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.

Woman wanted after shots fired in Gwinnett road rage case

Gwinnett County police are searching for 23-year-old Sierra Iman Little after a road rage incident Sept. 7.

Mom quits job as 911 operator to care for Coweta toddler with cancer

A Coweta County family is pleading with strangers for prayers and donations as their 20-month-old son prepares for a risky, life-saving surgery in New York later this month.

Bob Mackie, legendary fashion designer, dies at 87

Bob Mackie, the fashion designer known for creating iconic looks for celebrities including Cher, Madonna and Marilyn Monroe, died Monday. He was 87.

Hayden Panettiere's possible cause of death revealed: report

Hayden Panettiere’s possible cause of death was revealed on Monday, according to a report. The “Nashville" and “Heroes" star died on August 16.

Armed suspects target Atlanta family at Turks and Caicos rental

Seven masked men armed with guns, machetes, and sticks targeted an Atlanta family and their friends during a home invasion at a Turks and Caicos Airbnb over Labor Day weekend.