Police investigating online bomb threat toward the University of Georgia

Investigators say a bomb threat toward the University of Georgia was posted by someone from another state and has been deemed "not credible."

DeKalb County could require surveillance cameras for convenience stores to deter violent crime

DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson sponsored legislation to require security cameras at all convenience stores after an uptick in violent crime at stores in the county. She said it will help deter crime.

Chick-fil-A billboard on I-20 vandalized with eye-popping vulgar message

The search is on for whoever vandalized a Chick-fil-A billboard on Interstate 20 in Douglasville with an eye-popping message over the weekend.

FedEx, UPS halting shipments to Russia and Ukraine amid conflict

FedEx and UPS have both temporarily stopped all shipments to and from Ukraine, as well as deliveries to destinations in Russia.

Ukraine-Russia crisis: Delta Air Lines dissolves ties with Russian-national airline

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has joined the growing list of Western businesses suspending ties with Russia following that country’s invasion of Ukraine this week.

Missing UPS trailers found filled with packages, 3 arrested

Atlanta Police arrested 3 people, who they say they caught stealing UPS packages out of a truck. Investigators say one of those arrested is a former contract driver for UPS and had gained access to the vehicles and parked them at a truck stop.

Atlanta police say homicides up in 2022, but victims knew suspect

Atlanta's police chief and top department officials met with reporters this week to talk about the city's alarming homicide rate and what's behind the rise in the deadly violence.

Home security video shows UPS driver dropping heavy package on top of Florida woman's dog

A South Florida dog owner says her home security camera captured the disturbing moment when a delivery driver dropped a heavy box on top of her dog: "He saw that the dog was there, and he decided that he was still going to throw it," she said. "It's heart-wrenching... It's my dog, that's my family. Like, that can't happen."

Southwest Atlanta businesses burglarized overnight Tuesday

Three businesses in the Westview neighborhood along Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard were burglarized overnight Tuesday, possibly by the same person. One store owner called the attack "disheartening."

Atlanta officer accused of profiling Black trans woman must pay $1.5 million for false arrest, jury finds

A federal jury ordered an Atlanta Police Department officer must pay $1.5 million to Ju’Zema Goldring, who identifies as a Black, transgender woman. The jury found Goldring was falsely arrested on the pretense of trafficking cocaine in 2015.

Atlanta police air unit help knab reckless driving suspect, passenger

Metro Atlanta law enforcement continues to team up to fight crime. One reckless driver was arrested during one such operation last Friday.

Trip to Disney World inspires Georgia teen's 80-pound weight loss

Like a lot of kids, Jamal Graves has grown up going to Disney World and Universal Studios every year. That is where, 6 years ago, the now 22-year-old and his mom hit a problem: Jamal was too big to ride some of the rides he loves.

Atlanta police officer fired after Cherokee County rape arrest

An Atlanta police officer who was arrested in Cherokee County on charges he raped of an Acworth woman has been fired.

Police identify man accused of crashing stolen Atlanta fire truck

The Atlanta Police Department arrested 26-year-old Curtis Malik Smith. He is charged with theft of a motor vehicle by taking and criminal damage to property over $500.

$30B Georgia Power nuclear plant delayed up to 6 more months

Georgia Power Co. now says the first of two nuclear reactors it’s building at Plant Vogtle near Augusta might not begin generating electricity until as late as March 2023 and the reactors will cost their owners nearly $30 billion.

Georgia Football linebacker accused of rape will be allowed to play in Pro Day

A UGA starting linebacker who is out on bond after being accused of raping a woman at a party will be allowed to participate in the program's Pro Day, a judge ruled.