Jonesboro decriminalizes possessing small amounts of marijuana

The Jonesboro City Council, on Monday night, approved a proposal to lower the punishment for marijuana possession.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.