Serial felon sentenced to federal prison for Atlanta drugs
An Atlanta man with a long history of drug crimes was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday for his role in a major drug distribution ring.
An Atlanta man with a long history of drug crimes was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday for his role in a major drug distribution ring.
Paulding County detectives: 1,400 files found in child exploitation bust
Paulding County detectives arrested Daniel Esquivel after a monthslong investigation into child sexual abuse material.
Paulding County detectives arrested Daniel Esquivel after a monthslong investigation into child sexual abuse material.
Hart County deputies capture man wanted for multiple felonies in Ohio
A 42-year-old man from Eastanollee was arrested Wednesday in Hart County on multiple felony sex crime warrants out of Ohio.
A 42-year-old man from Eastanollee was arrested Wednesday in Hart County on multiple felony sex crime warrants out of Ohio.
Barrow County sheriff captures 'dangerous' man wanted on multiple charges
The Barrow County Sheriff's Office caught Brandon Alexander Wells after a search for the man wanted for several violent crimes.
The Barrow County Sheriff's Office caught Brandon Alexander Wells after a search for the man wanted for several violent crimes.
Truck driver faces drug charges after causing Monroe County derailment
A Florida man faces multiple charges after his semi-truck overturned and collided with a train in Monroe County early Wednesday morning.
A Florida man faces multiple charges after his semi-truck overturned and collided with a train in Monroe County early Wednesday morning.
Bank fraud: Atlanta music artist pleads guilty in check theft scheme
An Atlanta man admitted Thursday to stealing mail and using his music and social media accounts to teach others how to commit bank fraud.
An Atlanta man admitted Thursday to stealing mail and using his music and social media accounts to teach others how to commit bank fraud.
Russell and Shirley Dermond: 12 years since gruesome Georgia killings
Investigators are still searching for the person who killed Russell and Shirley Dermond in their Lake Oconee home 12 years ago.
Investigators are still searching for the person who killed Russell and Shirley Dermond in their Lake Oconee home 12 years ago.
Newton County meth discovery: How a junk car held a $20K secret
Newton County deputies found between $15,000 and $20,000 worth of methamphetamine hidden inside a junk car Tuesday.
Newton County deputies found between $15,000 and $20,000 worth of methamphetamine hidden inside a junk car Tuesday.
Man charged with distributing child pornography in Franklin Springs
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office arrested Tidus Parker on six criminal charges related to the distribution of child pornography.
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office arrested Tidus Parker on six criminal charges related to the distribution of child pornography.
This is why Douglas County voted to shut down its local museum
Commissioners voted to shut down the Douglas County Museum of History and Art following reports of major bookkeeping issues and IRS filing failures.
Commissioners voted to shut down the Douglas County Museum of History and Art following reports of major bookkeeping issues and IRS filing failures.
Clarence Thomas now the second longest-serving Supreme Court justice in US history
Clarence Thomas, the towering conservative Supreme Court justice, has reached a new milestone.
Clarence Thomas, the towering conservative Supreme Court justice, has reached a new milestone.
Jackson County community rallies for boy after therapy pig is killed
Jackson County deputies arrested three people after a young boy's therapy pig, Bootsy, was shot and killed after getting loose.
Jackson County deputies arrested three people after a young boy's therapy pig, Bootsy, was shot and killed after getting loose.
Marcye Scott: Daughter of David Scott runs for his Georgia seat
Marcye Scott, daughter of the late U.S. Rep. David Scott, announced her candidacy to fill the remaining term of her father’s seat.
Marcye Scott, daughter of the late U.S. Rep. David Scott, announced her candidacy to fill the remaining term of her father’s seat.
Is hantavirus the next COVID-19? What experts are saying
Health officials are monitoring two Georgia residents who returned from a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak.
Health officials are monitoring two Georgia residents who returned from a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak.
Atlanta fire standoff: Mayor to sign historic union agreement
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens indicated he will sign a historic collective bargaining agreement with city firefighters, potentially ending a yearlong standoff.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens indicated he will sign a historic collective bargaining agreement with city firefighters, potentially ending a yearlong standoff.
East Coweta High teacher on leave after classroom indecent exposure charge
An East Coweta High School teacher faces an indecent exposure charge after students reported a concern to school leaders on Tuesday.
An East Coweta High School teacher faces an indecent exposure charge after students reported a concern to school leaders on Tuesday.
Who shot and killed Amondre Michael Zepeda? Manhunt continues
East Point police are searching for suspects in the drive-by shooting death of Amondre Michael Zepeda, who was killed while helping a friend.
East Point police are searching for suspects in the drive-by shooting death of Amondre Michael Zepeda, who was killed while helping a friend.
Man charged with shooting roommate in Forsyth County
Jose Luis Delgado Mendoza was arrested Thursday after allegedly shooting his roommate multiple times at a South Forsyth County home.
Jose Luis Delgado Mendoza was arrested Thursday after allegedly shooting his roommate multiple times at a South Forsyth County home.
Buc-ee’s says Georgia rival Teddy's copied its famous beaver
Buc-ee’s filed a federal lawsuit accusing Teddy’s Market of copying its famous mascot and branding.
Buc-ee’s filed a federal lawsuit accusing Teddy’s Market of copying its famous mascot and branding.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | May 8-10, 2026
From street festivals and live entertainment to family-friendly events and outdoor fun, here are some of the top happenings across the area.
From street festivals and live entertainment to family-friendly events and outdoor fun, here are some of the top happenings across the area.