Tara Baker's murder trial: Baker's boyfriend takes the stand
Week two of the murder trial for the man accused of killing University of Georgia law student Tara Baker is getting underway in Athens-Clarke County.
Week two of the murder trial for the man accused of killing University of Georgia law student Tara Baker is getting underway in Athens-Clarke County.
Deadline for election raid affidavit approaching
A federal judge has ordered the unsealing of a search warrant that authorized the FBI to seize election documents from Fulton County. The deadline for the release is Feb. 10.
A federal judge has ordered the unsealing of a search warrant that authorized the FBI to seize election documents from Fulton County. The deadline for the release is Feb. 10.
Deadly train and vehicle crash in DeKalb County
A collision involving a CSX train and a vehicle early Tuesday has resulted in at least one death, according to officials.
A collision involving a CSX train and a vehicle early Tuesday has resulted in at least one death, according to officials.
Monday night forecast
Atlanta is trading its winter chill for a taste of spring this week, with temperatures soaring to 11 degrees above average.
Atlanta is trading its winter chill for a taste of spring this week, with temperatures soaring to 11 degrees above average.
79-year-old daycare worker sentenced for child abuse
In a final act of accountability, 79-year-old Cherretta Hull pleaded guilty to 19 counts of child cruelty for the systematic abuse of infants as young as six months old at the Appletree Learning Center.
In a final act of accountability, 79-year-old Cherretta Hull pleaded guilty to 19 counts of child cruelty for the systematic abuse of infants as young as six months old at the Appletree Learning Center.
Smyrna police: Super Bowl weekend DUI arrests nearly 5 times higher than normal
Smyrna police removed 18 impaired drivers from the road during Super Bowl weekend, marking a nearly fivefold increase in DUI arrests.
Smyrna police removed 18 impaired drivers from the road during Super Bowl weekend, marking a nearly fivefold increase in DUI arrests.
Police record 5x more DUIs during big game weekend
In Smyrna, police reported a massive spike in DUI arrests over Super Bowl weekend, recording 18 arrests, nearly five times the typical weekend average of four or five. Despite the timing, officials clarified that they did not conduct specific stings, checkpoints, or target football fans; instead, the surge was attributed to increased general patrol and recent advanced field evaluation training for officers.
In Smyrna, police reported a massive spike in DUI arrests over Super Bowl weekend, recording 18 arrests, nearly five times the typical weekend average of four or five. Despite the timing, officials clarified that they did not conduct specific stings, checkpoints, or target football fans; instead, the surge was attributed to increased general patrol and recent advanced field evaluation training for officers.
Miracle in Gainesville: Plane lands on busy roadway
A single-engine Hawker Beechcraft BE-36 made a dramatic emergency landing on Browns Bridge Road in Gainesville. The pilot, Thomas Rogers, reported engine failure shortly after taking off from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport with a student pilot on board.
A single-engine Hawker Beechcraft BE-36 made a dramatic emergency landing on Browns Bridge Road in Gainesville. The pilot, Thomas Rogers, reported engine failure shortly after taking off from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport with a student pilot on board.
Stephens County burglary investigation leads to 5 arrests
Five people are behind bars after deputies said they stole several items, including trailers, trail cameras, and a vehicle, from a home on Highway 123 in December 2025.
Five people are behind bars after deputies said they stole several items, including trailers, trail cameras, and a vehicle, from a home on Highway 123 in December 2025.
Colombian national pleads guilty in $31M transnational money laundering scheme
Valentina Forero Álvarez pleaded guilty to leading an organization that laundered over $31 million in illegal narcotics proceeds.
Valentina Forero Álvarez pleaded guilty to leading an organization that laundered over $31 million in illegal narcotics proceeds.
2 injured after car rolls, hitting power pole, sparking grass fire
Emergency crews saved two people in Athens on Sunday following a rollover crash where the car they were in downed a light pole, igniting a grass fire.
Emergency crews saved two people in Athens on Sunday following a rollover crash where the car they were in downed a light pole, igniting a grass fire.
USAF Thunderbirds to base in Rome for first time following $5.7M runway extension
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are coming to Rome for the Wings Over North Georgia (WONG) Air Show thanks to a massive runway expansion.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are coming to Rome for the Wings Over North Georgia (WONG) Air Show thanks to a massive runway expansion.
Moreland man facing prison for severely beating girlfriend in Florida
A Moreland man was found guilty Friday of severely beating his girlfriend in 2024, resulting in the woman having a broken nose and eye socket, prosecutors said.
A Moreland man was found guilty Friday of severely beating his girlfriend in 2024, resulting in the woman having a broken nose and eye socket, prosecutors said.
Two arrested in Peachtree City deadly fentanyl overdose investigation
Two people are facing felony involuntary manslaughter charges following a monthslong investigation into a deadly fentanyl overdose.
Two people are facing felony involuntary manslaughter charges following a monthslong investigation into a deadly fentanyl overdose.
Georgia father sentenced to 15 years who left infant with lifelong brain injuries
Anthony Eugene Manzi was sentenced to 15 years in prison for inflicting lifelong brain injuries on his infant.
Anthony Eugene Manzi was sentenced to 15 years in prison for inflicting lifelong brain injuries on his infant.
'Absolutely NOTHING!' President Trump threatens to block opening of Gordie Howe bridge
A bridge in Detroit between the US and Canada that was expected to open this year is now being threatened by President Donald Trump.
A bridge in Detroit between the US and Canada that was expected to open this year is now being threatened by President Donald Trump.
Georgia man sentenced for TikTok threats against President Trump
A northwest Georgia man will spend more than three years in federal prison after threatening to assassinate President Donald J. Trump.
A northwest Georgia man will spend more than three years in federal prison after threatening to assassinate President Donald J. Trump.
Cobb man accused of trying to kidnap child from Walmart sues
A Kennesaw man who was previously accused of attempted kidnapping filed a federal lawsuit on Monday against the agencies that charged him with the crime.
A Kennesaw man who was previously accused of attempted kidnapping filed a federal lawsuit on Monday against the agencies that charged him with the crime.
Man accused in Walmart kidnapping sues
A Kennesaw man who was previously accused of attempted kidnapping filed a federal lawsuit on Monday against the agencies that charged him with the crime.
A Kennesaw man who was previously accused of attempted kidnapping filed a federal lawsuit on Monday against the agencies that charged him with the crime.
Georgia woman gets 25 years for deadly 2023 fentanyl distribution
Marie Lynn Vasquez received a 25-year prison sentence for distributing fentanyl linked to a fatal 2023 overdose.
Marie Lynn Vasquez received a 25-year prison sentence for distributing fentanyl linked to a fatal 2023 overdose.