Pedestrian killed on Downtown Connector after entering southbound lanes
Pedestrian was killed after entering southbound lanes of Interstate 75/85 near Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard.
Mother mourns 17-year-old son killed in Savannah: 'You’re not supposed to bury your kid'
A Gwinnett County mother is mourning her 17-year-old son, killed while visiting family in Savannah, as police continue searching for suspects.
Family mourns couple, unborn child killed in wrong-way crash: 'Christmas will never be the same'
A Georgia family is grieving the loss of a young couple and their unborn child after a wrong-way crash in Athens shattered their holiday season.
Buddhist monks cross into Georgia during cross-country walk for peace
A group of Buddhist monks walking nearly 120 days from Texas to Washington, D.C., crossed into Georgia this week as part of a nationwide pilgrimage for peace and healing.
This New Year’s Day... take a hike!
Georgia State Parks will host ranger-led First Day Hikes statewide on January 1, 2026.
Atlanta family displaced after vehicle fire destroys Fairburn Road home
An Atlanta family is homeless after a vehicle fire in the carport spread through their Fairburn Road home, causing heavy damage but no injuries.
Georgia voter data lawsuit draws intervention from voting rights organizations
Voting rights groups move to intervene in DOJ lawsuit seeking unredacted Georgia voter records.
2 victims shot in leg shortly after arriving at Creste Drive apartments
Two young men were hospitalized after being shot in the leg at a DeKalb County apartment complex on Creste Drive Friday afternoon.
Jonesboro man survives head-on crash with shooting victim
A Jonesboro man is recovering after a shooting victim ran a red light and crashed into his truck, a collision that ultimately claimed the life of the 19-year-old driver.
Coworkers mourn restaurant worker killed by alleged drunk driver in Doraville
A 21-year-old restaurant worker was killed by an alleged drunk driver in Doraville, sparking calls for pedestrian safety near MARTA stations.
Firefighters rescue person from Athens house fire on Christmas Eve
Athens firefighters rescued a person from a home nearly engulfed by flames on Christmas Eve, with the victim later transferred to a burn center for treatment.
Toddler recovering after Christmas Day shooting in Rock Springs
A Georgia toddler is recovering after being shot inside his Rock Springs home on Christmas Day.
Georgia fugitive accused of child sexual exploitation caught near Mexico border
A man charged with sexual exploitation of children was arrested in South Texas near the Mexico border.
Paulding County jury convicts man; rape charge ends in mistrial
A Paulding County jury convicted a Dallas man of two counts of aggravated sodomy.
Man accused of drugging, molesting girl in Walton County arrested in Missouri
A man accused of intoxicating and sexually assaulting a girl under 16 in Walton County was arrested in Missouri after failing to appear for trial.
Gwinnett man sentenced to life in prison for 2022 murder of woman
Ray Charles Evans was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the 2022 murder of Shakiyla Sample in Lawrenceville.
Gwinnett County apartment fire started by porch grilling
Thirteen people were displaced on Christmas Day after a fire started by a balcony grill damaged units at a Norcross apartment complex.
DeKalb County police targets illegal dumping with Christmas Day arrest
DeKalb County police arrested a 59-year-old man on Christmas Day in connection with repeated illegal dumping incidents in the Scottdale area.
Man shot during possible robbery in southwest Atlanta
A 59-year-old man is recovering after being shot during a Friday morning robbery on Memorial Drive in southwest Atlanta.
New Year's Eve celebrations & events in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025
List of fireworks, events and celebrations for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day in metro Atlanta and North Georgia.