Greg Padrick named new DeKalb County police chief

Greg Padrick has been named DeKalb County’s new police chief after nearly 30 years with the department, following the departure of former Chief Mirtha Ramos.

Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works

Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.

Family wants answers after Atlanta officer shoots Linton Blackwell 17 times

An Atlanta family wants to know why their loved one was shot and killed by an off-duty Atlanta police officer in the parking lot of a Buckhead bar in October.

Jimmy Kimmel signs contract extension with ABC

Months after being suspended from going on air, Jimmy Kimmel has landed a deal to keep him with ABC through at least May 2027.

What the world searched on Google in 2025: Trends, tech and tragedy

Google’s top trending searches of 2025 reveal a year shaped by political shock, pop-culture sensations and major tech news.

Fog causes 1,000+ flight delays at Atlanta airport Sunday

og caused more than 1,000 flight delays and 150 cancellations Sunday at Atlanta’s airport, with Delta experiencing the most disruptions as impacts lingered even after skies cleared.

SEC Championship: Georgia Bulldogs defeat Alabama to claim title

Georgia defeated Alabama to win the SEC Championship and strengthen its position in the College Football Playoff rankings.

Georgia seeks $390K from ex-linebacker Damon Wilson in NIL dispute

The University of Georgia Athletic Association is seeking $390,000 from Damon Wilson II over an NIL deal allegedly violated when he transferred.

Atlanta-based UPS sued for crash that killed 14 near Kentucky airport

Families of victims have filed the first wrongful death lawsuits over the crash that killed 14 people and injured at least 23 others near Louisville’s airport.

Georgia Tech football coach given new 5-year contract as head coach

The Georgia Tech Athletic Association Board of Trustees has approved a new five-year contract for head football coach Brent Key, extending his tenure through the 2030 season.

Atlanta police release photo of person of interest in deadly MLK Drive shooting

Atlanta police released a photo of a person of interest in the shooting death of a 17-year-old on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, asking the public to help identify him.