On March 11, 2005, a routine day at the Fulton County Courthouse turned into a horrific tragedy when Brian Nichols overpowered a deputy, stole a gun, and fatally shot three people.

Fire crews were called to the courthouse just before 2 p.m. after employees in the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office on the third floor reported finding a powdery substance while opening ...

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Tuesday marks 20 years since Brian Nichols went on a shooting rampage at the Fulton County Courthouse and killed four people, sparking a giant manhunt.

Brian Gene Nichols — an inmate on trial for rape — overpowered a deputy inside the Fulton County courthouse and stole her gun. He then began "one of the most heinous crimes" Cohen can remember ...

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — In a new lawsuit, Republicans claim the Fulton County Board of Commissioners unlawfully blocked two GOP nominees to the county's Board of Elections. The suit, filed late ...

Evidence markers outside the Fulton County courthouse on Friday morning, March 11, 2005 in downtown Atlanta. Brian Nichols killed Judge Rowland Barnes, a deputy and a court reporter, and wounded ...

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — It’s the dawn of a new day in Fulton County, and county leaders would like to spread a little sunshine. “Got my sunglasses here. We’re all very excited, despite the ...

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Several inmates at two Fulton County Jail locations could face additional charges and jail time after police uncovered a contraband operation. Officials say three holes were ...

Nichols fled the courthouse and killed Fulton County sheriff deputy Sgt. Hoyt Teasley, who tried to stop him outside the building. He later shot and killed off-duty federal agent David Wilhelm.

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - An incident at the Fulton County Courthouse is currently under investigation. The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department has confirmed there is an investigation of at least one ...