Thousands of Fort Benning soldiers traveling home for holidays

Thousands of Army trainees from Fort Benning are heading home for the holidays as part of a long-standing military tradition that temporarily pauses training to allow soldiers time with family.

Georgia man convicted on 69 counts in dog fighting case

A shed on the property held a large amount of dog fighting equipment such as veterinary drugs and devices; anabolic horse steroids; a “breeding stand" used to forcibly breed dogs; training and execution items; and paper pedigrees documenting the fighting history of the dogs.

Cobb leaders prepare for soccer fans ahead of World Cup matches in Atlanta

With World Cup matches being played at Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta, and some of the teams training in Cobb County., county leaders are preparing on multiple fronts.

Video shows officer Tasing student on Fulton County school bus

Video shows a Fulton County Schools police officer using a Taser on a student during an incident on a school bus.

Shaq spreads holiday cheer to students at DeKalb School of the Arts

Students at DeKalb School of the Arts received a special visit from Shaq-A-Claus, who spread some holiday cheer with gifts for everyone.

Local foundation donates dozens of gifts to needy students for holidays

The Brenda Smith Clay Foundation donates dozens of gifts to needy students at Crawford Long Middle School. 90 needy students were identified and then adopted by the foundation. The students were allowed to write at least three gifts on their Christmas lists.

Father of accused Apalachee HS mass shooter in court for motions hearing

The father of the teen accused in the Apalachee High School shooting is scheduled to appear in Barrow County court Thursday morning for a final motions hearing as his criminal case moves closer to trial.

Justice Department sues Georgia over voter registration roll

The U.S. Justice Department Civil Rights Division announced on Thursday it has filed federal lawsuits against Georgia, two other states and the District of Columbia for failure to produce their full voter registration lists upon request.

Decatur man arrested on child molestation charges

Adam Steele Ford, 34, of Decatur is charged with two counts of aggravated child molestation stemming from incidents that allegedly occurred between July and August 2025.

26-year-old shot, killed in Athens; police investigating

Police in Athens-Clarke County are investigating a fatal incident after a man was found unresponsive in the roadway early Thursday morning.

2 shot at Gwinnett County hotel; no arrests made, police say

Police are investigating a shooting in Gwinnett County that prompted a heavy law enforcement response at multiple hotels early Thursday morning.

New rules after North Atlanta High School student stabbed with scissors

North Atlanta High School is implementing several new safety measures just days after a special needs student was stabbed during a fight on campus.

Woodstock police arrest two after elevator motorbike stunt

Two men were arrested after police say they damaged a Woodstock parking deck elevator during a motorbike stunt.