Fulton County man sentenced to life in prison for 2022 sexual assault case
A Fulton County man has been sentenced to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of rape and battery in a 2022 sexual assault case. It took jurors just 46 minutes to reach a unanimous verdict.
A Fulton County man has been sentenced to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of rape and battery in a 2022 sexual assault case. It took jurors just 46 minutes to reach a unanimous verdict.
Funeral arrangements announced for South Fulton officer killed in crash
The City of South Fulton Police Department has announced the funeral arrangements for Capt. Helio Garcia, who was killed in a head-on crash while on duty earlier this week.
The City of South Fulton Police Department has announced the funeral arrangements for Capt. Helio Garcia, who was killed in a head-on crash while on duty earlier this week.
Family desperate to find East Point man missing since 2019
The family of a 34-year-old man who disappeared in 2019 from East Point is pleading with the public for answers.
The family of a 34-year-old man who disappeared in 2019 from East Point is pleading with the public for answers.
City of South Fulton honors police officer killed in head-on collision
Lt. Helio Garcia is the first South Fulton officer killed in the line of duty, dying in a head-on crash Tuesday night when a driver crossed a double white line on Flat Shoals Road, according to investigators.
Lt. Helio Garcia is the first South Fulton officer killed in the line of duty, dying in a head-on crash Tuesday night when a driver crossed a double white line on Flat Shoals Road, according to investigators.
Former South Fulton mayor launches bid to reclaim top job
Former Mayor William “Bill” Edwards is making a political comeback, officially launching his campaign to once again lead the City of South Fulton.
Former Mayor William “Bill” Edwards is making a political comeback, officially launching his campaign to once again lead the City of South Fulton.
House Judiciary Committee presses Fulton DA's office for records, warns of action
The House Judiciary Committee is escalating its ongoing investigation into what it calls “politically motivated prosecutions," focusing on the Fulton County DA's Office and its case against President Trump.
The House Judiciary Committee is escalating its ongoing investigation into what it calls “politically motivated prosecutions," focusing on the Fulton County DA's Office and its case against President Trump.
Easter egg hunts and other events in metro Atlanta | April 2025
From helicopter egg drops to petting zoos, live music, and bunny photo ops, there are plenty of free and low-cost egg hunts and spring festivals happening around metro Atlanta.
From helicopter egg drops to petting zoos, live music, and bunny photo ops, there are plenty of free and low-cost egg hunts and spring festivals happening around metro Atlanta.
License plate thief tried to hide at Sandy Springs police HQ, officers say
A Sandy Springs man accused of stealing a license plate picked an unfortunate place to try and hide after his crime, officers say.
A Sandy Springs man accused of stealing a license plate picked an unfortunate place to try and hide after his crime, officers say.
Fulton County approves childcare pilot program for government employees
The new pilot program would give some Fulton County employees up to $500 a month to help pay for daycare costs.
The new pilot program would give some Fulton County employees up to $500 a month to help pay for daycare costs.
Viral claim that people went missing in Atlanta after job interviews is fake, police say
A story spreading on social media about 17 people who went missing in metro Atlanta after applying to a job listing on Indeed is completely fake, police say.
A story spreading on social media about 17 people who went missing in metro Atlanta after applying to a job listing on Indeed is completely fake, police say.
South Fulton police officer killed in head-on crash, other driver identified
South Fulton Lt. Helio Garcia had worked with the South Fulton Police Department since nearly its start and had a wife and three children.
South Fulton Lt. Helio Garcia had worked with the South Fulton Police Department since nearly its start and had a wife and three children.
TikTok trend sparks chaos: Minecraft movie screenings disrupted in Georgia
A viral TikTok trend tied to the new Minecraft movie is causing chaos in theaters nationwide — including one in metro Atlanta.
A viral TikTok trend tied to the new Minecraft movie is causing chaos in theaters nationwide — including one in metro Atlanta.
Marjorie Taylor Greene's ex-husband settles harassment claim by Muslim women for $75K
The ex-husband of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has publicly apologized after video of him shouting offensive remarks at three Muslim women who were praying at the Avalon mall in Alpharetta quickly spread online.
The ex-husband of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has publicly apologized after video of him shouting offensive remarks at three Muslim women who were praying at the Avalon mall in Alpharetta quickly spread online.
37 guns collected during City of South Fulton gun buyback event
Dozens of firearms are now out of circulation in the City of South Fulton following the fourth annual Community Gun Buyback event.
Dozens of firearms are now out of circulation in the City of South Fulton following the fourth annual Community Gun Buyback event.
College Park residents given days to pack up and get out their apartments
Dozens of residents at Chelsea Gardens Apartments in College Park say they're being forced to move out—some with just three days' notice.
Dozens of residents at Chelsea Gardens Apartments in College Park say they're being forced to move out—some with just three days' notice.
South Fulton approved new travel policy after mayor's controversial Africa trip
The new travel policy change comes months after a controversy involving South Fulton mayor allegedly using city funds for a 20-day trip to Africa.
The new travel policy change comes months after a controversy involving South Fulton mayor allegedly using city funds for a 20-day trip to Africa.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | April 11-13, 2025
From blooming festivals and family-friendly egg hunts to wine tastings, live concerts, and Pokémon battles, there’s something for everyone around metro Atlanta this weekend.
From blooming festivals and family-friendly egg hunts to wine tastings, live concerts, and Pokémon battles, there’s something for everyone around metro Atlanta this weekend.
Atlanta rapper Yak Gotti in court
Atlanta rapper Yak Gotti, real name Deamonte Kendrick, pled guilty to aggravated battery on Wednesday morning. The rest of his charges were dismissed and he will finally be released from Fulton County Jail after the conclusion of the YSL RICO trial last year.
Atlanta rapper Yak Gotti, real name Deamonte Kendrick, pled guilty to aggravated battery on Wednesday morning. The rest of his charges were dismissed and he will finally be released from Fulton County Jail after the conclusion of the YSL RICO trial last year.
Atlanta rapper Yak Gotti heads home from Fulton County Jail
Deamonte Kendrick, aka Yak Gotti, is expected to enter a plea today on charges stemming from alleged incidents while in custody at the Fulton County Jail.
Deamonte Kendrick, aka Yak Gotti, is expected to enter a plea today on charges stemming from alleged incidents while in custody at the Fulton County Jail.
Roswell firefighter makes a snappy save on Crabapple Road
Roswell firefighter rescues snapping turtle from busy Crabapple Road, responding to a lighthearted “Code T.U.R.T.L.E.” situation.
Roswell firefighter rescues snapping turtle from busy Crabapple Road, responding to a lighthearted “Code T.U.R.T.L.E.” situation.