Toccoa man arrested after standoff on Sweetgum Road

A Toccoa man surrendered to the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office early Friday morning after a hours-long standoff at a home on Sweetgum Road.

Man accused of killing Outkast rapper Big Boi's uncle denied bond

A Fulton County judge denied bond for a teenager accused of killing the uncle of Atlanta rapper Big Boi in a 2025 road rage shooting.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 80 latest updates

Tuesday marks Day 80 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy disappeared from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1, and authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.

Atlanta Braves turn in minor league player following deadly Florida crash

An 18-year-old former Atlanta Braves minor league catcher was arrested Monday morning after the team turned him in for his alleged role in a fatal hit-and-run crash on a Florida interstate. 

Gainesville man faces 400+ child exploitation charges

A Gainesville man faces 400 new felony charges related to child sexual exploitation as part of an ongoing investigation, according to Hall County officials.

Mexico pyramid shooting: 6 Americans among those hurt

Six Americans were among those hurt when a gunman opened fire on tourists visiting a popular archaeological pyramid site in Mexico.

Atlanta police investigating shots fired in Midtown parking lot

Atlanta police are investigating after shots were fired and vehicles were damaged early Tuesday in Midtown Atlanta.

Why attorneys say Zachariah Branch's Athens arrest was over the line

Former Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch was arrested in Athens early Sunday morning and charged with two misdemeanors.

DA charges San Jose teen with murder, sex assault of 'Baby Jaxon'

The Santa Clara County District Attorney on Monday announced charges against a then-17-year-old for the death and sexual assault of a 2-year-old boy nicknamed "Baby Jaxon." 

Singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of 14-year-old girl

Singer D4vd pleaded not guilty Monday after he was charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez who police say was found dismembered in his Tesla in 2025.

Coalition warns Atlanta lacks equipment for World Cup

A coalition of housing advocates and fire union leaders gathered on the steps of City Hall Monday morning to warn that Atlanta is not ready for the World Cup.

Emory law student banned from campus over racist emails

Concern is growing at Emory University's law school after students and alumni say a student sent a series of racist and hateful emails that included threats of violence against minorities.

Barrow County judge bans video of Colin Gray sentencing

A judge ruled victim impact statements for Colin Gray cannot be recorded or broadcast to ensure a fair trial for his son.

Men charged in Newnan neighborhood lockdown identified

Two Coweta County men were arrested on drug and weapons charges Sunday after a shooting left a Sandstone Drive home riddled with bullet holes and locked down the surrounding neighborhood. 

Person found dead at Smyrna Kroger on South Cobb Drive

Smyrna police are investigating after a person was found dead Monday in the parking lot of a Kroger on South Cobb Drive.