Family, friends to lay to rest Georgia State Patrol candidate who died during training

Friends and family will gather in Cartersville Saturday to remember a Georgia State Patrol candidate who collapsed and died after finishing a training exercise.

Community gathers for funeral service of Cobb County deputy killed in line of duty

The ceremony recognized Cobb County Deputy Jonathan Randall Koleski's 15 years of service in Cobb County along with his three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.

2 Cobb County deputies 'ambushed and killed' serving warrant at Marietta-area home

Two Cobb County sheriff’s deputies were killed in the line of duty Thursday evening. The sheriff’s office says they were shot while serving a warrant on a Marietta-area home.

Georgia deputy police chief busted in prostitution sting with $180, pack of White Claw

A Georgia deputy police chief who was arrested last week for soliciting a prostitute in Florida, officials said. Prior to his arrest, he reportedly told undercover detectives that he had been conned out of $200 by a prostitute the night before.

Atlanta Popeyes calls police on student trying to buy homeless man food

A Georgia State University student says workers at an Atlanta Popeyes called the police on her when she tried to buy food for a man experiencing homelessness. Instead of arresting her, however, she says the police commended her kindness.

Woman found dead in SUV trapped under tractor-trailer, police say

The wreck involved an SUV and semi-truck on Marietta Boulevard. Police have not shared the condition of their driver, but the front of the SUV was crushed underneath the truck.

Dogs found living in deplorable conditions at Georgia animal rescue, deputies say

Investigators said more than 200 dogs were found on property belonging to Wendy Brewer and Dogs Rock Rescue. Brewer was booked into the Heard County jail on felony animal cruelty charges.

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.

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.

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.