Decatur Library shooting suspect turned himself in
Police say Medicus Brown, 44, is turned himself in to face charges of aggravated assault with intent to murder and a firearm offense.
Police say Medicus Brown, 44, is turned himself in to face charges of aggravated assault with intent to murder and a firearm offense.
Atlanta Police release sketch of woman in connection with 2023 assault
Atlanta Police released a sketch of a woman with a lower-back tattoo wanted for questioning in a 2023 assault investigation.
Atlanta Police released a sketch of a woman with a lower-back tattoo wanted for questioning in a 2023 assault investigation.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Feb. 6-8, 2026
From live music and theater to family-friendly festivals and immersive exhibitions, metro Atlanta and North Georgia are packed with ways to get out and explore this weekend.
From live music and theater to family-friendly festivals and immersive exhibitions, metro Atlanta and North Georgia are packed with ways to get out and explore this weekend.
Health care exec Rick Jackson enters Georgia governor race
Rick Jackson is leveraging a $50 million self-funded campaign to challenge established GOP leaders for the open governor’s seat.
Rick Jackson is leveraging a $50 million self-funded campaign to challenge established GOP leaders for the open governor’s seat.
Troup County double shooting motivated by previous fight, police say
One man is dead, another is hospitalized, and a third is in custody following a Wednesday evening shooting at a rural Troup County home on Big Springs Mountville Road.
One man is dead, another is hospitalized, and a third is in custody following a Wednesday evening shooting at a rural Troup County home on Big Springs Mountville Road.
Light snowfall, flurries surprises many in North Georgia Thursday morning
Light snowfall was reported in Cleveland and Gainesville early Thursday morning, with minor accumulation on trees and grass.
Light snowfall was reported in Cleveland and Gainesville early Thursday morning, with minor accumulation on trees and grass.
GOP Rep. Barry Loudermilk to retire from Congress after a decade
Four of Georgia’s nine Republican-held House seats will change hands this year due to retirements or Senate runs.
Four of Georgia’s nine Republican-held House seats will change hands this year due to retirements or Senate runs.
Students injured at Heards Ferry Elementary after playground attack
A former student reportedly returned to the Heards Ferry campus and attacked students and a staff member on the playground.
A former student reportedly returned to the Heards Ferry campus and attacked students and a staff member on the playground.
Mayor Dickens issues orders to advance neighborhood reinvestment
The Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative seeks to bridge gaps in resources to create more interconnected local districts.
The Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative seeks to bridge gaps in resources to create more interconnected local districts.
10,000 gallons of jet fuel spills from Hartsfield-Jackson into Flint River
EPA officials say about 10,000 gallons of Jet-A fuel spilled from a faulty fuel pit hydrant Friday.
EPA officials say about 10,000 gallons of Jet-A fuel spilled from a faulty fuel pit hydrant Friday.
Dr. Thomas L. Coleman, DeKalb County leader and veteran, dies at 80
Dr. Thomas L. Coleman, a distinguished military veteran and prolific DeKalb County public servant, passed away on January 31, 2026.
Dr. Thomas L. Coleman, a distinguished military veteran and prolific DeKalb County public servant, passed away on January 31, 2026.
Alleged robber accused of targeting Brookhaven taxicab drivers
Investigators have arrested a 29-year-old Brookhaven man they say is responsible for a series of armed robberies targeting taxicabs in the city.
Investigators have arrested a 29-year-old Brookhaven man they say is responsible for a series of armed robberies targeting taxicabs in the city.
Planned ICE facility near Atlanta closer to becoming reality; could open by spring
An ICE detention center appears poised to open by spring despite opposition from Social Circle city leaders.
An ICE detention center appears poised to open by spring despite opposition from Social Circle city leaders.
Rabun County man charged with sexual assault, strangulation of disabled adult
Robert Early Moon faces multiple felony charges, including aggravated assault and exploitation of a disabled adult.
Robert Early Moon faces multiple felony charges, including aggravated assault and exploitation of a disabled adult.
NC neo-Nazi gets max sentence for antisemitic threats against Georgia official, rabbi
A North Carolina man who threatened a Georgia representative and rabbi threatening use of "Zyklon B" gas has been sentenced.
A North Carolina man who threatened a Georgia representative and rabbi threatening use of "Zyklon B" gas has been sentenced.
Georgia Democrats blast Fulton County FBI raid as ‘abuse of power’
Georgia House Democrats held a news conference Wednesday to condemn last week’s FBI raid at the Fulton County Elections Hub.
Georgia House Democrats held a news conference Wednesday to condemn last week’s FBI raid at the Fulton County Elections Hub.
Fayette deputies investigate possible murder-suicide involving mother and son
Fayette deputies are investigating what they believe to be a murder-suicide where the victims were a mother and son.
Fayette deputies are investigating what they believe to be a murder-suicide where the victims were a mother and son.
Neighbors, DNA expert take stand in Tara Baker murder trial
The Edrick Faust murder trial continues Wednesday. Faust is accused in the 2001 cold case killing of UGA law student Tara Baker.
The Edrick Faust murder trial continues Wednesday. Faust is accused in the 2001 cold case killing of UGA law student Tara Baker.
Georgia mail theft bust: Thousands of victims impacted across multiple counties
Anthony Evans faces multiple charges after being caught with stolen mail spanning four Georgia counties.
Anthony Evans faces multiple charges after being caught with stolen mail spanning four Georgia counties.
Former South Fulton Mayor Khalid Kamau pleads to misdemeanor charge
Khalid Kamau pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor under the First Offender Act, avoiding a permanent criminal conviction.
Khalid Kamau pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor under the First Offender Act, avoiding a permanent criminal conviction.