffs. Here are the dates you need to know.
Georgia Tech researchers are bringing cutting-edge technology to Zoo Atlanta, creating interactive audio walls that stimulate elephants' brilliant minds.
A developer's plan to turn a vacant Walgreens into a liquor store on Covington Highway has ignited fierce debate in DeKalb County.
With the FIFA World Cup coming to Atlanta, city leaders and advocates are partnering with the global "It's a Penalty" campaign to raise awareness and train frontline workers against human trafficking.