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Hinesville Police Capture Escaped Tortoise After Sunday Adventure

The large reptile made a surprising escape before being returned to its enclosure.

Richmond County Sheriff's Office Seeks Missing Woman

Lashanti Patterson, 23, was last seen leaving a local Chipotle restaurant.

Southwest Flight Diverted for Dramatic Mid-Air Arrest

Passengers experienced a tense scene as law enforcement stormed the plane in tactical gear.

Valdosta Police Capture Miami Man Wanted for Attempted Murder

Daniel Valencia was spotted on the street and arrested without incident.

Chamblee Police Launch Real-Time Crime Center

New hub allows officers to track crimes as they happen and sometimes even anticipate them.

13-Year-Old Calls 911 to Retrieve Slippers, Officer's Vehicle Reported Suspicious

Monroe Police Department responds to range of incidents including juvenile disputes, suspicious vehicles, and property damage

Clarkesville Police Officer Honored with Award of Valor and National Recognition

Officer Terry 'J' Palmer Jr. recognized for heroic actions during critical incident in 2024.

Police Investigate Incident at DeKalb Condos

Authorities respond to Saratoga Lake apartment complex in Decatur, Georgia.

Police Shooting Kills Man In Cobb

Authorities say officers shot and killed a man accused of pulling out a handgun in Powder Springs.

Burke County jailer resigns after inmate's alleged 3rd attack

Inmate accused of throwing human waste on correctional officers in multiple incidents

Hall County Sheriff Arrested for DUI, Admits to Binge Drinking

Sheriff Gerald Couch blew nearly three times the legal limit during a recent traffic stop.

GSP investigating accident near HWY 204 and Gateway Blvd

Potential life-threatening injuries reported, intersection closed for 2 hours

Community to Honor Officer Caleb Abney Sunday; WALB Live Streaming Service

Funeral for Officer Caleb Abney underway Sunday at Lowndes High School

Savannah Crash Kills Schoolteacher Amid ICE Deportation Chase

Incident reignites debate over immigration enforcement tactics in Georgia

Rutland Schools on Lockdown During Active Police Search

Bibb County Schools say all students and staff are safe as authorities conduct search on Skipper Road.

Driver Distracted by Phone Pinned Under Semi Truck in Georgia

Carrollton police warn against dangers of distracted driving after crash incident.

Neighbors Demand Answers After Fake 911 Shooting Call

Police swarmed a Mableton, Georgia neighborhood in response to a false report of a shooting.

Bibb County Deputies Arrest Man on Houston County Warrant

Suspect taken into custody at Mercer University Drive residence without incident

Driver Admits Phone Use Before Crash with 18-Wheeler in Carrollton

Police say incident highlights importance of Georgia's hands-free law

Cherished teacher killed in crash during ICE pursuit

Linda Davis, 52, was struck and killed by a driver fleeing immigration officers in Savannah, Georgia.

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