Two Georgia Men Indicted in $760K Fuel Card Fraud
A federal grand jury charged Zachary Walker and Mario Bailey over unpaid fuel purchases made across 23 states.
Georgia Crime News
In Georgia, crime news means criminal investigations, law enforcement operations, the justice system and public safety. This page follows developments from state agencies and courtrooms across the region.
Law Enforcement
Georgia Locks Down Two State Prisons After Fight
The Georgia Department of Corrections kept two prisons on full lockdown and placed restrictions on specific dorms at three others following a gang-related fight.
Financial Crime
Court Revives Attorney's Fee-Sharing Suit Against Firm
Georgia's appeals court sends a breach-of-contract dispute over a $300,000 fee to a jury trial.
Drug Crime
Morrison Receives Director's Award for Excellence
Assistant U.S. Attorney Mike Morrison is among 13 federal prosecutors nationwide honored for excellence in prosecutions.
Sex Crimes
Live Poll
Should rideshare companies be held legally responsible for violent criminal acts committed by their drivers?
Georgia Court Rules Lyft Not Liable for Assault
The Georgia appellate court ruled that Lyft is not legally responsible for a violent assault committed by one of its drivers.
Criminal Justice
Court Rejects Georgia Power Bid to Split Asbestos Fault
The Court of Appeals of Georgia upheld a trial court ruling that an asbestos defendant cannot have a jury apportion fault among other potential tortfeasors.
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Georgia reporting spans criminal investigations, law enforcement policy changes, judicial proceedings and public safety trends. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties, encompassing every jurisdiction where incidents occur. Sentencing guidelines and the resources available to courts often influence the duration and outcome of high-profile cases. Legislative changes to penal codes and police training requirements drive the bulk of long-term coverage.