No. 1 Indiana completes undefeated season beating No. 10 Miami 27-21 for the CFP National Championship.
No. 1 Indiana completed the first 16-0 season in modern college football history by defeating the Miami Hurricanes 27–21 to claim their first-ever national championship.
No. 1 Indiana completed the first 16-0 season in modern college football history by defeating the Miami Hurricanes 27–21 to claim their first-ever national championship.
Georgia students plan walkout to protest on Tuesday
Students across 12 Georgia colleges and high schools, including Kennesaw State University, organized a mass walkout to mark the one-year anniversary of President Trump’s second term. Sparked by the "Free America Walkout" movement, the protest centers on the recent fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis
Students across 12 Georgia colleges and high schools, including Kennesaw State University, organized a mass walkout to mark the one-year anniversary of President Trump’s second term. Sparked by the "Free America Walkout" movement, the protest centers on the recent fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis
Arrest made in deadly Stone Mountain apartment shooting
In mid-January 2026, DeKalb County authorities arrested 24-year-old Juan Carlos Martinez Zambrano for the December 12, 2025, fatal shooting of Christopher Blake Verdell. The incident occurred at an apartment complex on Woodbend Drive in Stone Mountain, where the gunman opened fire after pounding on a door, killing Verdell—known as Blake—and wounding his friend, Martin Haynes.
In mid-January 2026, DeKalb County authorities arrested 24-year-old Juan Carlos Martinez Zambrano for the December 12, 2025, fatal shooting of Christopher Blake Verdell. The incident occurred at an apartment complex on Woodbend Drive in Stone Mountain, where the gunman opened fire after pounding on a door, killing Verdell—known as Blake—and wounding his friend, Martin Haynes.
Fairburn funeral home leader plans to keep serving families after fire
The owner of a Fairburn funeral home is working to pick up the pieces after a fire destroyed the property Sunday afternoon.
The owner of a Fairburn funeral home is working to pick up the pieces after a fire destroyed the property Sunday afternoon.
Owner to continue serving after funeral home fire
A funeral home owner plans to continue service after his business burned in a Sunday afternoon fire. Owner Pastor Tamarkus Cook rushed into the flames to save the remains in his care.
A funeral home owner plans to continue service after his business burned in a Sunday afternoon fire. Owner Pastor Tamarkus Cook rushed into the flames to save the remains in his care.
Toccoa duo jailed after Atlanta-to-Stephens meth pipeline cut off
Two men who allegedly traveled to metro Atlanta to pick up drugs and then take them back to Stephens County for distribution were arrested last week, law enforcement said.
Two men who allegedly traveled to metro Atlanta to pick up drugs and then take them back to Stephens County for distribution were arrested last week, law enforcement said.
Volunteers spend MLK day giving back at Christian City
While many people used the federal holiday to rest, more than 200 volunteers spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day giving back to the community at Christian City.
While many people used the federal holiday to rest, more than 200 volunteers spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day giving back to the community at Christian City.
Volunteers spend MLK day giving back at Christian City
While many people used the federal holiday to rest, more than 200 volunteers spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day giving back to the community at Christian City.
While many people used the federal holiday to rest, more than 200 volunteers spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day giving back to the community at Christian City.
Thousands give back for MLK Day of community service
Thousands of volunteers transformed Martin Luther King Jr. Day into a "day on" of community service, dedicating the holiday to giving back through local initiatives. At one local non-profit, this massive wave of support comes at a vital time for the more than one thousand residents relying on their essential services.
Thousands of volunteers transformed Martin Luther King Jr. Day into a "day on" of community service, dedicating the holiday to giving back through local initiatives. At one local non-profit, this massive wave of support comes at a vital time for the more than one thousand residents relying on their essential services.
Thousands give back for MLK Day of community service
Thousands of volunteers transformed Martin Luther King Jr. Day into a "day on" of community service, dedicating the holiday to giving back through local initiatives. At one local non-profit, this massive wave of support comes at a vital time for the more than one thousand residents relying on their essential services.
Thousands of volunteers transformed Martin Luther King Jr. Day into a "day on" of community service, dedicating the holiday to giving back through local initiatives. At one local non-profit, this massive wave of support comes at a vital time for the more than one thousand residents relying on their essential services.
MLK Day 2026: Atlanta honors Dr. King at Ebenezer
Atlanta celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at his home church, Ebenezer Baptist, featuring a 3.5-hour service filled with interfaith readings and musical tributes. The 2026 theme, "Mission Impossible: Building Community, Uniting a Nation the Nonviolent Way," set the stage for powerful addresses, including a pointed critique of recent political rhetoric by Dr. Bernice King.
Atlanta celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at his home church, Ebenezer Baptist, featuring a 3.5-hour service filled with interfaith readings and musical tributes. The 2026 theme, "Mission Impossible: Building Community, Uniting a Nation the Nonviolent Way," set the stage for powerful addresses, including a pointed critique of recent political rhetoric by Dr. Bernice King.
Mom says teen suffered severe burns in school bullying attack: 'She’s in a lot of pain'
A 14-year-old girl suffered severe second- and third-degree chemical burns during a violent physical confrontation.
A 14-year-old girl suffered severe second- and third-degree chemical burns during a violent physical confrontation.
Georgia snow and ice prep checklist for weekend winter weather
Georgia is bracing for a winter storm that models suggest will produce a wintry mix at best, or snow and ice at worst. Now is the time to prepare for the worst-case scenario.
Georgia is bracing for a winter storm that models suggest will produce a wintry mix at best, or snow and ice at worst. Now is the time to prepare for the worst-case scenario.
Gwinnett sheriff responds to teacher group asking for pause on ICE cooperation
Gwinnett County Sheriff Keybo Taylor is responding after a teachers' union called for his office to pause its cooperation with ICE.
Gwinnett County Sheriff Keybo Taylor is responding after a teachers' union called for his office to pause its cooperation with ICE.
Former DeKalb superintendent given bond
Former DeKalb County Schools Superintendent Devon Horton was granted bond but is not allowed to contact his wife after an alleged assault. He was arrested on assault and third-degree child cruelty charges
Former DeKalb County Schools Superintendent Devon Horton was granted bond but is not allowed to contact his wife after an alleged assault. He was arrested on assault and third-degree child cruelty charges
Hosea Helps hosts MLK festival, providing resources to those in need
Hosea Helps held a festival in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Rev. Hosea Williams' 100th birthday.
Hosea Helps held a festival in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Rev. Hosea Williams' 100th birthday.
Villa Rica police probe 14-year-old burned
A 14-year-old girl named Aspen was hospitalized with severe second and third-degree burns after a bullying dispute escalated into a physical confrontation. According to her mother, the bullying had persisted for six months at Villa Rica Middle School.
A 14-year-old girl named Aspen was hospitalized with severe second and third-degree burns after a bullying dispute escalated into a physical confrontation. According to her mother, the bullying had persisted for six months at Villa Rica Middle School.
Hosea Helps hosts MLK Festival
Southwest Atlanta-based Hosea Helps held a festival as part of their day of service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, as well as the Rev. Hosea Williams. The festival provided resources to hundreds.
Southwest Atlanta-based Hosea Helps held a festival as part of their day of service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, as well as the Rev. Hosea Williams. The festival provided resources to hundreds.
Georgia man gets life in prison for rape, child molestation
A judge sentenced Jaylen McCrary to life in prison after he was convicted of rape and child molestation last week.
A judge sentenced Jaylen McCrary to life in prison after he was convicted of rape and child molestation last week.
Deadly shopping plaza fire in Karachi, Pakistan
Rescue workers in Karachi, Pakistan, are searching for survivors after a massive shopping plaza fire killed at least 23 people and left dozens missing. Flames were extinguished Sunday, about 24 hours after the blaze began. Family members waited outside the damaged building hoping for news. Authorities say the government will provide 10 million rupees (≈$36,000) to the families of each victim as compensation.
Rescue workers in Karachi, Pakistan, are searching for survivors after a massive shopping plaza fire killed at least 23 people and left dozens missing. Flames were extinguished Sunday, about 24 hours after the blaze began. Family members waited outside the damaged building hoping for news. Authorities say the government will provide 10 million rupees (≈$36,000) to the families of each victim as compensation.