North Georgia lottery players win big, including $1 million Powerball prize
A Duluth Powerball ticket worth $1 million leads several major Georgia Lottery wins across North Georgia, with additional prizes ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.
GBI investigating after body found on Jonesboro road
The GBI is investigating after 50-year-old Donald Eugene Kelly was found dead early Sunday at the intersection of Fayetteville Road and Williamson Mill Road in Jonesboro.
Overwhelming crowd shuts down Jonesboro housing wait list: 'It is mayhem!'
A rare housing waitlist opening drew more than 500 people for only 40 available slots.
Jonesboro band culture responsible for global legacy
Jonesboro High School’s Majestic Marching Band is preparing for an extraordinary series of performances, including appearances across the United States and overseas.
Clayton County gymnastics coach fights to save program for Black boys
A Clayton County gymnastics coach says he's running out of time — and options — as he faces shutting down what he calls the only all-Black boys gymnastics club in the country.
Update: Suspect dead after standoff with police in Griffin
The suspect ended his own life after a standoff with police.
22-year-old arrested after teen shot and killed in Jonesboro shopping center
Yahiko West, 22, was arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Qi'Adrian Gordon at a shopping center in Clayton County.
Four men shot after Jonesboro church basketball game in parking lot
Officers said the shooting happened after a basketball game inside the church located in the 100 block of Church Street.
Urgent search underway for missing Alabama man in Jonesboro
Byron Fahie, a man from Alabama with a mental health condition, went missing in Jonesboro, Georgia, early Tuesday morning.
Businesses destroyed in early morning Clayton County strip mall fire
An early morning fire tore through a strip mall on State Highway 85 in Clayton County, causing the roof to collapse and leaving two businesses destroyed and a third badly damaged.
Jonesboro officials looking for Lee Street Park vandals
Jonesboro city officials say they are dealing with ongoing vandalism at Lee Street Park, with multiple areas of the park recently damaged.
Residents show support for Jonesboro mayor amid questions over resignation withdrawal
Jonesboro city leaders continued to clash at the first meeting since the city's mayor abruptly resigned and then reversed her decision hours later.
Jonesboro mayor explains why she decided not to resign
Jonesboro Mayor Donya Sartor has reversed her decision to resign just hours after announcing on Thursday that she was stepping down.
Jonesboro Mayor Donya Sartor retracts resignation hours later
Nearly 10 hours after announcing to the Jonesboro City Council her plans to retire, Mayor Donya Sartor has had a change of heart.
Man with schizophrenia missing in Clayton County
Have you seen Thomas? The Clayton County Police Department has issued a Mattie's Call, Georgia's emergency missing alert for disabled or elderly persons, for a missing 63-year-old man.
Jonesboro police chief, assistant chief have resigned, officials say
Jonesboro Police Chief Todd Coyt and Assistant Chief Audrey Dunlap abruptly resigned around 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Video shows woman shooting at officers during high-speed chase in stolen car
A wild chase ended with a crash, a shooting and two arrests in Clayton County Monday evening. Newly released dash cam video shows the passenger in that chase hanging out of the window firing shots.
Jonesboro High School's marching band headed to NYC for Thanksgiving parade
The Majestic Marching Cardinals of Jonesboro High School are officially on their way to the Big Apple to perform in the 98th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Meeting meltdown: Screaming match caught on camera as Jonesboro's mayor and council battle for power
Tensions brewing for more than a year between Jonesboro Mayor Donya Sartor and a majority of city council members exploded into public view this month, with a verbal fracas caught on camera where the mayor calls her colleagues racist and "little cowards." Council members have accused her of ruling the city by fear, and in the meeting accused her of bullying and cussing at city workers.
Red Lobster announces closure of 23 restaurants, including Jonesboro location
Red Lobster has announced that it is closing more locations, including one in Jonesboro.


















