Financial advisor pleads guilty in massive Georgia Ponzi scheme
Prosecutors say that the Ponzi scheme led by the financial advisor is likely the largest in Georgia history.
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Prosecutors say that the Ponzi scheme led by the financial advisor is likely the largest in Georgia history.
An attempt to evict a man from a Lithonia home turned into an hours-long SWAT standoff that ended with deputies shooting and killing him, the GBI said.
Shoppers and employees were safely evacuated after a fire erupted at Dillard's in the Mall of Georgia; the cause is under investigation.
With serious winter weather on the way, crews are out working across metro Atlanta to reduce the damage from falling trees.
The Peele family honored their beloved matriarch's memory by appearing on her favorite show, "Family Feud."
On Maternal Health Awareness Day, nearly 200 mothers and advocates gather at the Georgia State Capitol, urging lawmakers to increase support for prenatal and postpartum care.
Former Georgia Rep. Karen Bennett has pleaded guilty to lying to collect federal unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The quick thinking of a Cobb County English teacher saved the life of a seventh-grader who started choking after lunch.
A growing threat of winter weather could bring dangerous travel conditions and possible power outages across North Georgia this weekend, as forecasters warn that ice, not snow, may be the biggest concern.
K9 Drago served DeKalb County alongside his handler, Master Police Officer Burrell Daniel, for nearly eight years.
More than a month after deputies pulled him from a collision on the highway and brought him back to life, Tim Gayton reunited with the Paulding County first responders who saved him.
Voters across Central Georgia on Tuesday set the stage for a runoff election in the race for Georgia's Senate District 18.
A 16-year-old Clayton County fugitive once described as "armed and dangerous" is now in custody after his father turned him in, authorities said.
Students across metro Atlanta are set to join a nationwide walkout in solidarity with protests against the ongoing immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
The owner's cousin was hospitalized after he rushed into the burning funeral home to recover the remains still inside.
Most kindergarteners at Saint Thomas Moore School brought 100 things for the 100th day of school, KJ Schmansky decided to bring her 100-year-old great-grandfather.
Extreme weather events can leave metro Atlanta's most vulnerable populations struggling as food supply chains try to recover from disruptions.
Alberto Mendoza has announced his transfer to Georgia Tech less than 24 hours after being crowned a national champion with Indiana.
Georgia families will soon have another option to help pay for their children's education after Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday that the state has officially opted into a new federal tax credit scholarship program.
Be prepared for travel issues and possible power outages across north Georgia on Saturday and Sunday.
A new partnership between Delta Air Lines, Clayton County Public Schools, and Middle Georgia State University is giving local high school students a direct runway to aviation careers.
Black landowners from a Georgia island community founded by freed slaves are fighting their latest property dispute with local officials at the ballot box.
An internal investigation by the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office has determined that policy violations by a deputy led to the escape of inmate Timothy Shane from Grady Memorial Hospital last December.
Firefighters raced into action late Monday night after smoke began filling apartments at a Gwinnett County complex, rescuing residents trapped on upper floors as flames spread through a lower-level unit.
The Clayton County Sheriff's Office has activated its Fugitive Squad as deputies search for an "armed and dangerous" 16-year-old suspect wanted on felony charges.
Middle schoolers from Cobb and Paulding counties prepare for the eighth annual Black History Bowl, diving deep into Black history, inspirational quotes, and untold stories for a chance at the championship and a celebration of heritage.
A Covington Army veteran facing deportation after more than 50 years in the U.S. could be removed this week.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution says roughly 15% of its workforce will be affected, with about half of the layoffs coming from the newsroom.
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.
Meet Esco, who uses his world-famous apple cobbler pie—not just to delight taste buds, but to teach middle schoolers in Decatur the essentials of business, entrepreneurship, and self-confidence.