Georgia

Jail kitchen worker in Troup County arrested for contraband

April 27, 2026 12:13pm EDT

A jail kitchen worker in Troup County is accused of smuggling contraband to an inmate.

Man charged with murder after deadly Villa Rica shooting

April 27, 2026 11:48am EDT

Police have charged a man with murder following a deadly shooting in Villa Rica.

Man caught after more than 11 fires sparked around Clarkston

April 27, 2026 11:23am EDT

A man is in custody as investigators work to determine what sparked a series of fires across Clarkston in DeKalb County overnight.

PHOTOS: Destructive wildfires burning in South Georgia

April 27, 2026 11:02am EDT

The Pineland Road Fire in Clinch County and the Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County are currently burning out of control in South Georgia.

South Georgia fires grow to more than 55K acres, limited containment

April 27, 2026 10:53am EDT

Two major wildfires in south Georgia continue to grow with limited containment.

Baby born on Delta flight from Atlanta to Portland, Oregon

April 27, 2026 8:47am EDT

The incident happened Friday night on Delta Flight 478 as the plane approached Portland, with 153 passengers on board.

Update: Hall County death penalty trial for Jessica Motes continued

April 27, 2026 8:32am EDT

Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday morning in the murder trial of a woman accused of killing a 4-year-old child in Hall County.

Georgia Military College teacher arrested for sexual contact with minor

April 27, 2026 8:11am EDT

A former teacher at Georgia Military College's preparatory school is facing multiple charges after investigators say he had inappropriate sexual contact with a minor at a church in Milledgeville.

Former Baldwin assistant police chief arrested for theft, GBI says

April 27, 2026 7:54am EDT

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a former assistant chief of the Baldwin Police Department in connection with an investigation into missing funds.

24-year-old woman shot late Sunday night in Bibb County

April 27, 2026 7:35am EDT

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an aggravated assault after a woman was shot late Sunday night.

Metro Atlanta Weather: Limited rain, wildfire concerns continue in Georgia

April 27, 2026 7:10am EDT

Recent rain across Georgia brought some relief but has not been enough to significantly improve dry conditions, according to the latest forecast.

Former UGA stars Colbie Young and Micah Morris head to NFL

April 26, 2026 5:00pm EDT

Two University of Georgia football players found their new professional homes Saturday during the final rounds of the NFL Draft.

Over 120 homes destroyed by South Georgia wildfires

April 26, 2026 12:56pm EDT

Over 120 homes have been destroyed and 50,000 acres burned as two wildfires fueled by hurricane debris tear through South Georgia.

High-speed DeKalb police chase ends near Downtown Connector

April 26, 2026 11:59am EDT

DeKalb County police arrested a man after a high-speed chase ended in a multi-car crash Saturday on Interstate 20 near the Downtown Connector.

1 dead, 1 injured in separate DeKalb County shootings

April 26, 2026 11:50am EDT

DeKalb County police are investigating two Saturday shootings. One person was killed on Harvest Drive, and another was injured on Peppertree Circle.

Family holds vigil for Damian Strozier after police shoot, kill him

April 26, 2026 11:31am EDT

The family of 31-year-old Damian Strozier is calling for justice and transparency following a fatal police shooting in Cobb County on Tuesday. The incident concluded a seven-hour search for Strozier, who police said was wanted for murder.