Man arrested for stealing dozens of manhole covers

A man is facing charges after police say he stole dozens of manhole covers across DeKalb County.

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025

Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual observance in the U.S. from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Here is a list of local celebration in metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

Elderly Forest Park resident loses $500K to caregiver

The Forest Park Police Department said Pamela Morris, 52, has been charged with stealing $500,000 from a family member she was taking care of.

9-month-old shot at Cobb County motel off Windy Hill Road has died

A young child was shot Tuesday evening at a Cobb County motel, and police are working to determine who is responsible.

Gwinnett schools launches superintendent search, online survey open

Gwinnett County Public Schools, the largest school district in Georgia, has officially begun its search for a new superintendent.

Republican Jason Dickerson wins District 21 Senate seat

Republican Jason Dickerson has secured the state Senate seat for District 21, which covers north Fulton and Cherokee counties.

Plane train maintenance may cause delays at Atlanta airport

Travelers through the world’s busiest airport may face major disruptions this week as Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport conducts overnight maintenance on its plane train.

Atlanta backs study for new Amtrak station site, community survey open

Atlanta and the Atlanta Regional Commission are moving forward with a study to identify the location for a new Amtrak station.

‘No Kings’ protests planned across Georgia Oct. 18

Organizers of the “No Kings" movement have announced another round of protests set for Oct. 18 across Georgia.

Fall foliage forecast: When will leaves peak in Georgia?

The first full day of fall arrived on Tuesday, and with it comes the big question: When will we see those vibrant reds, oranges and yellows across north Georgia?

Fox Theatre offering spooky tours for Halloween season

Atlanta’s Fox Theatre is bringing history to life this Halloween season with guided haunted tours.

LaGrange City Council honors heroes who saved officer during heart attack

Agencies that assisted a LaGrange police officer having a heart attack earlier this year were recognized at the LaGrange City Council meeting.

15-year-old boy injured in southeast Atlanta shooting

A 15-year-old boy was hospitalized Tuesday evening after being shot in southeast Atlanta, police said.

Fentanyl-laced Percocet leads to man's life sentence in prison

Roderick Stargell received two life sentences for selling fentanyl-laced pills causing an 18-year-old's death.