Community seeks answers in Kyle Bassinga’s death
Cobb County officials are working to dispel rumors following the discovery of 21-year-old Kyle Bassinga hanging from a tree in Fair Oaks Park. Reported missing on Feb. 14, Kyle was found days later. While police have said it appears to be a suicide, it has raised a lot of concerns among the community.
Cobb County officials are working to dispel rumors following the discovery of 21-year-old Kyle Bassinga hanging from a tree in Fair Oaks Park. Reported missing on Feb. 14, Kyle was found days later. While police have said it appears to be a suicide, it has raised a lot of concerns among the community.
City probe: Employees held hostage over missing wallet
In a major investigative development, Atlanta’s Interim Inspector General has determined that six Department of Watershed Management employees committed "abuse of position" and met the legal threshold for felony false imprisonment.
In a major investigative development, Atlanta’s Interim Inspector General has determined that six Department of Watershed Management employees committed "abuse of position" and met the legal threshold for felony false imprisonment.
DeKalb County considers closing 27 schools
The DeKalb County Board of Education is considering a massive restructuring plan that could close 27 schools and repurpose over a dozen others.
The DeKalb County Board of Education is considering a massive restructuring plan that could close 27 schools and repurpose over a dozen others.
DeKalb school board hears from parents on restructuring proposal
The DeKalb County Board of Education is considering a proposal to close 27 schools, add capacity to 11, and convert eight others. School leaders held a meeting on Monday night to hear from parents about the proposed restructuring.
The DeKalb County Board of Education is considering a proposal to close 27 schools, add capacity to 11, and convert eight others. School leaders held a meeting on Monday night to hear from parents about the proposed restructuring.
Man previously deported now accused of trafficking from Brookhaven apartment
A man who was previously deported for being in the United States illegally is now accused of trafficking 37 pounds of fentanyl from his Brookhaven apartment, federal prosecutors said.
A man who was previously deported for being in the United States illegally is now accused of trafficking 37 pounds of fentanyl from his Brookhaven apartment, federal prosecutors said.
City of Atlanta probe finds felony false imprisonment at watershed department
Managers detained five employees for three hours and used a police officer to prevent them from leaving, according to a report.
Managers detained five employees for three hours and used a police officer to prevent them from leaving, according to a report.
City probe: Employees held hostage over missing wallet
In a major investigative development, Atlanta’s Interim Inspector General has determined that six Department of Watershed Management employees committed "abuse of position" and met the legal threshold for felony false imprisonment.
In a major investigative development, Atlanta’s Interim Inspector General has determined that six Department of Watershed Management employees committed "abuse of position" and met the legal threshold for felony false imprisonment.
Bud Smith’s Atlanta archive: 1.2M photos seek a permanent home
Bud Smith documented 60 years of history, including six presidents and 30 years with Coretta Scott King.
Bud Smith documented 60 years of history, including six presidents and 30 years with Coretta Scott King.
From civil rights to presidents: Bud Smith’s lens
For over six decades, Atlanta photographer Bud Smith has captured the pulse of history through his lens. From starting with his father's camera in church at age 12 to becoming a freelance photographer for Coretta Scott King for 30 years, Smith’s basement office in East Point is a treasure trove of American heritage.
For over six decades, Atlanta photographer Bud Smith has captured the pulse of history through his lens. From starting with his father's camera in church at age 12 to becoming a freelance photographer for Coretta Scott King for 30 years, Smith’s basement office in East Point is a treasure trove of American heritage.
Georgia PSC declines to rethink Georgia Power expansion for data centers
The Georgia Public Service Commission denied a proposal last week to reconsider a massive expansion of Georgia Power's energy grid to fuel a project growing demand from data centers.
The Georgia Public Service Commission denied a proposal last week to reconsider a massive expansion of Georgia Power's energy grid to fuel a project growing demand from data centers.
‘Die Hard’ in DeKalb? Armed burglar found hiding in business air vent
A burglary suspect is behind bars after a high-stakes search through a local business’s ventilation system early Monday morning.
A burglary suspect is behind bars after a high-stakes search through a local business’s ventilation system early Monday morning.
Georgia House passes bill prohibiting left-shoulder traffic stops to boost road safety
The Georgia House passed a bill prohibiting drivers from pulling onto the left shoulder during a traffic stop.
The Georgia House passed a bill prohibiting drivers from pulling onto the left shoulder during a traffic stop.
Coweta County contractor Nathan Gividen faces new felony theft charges
New charges have been filed against a south metro construction contractor following a FOX 5 report last August regarding Nathan Gividen.
New charges have been filed against a south metro construction contractor following a FOX 5 report last August regarding Nathan Gividen.
Georgia man sentenced to life for murder in shooting death of girlfriend
A Georgia man was sentenced to life for shooting his girlfriend in the head and dumping her body along a creek in Ringgold.
A Georgia man was sentenced to life for shooting his girlfriend in the head and dumping her body along a creek in Ringgold.
Cobb leaders address death of Atlanta man found in Fair Oaks Park
Cobb County leaders held a press conference on Monday to address the death of 21-year-old Kyle Bassinga whose body was discovered Wednesday morning in a wooded area of Fair Oaks Park.
Cobb County leaders held a press conference on Monday to address the death of 21-year-old Kyle Bassinga whose body was discovered Wednesday morning in a wooded area of Fair Oaks Park.
Colin Gray Trial: Colt's mother testifies on mental health
In a pivotal Day 6 of the Colin Gray trial, Marcee Gray provided heartbreaking testimony about her son’s mental health struggles. She told jurors that while she and Colt were hopeful about potential inpatient treatment, Colin Gray allegedly dismissed these pleas, questioning if his son was simply a "piece of crap person."
In a pivotal Day 6 of the Colin Gray trial, Marcee Gray provided heartbreaking testimony about her son’s mental health struggles. She told jurors that while she and Colt were hopeful about potential inpatient treatment, Colin Gray allegedly dismissed these pleas, questioning if his son was simply a "piece of crap person."
Three dead, including two children, in apartment fire
A devastating fire at the Concord Crossing Apartments in Smyrna, GA, has left three people dead—including two children—and dozens displaced. Our Annie Mapp reports on the ongoing assistance for the 30 residents who lost their homes in the Sunday night blaze.
A devastating fire at the Concord Crossing Apartments in Smyrna, GA, has left three people dead—including two children—and dozens displaced. Our Annie Mapp reports on the ongoing assistance for the 30 residents who lost their homes in the Sunday night blaze.
Senoia contractor indicted as fraud case expands
A Coweta County Grand Jury has officially indicted Nathan Gividen, the Senoia contractor originally arrested in August 2025 for swindling a local couple out of $17,000. Since his initial arrest, nearly 30 additional victims have come forward with similar allegations of unfinished work and unlicensed operations under Southern Oaks Construction LLC.
A Coweta County Grand Jury has officially indicted Nathan Gividen, the Senoia contractor originally arrested in August 2025 for swindling a local couple out of $17,000. Since his initial arrest, nearly 30 additional victims have come forward with similar allegations of unfinished work and unlicensed operations under Southern Oaks Construction LLC.
Cobb leaders address Fair Oaks Park death amid community concern
Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid and Police Chief Dan Ferrell held a press conference Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, to address the death of 21-year-old Kyle Bassinga. His body was discovered in a wooded area of Fair Oaks Park last week. Officials are seeking to clarify the investigation details and address widespread social media speculation regarding the nature of the discovery.
Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid and Police Chief Dan Ferrell held a press conference Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, to address the death of 21-year-old Kyle Bassinga. His body was discovered in a wooded area of Fair Oaks Park last week. Officials are seeking to clarify the investigation details and address widespread social media speculation regarding the nature of the discovery.
1 dead, 2 injured in targeted Highway 78 shooting in DeKalb County
One fatality and two serious injuries resulted from a targeted shooting Monday morning on Highway 78.
One fatality and two serious injuries resulted from a targeted shooting Monday morning on Highway 78.