Georgia Slim Chickens employee surprised with a Hummer

One Georgia fast-food employee can officially upgrade his commute after his boss and co-workers surprised him with the keys to a Hummer.

Braves win NL East title after sweeping Houston Astros

The Atlanta Braves clinched the NL East title for the seventh time in nine years after beating the Houston Astros 4-2.

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on I-75/85 SB, Atlanta police say

A pedestrian died early Saturday morning after being struck by a vehicle on I-75/85 SB in Atlanta, according to police.

Shaky Knees reopens after severe storms move through metro Atlanta

Severe weather that swept through Metro Atlanta Saturday evening left behind widespread disruptions, forcing the temporary evacuation of the Shaky Knees Music Festival at Piedmont Park and grounding flights at the airport.

Bulldogs cruise past Razorbacks in SEC season opener

The Georgia Bulldogs opened conference play in commanding fashion on Saturday, storming past the Arkansas Razorbacks for a 45-10 victory at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

Man accused of shooting ex-girlfriend with BB gun in Cobb County

A woman is recovering after she says an ex-boyfriend allegedly shot her in the eye with a BB gun while she waited at her son's school bus stop.

More than $500K total stolen from 70+ students in flight school fraud case

Dozens of new student pilots are coming forward to law enforcement as a financial theft investigation into a Peachtree City flight school expands.

Dunwoody student death: 11-year-old dies after basketball practice

An 11-year-old girl has died following a school basketball practice in Dunwoody, leaving her family searching for answers after an initial autopsy proved inconclusive.

Atlanta police recruit Moses Russ laid to rest

An Atlanta police recruit who died in a motorcycle crash on his way to training was laid to rest as family and community members gathered to say goodbye.

Annie Dillard, Pulitzer-winning author, dies at 81

Annie Dillard, the Pulitzer-Prize winning author known for “Pilgrim at Tinker Creek,” “The Maytrees” and other renowned works, has died. 

Peter Max, iconic pop artist of the 1960s, dies at 88

Pop artist Peter Max, whose kaleidoscopic, cosmic-themed imagery helped define the visual language of the 1960s counterculture, died at 88.

Georgia high court upholds stay of execution for Stacey Humphreys

The Georgia Supreme Court has upheld a Cobb County judge’s ruling putting the execution of death row inmate Stacey Ian Humphreys on hold.

Clemency denied for convicted killer Stacey Humphreys

The Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles denied a clemency request for convicted killer Stacey Humphreys on Tuesday.

Judge stays execution of convicted murderer Stacey Humphreys

A Cobb County judge has ordered a stay of execution for Stacey Ian Humphreys less than 24 hours before he was scheduled to die by lethal injection for a 2003 double murder.

'American Idol' moving production to Atlanta area, reports say

"American Idol" is packing up its longtime Los Angeles production home and heading to the Peach State for its 25th season, which premieres in 2027, according to recent reports.

Former Kennesaw mayor convicted of child molestation up for early release

A former Kennesaw mayor convicted of felony child molestation could receive early release from prison, sparking outrage from the victim's family.

Father speaks after son killed in shooting at Norfolk Southern site

A man who witnesses said had just arrived for work was shot and killed Monday night in the employee parking lot of a Norfolk Southern intermodal facility in Austell.

3 injured after MARTA bus driver falls asleep behind the wheel

A MARTA bus driver faces charges after falling asleep behind the wheel, crossing traffic lanes and crashing into a tree Sept. 7 in Dunwoody.

More Flock misuse: Georgia officer facing charges in 2 counties

A former North Georgia police officer turned himself in Monday after state investigators said he unlawfully used a law enforcement license plate tracking system across two local departments.