Mayor names Darin Schierbaum Atlanta's next chief of police

Darin Schierbaum joined the Atlanta Police Department 20 years ago as a beat cop in Midtown. He'll now be the 26th Chief of Police for the City of Atlanta.

Kennesaw State student among those killed in S. Korea Halloween surge

Over 150 people were reported dead after a Halloween crowd surge turned into a deadly stampede in South Korea. Among those who died was a student of Kennesaw State University.

Walmart 'Netflix hubs' selling Netflix gift cards, merchandise from hit shows

The Netflix Hub will sell games, collectibles and seasonal items from shows like “Stranger Things,” “Squid Game,” “The Witcher” and more.

Atlanta officials are concerned stolen guns are getting in the wrong hands

With gun violence spiking, some may want to carry a firearm to ensure protection, but Chief Schierbaum said that is also making gun owners the target of car break-ins. The chief is renewing his calls for gun owners to secure their weapons safely.

Chick-fil-A testing bone-in chicken wings in Georgia

For a very limited time, one Chick-fil-A location in Georgia is offering an 8-piece bone-in chicken wing order.

WATCH: U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over Disney World, delighting parkgoers

Guests at Walt Disney World Resort were treated to an extra dose of magic on Thursday when the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performed a flyover at Magic Kingdom!

Amazon driver found dead in Missouri yard may have been killed by dogs, authorities say

The sheriff said the driver had injuries consistent with an animal attack, but an autopsy will be conducted to officially determine if the two "aggressive" dogs caused the driver's death.

Atlanta's E-911 operators overwhelmed by ‘unnecessary’ 911 calls amid staffing shortages

Officials with Atlanta’s E-911 Communications Division said unnecessary calls to 911 are clogging up emergency lines and increasing stress on the already understaffed call center.

Atlanta's top prosecutor pledges to use new street racing ordinance to its fullest extent

Atlanta City Solicitor Raines Carter says his office is not only going after organizers and participants, but also mere bystanders of illegal car meets and stunt driving in the middle of Atlanta’s busy roadways.

Police: Deadly car crash may be linked to TikTok challenge

All five of the passengers were ejected from the vehicle, police said. Four of them, ranging in age from 14 to 17, were killed.

Gen Z ranks Chick-fil-A as their favorite restaurant, survey says

Teens across the nation can't resist those delicious sandwiches and waffle fries and have ranked Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A top favorite restaurant chain in the country.

Atlanta to buy Two Peachtree Street tower from state for $39M

The city of Atlanta will spend $39 million to buy the 2 Peachtree Street building from Georgia’s state government, saying the city will redevelop the aging building to include mixed-income housing and other uses.

Gwinnett County Police Department marks fourth anniversary of Officer Antwan Toney's death

Officer Antwan Toney was 30 when he was shot and killed in the line of duty on Oct. 20, 2018, while responding to a report of a suspicious car behind Shiloh Middle School in Gwinnett County.

TikTok raises age requirement for going live, adds adult-only streams

TikTok says adult-only livestreams could be used for things like certain comedy routines or when creators want to talk about a difficult life experience that is perhaps not suited for younger audiences.