GBI arrests Cobb County police officer for sexual battery against a child
Cobb County Police Officer Withman Benjamin was arrested by the GBI and charged with sexual battery against a child under 16 following a months-long investigation.
Kemp's final legislative agenda focuses on affordability, infrastructure
Gov. Brian Kemp previewed his 2026 legislative agenda at Eggs and Issues, proposing $1.8B for I-75 express lanes and a $50M grant to address homelessness.
Gainesville High School stripped of runner-up title
Gainesville High School must forfeit its state runner-up title and pay a fine after the GHSA ruled an ineligible player participated in the football playoffs.
Second suspect arrested months after shooting at DeKalb County Ingles
DeKalb County deputies and U.S. Marshals arrested Christian Price on Tuesday for an April shooting at an Ingles on Rockbridge Road that injured two bystanders.
SkyView Atlanta closed for repairs after being struck by lightning
SkyView Atlanta will close temporarily for major maintenance and repairs.
Canton man arrested for setting Christmas Day building fire
Fire crews responded to a commercial building fire on Marietta Road on Christmas Day.
Avian flu reported at Walker County poultry farm
A case of the avian flu has been confirmed at a commercial poultry operation in Walker County.
Snow in North Georgia: When and where will it fall? How cold will it get?
An Arctic cold front moving through North Georgia on Wednesday will trigger a "narrow window" for mountain snow flurries and dangerous subfreezing wind chills across metro Atlanta, prompting local counties to activate emergency warming centers.
McDonough man arrested for allegedly arranging to meet 14-year-old girl
A McDonough man has been arrested following an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation in Gwinnett County, police said.
World of Coca-Cola leads pop culture museum vote | Help them win
Atlanta’s World of Coca-Cola is earning national recognition, landing a nomination in USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Pop Culture Museum.
Manhunt underway for 21-year-old suspected Conyers shooter, $5K reward
The manhunt is on for the shooter wanted for opening fire at a Conyers home Tuesday.
Birmingham mayor wants high-speed rail to Atlanta
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is proposing a high-speed rail line between Birmingham and Atlanta.
Gun storage ban bill heading to Gov. Kemp’s desk
Georgia lawmakers have approved the first bill of this year’s legislative session, sending the measure to Gov. Brian Kemp for final action.
16-year-old dies after being shot on Ferno Drive in NW Atlanta
A 16-year-old male is dead after being shot late Tuesday night in northwest Atlanta and driving himself to a fire station seeking help, according to Atlanta police.
Gwinnett budgets $2.5M to upgrade 911 system with AI, texting
Gwinnett County is set to move forward with a multimillion-dollar upgrade to its 911 system.
Beloved Atlanta pastor dies from 'super flu' complications during Mexico trip
An Atlanta pastor died from flu-related complications while visiting Mexico City.
FBI captures 'master of disguise' suspected in 11 metro Atlanta armed robberies
A 32-year-old master of disguise who investigators said used a series of professional disguises to carry out nearly a dozen armed robberies was arrested.
Georgia DCA RICO case: 4 convicted in attempt to defraud state agency
Four defendants were convicted for defrauding the Georgia Department of Community Affairs of nearly $200,000 using fake contracts.
Griffin-Spalding School Board appoints Dr. Donald Warren as new superintendent
Dr. Donald Warren was appointed superintendent after serving eight months as the district's interim leader.
Matt Ryan named Falcons president of football operations, will address ‘unfinished business’
Matt Ryan is back in Atlanta, but this time his playbook is being traded for a front-office binder.