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Atlanta police are searching for a suspect responsible for a series of car breakins at a senior living community, according to police.  

An official warning has been issued on Wednesday afternoon regarding a deceptive Paulding County water scam targeting local neighborhoods. Deceptive salesmen are posing as utility workers to gain access to homes, prompting utility directors to issue an urgent safety alert.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating a reported officer-involved shooting at Town Center Mall on Wednesday. 

The GBI is investigating after a Cobb County police officer opened fire on an individual in a parking lot near Town Center Mall.

According to startling new data released by Carfax, more than 220,000 vehicles across the state of Georgia are currently operating with an open, unfixed manufacturer recall for backup camera failures. Automotive safety experts warn that these sudden tech malfunctions drastically reduce rear visibility, creating a severe and potentially tragic safety risk for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike.

Outside on the South Lawn, construction crews are actively assembling a temporary, 5,000-seat sports venue centered around a six-foot wire-mesh octagon cage. The unprecedented setup is for "UFC Freedom 250," a massive mixed martial arts event scheduled for June 14, 2026, to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary and coincide with President Donald Trump's 80th birthday. Meanwhile, inside the West Wing, the atmosphere remains strictly focused on global conflict. President Trump held an urgent cabinet meeting this afternoon to evaluate the nation's military posture and diplomatic tracking channels regarding Iran. 

May is Missing and Unidentified Persons Month, a time dedicated to renewing focus on thousands of open investigations across the country. Here in Georgia, state investigators have a unique weapon in their arsenal to help crack these cold cases: Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Forensic Artist Kelly Lawson. Over a distinguished career, her hand-drawn sketches and advanced skull facial reconstructions have helped generate critical leads in hundreds, if not thousands, of active criminal and missing persons cases.

This transit hub is expected to be exceptionally busy over the coming months as millions of families embark on summer vacations and international soccer fans flood into the metro area for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This summer, when the eyes of the world land on Atlanta, Hartsfield-Jackson won’t just serve as a global gateway—city and federal leaders say it will also act as a critical, proactive line of defense against human trafficking. Airport officials posted a powerful educational video online detailing the key warning signs airport employees, airline crews, and everyday travelers need to spot to protect the vulnerable.

The Atlanta Falcons are back on the gridiron at their Hall County training facility as the team officially kicks off week two of organized team activities—better known across the league as OTAs. With the upcoming NFL season rapidly approaching, the energy on the practice field is ramping up. Yet, despite all the positional drills and roster adjustments taking place on the turf, the primary topic of conversation among sports analysts and fans alike continues to be the team's high-stakes quarterback battle. Head Coach Kevin Stefanski addressed the media, managing expectations while keeping the competitive fire lit under his roster.

Charlie Duncan officially turns 107 years old Wednesday. Family, friends, and fellow military veterans have gathered in Woodstock to honor a man who not only bore witness to a century of American history but helped shape it on the front lines of Europe. The massive celebration follows a special tribute by local leaders, who officially designated May 26 as "Charlie Duncan Day" to mark his status as the oldest living World War II veteran in the state of Georgia.

The city of Roswell is celebrating major upgrades to it's emergency response system. We speak with John Potrzebowski, 911 Director for the city of Roswell, about the city's new state-of-the-art E-911 emergency communications center.