Police need help solving SW Atlanta homicide on Dec. 8

Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department are asking for the public’s help in solving a deadly shooting that happened earlier this month in southwest Atlanta.

Man shot by Atlanta off-duty police officer Wednesday night identified

An officer working an off-duty assignment shot an armed man late Christmas Eve after responding to reports of a woman being chased and shot at an apartment complex in northwest Atlanta.

Driver killed in fiery crash on Christmas morning in Athens area

Athens-Clarke County police are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a driver early Christmas morning.

Former DeKalb jail worker accused of stealing coworker's paycheck

A former DeKalb County Jail employee has been charged after authorities say she altered a coworker’s payroll information to steal her paycheck.

Man shot on Kensington Road in DeKalb County on Christmas Eve

Officers responded around 10:30 p.m. Dec. 24 to a reported shooting in the 3800 block of Kensington Road, according to the DeKalb County Police Department.

DeKalb officer placed on leave after pedestrian killed on I-75

A fatal pedestrian crash on Interstate 75 in Cobb County is under investigation after an off-duty DeKalb County police officer, driving a marked patrol vehicle, struck a man Tuesday night, authorities said.

Forsyth County Jeepers deliver Christmas Eve cookies to 15 stations

Firefighters across Forsyth County received a holiday surprise on Christmas Eve as members of the Forsyth County Jeepers rolled through the county delivering cookies and milk.

Lucky $1.8B Powerball ticket sold in Arkansas; 3 $50K winners in Georgia

A single winning ticket sold in Arkansas claimed Powerball’s massive $1.817 billion jackpot in Wednesday night’s Christmas Eve drawing.

FBI: Escaped inmates used rope to kidnap rideshare driver during Florida getaway

Escaped DeKalb County inmates Stevenson Charles, Yusuf Minor, and Naod Yohannes face federal kidnapping charges after allegedly terrorizing a Lyft driver during a getaway to Miami.

Buckhead toy store sees record holiday sales despite tariff price hikes

A Buckhead toy store owner reports rising holiday sales despite price hikes from tariffs as shoppers flock to local businesses on Christmas Eve.

Cartersville firefighters help save dog’s life on Christmas Eve

Cartersville firefighters are being hailed as heroes after helping a family transport their 13-year-old dog to an emergency vet on Christmas Eve.

CDC classifies Georgia as 'high' for flu activity as holiday travel begins

The CDC warns that Georgia has entered the "high" flu activity range as hospitalizations rise and families prepare for holiday gatherings.

Pregnant woman dies after husband killed in Clarke County crash

A pregnant woman and her unborn child have died following a violent wrong-way crash on the Georgia Highway 10 Inner Loop in Athens, adding to the toll from a chain-reaction collision that unfolded early Saturday.

Argument over gun leads to Christmas Eve shooting in southwest Atlanta

A man was hospitalized after a Christmas Eve fight between neighbors in southwest Atlanta ended in a shooting over a disputed weapon.

Holiday travel surge fills Atlanta airport with travelers

The holiday travel rush continues today as millions of Americans head to their destinations, bringing heavy crowds and busy terminals nationwide.