President Trump signs bill to reopen government
After about 42 days of being shut down, the federal government is reopening. But don't expect everything to get back to normal right away. Here's what you need to know.
After about 42 days of being shut down, the federal government is reopening. But don't expect everything to get back to normal right away. Here's what you need to know.
Travel disruptions expected to continue after end of government shutdown
President Donald Trump officially signed a bill on Wednesday evening, ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
President Donald Trump officially signed a bill on Wednesday evening, ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Hall County woman charged with murder in death of 4-year-old child
Jessica Motes, 36, is now charged with multiple counts including malice and felony murder in a child’s death.
Jessica Motes, 36, is now charged with multiple counts including malice and felony murder in a child’s death.
Man shot, hospitalized after evening gunfire on Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard
A 40-year-old man was shot in the abdomen Wednesday evening on Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard.
A 40-year-old man was shot in the abdomen Wednesday evening on Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard.
When will SNAP payments resume now that the government shutdown has ended?
The bill for the Agriculture Department means people who rely on key food assistance programs will see those benefits funded without threat of interruption through the rest of the budget year.
The bill for the Agriculture Department means people who rely on key food assistance programs will see those benefits funded without threat of interruption through the rest of the budget year.
35-year-old man killed in northwest Atlanta shooting
A 35-year-old man died after being shot Wednesday evening on Middleton Road NW in northwest Atlanta.
A 35-year-old man died after being shot Wednesday evening on Middleton Road NW in northwest Atlanta.
Fugitive wanted in Cobb County arrested after Toccoa traffic stop
Toccoa police arrested fugitive Jayro Nieto during a traffic stop for driving without headlights.
Toccoa police arrested fugitive Jayro Nieto during a traffic stop for driving without headlights.
Sandy Springs police release video of shootout that injured officer, ended in SWAT standoff
Officer grazed by bullet during Sandy Springs standoff with armed suspect Herbert Mesa.
Officer grazed by bullet during Sandy Springs standoff with armed suspect Herbert Mesa.
Officer grazed by bullet, suspect arrested after standoff
A Sandy Springs police officer was grazed by a bullet after an armed suspect opened fire inside a Carroll Manor Drive home. The suspect, identified as 56-year-old Herbert Mesa, later surrendered after a two-hour standoff and was taken to the hospital in stable condition. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the case. This video was release by the Sandy Springs Police Department.
A Sandy Springs police officer was grazed by a bullet after an armed suspect opened fire inside a Carroll Manor Drive home. The suspect, identified as 56-year-old Herbert Mesa, later surrendered after a two-hour standoff and was taken to the hospital in stable condition. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the case. This video was release by the Sandy Springs Police Department.
Carroll County man sentenced to 125 years for trying to kill deputies
Brenton Dale Chase was sentenced to 125 years in prison without parole for trying to kill two deputies.
Brenton Dale Chase was sentenced to 125 years in prison without parole for trying to kill two deputies.
Atlanta police release video of suspect in violent Piedmont Road carjacking
Atlanta police are asking for help identifying a suspect involved in a violent carjacking and robbery last month along Piedmont Road.
Atlanta police are asking for help identifying a suspect involved in a violent carjacking and robbery last month along Piedmont Road.
Suspect in violent Piedmont Road carjacking
Atlanta police released surveillance video showing a suspect wanted in connection with a carjacking and stabbing that happened Oct. 25 near Piedmont Road NE. Investigators say two female suspects attacked the victim and stole their vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Atlanta.
Atlanta police released surveillance video showing a suspect wanted in connection with a carjacking and stabbing that happened Oct. 25 near Piedmont Road NE. Investigators say two female suspects attacked the victim and stole their vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Atlanta.
Epstein files: discharge petition gains signatures needed to force US House vote
A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.
A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.
Judge dismisses Katt Williams lawsuit over 2016 Midtown Atlanta brawl
A federal judge dismissed a civil lawsuit accusing comedian Katt Williams of assaulting four women in 2016.
A federal judge dismissed a civil lawsuit accusing comedian Katt Williams of assaulting four women in 2016.
Atlanta police release video in Edgewood Avenue shooting investigation
A 31-year-old man was shot while riding in a vehicle on Edgewood Avenue early Nov. 1.
A 31-year-old man was shot while riding in a vehicle on Edgewood Avenue early Nov. 1.
Police: rapper Rod Wave had firearm, suspected drugs during Atlanta traffic stop
Rapper Rod Wave, whose real name is Rodarius Green, was arrested in Atlanta on drug and weapons charges.
Rapper Rod Wave, whose real name is Rodarius Green, was arrested in Atlanta on drug and weapons charges.
Police seek suspects in Edgewood Avenue shooting
Atlanta police released video showing two men walking along Edgewood Avenue shortly before a 31-year-old man was shot on Nov. 1.
Atlanta police released video showing two men walking along Edgewood Avenue shortly before a 31-year-old man was shot on Nov. 1.
Two teens charged after retaliatory shootings in McDonough subdivision
Two teens, including 17-year-old King Felton, were arrested for two connected shootings in McDonough’s City Square subdivision.
Two teens, including 17-year-old King Felton, were arrested for two connected shootings in McDonough’s City Square subdivision.
Rev. Jesse Jackson hospitalized in Chicago, family confirms
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has been hospitalized in Chicago, his family said Wednesday.
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has been hospitalized in Chicago, his family said Wednesday.
Four arrested as Muscogee County deputies seize $328K in drugs, eight guns
Four suspects were arrested after deputies seized more than $328,000 in drugs and eight firearms in Columbus.
Four suspects were arrested after deputies seized more than $328,000 in drugs and eight firearms in Columbus.