Community gathers to honor slain teen Zion Barrett at Lovejoy Park vigil
Hundreds gathered at Lovejoy Park to honor Zion Barrett, a 16-year-old student shot and killed in Hampton last weekend.
Hundreds gathered at Lovejoy Park to honor Zion Barrett, a 16-year-old student shot and killed in Hampton last weekend.
Apalachee High student arrested after threat, school stresses safety
A student was arrested for making a threatening remark, highlighting the serious consequences of perceived threats, even if intended as jokes.
A student was arrested for making a threatening remark, highlighting the serious consequences of perceived threats, even if intended as jokes.
Massive drug bust: 464 pounds of marijuana seized on Interstate 75
A traffic stop on Interstate 75 South led to a massive drug seizure after Tifton police discovered 464 pounds of marijuana hidden in a vehicle’s trunk.
A traffic stop on Interstate 75 South led to a massive drug seizure after Tifton police discovered 464 pounds of marijuana hidden in a vehicle’s trunk.
'Small, white country boys' arrested in Waffle House worker attack
Three teenagers face charges after a brawl at an East Cobb Waffle House earlier this month that left a worker bloodied and dishes scattered across the restaurant.
Three teenagers face charges after a brawl at an East Cobb Waffle House earlier this month that left a worker bloodied and dishes scattered across the restaurant.
St. Mary’s to end Lavonia birthing services, shift care to Athens hospital
St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital will close its labor and delivery unit due to financial and staffing pressures.
St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital will close its labor and delivery unit due to financial and staffing pressures.
Funeral for DeKalb County firefighter Preston Fant to be held at Truist Park
The funeral for DeKalb County Master Firefighter Preston Lee Fant, who died in the line of duty this week, will be held Thursday,.
The funeral for DeKalb County Master Firefighter Preston Lee Fant, who died in the line of duty this week, will be held Thursday,.
Norcross man sentenced to life for raping 10-year-old girl
A Norcross man has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the rape of a 10-year-old girl, Gwinnett County officials announced Thursday.
A Norcross man has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the rape of a 10-year-old girl, Gwinnett County officials announced Thursday.
Newnan police arrest suspect in 2011 killing of teen Blake Chappell
Scotty Elliot Smith was arrested and charged in connection with Blake Tyler Chappell's 2011 death after confessing during multiple interviews.
Scotty Elliot Smith was arrested and charged in connection with Blake Tyler Chappell's 2011 death after confessing during multiple interviews.
Cobb County jury convicts rapist after 28 years, sentences him to life
Jerry Lee Pruitt was convicted and sentenced to two life terms plus 20 years for a 1997 sexual assault, identified through DNA testing decades later.
Jerry Lee Pruitt was convicted and sentenced to two life terms plus 20 years for a 1997 sexual assault, identified through DNA testing decades later.
Repeat offender arrested for burglary at North Gwinnett Co-Operative Thrift Store
Lavan Hickman, already serving a work-release sentence for burglary, walked away from the facility to commit another burglary at North Gwinnett Co-Operative.
Lavan Hickman, already serving a work-release sentence for burglary, walked away from the facility to commit another burglary at North Gwinnett Co-Operative.
Deadly pedestrian crash sparks chain reaction crash on I-285 in DeKalb County
A car hit a pedestrian before another car crashed into it, shutting down part of I-285 Friday.
A car hit a pedestrian before another car crashed into it, shutting down part of I-285 Friday.
Residency disputes threaten candidacies in Atlanta's District 11 council race
Keith Lewis plans to prove his residency with documents at the upcoming hearing, countering claims he lives outside the district.
Keith Lewis plans to prove his residency with documents at the upcoming hearing, countering claims he lives outside the district.
Charlie Kirk's assassination sparks higher demand from security firms
Security companies report a surge in calls from clients seeking safety measures following Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Security companies report a surge in calls from clients seeking safety measures following Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Douglasville at 150: Downtown revitalization fuel by $9M tax district
Douglasville's downtown development is driven by over $9 million from the city's tax allocation district since 2019, enhancing property values and reshaping the area.
Douglasville's downtown development is driven by over $9 million from the city's tax allocation district since 2019, enhancing property values and reshaping the area.
Arrested with a child, enough fentanyl to kill 12M people in her car
A Gwinnett County woman with ties to a Mexican drug cartel was arrested after police said she was found in possession of more than 24 kilos of fentanyl.
A Gwinnett County woman with ties to a Mexican drug cartel was arrested after police said she was found in possession of more than 24 kilos of fentanyl.
Measles case confirmed in Fulton County, exposures possible
The Georgia Department of Public Health said an unvaccinated person in the county tested positive for measles.
The Georgia Department of Public Health said an unvaccinated person in the county tested positive for measles.
Coweta County woman survives being shot five times, speaks out on domestic violence
Ione Smith survived being shot five times by her husband in a domestic incident, highlighting the severity of domestic violence.
Ione Smith survived being shot five times by her husband in a domestic incident, highlighting the severity of domestic violence.
Lawmakers raise concerns after ICE raid delays Hyundai plant project
The ICE raid at a Hyundai battery plant delayed the project by two to three months, raising concerns about economic impact in Georgia.
The ICE raid at a Hyundai battery plant delayed the project by two to three months, raising concerns about economic impact in Georgia.
He beat prostate cancer, now he's climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro to help end it
Derek Davis emphasizes the importance of annual screenings and joining support groups for those diagnosed with cancer.
Derek Davis emphasizes the importance of annual screenings and joining support groups for those diagnosed with cancer.
2 wanted in series of gas station break-ins nabbed in stolen car
DeKalb County police said two men were arrested Thursday night after officers found them inside a stolen vehicle.
DeKalb County police said two men were arrested Thursday night after officers found them inside a stolen vehicle.