SWAT responds to barricaded gunman in downtown Atlanta
Residents in part of downtown Atlanta were evacuated on Tuesday morning as police investigated a barricaded gunman.
Residents in part of downtown Atlanta were evacuated on Tuesday morning as police investigated a barricaded gunman.
Man dies in NW Atlanta duplex fire, two others displaced
A fast-moving fire tore through one side of a duplex in northwest Atlanta early Tuesday.
A fast-moving fire tore through one side of a duplex in northwest Atlanta early Tuesday.
Former Georgia National Guardsman sentenced for child enticement
Former Georgia National Guardsman William Eric Cooper was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for attempting to entice a 15-year-old kidnapping victim.
Former Georgia National Guardsman William Eric Cooper was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for attempting to entice a 15-year-old kidnapping victim.
Colombian national pleads guilty in $31M transnational money laundering scheme
Valentina Forero Álvarez pleaded guilty to leading an organization that laundered over $31 million in illegal narcotics proceeds.
Valentina Forero Álvarez pleaded guilty to leading an organization that laundered over $31 million in illegal narcotics proceeds.
Fueled by Apalachee HS shooting trial, Georgia students push for ban on gun 'switches'
Gun safety advocates rallied for tougher laws at the Georgia Capitol on Monday.
Gun safety advocates rallied for tougher laws at the Georgia Capitol on Monday.
Traveler stopped at Atlanta airport; agents find 42 pounds of marijuana
Federal agents at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport stopped an alleged drug smuggling attempt in January after finding 42 pounds of marijuana tucked inside a traveler’s suitcase destined for France.
Federal agents at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport stopped an alleged drug smuggling attempt in January after finding 42 pounds of marijuana tucked inside a traveler’s suitcase destined for France.
Alleged shooter charged after ambush, standoff leaves 2 Atlanta police officers injured
23-year-old Alonte Ray remains behind bars after authorities say he ambushed two Atlanta police officers Saturday morning at an apartment complex.
23-year-old Alonte Ray remains behind bars after authorities say he ambushed two Atlanta police officers Saturday morning at an apartment complex.
Boy, 10, stable after being shot in the chest at southeast Atlanta home
A 10-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being shot in the chest at a southeast Atlanta home early Sunday morning.
A 10-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being shot in the chest at a southeast Atlanta home early Sunday morning.
2 Atlanta police officers injured during shooting off Cheshire Bridge Road
A man was arrested Saturday afternoon following an hours-long standoff at an apartment complex where two Atlanta police officers were injured.
A man was arrested Saturday afternoon following an hours-long standoff at an apartment complex where two Atlanta police officers were injured.
Blocking police using your car could become a felony
Georgia House Bill 1076 aims to make blocking law enforcement officers with a vehicle a felony punishable by up to five years in prison.
Georgia House Bill 1076 aims to make blocking law enforcement officers with a vehicle a felony punishable by up to five years in prison.
Several gubernatorial candidates gather for debate in SW Atlanta
Several top contenders for Georgia governor gathered in southwest Atlanta on Thursday for a debate hosted by the "Georgia Men for Democracy Now" political action committee.
Several top contenders for Georgia governor gathered in southwest Atlanta on Thursday for a debate hosted by the "Georgia Men for Democracy Now" political action committee.
Victims identified in deadly Winthrop Drive fire; 5 children escape burning home
"He went back in to see if he could help some of them out, and he never came back out." A late-night house fire claimed the lives of four family members.
"He went back in to see if he could help some of them out, and he never came back out." A late-night house fire claimed the lives of four family members.
Convicted felon captured for sexual assaults in Buckhead, College Park
Police have arrested 31-year-old Kwame Shabazz who is accused of sexually assaulting a Buckhead woman. Investigators believe he is involved in a similar case in College Park.
Police have arrested 31-year-old Kwame Shabazz who is accused of sexually assaulting a Buckhead woman. Investigators believe he is involved in a similar case in College Park.
Atlanta Police release sketch of woman in connection with 2023 assault
Atlanta Police released a sketch of a woman with a lower-back tattoo wanted for questioning in a 2023 assault investigation.
Atlanta Police released a sketch of a woman with a lower-back tattoo wanted for questioning in a 2023 assault investigation.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Feb. 6-8, 2026
From live music and theater to family-friendly festivals and immersive exhibitions, metro Atlanta and North Georgia are packed with ways to get out and explore this weekend.
From live music and theater to family-friendly festivals and immersive exhibitions, metro Atlanta and North Georgia are packed with ways to get out and explore this weekend.
Light snowfall, flurries surprises many in North Georgia Thursday morning
Light snowfall was reported in Cleveland and Gainesville early Thursday morning, with minor accumulation on trees and grass.
Light snowfall was reported in Cleveland and Gainesville early Thursday morning, with minor accumulation on trees and grass.
GOP Rep. Barry Loudermilk to retire from Congress after a decade
Four of Georgia’s nine Republican-held House seats will change hands this year due to retirements or Senate runs.
Four of Georgia’s nine Republican-held House seats will change hands this year due to retirements or Senate runs.
Mayor Dickens issues orders to advance neighborhood reinvestment
The Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative seeks to bridge gaps in resources to create more interconnected local districts.
The Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative seeks to bridge gaps in resources to create more interconnected local districts.
10,000 gallons of jet fuel spills from Hartsfield-Jackson into Flint River
EPA officials say about 10,000 gallons of Jet-A fuel spilled from a faulty fuel pit hydrant Friday.
EPA officials say about 10,000 gallons of Jet-A fuel spilled from a faulty fuel pit hydrant Friday.
Months after Atlanta apartment shooting, 22-year-old charged with murder
Police have accused a man of murder several months after an 18-year-old was gunned down at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex, where parts of the incident were caught on Ring camera.
Police have accused a man of murder several months after an 18-year-old was gunned down at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex, where parts of the incident were caught on Ring camera.