Gwinnett garage catches fire after lightning strike

A detached garage in Gwinnett County is a total loss after a lightning strike ignited a massive fire on Highway 29 Tuesday.

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby seeks treatment for gambling addiction

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is taking an indefinite leave of absence to enter a treatment program for a gambling addiction. 

Several students injured in White County school bus crash

Four students were hospitalized with minor injuries Tuesday morning after a White County school bus crashed and ended up off the road.

Georgia declares Level 1 drought response as rain offers slight relief

Georgia officials have declared a statewide Level 1 drought response, urging residents to conserve water as much of the state faces worsening dry conditions.

Girl Scout’s choir brings ‘Melodies for Memories’ to Canton

Metro Atlanta teen Portia Landon founded a choir program in Canton to help seniors with dementia connect through the therapeutic power of music.

Massive sea lion named 'Chonkers' is social media sensation at Pier 39

Rare Steller sea lion nicknamed "Chonkers" has become a social media sensation after taking up residence at Pier 39 for over a month.

Gov. Kemp visiting South Georgia to assess Pineland Fire damage Tuesday

Gov. Brian Kemp is set to visit South Georgia on Tuesday to assess damage from the Pineland Fire and meet with crews responding on the front lines.

Georgia primary early voting breaks first-day records

Georgia saw record-breaking turnout on the first day of early voting for the 2026 primary, with 35,352 voters casting ballots in person.

Georgia governor debate highlights taxes, economy

Candidates for Georgia governor made their case to voters during the latest Atlanta Press Club debate as early voting gets underway for the primary.

No injuries reported in Collier Ridge Drive house fire

Atlanta firefighters searched a burning home in northwest Atlanta on Monday after reports that people might be trapped inside.

Raissa Kengne trial begins for 2022 Midtown Atlanta condo shooting

A woman accused of a deadly 2022 shooting at a Midtown condominium complex returned to a Fulton County courtroom Monday.

Atlanta man sentenced to 10 years for Buckhead mail carrier robbery

An Atlanta man will spend more than a decade in federal prison after threatening a medical clinic and robbing a mail carrier at gunpoint in Buckhead.