Cocaine found after driver starts car fire during I-20 traffic stop

Morgan County deputies seized 12 pounds of cocaine after a driver accidentally started a car fire while attempting to destroy evidence during a traffic stop.

Wanted Tennessee man arrested after high-speed chase in Gordon County

A Tennessee fugitive wanted for attempted murder was arrested in Gordon County Friday night following a high-speed chase on Red Bud Road.

Buddhist monks cross into Georgia during cross-country walk for peace

A group of Buddhist monks walking nearly 120 days from Texas to Washington, D.C., crossed into Georgia this week as part of a nationwide pilgrimage for peace and healing.

This New Year’s Day... take a hike!

Georgia State Parks will host ranger-led First Day Hikes statewide on January 1, 2026.

Atlanta family displaced after vehicle fire destroys Fairburn Road home

An Atlanta family is homeless after a vehicle fire in the carport spread through their Fairburn Road home, causing heavy damage but no injuries.

2 victims shot in leg shortly after arriving at Creste Drive apartments

Two young men were hospitalized after being shot in the leg at a DeKalb County apartment complex on Creste Drive Friday afternoon.

Jonesboro man survives head-on crash with shooting victim

A Jonesboro man is recovering after a shooting victim ran a red light and crashed into his truck, a collision that ultimately claimed the life of the 19-year-old driver.

Coworkers mourn restaurant worker killed by alleged drunk driver in Doraville

A 21-year-old restaurant worker was killed by an alleged drunk driver in Doraville, sparking calls for pedestrian safety near MARTA stations.

Firefighters rescue person from Athens house fire on Christmas Eve

Athens firefighters rescued a person from a home nearly engulfed by flames on Christmas Eve, with the victim later transferred to a burn center for treatment.

Man accused of drugging, molesting girl in Walton County arrested in Missouri

A man accused of intoxicating and sexually assaulting a girl under 16 in Walton County was arrested in Missouri after failing to appear for trial.

Gwinnett man sentenced to life in prison for 2022 murder of woman

Ray Charles Evans was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the 2022 murder of Shakiyla Sample in Lawrenceville.

Gwinnett County apartment fire started by porch grilling

Thirteen people were displaced on Christmas Day after a fire started by a balcony grill damaged units at a Norcross apartment complex.

DeKalb County police targets illegal dumping with Christmas Day arrest

DeKalb County police arrested a 59-year-old man on Christmas Day in connection with repeated illegal dumping incidents in the Scottdale area.