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District Attorney Fani Willis submitted a motion to retry Tex McIver after the GA Supreme Court overturned his murder conviction last month.
A 28-year-old woman died Thursday, two weeks after falling out of a patrol vehicle in Hancock County.
Three 14-year-old boys have been accused of setting a lakeside gazebo on fire in Cobb County.
A Loganville suspect was shot and killed Thursday night when a SWAT team responded to a domestic dispute at the home, according to police.
A suspect jumped from a Buckhead parking deck during a car break-in to escape Atlanta police.
Gwinnett County police have arrested a suspect wanted in connection with the death of a man putting air in his tires at a gas station.
A gun was reported outside of Midtown High School.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds are forecast for Georgia Thursday, July 21.
Police arrested four suspects wanted in connection with an attempted home invasion on Sunday.
North Myrtle Beach police are searching for a suspect who fired shots at officers Thursday morning.
Two male teenagers were found dead overnight Wednesday near Norris Lake in Gwinnett County, police said.
Lightning struck a Georgia training area at Fort Gordon, killing one and injuring nine others, according to multiple reports.
A U.S. appeals court ruled on Wednesday that Georgia’s “Heartbeat Bill” should be allowed to take effect.
Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh pleaded not guilty Wednesday to the murders of his wife and son, according to reports.
DeKalb County police are searching for three suspects who are accused of stealing a vehicle with a child inside, crashing and firing shots.
Recent lab results have confirmed that West Nile Virus is in DeKalb County, health officials announced Tuesday.
Jon Michael Beber of Joy Cafe faces three charges of sexual assault on a child during his time as a swim coach, according to reports.
A Roswell man accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend was shot and killed by Colorado police overnight, according to a report.
A shopper accused of stealing was struck with a metal pole by a Stonecrest Mall employee. Family says he had to have surgery on his spine.
The owner of JAK Event Rentals says thieves stole $4,000 worth of equipment and are now demanding a ransom of $1,000, according to a report.
