Trump signs order affecting job protections for 8,000 federal employees

As part of a broader overhaul to the federal workforce, on Wednesday, President Trump signed an executive order to make it easier to terminate thousands of government workers. 

Atlanta MARTA probe: Feds demand transit crime data after stabbings

The federal government launched an official safety spending and security investigation into MARTA following consecutive daylight stabbings.

California tech CEO accused of smuggling US equipment to Iran's military, nuclear programs

Despite owning a $35 million Orange County mansion, dual US-Iranian national Jamshid Ghomi reported a peak annual income of just $20,684 and fraudulently claimed low-income tax credits for seven years, prosecutors said.

Former Roswell High teacher charged in student case

A former Roswell High School teacher and administrative assistant has been charged with improper sexual contact involving a student.

Watch | Dashcam captures child ejected in Gwinnett crash

A child was ejected from a vehicle during a three-vehicle crash that involved a Gwinnett County police cruiser.

No foul play suspected in Derek Samuel's death, police say

The East Point Police Department announced Wednesday morning that authorities do not suspect foul play in the death of 20-year-old Derek Samuel after recovering remains believed to be his in a wooded area.

From Shakira to J. Cole: Big names hit Atlanta this summer

State Farm Arena will host 19 concert nights this summer as Atlanta welcomes visitors for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

This is why police want you to give checkout registers a soft tug

Investigators found illegal card-reading data overlays attached directly to cash registers at three separate Dollar General stores in Fayette County.

Veteran Delta pilots command special D-Day flight from Atlanta

Three veteran commercial pilots are preparing to command a special flight to transport more than two dozen World War II veterans from Atlanta to France for historic D-Day remembrance events on Tuesday.

Georgia Supreme Court clears key obstacle in Presnell execution case

Georgia executions were paused during the COVID-19 pandemic under an agreement between state attorneys and death penalty lawyers.

Irate Disney World guest shattered glasses, ripped cast member's name tag in restaurant fight: Affidavit

A woman was arrested at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort after she allegedly dumped water on a restaurant manager, shattered multiple glasses, and took a cast member's name tag because she was upset her family was unable to all sit at the same table, according to the arrest affidavit.

Kennesaw road rage video shows man attacking driver door on Main Street

Kennesaw road rage investigators are searching for a driver who was caught on camera screaming and confronting another motorist in Georgia.

Mom killed, 4-month-old survives rollover wreck in Lithia Springs

A young mother died and her infant daughter survived without any injuries after a moving truck struck their vehicle over Memorial Day weekend in Lithia Springs.

Groom, pilot killed in Georgia helicopter crash; bride injured

A bride and groom leaving their wedding were among three people aboard a helicopter that crashed in Dawson County.

Body of missing East Point man Derek Samuel found, family says

The body of a missing 20-year-old man has been recovered in a wooded area behind an East Point apartment complex following a month-long search, according to his family.

Ossoff rallies 1,500 supporters at Atlanta rally ahead of election

Sen. Jon Ossoff rallied more than 1,500 supporters at The Tabernacle in downtown Atlanta to frame his reelection bid as a fight for working families.