Georgia inmate accused of impersonating California billionaire to steal $11M while inside max security lock-up

The Georgia gang member is accused of using contraband cell phones will to impersonate a California movie mogul in a scheme that is believed to be one of the largest heists pull off from inside an American prison.

Missing Georgia mom Debbie Collier was found naked and burned, clutching tree at bottom of embankment: docs

A missing Georgia mom found dead earlier this month was discovered partially burned, stripped naked and "grasping a small tree," according to police documents. Debbie Collier, 59, vanished on Sept. 10, according to authorities.

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.

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.

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.

23 years after death, investigators identify boy found in DeKalb County cemetery, mother arrested

For over 20 years, the identity of a young boy whose body was found placed in the woods near a DeKalb County cemetery remained a mystery. Now investigators say they've identified him and arrested his mother for his death.

The Georgia Guidestones demolished after explosion 'destroyed' portion, GBI says

Law enforcement agencies are investigating an explosion that caused "significant" damage to the controversial Georgia Guidestones in Elbert County forcing officials to demolish them.

Atlanta Subway employee shot dead by customer in argument over mayo, police say

Police say a customer killed one worker at a Downtown Atlanta Subway and sent another to the hospital over an argument about the amount of mayo on his sandwich.

Young Thug facing drug, weapons charges following racketeering arrest

Rapper Young Thug is now facing additional charges connected with drugs and weapons following his arrest and indictment on RICO and gang-related offenses.

'We Ready' rapper Archie Eversole murdered by brother, police say

Archie Eversole, a fixture in the Atlanta rap scene whose hit "We Ready" became an Atlanta United anthem, has died after he was shot in DeKalb County. His brother is now charged with his murder.

Body of woman found 33 years ago in Georgia identified as missing Michigan teen

For over 30 years, investigators have tried to identify a woman found murdered near a Dade County interstate. Now, the family of a Michigan teen who went missing in the 1980s finally has closure thanks to new technology.

Mother of Young Thug's child killed over bowling ball in Atlanta, family says

A night that was supposed to be a celebration turned into a tragedy after a fight over a bowling ball ended with a deadly shooting outside of a play center in southwest Atlanta.

Birthday toy swapped out for a pound of pot

When a Spalding County girl celebrated her 8th birthday, she got a present no one ever imagined. Her parents say someone had taken a toy out of a box and replaced it with marijuana.

Clayton County man charged with sex trafficking, rape of 13-year-old girl he met on gaming app Roblox

The 33-year-old Georgia man was able to convince a 13-year-old girl he met through the game Roblox to run away from her home in Kansas, police say. Officers found the girl safe at a Clayton County Dollar General days after she disappeared.