Rome man arrested on New Year’s Day for kidnapping 5-month-old infant

Police arrested 23-year-old Julion Mazzo Thursday morning on kidnapping charges after he allegedly took a 5-month-old infant from a Rome hotel.

WATCH: Countdown Over ATL | Atlanta's New Year's celebration

Atlanta will replace the traditional Peach Drop with "Countdown Over ATL," a citywide celebration featuring synchronized drone and fireworks displays.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution prints final edition after 157 years

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ended its 157-year print run on Dec. 31, 2025, making Atlanta the only major U.S. city without a daily newspaper.

Gunman robs man of gaming winnings on Christmas Eve; suspect wanted

Atlanta police are seeking an armed man who allegedly robbed someone of his gaming winnings at gunpoint on Christmas Eve.

Atlanta Beltline shooting leaves one person injured; no word on shooter

Atlanta police are investigating a Wednesday afternoon shooting on the Westside Trail that left one victim wounded and the shooter at large.

Two arrested after fire at Snellville tire and brake shop

Gwinnett County authorities arrested two men Tuesday following an incendiary garage fire at a Snellville Mavis Tires & Brakes.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Jan. 2-4, 2026

Looking for things to do across metro Atlanta this weekend and beyond? From live music and theater to sports, festivals, and family-friendly events, here’s a county-by-county list.

Family remembers 10-year-old killed in Clayton County hit-and-run

A 10-year-old boy was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Clayton County just days after Christmas, and the driver accused of striking him has now been arrested.

Peace walk monks stop at Snellville temple for special visit

A group of Buddhist monks walking thousands of miles across the country in a call for peace and unity arrived in Gwinnett County on Wednesday, drawing crowds of supporters along their route.

Fentanyl, weapons seized in major metro Atlanta drug bust

Ten people have been arrested following a large-scale drug investigation that led to the seizure of more than $1 million worth of narcotics, firearms and cash across the metro Atlanta area.

Person shot during argument in Stockbridge area, police say

A person was injured in a shooting Wednesday morning in Stockbridge following an argument inside a home, according to police.