Why Mableton is now building its own police department

Mableton is launching the preparatory phase to build its own independent public safety division to secure long-term local control.

LaGrange police searching for apartment 'Peeping Tom'

LaGrange police are searching for a man accused of peeking into windows at local apartment complexes.

USPS mourning after employee dies at Palmetto regional plant

The U.S. Postal Service confirmed the death of an employee at the Palmetto Regional Distribution Center on Thursday.

Fayette County contractor charges: Man accused of taking $16K

A Coweta County contractor faces new felony charges in Fayette County after a customer complained he lost $16,000 for uncompleted work.

Activists protest proposed liquor store on Covington Highway

DeKalb County community members are uniting to oppose a proposed liquor store at Covington Highway and South Hairston Road.

Atlanta World Cup prep: Nonprofit launches massive downtown cleanup Saturday

With Atlanta preparing to take center stage on the international scene, one local nonprofit is stepping up to help spruce up the city before the crowds arrive.

Firefighters rescue child after fall down embankment in Roswell

Firefighters safely rescued a child who slipped and fell down a park embankment toward a creek on Thursday afternoon.

APD top 5 fugitive Marcus Molden pleads guilty in federal court

Marcus Lydell Molden, Jr., 25, faces federal sentencing in September after officers found a fully automatic converted pistol during a traffic stop.

Marietta man accused of recording person in shower

A Marietta man is facing criminal charges after police say he secretly recorded a person showering.

Georgia drought eases after weeks of soaking rains

New drought data shows major improvements across Georgia following weeks of above-average rainfall.

Georgia grocery costs rank 11th highest in U.S.

Georgia households spend an average of $8,960 a year on groceries, the 11th-highest total in the nation.

Puppy sale turns violent in Atlanta robbery, shooting

A woman and her child narrowly escaped injury after a puppy sale turned violent in northwest Atlanta, according to police.

Two sisters wounded in southwest Atlanta shooting, 4 arrested

Atlanta police are investigating an early morning shooting that left two women injured at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex.

Kemp rejects calls for Centegix investigation by Democrats

Gov. Brian Kemp's office is dismissing Democratic lawmakers' calls for an investigation into school safety contractor Centegix.

Warrant details teacher's alleged relationship with Roswell student

A newly released warrant alleges a former Roswell High School employee engaged in a secret relationship with a 16-year-old student over several months.

Man hospitalized after Thursday morning shooting in DeKalb

A man was hospitalized after being shot early Thursday morning in DeKalb County, according to investigators.