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Cofield Escape

How a dangerous and very rich con artist escaped federal prison

Arthur Lee Cofield, a dangerous gang leader who once stole $11 million while incarcerated, easily escaped from a Georgia prison camp with no fence.

Uber Ahead Of Earnings Figures

Uber CEO must testify in sex trafficking suit, Gwinnett judge says

A Gwinnett County judge has denied Uber's attempt to shield its CEO from testifying in a lawsuit that contends the company is liable for alleged sex trafficking.

Boyfriend arrested, charged in 1999 cold case murder

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.

Mississippi Island Death
GUEST COLUMN

Mississippi officials offer too much certainty in Nolan Xavier Wells’ death

Jayden Williams

Stockbridge mayor faces scrutiny as City Council strips him of access, duties

Crime scene tape
UPDATE

Deputies ID ex-boyfriend on the run after woman fatally shot in Hall County

FIFA Fan Fest has free Ludacris performance

Scattered thunderstorms disrupt Sunday FIFA World Cup festival

Sandy Springs approves police plan for 99 license plate readers

DeKalb deputy charged with Flock camera misuse; more Georgia officers fired

LEG DAY 25

Georgia Rep. Kelley must face suit over friend’s fatal hit-and-run, judges say

Pool photo

Grandmother charged after 2-year-old boy’s drowning death at Roswell pool

Cofield Escape

How a dangerous and very rich con artist escaped federal prison

Uber Ahead Of Earnings Figures

Uber CEO must testify in sex trafficking suit, Gwinnett judge says

Boyfriend arrested, charged in 1999 cold case murder

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