Sole survivor of Athens triple shooting loses eye, faces long recovery
A 20-year-old man is still fighting for his life at Grady Memorial Hospital, loved ones say, after a triple shooting in downtown Athens early Saturday morning that left two others dead.
A 20-year-old man is still fighting for his life at Grady Memorial Hospital, loved ones say, after a triple shooting in downtown Athens early Saturday morning that left two others dead.
Fundraiser aids teen's recovery, grandfather's funeral costs after ambulance crash
A family is mourning a grandfather and supporting his teenage grandson's recovery after both were pinned beneath an ambulance in a tragic roadside crash on Sunday evening.
A family is mourning a grandfather and supporting his teenage grandson's recovery after both were pinned beneath an ambulance in a tragic roadside crash on Sunday evening.
Death of Deputy Tamara Tuitt-Bartlett: Why the accused killer is seeking immunity
Eric Sumner claims he killed Gwinnett County Master Deputy Tamara Tuitt-Bartlett in self-defense during a domestic fight.
Eric Sumner claims he killed Gwinnett County Master Deputy Tamara Tuitt-Bartlett in self-defense during a domestic fight.
Pot smell leads to wild high-speed chase on Coweta County interstate
A Coweta County deputy chased a driver after smelling marijuana coming from his car on the interstate.
A Coweta County deputy chased a driver after smelling marijuana coming from his car on the interstate.
Man eats marijuana stash during Coweta police pursuit
A Coweta County deputy’s keen sense of smell led to a high-speed interstate chase and the arrest of a driver who admitted to swallowing his illegal stash.
A Coweta County deputy’s keen sense of smell led to a high-speed interstate chase and the arrest of a driver who admitted to swallowing his illegal stash.
More than 50 tires dumped at DeKalb County church
A DeKalb County pastor is calling for accountability after more than 50 heavy-duty truck tires were illegally dumped across the Temple of Faith Ministries property.
A DeKalb County pastor is calling for accountability after more than 50 heavy-duty truck tires were illegally dumped across the Temple of Faith Ministries property.
Atlanta businesses prep for World Cup windfall
Atlanta businesses are preparing for a projected $500 million economic impact as the city nears the three-month countdown to the World Cup.
Atlanta businesses are preparing for a projected $500 million economic impact as the city nears the three-month countdown to the World Cup.
South Fulton healthcare desert finally ending
Fulton County commissioners unanimously approved a 200-bed Grady Hospital facility to bring critical healthcare services to Union City by 2031.
Fulton County commissioners unanimously approved a 200-bed Grady Hospital facility to bring critical healthcare services to Union City by 2031.
Former '19 Kids and Counting' star Joseph Duggar accused of child molestation
A former reality television star from the TLC series "19 Kids and Counting" is facing charges after allegedly molesting a 9-year-old girl during a 2020 Florida vacation.
A former reality television star from the TLC series "19 Kids and Counting" is facing charges after allegedly molesting a 9-year-old girl during a 2020 Florida vacation.
Georgia passes Mason Sells Act for AEDs
The Georgia House unanimously passed the Mason Sells Act to require AED registration with 911 dispatchers after a Mercer student's tragic death.
The Georgia House unanimously passed the Mason Sells Act to require AED registration with 911 dispatchers after a Mercer student's tragic death.
Man claims self-defense in deputy's death
Eric Sumner is seeking immunity from prosecution in the shooting death of Gwinnett County Deputy Tamara Bartlett, claiming he acted in self-defense during a domestic dispute.
Eric Sumner is seeking immunity from prosecution in the shooting death of Gwinnett County Deputy Tamara Bartlett, claiming he acted in self-defense during a domestic dispute.
Gunman sought in South Fulton double teen killing
South Fulton police are searching for a suspect after 16-year-old Shamari Smart and 14-year-old Jeremiah Carter were fatally shot Tuesday night.
South Fulton police are searching for a suspect after 16-year-old Shamari Smart and 14-year-old Jeremiah Carter were fatally shot Tuesday night.
2 additional tornadoes confirmed in Upson County: NWS
The National Weather Service confirmed two additional tornadoes spun up from a severe line of storms that moved through Georgia early Monday.
The National Weather Service confirmed two additional tornadoes spun up from a severe line of storms that moved through Georgia early Monday.
Fayetteville data center project halted as developers withdraw appeal
Georgia’s SB 482 targets predatory websites that charge fees to remove arrest photos from the internet.
Georgia’s SB 482 targets predatory websites that charge fees to remove arrest photos from the internet.
Trump threatens retaliation if Iran attacks Qatar again
Some top Iranian officials have been killed as more strikes were launched against Israel and Gulf countries. Here's what you need to know.
Some top Iranian officials have been killed as more strikes were launched against Israel and Gulf countries. Here's what you need to know.
Atlanta weather: Frost Advisory tonight, record-level warmth by Sunday
A Frost Advisory is in effect for nearly all of North and Central Georgia through Thursday morning.
A Frost Advisory is in effect for nearly all of North and Central Georgia through Thursday morning.
Pastor pleads for help after illegal dumping
A local place of worship has become a dumping ground for hundreds of discarded tires, leaving a South DeKalb pastor desperate for a solution. The pile, located on the property of The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church off Glenwood Road, has grown so large it is now being described as a significant environmental and fire hazard. Leaders revealed today that there are an estimated 37,000 illegally dumped tires scattered across DeKalb County.
A local place of worship has become a dumping ground for hundreds of discarded tires, leaving a South DeKalb pastor desperate for a solution. The pile, located on the property of The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church off Glenwood Road, has grown so large it is now being described as a significant environmental and fire hazard. Leaders revealed today that there are an estimated 37,000 illegally dumped tires scattered across DeKalb County.
Marijuana smell leads to Coweta chase and huge bust
A traffic stop in Coweta County quickly escalated into a high-speed chase along I-85 and led to a huge arrest. Our Doug Evans brings us the bodycam footage and breaks down how the smell of marijuana can act as probable cause for officers.
A traffic stop in Coweta County quickly escalated into a high-speed chase along I-85 and led to a huge arrest. Our Doug Evans brings us the bodycam footage and breaks down how the smell of marijuana can act as probable cause for officers.
Trump’s "Save America Act" takes center stage
The U.S. Senate has entered what is expected to be a grueling, multi-day "marathon debate" over the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act. On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the chamber voted 51–48 to move forward with the bill, officially kicking off a high-stakes legislative battle that President Trump has declared his "number one priority" ahead of the midterms. While the bill passed the House easily earlier this year, it faces a steep climb in the Senate, where it currently lacks the 60 votes required to overcome a certain Democratic filibuster.
The U.S. Senate has entered what is expected to be a grueling, multi-day "marathon debate" over the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act. On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the chamber voted 51–48 to move forward with the bill, officially kicking off a high-stakes legislative battle that President Trump has declared his "number one priority" ahead of the midterms. While the bill passed the House easily earlier this year, it faces a steep climb in the Senate, where it currently lacks the 60 votes required to overcome a certain Democratic filibuster.
DHS nominee Markwayne Mullin faces fiery confirmation hearing
Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) faced intense questioning on Capitol Hill today during a confirmation hearing for his nomination as the next Secretary of Homeland Security. The 48-year-old Republican has represented Oklahoma in the Senate since 2023 and previously served in the U.S. House for a decade
Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) faced intense questioning on Capitol Hill today during a confirmation hearing for his nomination as the next Secretary of Homeland Security. The 48-year-old Republican has represented Oklahoma in the Senate since 2023 and previously served in the U.S. House for a decade