According to the state, his death could have been prevented if simple procedures mandated by the state were followed.

His last known vehicle was a white 2019 VW Passat with Georgia tag CWC3082. He is considered to be armed and dangerous, and has ties to the Alpharetta area. The officer was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta for treatment, Atlanta police said.

Read about prominent Atlanta attorney Gary Farris, known as "Big Daddy," who vanished and then turned up dead on his family's sprawling Georgia estate.

A man was arrested after attempting to cross Georgia 400 on foot and fleeing into the woods. An employee from Avalon in Alpharetta told police the suspect had been breaking into vehicles in the area.

The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) has revoked the license for an Alpharetta preschool after a toddler choked to death last month.

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. - An off-duty Atlanta police officer was stabbed during a confrontation in Rockdale County on Saturday.

Georgia, the Peach State, is a blend of Southern charm, rich history and modern growth. The largest cities in Georgia range from bustling metropolises to charming towns that have grown into thriving urban centers.

While much of metro Atlanta has thawed, parts of Southeast Georgia are still dealing with cold wind chills as low as 20 degrees. NWS issued a freeze warning for parts of Southeast Georgia from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday.

Keeping kids safe at metro Atlanta schools is the goal of a Monday meeting in Decatur about new solutions for school security.

According to an incident report, Hamilton said three suspects entered his home and attempted to take a safe with guns in it and multiple designer handbags.

Brian Landis, a former assistant coach at Georgia State and West Georgia, was annoucned as Alpharetta’s football coach Tuesday.

Two lottery players tried their luck at Fantasy 5 — and won the jackpot prize, according to the Georgia Lottery. The lucky players matched all five numbers drawn Monday, Jan. 20, to win $403,502 each, the lottery said.