Clayton County News

A man stabbed his ex-girlfriend multiple times and her daughter following a break-up, a Clayton County police spokesman said.

In one of the most watched races in Clayton County, a fired Jonesboro police chief, who was running in last Tuesdaya s election for a seat on the city council beside the mayor who terminated him earlier this year, was unsuccessful in his bid.

Police say a woman who had been sought as a possible kidnap victim has been located in the Riverdale area and arrested.

A Steven H. Ballard, 53, of McDonough, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Thomas W. Thrash Jr.

Clayton County police say a woman who told police her daughter had been abducted, leading to an Amber Alert, has been charged with making a false report.

Clayton County police are searching for a burglar who broke into a couple's home, tied them up and beat them.

A Levi's Call alert was canceled late Wednesday morning after a Clayton County toddler that police said was abducted around daybreak was found safe.

A Levi's Call alert was issued by the GBI Wednesday for a Clayton County toddler abducted from Jonesboro.

Georgia voters elected three state lawmakers Tuesday, while other legislative races appeared headed to run-off elections in December.

Clayton County schools can keep its probationary accreditation. A review by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools found the school system is making progress, but still has steps to take before becoming a "quality" district.

Police are searching for a man who robbed a Clayton County bank Monday morning. The robber entered the RBC Centura Bank on Tara Boulevard near Jonesboro around 11 a.m., Clayton Police Lt.

Two Clayton County teachers are facing charges after fighting in front of students this week.

Two Clayton County teachers are on administrative leave after getting into a fight over a love letter posted on Facebook.

A love letter posted on Facebook drew ire from two Clayton County middle school teachers, who now face charges for fighting in front of students Monday morning, police said.

DNA helped solve a cold case involving the rape of a 13-year-old girl, according to Clayton County police.

Clayton County police say DNA helped solve an old rape case involving a 13-year-old girl.

A bond hearing is set for this morning for the man accused of beating up an Army reservists outside of a Clayton County Cracker Barrel.

We asked the tough questions and found out former Carver Bible College police officer Steven Turner has a history of alleged mis-conduct. The Georgia Peace Officers Standard & Training Council started investigating Turner last September after he quit his job at the Lithonia Police Department.

Gov. Sonny Perdue's Judicial Nominating Commission has submitted its recommendations to fill two judgeships.

Eleven shell casings, zero motive. That's what Clayton County Police have so far investigating a Tuesday drive-by shooting that sent three girls, ages 14 to 16, to the hospital with gunshot wounds.