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The East Point Police Department's Real-Time Crime Center is revolutionizing law enforcement by using technology to monitor crime and improve response times. With 300 cameras and drone units, the department aims to address 125,000 service calls annually, contributing to a decrease in crime rates.

A high school football game in Rockdale County was canceled after a fight broke out during pregame warm-ups. The district is investigating the incident and has not yet disclosed details about injuries or potential rescheduling.

Statesboro police located and returned a distinctive alien sculpture to Charlie's Funky Junk Shop following its recent disappearance.

Atlanta's historic Tabernacle music venue announced a major partnership with iTHINK Financial, featuring a new marquee name.

Tarris Caswell, a 33-year-old music producer and DJ, was shot and killed during an attempted robbery in southwest Atlanta. His family is seeking justice as police continue to investigate the incident.

The City of Norcross is notifying residents after a ransomware attack targeted certain computer systems earlier this month, officials said.

Johnel Elisse Welch, 43, has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old in 2021. The Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office emphasized their commitment to justice in severe assault cases.

Volunteers in South Fulton spent time cleaning up a major commercial corridor to attract new businesses and prepare for an upcoming community celebration.

A 36-year-old Walker County man faces child exploitation charges following a cybercrime investigation, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).

A Villa Rica police officer testified about responding to a home invasion shooting in November 2024.

James Cooper, 51, was arrested after allegedly pointing a gun at multiple drivers in East Cobb during a series of road rage incidents early Sunday morning. Police utilized doorbell footage to track down Cooper, who faces several charges including aggravated assault.

An Athens-Clarke County Police Department employee was terminated after allegedly misusing the department's license plate reader system to track his ex-wife. The incident has prompted an internal investigation and a request for an independent criminal inquiry.

A two-vehicle crash involving a marked patrol car in Cobb County resulted in an officer and another driver being hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Old Canton Road was closed as authorities investigated the scene.

Federal agents seized over 240 pounds of solid and liquid methamphetamine during a raid on a Union City home.

A police pursuit in DeKalb County resulted in the arrest of a driver and the seizure of two kilograms of fentanyl-laced cocaine and a firearm. The incident occurred during an active narcotics investigation near Browns Mill Road and Klondike Road.

Two men were arrested in Athens after a traffic stop revealed illegal drugs and firearms. Officers discovered MDMA, marijuana, and counterfeit bills during the search.

A new study from the University of Georgia shows that invasive Joro spiders are not competing with native orb weavers for food. Instead, they consume a different diet, primarily targeting small pests, and may actually serve as natural pest control.

New daily flights will connect major U.S. hubs with destinations across Europe and Asia beginning in spring 2027 as the carrier expands its global network.

Controversial figure Milo Yiannopoulos has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and is currently detained in Louisiana. His immigration status and the reasons for his arrest remain unclear.

It’s official: Nashville International Airport will be named after Tennessee native daughter and country legend Dolly Parton.