Robbery attempt turns deadly at Lithonia-area gas station; 1 on the run, police say
Police say an attempted robbery led to a shootout that killed 19-year-old Tristyn Mays at a Covington Highway gas station.
Two young children killed in Union County mobile home fire
Two young children were killed in a mobile home fire at Warren Trailer Park, Union County Fire and Rescue officials said.
Atlanta police ask for help identifying armed home invasion suspects
Atlanta police released video of armed suspects breaking into an occupied home and are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to their identification.
Five apartments destroyed in DeKalb County fire
A fire destroyed five apartments on Ashley Place in DeKalb County Monday morning.
'Preventative' lockdown ends at Newton County schools
All Newton County schools went under a "preventative" lockdown Monday, according to the district.
Father charged after DeKalb child accidentally shoots self
A child is recovering after accidentally shooting themselves, according to the DeKalb County Police Department.
Holiday pop-up bars in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025
Explore metro Atlanta’s most over-the-top holiday pop-up bars, where creative cocktails, immersive décor and festive themes set the mood for a spirited night out.
Christmas light displays in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025
Here’s a curated roundup of the most popular and dazzling Christmas light displays shining across metro Atlanta and North Georgia this season.
Gwinnett County apartment fire displaces 2 dozen people
A Gwinnett County apartment fire at the Las Palmas complex displaced about 30 people Sunday night, damaging six units.
Suspect arrested after standoff at Atlanta Ritz-Carlton
A suspect was arrested after an hours-long standoff at the Atlanta Ritz-Carlton.
Retired officer killed while directing traffic at Cumming Christmas parade
Retired officer Robert Muth died after being struck while directing traffic at Cumming’s Christmas parade; police are investigating the fatal crash.
911 calls reveal moments after police say homeowner shot 2 porch pirates
911 calls reveal the chaotic moments after a DeKalb County homeowner allegedly shot two teens over a stolen package; both teens survived and the homeowner faces aggravated assault charges.
Man arrested in deadly South Fulton double shooting
A 21-year-old man has been arrested for a shooting that killed one person and injured another in South Fulton on Saturday.
One dead, one injured in College Park house fire
A College Park house fire left one woman dead and another hospitalized.
DeKalb fire displaces 20+ families, firefighters say
The Villa Apartments on Buford Highway displaced more than 20 families; firefighters evacuated the building and extinguished the blaze with no injuries reported.
FedEx driver hits, kills pedestrian in DeKalb County, police say
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a FedEx truck near the Northlake Parkway Target in DeKalb County.
DeKalb County launches $250K cleanup to remove illegal tires
DeKalb County has launched a $250K cleanup targeting illegal tire dumping, removing more than 37,000 tires so far and pushing for tougher state penalties against large-scale dumpers.
DeKalb County’s new police chief Greg Padrick says he’s ready to lead
Newly appointed DeKalb County Police Chief Greg Padrick says he’s focused on public trust, crime reduction, and rebuilding staffing as the department prepares to launch a Real Time Crime Center.
Two dead after fiery single-car crash on I-75 in Atlanta
Atlanta police say two people died in a fiery single-car crash on I-75 near Cleveland Avenue after the driver lost control and hit a pole.
1 killed, 1 injured in DeKalb County apartment complex shooting
One person is dead and another is seriously injured after a shooting at an apartment complex on Wood Bend Drive.