Thousands of metro Atlanta students attend back-to-school giveaways

As summer break draws to a close, school districts across metro Atlanta are preparing for the start of a new academic year, with many students heading back to classrooms as early as this week.

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.

Man accused of groping young girls at Clayton County water park

A Clayton County man is behind bars after he was accused of inappropriately touching multiple young girls at a local water park.

Clayton County gas station accused of selling watered-down gas

A gas station located along a heavily trafficked stretch of Highway 42 in Clayton County is under scrutiny by state officials after investigators discovered contaminated fuel, even after they ordered the station to stop pumping premium and mid-grade gas.

1 arrested, 1 wanted in Forest Park graduation shooting

Police have identified two suspects in a shooting near a Forest Park graduation celebration. One suspect has been arrested and officers are searching for another.

Clayton DA, DFCS, shelter accused of child abuse cover-up in lawsuit

A sweeping lawsuit filed this week in Clayton County State Court alleges a coordinated cover-up of child sexual abuse involving Georgia state agencies, nonprofit leaders, religious institutions, and Clayton County officials.

Charges dismissed against Georgia woman charged with forgery in Clayton County

According to court records in Clayton County, the forgery charges were dismissed on June 24, 2025, and the remaining count was reduced to disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor offense.

Thieves steal $15K in electronics from metro Atlanta youth center

Forest Park police are looking for the culprits who broke into a youth center and stole thousands in electronics. Stolen items included gaming consoles, laptops, and camera equipment valued around $15,000.

Clayton County Sunday night shooting results in 1 injury, 1 arrest

A man was arrested and charged with aggravated assault following a July 13 shooting in Jonesboro near W. Canterbury Drive and Flanders Court.

Mattie's Call: Police searching for missing 65-year-old in Clayton County

Police in Clayton County are searching for a missing 65-year-old woman. Officers said Lori Vonslucas was last seen at 8 p.m. Thursday. Vonslucas is known to wander around Morrow, according to police.

Major auto theft ring crackdown at Atlanta's airport, police announce

The Atlanta Police Department led a major crackdown on an organized auto theft ring at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Security breach at Atlanta airport causes flight disruptions

A security breach at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport led to flight disruptions and affected operations.