Crime & Public Safety

Boyfriend arrested, charged in 1999 cold case murder

An Atlanta mother was killed in 1999. Police just made a cold case arrest.

Former High Museum executive pleads guilty to embezzlement

Man, woman found dead with gunshot wounds in southeast Atlanta bedroom

Georgia judges OK millions in wrongful conviction claims under new law

Holster, then handcuff: Fatal DeKalb arrest defied most officer training

Apalachee shooting suspect to appear in Barrow County for plea, sentence hearing

An off-duty officer shot her son. A year later, she’s still calling for justice

Mother seeks damages a year after son was fatally shot by Atlanta officer

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No charges for off-duty Atlanta officer in deadly bar shooting

Prosecutors determined Melvin Potter was “justified in using deadly force” when the off-duty officer shot and killed 38-year-old Devon Anderson during a fight two years ago.

‘Explosive diarrhea’ cases are spreading. Here’s what you need to know.

Georgia is one of the 31 states with cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal disease caused by microscopic parasites that can contaminate food and water. Summer is prime time.

Ophelia, who was shot and killed Wednesday by a Cobb County Sheriff's deputy, is shown here in her service dog vest. (Courtesy of Healing4Heroes)

Dog shot and killed by Cobb County sheriff’s deputy

Cobb County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release that a deputy shot the dog because it was being “aggressive.” The dog's owner strongly denies that.

An Atlanta mother was killed in 1999. Police just made a cold case arrest.

Bridgett Lockhart's family pushed Atlanta police for information about her 1999 killing. Atlanta police now have charged her boyfriend with murder.

Former High Museum executive pleads guilty to embezzlement

The former chief operating officer of the High Museum of Art pleaded guilty Monday to a single felony theft charge. He is accused of stealing more than $600,000.

Man, woman found dead with gunshot wounds in southeast Atlanta bedroom

Atlanta police said a "highly active" investigation is ongoing after two people were found dead Sunday in a home in southeast Atlanta.

Georgia judges OK millions in wrongful conviction claims under new law

A year ago, the Legislature tasked a relatively unknown group of Georgia judges with something rare: building out a legal process from scratch to compensate Georgia’s wrongful...

Holster, then handcuff: Fatal DeKalb arrest defied most officer training

Law enforcement officers in Georgia are generally trained not to handle a firearm while they handcuff. A recent DeKalb officer’s arrest has sparked questions about procedure.

Apalachee shooting suspect to appear in Barrow County for plea, sentence hearing

Colt Gray is set to appear in court for a non-negotiated plea and sentencing hearing on July 24, indicating he may be changing that not guilty plea.

Mother seeks damages a year after son was fatally shot by Atlanta officer

Devon Anderson’s family contends Atlanta police routinely turn a blind eye to officers’ misconduct.

No charges for off-duty Atlanta officer in deadly bar shooting

Prosecutors determined Melvin Potter was “justified in using deadly force” when the off-duty officer shot and killed 38-year-old Devon Anderson during a fight two years ago.

‘Explosive diarrhea’ cases are spreading. Here’s what you need to know.

Georgia is one of the 31 states with cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal disease caused by microscopic parasites that can contaminate food and water. Summer is prime time.

Dog shot and killed by Cobb County sheriff’s deputy

Cobb County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release that a deputy shot the dog because it was being “aggressive.” The dog's owner strongly denies that.