Falcons linebacker enters pretrial program in Miami
Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker James Pearce Jr. has officially entered a felony pretrial diversion program in Florida, which will result in all criminal charges being dropped if he completes the one-year plan.
Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker James Pearce Jr. has officially entered a felony pretrial diversion program in Florida, which will result in all criminal charges being dropped if he completes the one-year plan.
Georgia spellers advance in spelling bee competition
Two Georgia students are moving on to the quarterfinals of the 98th Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
Two Georgia students are moving on to the quarterfinals of the 98th Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
Civil rights attorney Clarence B. Jones dies at 95; trusted MLK adviser
Clarence B. Jones, a close adviser to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has died at 95.
Clarence B. Jones, a close adviser to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has died at 95.
No relief in sight: 7 days of rain ahead for North Georgia
North Georgia remains waterlogged as a persistent weather pattern holds steady across the region.
North Georgia remains waterlogged as a persistent weather pattern holds steady across the region.
Atlanta brings in 750 extra officers for World Cup
Chief Schierbaum announced that APD is adding 750 officers and an upgraded e911 system for the World Cup. The six-week safety mobilization includes tracking 25 languages and boosting paramedic response teams. Federal resources will remain strictly focused on counterterrorism and localized gang activity.
Chief Schierbaum announced that APD is adding 750 officers and an upgraded e911 system for the World Cup. The six-week safety mobilization includes tracking 25 languages and boosting paramedic response teams. Federal resources will remain strictly focused on counterterrorism and localized gang activity.
Man in critical condition after assault at Stonecrest apartments
A man is in critical condition at an area hospital following a physical fight at a Stonecrest apartment complex on Sunday night.
A man is in critical condition at an area hospital following a physical fight at a Stonecrest apartment complex on Sunday night.
Oldest living Georgia WWII veteran honored by Cobb County leaders
Charlie Duncan, who turns 107 on Wednesday, received a special county proclamation naming May 27, 2026, as Charlie Duncan Day in Cobb County. He is recognized as the oldest living World War II veteran in the state of Georgia.
Charlie Duncan, who turns 107 on Wednesday, received a special county proclamation naming May 27, 2026, as Charlie Duncan Day in Cobb County. He is recognized as the oldest living World War II veteran in the state of Georgia.
Cobb honors 107-year-old World War II veteran
Cobb County officials gathered Tuesday night to present a special proclamation to a local military hero ahead of his milestone 107th birthday.
Cobb County officials gathered Tuesday night to present a special proclamation to a local military hero ahead of his milestone 107th birthday.
Heavy rainfall triggers 288,000-gallon wastewater spill in Marietta
A Marietta wastewater spill occurred Monday after heavy rainfall overwhelmed a local water reclamation facility.
A Marietta wastewater spill occurred Monday after heavy rainfall overwhelmed a local water reclamation facility.
Shirtless gunman wanted in deadly Atlanta trailer park shooting
Atlanta police released surveillance video of a shirtless suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a 62-year-old man.
Atlanta police released surveillance video of a shirtless suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a 62-year-old man.
Atlanta police search for gunman after fatal fight
The Atlanta Police Department released this video tied to the shooting death of a 62-year-old man near 501 Connell Ave SW in Atlanta on May 22, 2026.
The Atlanta Police Department released this video tied to the shooting death of a 62-year-old man near 501 Connell Ave SW in Atlanta on May 22, 2026.
Woman faces felony charges for threatening DeKalb County sheriff
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Tucker woman following an investigation into intimidating messages sent directly to Sheriff Melody Maddox.
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Tucker woman following an investigation into intimidating messages sent directly to Sheriff Melody Maddox.
Atlanta school worker on leave after video shows student being choked
A metro Atlanta mother is demanding immediate accountability after a disturbing video emerged showing a high school worker allegedly choking her teenage son during class.
A metro Atlanta mother is demanding immediate accountability after a disturbing video emerged showing a high school worker allegedly choking her teenage son during class.
Fulton County Jail stopping misdemeanor intake over overcrowding
In a shift to curb overcrowding, the Fulton County Jail is locking its gates to the majority of misdemeanor offenders this summer, forcing local law enforcement to rewrite how they handle low-level crimes.
In a shift to curb overcrowding, the Fulton County Jail is locking its gates to the majority of misdemeanor offenders this summer, forcing local law enforcement to rewrite how they handle low-level crimes.
Police charge 41-year-old man in near-fatal Senoia beating
A 41-year-old man faces charges after a near-fatal assault left his father hospitalized following a dispute in a Coweta County town.
A 41-year-old man faces charges after a near-fatal assault left his father hospitalized following a dispute in a Coweta County town.
North Carolina teacher killed in Atlanta chase
A 51-year-old North Carolina teacher was killed at an Atlanta gas station during a high-speed police pursuit, according to the Georgia State Patrol.
A 51-year-old North Carolina teacher was killed at an Atlanta gas station during a high-speed police pursuit, according to the Georgia State Patrol.
Coweta County town father nearly beaten to death
An elderly father is recovering at a local hospital after his 41-year-old son savagely beat him inside his own home following an argument over whether the son could stay at the house, according to police.
An elderly father is recovering at a local hospital after his 41-year-old son savagely beat him inside his own home following an argument over whether the son could stay at the house, according to police.
Paulding County waste station: Neighbors protest facility construction near Cobb line
A proposed waste transfer station off Reynolds Road in Paulding County has sparked continuous community protests from local neighbors since March.
A proposed waste transfer station off Reynolds Road in Paulding County has sparked continuous community protests from local neighbors since March.
Waste site faces fierce neighbor opposition
Homeowners living near Reynolds Road are protesting a garbage transfer station currently under construction along the county line, according to local officials.
Homeowners living near Reynolds Road are protesting a garbage transfer station currently under construction along the county line, according to local officials.
Life on the moon? NASA unveils its 3-phase plan timeline to build a permanent moon base
NASA has unveiled a three-phase strategic roadmap to establish a permanent moon base spanning hundreds of square miles, starting with three foundational robotic missions targeted for completion by late 2026.
NASA has unveiled a three-phase strategic roadmap to establish a permanent moon base spanning hundreds of square miles, starting with three foundational robotic missions targeted for completion by late 2026.