America 250: Students from California, Florida, and Georgia are winners of the Bookmark Design Challenge
The winners of the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th were announced Friday by Second Lady Usha Vance with students from California, Florida, and Georgia winning for their original artwork reflecting what America means to them.
The winners of the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th were announced Friday by Second Lady Usha Vance with students from California, Florida, and Georgia winning for their original artwork reflecting what America means to them.
Man shot with his own gun in SW Atlanta, arrest made
A man was shot after being robbed in southwest Atlanta, according to police.
A man was shot after being robbed in southwest Atlanta, according to police.
Gas alarm prompts evacuation at Georgia Tech facility, scene cleared
Atlanta firefighters responded to a reported industrial gas alarm at a Georgia Tech research facility.
Atlanta firefighters responded to a reported industrial gas alarm at a Georgia Tech research facility.
Peachtree MS student finishes 3rd in Scripps National Spelling Bee
Peachtree Middle School student Sarv Dharavane finished in third place for the second consecutive year.
Peachtree Middle School student Sarv Dharavane finished in third place for the second consecutive year.
Residents devastated by early-morning Lithia Springs apartment fire
A massive apartment fire in Lithia Springs displaced residents and prompted a large emergency response early Friday morning, according to fire officials.
A massive apartment fire in Lithia Springs displaced residents and prompted a large emergency response early Friday morning, according to fire officials.
UPDATE: Missing 18-year-old located and is in good health, police say
Atlanta Police reported overnight that 18-year-old Jayden Wilson has been located and is in good health. They have not released any other information, and it is unclear where he was located.
Atlanta Police reported overnight that 18-year-old Jayden Wilson has been located and is in good health. They have not released any other information, and it is unclear where he was located.
Georgia high schools to test 'less-lethal' drones to confront active shooters
Starting in the fall, four Georgia high schools will have pepper spray-armed drones on standby to fight school shooters.
Starting in the fall, four Georgia high schools will have pepper spray-armed drones on standby to fight school shooters.
Man drinks beer while driving stolen ambulance in Marietta: police
A 38-year-old man was arrested after allegedly stealing an ambulance from a Marietta RaceTrac parking lot.
A 38-year-old man was arrested after allegedly stealing an ambulance from a Marietta RaceTrac parking lot.
Decatur school board orders probe after 'dehumanizing' podcast comments
The Decatur Board of Education announced an independent investigation Thursday following days of public controversy surrounding the school district's leader.
The Decatur Board of Education announced an independent investigation Thursday following days of public controversy surrounding the school district's leader.
Georgia PSC votes to lower Georgia Power utility rates
The Georgia Public Service Commission voted to approve a plan that will lower utility rates for Georgia Power residential customers starting next month.
The Georgia Public Service Commission voted to approve a plan that will lower utility rates for Georgia Power residential customers starting next month.
Atlanta federal judge reprimanded over affair with officer in chambers
An Atlanta federal judge remains on the bench with a private reprimand after having an extramarital affair and sex in her chambers.
An Atlanta federal judge remains on the bench with a private reprimand after having an extramarital affair and sex in her chambers.
Canton man gets life in prison for brutal rape of home cleaner
A 23-year-old Canton man received a life sentence Thursday after pleading guilty to the five-hour assault and rape of a residential cleaner.
A 23-year-old Canton man received a life sentence Thursday after pleading guilty to the five-hour assault and rape of a residential cleaner.
Fulton County jail misdemeanor policy: Sheriff blocks low-level bookings
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is changing its booking policy to block low-level misdemeanor offenders from entering the main jail facility.
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is changing its booking policy to block low-level misdemeanor offenders from entering the main jail facility.
Peachtree City clinic expands after Fayette closure
The Healing Bridge Clinic is preparing to take on more than 300 new patients following the sudden closure of the Fayette C.A.R.E. Clinic in Fayetteville.
The Healing Bridge Clinic is preparing to take on more than 300 new patients following the sudden closure of the Fayette C.A.R.E. Clinic in Fayetteville.
Greg Dolezal frames conservative platform for June 16 GOP runoff
Republican candidate State Sen. Greg Dolezal discussed his platform ahead of the upcoming Georgia lieutenant governor runoff debate.
Republican candidate State Sen. Greg Dolezal discussed his platform ahead of the upcoming Georgia lieutenant governor runoff debate.
Atlanta World Cup security: FBI announces massive tournament safety plan
The FBI Atlanta office unveiled its comprehensive public safety and counterterrorism infrastructure Thursday.
The FBI Atlanta office unveiled its comprehensive public safety and counterterrorism infrastructure Thursday.
Emory University elects Christopher L. Augostini 22nd president
The Emory University Board of Trustees unanimously elected Christopher L. Augostini as the school's 22nd president in Atlanta.
The Emory University Board of Trustees unanimously elected Christopher L. Augostini as the school's 22nd president in Atlanta.
This is why a citizen complaint ended with a $900K police raid
Gwinnett County counterfeit arrest details emerge after investigators shut down an expansive illegal operation.
Gwinnett County counterfeit arrest details emerge after investigators shut down an expansive illegal operation.
Man wanted for stealing $13K, passport from car in Atlanta
Atlanta police are searching for Hassan Kounta, who is accused of stealing more than $13,000 from a woman's vehicle on May 1.
Atlanta police are searching for Hassan Kounta, who is accused of stealing more than $13,000 from a woman's vehicle on May 1.
Another full I-285 shutdown planned for June weekend
Drivers across metro Atlanta are being warned to prepare for major traffic headaches next weekend as GDOT plans a full weekend shutdown of a heavily traveled stretch of I-285 on the city’s west side.
Drivers across metro Atlanta are being warned to prepare for major traffic headaches next weekend as GDOT plans a full weekend shutdown of a heavily traveled stretch of I-285 on the city’s west side.