Derek Dooley running for U.S. Senate as political outsider

Derek Dooley, the son of legendary UGA coach Vince Dooley, is positioning himself as a political outsider with decades of leadership experience from his coaching career.

Woman shot multiple times on Panthersville Road

A woman is fighting for her life after being shot multiple times Tuesday evening in DeKalb County, police said.

Man dies after encounter with Cobb County police, GBI investigating

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into what happened Tuesday evening after a man died following a confrontation with Cobb County police officers.

Dump truck driver accused of hitting woman in Brookhaven crosswalk ID'd

A 54-year-old Mableton man has been arrested in connection with a deadly pedestrian crash Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Clairmont Road and Dresden Drive.

Pedestrian killed on Lawrenceville Highway by hit-and-run driver

A pedestrian has died after being struck Wednesday morning near Lawrenceville Highway and Hollywood Lane, according to the DeKalb County Police Department.

Free breast exams being offered in Cherokee County

The Cherokee County Health Department is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month with free screenings and educational events at both its Woodstock and Canton locations next week.

Spotted lanternfly continues spread across U.S., Georgia

Scientists say the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species, continues to spread across the U.S. — including right here in Georgia.

‘Rat-a-tatt-tatt’: Feds reveal new details in foiled Atlanta airport shooting

A Bartow County man is facing federal charges after authorities say he threatened to “shoot up" Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and arrived there armed with an AR-15-style rifle.

New Wellstar hospital approved for hospital

State officials have approved plans for a new $1 billion Wellstar hospital in Acworth.

Wednesday weather: Thick fog in Atlanta this morning, cool afternoon ahead

Some drivers may need extra time on the road this morning as patches of thick fog settle across parts of metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

Hawks open 2025-26 season tonight at State Farm Arena

The Atlanta Hawks are kicking off their 2025–26 regular season Tuesday night at State Farm Arena — and fans are in for a treat before the team even takes the court.

Atlanta police officer pulled from burning vehicle identified

Atlanta police have identified the officer critically injured after crashing into a home Monday night while responding to a call for help from another officer.