Georgia crime news

A 17-year-old has been arrested after police say he shot a man during an incident at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex on Valentine’s Day. Authorities identified the suspect as Kez …

Authorities in Gwinnett County, Georgia, have arrested a man accused of carrying out a jury duty scam that allegedly cost a victim $1,350. According to the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office, …

James Alvin Ellison, 20, was indicted in Chatham County on Wednesday in connection to multiple shootings and an armed robbery. Ellison, who was 18 at the time of a 2024 …

A seventh suspect, Zyquie Hakeem Gardner, was arrested in connection with the Best Buy shoplifting case, the Savannah Police Department reported. Gardner faces charges of theft by taking, theft by …

John Braxton has been arrested in Camden County, Georgia, following a drug bust that uncovered large quantities of narcotics and firearms, the Camden County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday. Braxton faces …

A Gwinnett County Police Department investigation into a reported robbery has led to human trafficking and prostitution-related charges against a Gwinnett County man. Officers responded to a robbery call on …

MARTIN, Ga. — Jonathan Jordan, 25, of Dahlonega, was arrested Saturday after allegedly stealing two vehicles in Stephens County and Athens-Clarke County, authorities said. The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office responded …

A former Georgia state employee has been charged in connection with a $230,000 COVID-19 fraud scheme, according to the Georgia Attorney General’s Office. Porsha Robinson is accused of conspiring with …

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ga. (WFXG) — A Jefferson County High School teacher is facing criminal charges in connection with multiple burglaries and thefts on the school campus, authorities said. Mitchell Vaughn …

A former Ludowici city clerk has been arrested on theft-related charges, according to booking records. City Attorney Luke Moses said Tina Skipper, who previously served as the city clerk, was …