3 arrested after high-speed chase in Coweta County with speeds topping 130 mph

3 arrested after high-speed chase in Coweta County with speeds topping 130 mph

Izaiah Smith, 24, Kei’avion Thomas, 22, both of Atlanta, and Genesis Denton, 28, of Lynwood, Illinois, were charged with felony fleeing to elude, obstruction of officers, and marijuana possession. Smith was also charged with leaving the scene of an accident, reckless driving, speeding, and other traffic infractions.

Izaiah Smith, 24, Kei’avion Thomas, 22, both of Atlanta, and Genesis Denton, 28, of Lynwood, Illinois, were charged with felony fleeing to elude, obstruction of officers, and marijuana possession. Smith was also charged with leaving the scene of an accident, reckless driving, speeding, and other traffic infractions.

Cardi B awarded $1.25 million in defamation lawsuit by Atlanta jury

Cardi B awarded $1.25 million in defamation lawsuit by Atlanta jury

A federal jury in Atlanta has awarded $1.25 million to Cardi B in a defamation lawsuit against a celebrity news blogger who she says posted videos falsely stating the Grammy-winning rapper used cocaine, had contracted herpes and engaged in prostitution.

A federal jury in Atlanta has awarded $1.25 million to Cardi B in a defamation lawsuit against a celebrity news blogger who she says posted videos falsely stating the Grammy-winning rapper used cocaine, had contracted herpes and engaged in prostitution.

Jayceon Mathis: Human remains found during search for 4-year-old Georgia boy; mother charged with murder

Jayceon Mathis: Human remains found during search for 4-year-old Georgia boy; mother charged with murder

The mother of a missing 4-year-old Georgia boy has been charged with murder, cruelty to children, and concealing a death after investigators found human remains during their search for the boy.

The mother of a missing 4-year-old Georgia boy has been charged with murder, cruelty to children, and concealing a death after investigators found human remains during their search for the boy.

'Pastor' and wife arrested after 'frightening' discovery of people locked in Griffin home, police say

'Pastor' and wife arrested after 'frightening' discovery of people locked in Griffin home, police say

Police say as many as eight people were found locked in the basement of an unlicensed Griffin group home disguised as a church. The so-called pastor is accused of denying them medical care and medications.

Police say as many as eight people were found locked in the basement of an unlicensed Griffin group home disguised as a church. The so-called pastor is accused of denying them medical care and medications.

Georgia teen accepted into 48 colleges, earns over $600K in scholarships

Georgia teen accepted into 48 colleges, earns over $600K in scholarships

Kenyari Sawyer, a 4.0 senior in Albany, Georgia, was accepted into 48 universities and colleges and received more than $600,000 in scholarships.

Kenyari Sawyer, a 4.0 senior in Albany, Georgia, was accepted into 48 universities and colleges and received more than $600,000 in scholarships.

'Like witnessing a miracle': Georgia woman gives birth after nearly 5-month battle with COVID-19

'Like witnessing a miracle': Georgia woman gives birth after nearly 5-month battle with COVID-19

Sheenah Berry didn't think she needed the COVID-19 vaccine until she got pregnant. Then, before she could get her shots, the Rex, Georgia woman caught the coronavirus that would hospitalize her for more than 4 months.

Sheenah Berry didn't think she needed the COVID-19 vaccine until she got pregnant. Then, before she could get her shots, the Rex, Georgia woman caught the coronavirus that would hospitalize her for more than 4 months.

Justin Ross Harris: Court to hear appeal of man convicted in son’s hot-car death

Justin Ross Harris: Court to hear appeal of man convicted in son’s hot-car death

Justin Ross Harris, 41, was convicted in November 2016 on eight counts including malice murder in the death of his 22-month-old son, Cooper, is asking Georgia’s highest court to overturn his convictions for murder and child cruelty.

Justin Ross Harris, 41, was convicted in November 2016 on eight counts including malice murder in the death of his 22-month-old son, Cooper, is asking Georgia’s highest court to overturn his convictions for murder and child cruelty.

As omicron cases surge, so do breakthrough infections

As omicron cases surge, so do breakthrough infections

A fully vaccinated East Atlanta man recently contracted a breakthrough infection, likely caused by the highly contagious omicron variant.

A fully vaccinated East Atlanta man recently contracted a breakthrough infection, likely caused by the highly contagious omicron variant.

Actress Tiffany Haddish arrested in Georgia, charged with DUI

Actress Tiffany Haddish arrested in Georgia, charged with DUI

Actress Tiffany Haddish was arrested early Friday morning and charged with driving under the influence in Georgia, police said.

Actress Tiffany Haddish was arrested early Friday morning and charged with driving under the influence in Georgia, police said.

Georgia woman gets prison time for COVID relief fraud

Georgia woman gets prison time for COVID relief fraud

Federal prosecutors say 49-year-old Hunter VanPelt of Roswell submitted six false loan applications to the Paycheck Protection Program from April to June 2020. She allegedly requested a total of more than $7.9 million and received more than $6 million.

Federal prosecutors say 49-year-old Hunter VanPelt of Roswell submitted six false loan applications to the Paycheck Protection Program from April to June 2020. She allegedly requested a total of more than $7.9 million and received more than $6 million.

Georgia hikers help woman recreate cherished photograph of late mother

Georgia hikers help woman recreate cherished photograph of late mother

South Carolina resident Bridget Hazel wanted to recreate a photo of her late mother but had no idea where it had been taken. So she posted it on social media, where a group of Georgia hikers helped make her dream come true.

South Carolina resident Bridget Hazel wanted to recreate a photo of her late mother but had no idea where it had been taken. So she posted it on social media, where a group of Georgia hikers helped make her dream come true.

Man who paid former employee's final paycheck in pennies gets sued by US Dept. of Labor

Man who paid former employee's final paycheck in pennies gets sued by US Dept. of Labor

The repair shop boss in Georgia who paid a former employee in oil-soaked pennies dumped in his driveway with a vulgar note is being sued by the US Department of Labor.

The repair shop boss in Georgia who paid a former employee in oil-soaked pennies dumped in his driveway with a vulgar note is being sued by the US Department of Labor.

Cold case rape, murder of 14-year-old Atlanta girl solved with DNA, APD says

Cold case rape, murder of 14-year-old Atlanta girl solved with DNA, APD says

Atlanta police say detectives believe they have identified the man responsible for the 1995 cold case rape and murder of Nacole Smith and a 2004 East Point sexual assault.

Atlanta police say detectives believe they have identified the man responsible for the 1995 cold case rape and murder of Nacole Smith and a 2004 East Point sexual assault.

Gwinnett County mother accused of 1-year-old child's murder

Gwinnett County mother accused of 1-year-old child's murder

Police said a woman initially claimed her 1-year-old son was OK after being "run over by a truck" on Christmas Eve. Police found the boy dead on Christmas Day and his injuries appeared "inconsistent" with her story.

Police said a woman initially claimed her 1-year-old son was OK after being "run over by a truck" on Christmas Eve. Police found the boy dead on Christmas Day and his injuries appeared "inconsistent" with her story.