Mental health calls ends with officers killing armed man, GBI says
A mental health-related call in Powders Springs ended with officers shooting a man who they say pulled out a handgun.
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A mental health-related call in Powders Springs ended with officers shooting a man who they say pulled out a handgun.
Officials say scammers are sending messages telling people to pay a fine or appear in court, but authorities warn the notices are fraudulent.
The jury has found Colin Gray, the man whose teenage son is accused of killing two students and two teachers in a shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School, guilty of second-degree murder and all other charges.
Two suspects in a shooting that left a 7-year-old Atlanta girl dead and her mother injured are now in custody nearly a week after the violence, police say.
A sweeping, multi-agency crackdown on gangs, guns, and drugs in Atlanta led to nearly 300 arrests last year, including dozens of repeat offenders, as police say their strategy is helping drive down violent crime across the city.
Smyrna is the last municipality in Cobb County to maintain its own jail, but that will be changing this summer.
A morning commute through Midtown Atlanta was abruptly disrupted Tuesday after gunfire erupted at the Arts Center MARTA station, sending one person to the hospital and halting rail service along a busy stretch of track.
After days of witness testimony, the jury will begin deliberations in the murder trial of Colin Gray, the father of accused Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray.
Prosecutors say Colin Gray ignored warning signs and let his son access guns before the deadly Sept. 4 shooting; defense says he's a scapegoat.
It's been nearly 45 years since a woman was found dead on McDaniel Road. Gwinnett County police say they have still not been able to identify her or the person responsible for her death.
A shooting at a DeKalb County home ended with a child rushed to the hospital and their adult brother in custody, police say.
Athens-Clarke County Police say a suspect is in custody after a woman reported she was sexually assaulted near North Thomas Street early Saturday morning.
Police say officers increased patrols ahead of the planned "Teen Takeover" event; five arrests followed a shots-fired call, with additional arrests made after a dispute nearby.
The police chief was arrested after a deputy observed signs of impairment during a traffic stop. He posted bond and was released from jail the same day.
In emotional testimony that at times left him struggling to hold back tears, Colin Gray, the father of accused Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray, told jurors Friday that he gave his son the rifle used in the attack as a Christmas gift, hoping it would bring them closer through hunting trips and time at the gun range.
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.
Laken Riley's father is suing Georgia's public university system, saying its failures contributed to her killing on the University of Georgia campus.
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.
Prosecutors say the Georgia Home Depot associate used her credentials and the COVID-19 pandemic to steal more than 8,000 gift cards from the company in less than two years.
On day nine of the Barrow County trial, prosecutors presented digital forensic evidence showing Colin Gray repeatedly overlooked warning signs and purchased weapons for his son ahead of the Apalachee High School shooting.
Cobb County police say they're closely monitoring two future "takeover" events after a recent gathering at The Battery ended with over a dozen arrested.
Authorities say Malani Jewelers and other stores laundered millions in stolen gold by melting it into jewelry, as part of a scam targeting seniors across Texas, Georgia, and Florida.
On the eighth day of testimony in Barrow County, jurors reviewed hours of recorded interviews between Colin Gray, his daughter, and investigators, with prosecutors zeroing in on firearm storage and alleged contradictions.
In a letter sent to faculty and staff, UGA officials called the allegations "deeply troubling" and said the professor has been removed from campus.
A Gwinnett County man is in custody facing human trafficking and other charges after police say a separate robbery investigation helped them make an arrest.
Rapper Offset is out of the hospital and speaking out days after he was shot outside of a Florida casino.
Investigators say the Georgia man was trying to dislodge his fishing lure when he fell into Lake Lanier and drowned.
Health officials are urging people who bought chicken salad products from a Georgia supermarket to throw them away due to a potential Salmonella contamination.
An Atlanta artist is transforming a well-known bridge into an inspirational new landmark.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pointed out that gamers "have many of the hard skills it takes to be a successful controller."