Man sentenced for killing stepchild's father in Acworth

A Powder Springs man was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday for the 2021 fatal shooting of his stepchild's father.

Erica Schwartz nominated by Trump to lead Atlanta-based CDC

President Donald Trump nominated former Deputy Surgeon General Erica Schwartz on Thursday to lead the Atlanta-based CDC.

Henry County police seek man in church copper theft

A man is accused of stealing copper from a church air conditioning unit and breaking into a school bus in Henry County earlier this month.

Jontavious Clark charged in 2025 deadly Oliver Street shooting

Atlanta police arrested 19-year-old Jontavious Clark on Wednesday in connection with a deadly shooting from late 2025.

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons submits resignation letter to DHS secretary

Acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, who presided over the agency amid President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, is planning to leave his post. Here's what to know.

200 people swarm Atlanta intersection for illegal 'donuts'

Atlanta police and state troopers broke up a massive street racing gathering involving over 200 people Sunday morning.

Georgia vendors shocked by sudden boutique closure
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Georgia vendors are racing against an April 24 deadline to retrieve their inventory after Painted Tree Boutiques abruptly closed all locations nationwide due to rising costs and market shifts.

20 arrested in Spalding County drug bust linked to deaths

Two men known as "Twin" and "Chuck" were arrested in a major drug bust that authorities say is linked to several overdose deaths in Spalding County.

Emory and Georgia Tech trial helps paralyzed patients speak

Researchers at Emory and Georgia Tech are using brain-computer interfaces to help paralyzed patients speak.

South Fulton officer uses autism training to help girl

A South Fulton police captain used his personal experience and specialized training to calm a child with autism during an episode at a local Walmart.

Captain uses autism training to help family
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South Fulton Police Captain Nicholas Williams used specialized autism training and personal experience to calm a distressed child at a local Walmart, drawing praise from city leadership.

Georgia coalition urges Kemp to veto HB 369
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A diverse coalition of Georgia leaders is calling on Governor Brian Kemp to veto House Bill 369, arguing it unfairly targets five metro counties and diminishes minority voting power.

Midtown shooter ruled competent for trial
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A Fulton County judge ruled that Deon Patterson is now competent to stand trial for the 2023 Midtown Atlanta medical facility shooting that killed one person and injured four others.

South Fulton mother death probe near Cascade Road
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South Fulton Police say a mother was found fatally shot behind a Cascade Road shopping plaza while her co-workers nearby reported hearing nothing.

Atlanta scientists develop 'mind reading' tech
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Researchers at Emory and Georgia Tech have developed a brain-computer interface that uses AI to translate electrical brain activity into spoken words with 96% accuracy.

DeKalb chase ends in tragedy: Woman dead, teen critical

A woman died and a teenager is in critical condition after a stolen car fleeing DeKalb County police jumped the curb and hit them Thursday.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 75 latest updates

Thursday marks Day 75 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy disappeared from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1, and authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.