Georgia man wiped out $48M in student loans with disabled veterans scam, officials say
Authorities say the Georgia man forged letters for hundreds of student loan borrowers to trick the federal government into thinking they were military veterans with permanent disabilities. He wiped out $48 million in loans before his arrest.
Peachtree City Walmart fire: Videos may help investigators determine cause
Video taken by a customer at the Walmart in Peachtree City shows the moments after a fire started inside the store. It sparked a 4-alarm response by firefighters on Wednesday evening.
Marjorie Taylor Greene was victim of 'swatting' at Rome residence, police confirm
Georgia lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene says that she was the victim of a swatting attack early Wednesday morning.
Rayshard Brooks death: Prosecutors drop charges against Atlanta police officers in shooting
Prosecutors overseeing the case against two Atlanta Police Department officers in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks said Tuesday the officers "committed no crimes."
Woman 'targeted' victims of triple shooting in Midtown Atlanta, police say
The woman, who killed two people and injured a third, at two separate locations in Midtown on Monday afternoon specifically targeted her victims.
DeKalb teen charged with felony murder for shooting twin brother in face, police say
Police said a teenager faces a murder charge after shooting his twin brother in the face on Monday in a home in DeKalb County.
Couple arrested after drugs found next to toddler's Happy Meal in SUV, deputies say
Deputies charged Jonathan Loftis, 34, of Conyers, and Bethany Smith, 23, of LaGrange, with felony methamphetamine possession and misdemeanor marijuana possession.
Marcell Ozuna starts for Atlanta Braves days after DUI arrest
The Atlanta Braves announced outfielder Marcell Ozuna is in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Houston Astros, days after the player was arrested for DUI in Norcross.
Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna arrested for DUI in Gwinnett County
Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and a traffic charge, according to Gwinnett County Jail records.
Nappy Roots' Skinny 'devastated' by kidnapping, shooting of band mate Fish Scales at their Atlanta brewery
Skinny DeVille, a member of the Grammy-nominated band Nappy Roots, said waking up to news that his band mate and business partner, Fish Scales, had been kidnapped and shot was “heartbreaking.”
YSL rapper Young Thug, alleged gang members appear in court on new charges
A judge went through legal waivers with Jeffery Williams, better known by his stage name Young Thug, ensuring he understood his case had been re-indicted. A prosecutor asked Williams to swear the statements he made were truthful.
Rudy Giuliani testifies in Georgia 2020 election probe, says he 'didn't walk' to make appearance
Rudy Giuliani arrived in Atlanta on Wednesday to testify before a special grand jury that is investigating attempts by former President Donald Trump and others to overturn his 2020 election defeat in Georgia.
Trump election probe: Giuliani now a 'target' of Fulton special grand jury
Attorney Robert Costello confirmed to FOX 5 that Fulton County Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade called his Georgia-based attorney, Bill Thomas, to notify him Monday.
High School football players rescue woman from car following crash
A group of Rome High School football players are being called heroes. They jumped into action to rescue a woman who had just been in a car crash.
Army names Ranger candidates killed by falling tree during mountain training
Officials said Army Ranger candidates 2nd Lt. Evan Fitzgibbon and Staff Sgt. George Taber died during a weather-induced training hold at Yonah Mountain outside of Dahlonega.
Handymen accused of defrauding elderly woman of $118,000, sheriff's office says
Robert John Criswell, 39, Kyle Dewayne Dover, 28, and Hunter Chase Hammitt, 23, were all charged with exploitation of the elderly.
Father asked to leave flight for holding toddler on his lap, airline responds
A Frontier passenger said two flight attendants did not raise concerns when he held his nervous toddler in his lap, but a third flight attendant instructed him to buckle his daughter in because she did not meet the age requirements to sit on his lap.
YSL rapper Young Thug faces new charges in Fulton County street gang case
Atlanta-based rapper Young Thug is now charged with modifying a firearm into a machine gun while attempting to distribute marijuana, codeine and cocaine.
2 Fort Benning soldiers killed in north Georgia mountains
Two soldiers were killed and three others injured in a weather-related incident on Yonah Mountain in north Georgia, Army officials say. The soldiers were stationed out of Fort Benning.
Greg, Travis McMichael sentenced to life for federal hate crimes in Ahmaud Arbery's murder
Travis McMichael has been sentenced to life in prison for committing a federal hate crime in the death of Black jogger Ahmaud Arbery.