Atlanta police to holiday shoppers: 'You will see more police officers'
Atlanta police warn package thefts and car break-ins rise during the holiday season despite overall crime reductions.
Woodstock police arrest two after elevator motorbike stunt
Two men were arrested after police say they damaged a Woodstock parking deck elevator during a motorbike stunt.
Rising costs, immigration concerns shape Atlanta’s Hispanic community this Christmas
Hispanic and Latino families in Atlanta face holiday stress from rising costs and immigration concerns but remain resilient.
Rookie DeKalb firefighter seriously injured in firetruck crash: ‘I just prayed’
Firefighter Eboni Kennedy lost her leg in a Rockbridge Road firetruck crash and has undergone four surgeries.
Former UGA football player Ahkil Crumpton convicted in state murder trial
Former UGA football player Ahkil Crumpton was convicted on state murder charges for the 2021 shooting of Watkinsville gas station clerk Elijah Wood.
Coweta County kindergarten teacher arrested for shoplifting at Target
Coweta County kindergarten teacher Melissa Bedenbough was suspended after being arrested for allegedly shoplifting Legos from a Newnan Target.
Metro Atlanta bookseller blames Palmetto USPS facility for holiday gift delays
Metro Atlanta small business owners report significant holiday gift delays for packages routed through the troubled USPS Palmetto distribution center.
Truck flips during police chase on I-285 in Sandy Springs
A distracted driving stop in Roswell led to a multi-city police chase and a hit-and-run before the suspect crashed off I-285.
Former Drive Planning executive pleads guilty in $4.1M Ponzi scheme
Former Drive Planning executive David Bradford pleaded guilty to federal charges for his role in a $4.1 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded Georgia investors.
Atlanta to see rain Thursday as Christmas week forecast sharpens
Steady rain returns Thursday afternoon through overnight, with isolated thunder possible before clearing by Friday morning.
Dacula man sentenced to 20 years for exploiting minors online
Dacula man Johann Rainer Nix sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material.
Young Thug proposes to Mariah The Scientist during Atlanta concert
Young Thug proposed to Mariah The Scientist onstage at a benefit concert in Atlanta.
Georgia teen identified as Brown University shooting victim
Georgia native Jacob Spears is recovering after being wounded in a mass shooting during final exams at Brown University.
DeKalb County Fire Chief Darnell Fullum selected as next Director of Public Safety
DeKalb County Fire Chief Darnell Fullum has been appointed the county’s next Director of Public Safety, succeeding Jack Lumpkin and bringing nearly four decades of public service experience to the role.
Flu cases shut down Meriwether County elementary school
A flu outbreak forced Mountain View Elementary in Meriwether County to shift to remote learning, following state health officials’ recommendation to close the school until further notice.
Casting Call Dec. 17: Tulsa King, State Police extras, SAG kids commercial
This week’s Casting Call brings new opportunities for background actors on Tulsa King and All the Sinners Bleed, along with a SAG commercial seeking young performers.
Woman arrested after stabbing of man in LaGrange
A woman is in custody following a stabbing investigation in LaGrange that left a man seriously injured.
FIFA slashes some World Cup ticket prices after backlash to $60
FIFA is cutting prices on a limited number of World Cup tickets following widespread backlash from fans over rising costs tied to dynamic pricing.
Former Georgia assistant coach Richard Bell dies at 88
Longtime college football coach Richard Bell, who served as an assistant at both the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech, has died.
Ellenwood overnight house fire forces family from home
An overnight fire displaced a DeKalb County family just days before Christmas.