Early morning Athens crash turns fatal on Old Hull Road

A 30-year-old Athens man died Monday morning after crashing his truck into a ditch on Old Hull Road and stepping into the roadway.

3 alleged gang members arrested in Atlanta summer crime crackdown

Georgia prosecutors secured guilty pleas and sentences for three men tied to a Los Angeles-based street gang following an extensive multi-agency investigation in Atlanta.

Roadside dispute with hitchhiker ends in injuries, deputy crash

A Coweta County deputy and two men are recovering in the hospital Saturday following a roadside fight between a driver and a hitchhiker that involved a deputy's car crash.

North Georgia weather: Storms before sweater weather later this week

Atlanta could reach 92 degrees Monday before cooler air arrives later this week. Monday brings a 40% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms.

Georgia Slim Chickens employee surprised with a Hummer

One Georgia fast-food employee can officially upgrade his commute after his boss and co-workers surprised him with the keys to a Hummer.

Bottoms pledges Medicaid expansion; candidates react to latest poll

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms pledged to expand Medicaid in Georgia during a weekend campaign stop in Cobb County as the race for governor enters its final stretch.

Atlanta Beltline light rail proposal heads to city council Monday

City council members are set to vote Monday on a resolution that could push Atlanta one step closer to building a multi-billion dollar light rail system along the Beltline.

Parkview High School student charged over online threat

A Parkview High School student faces criminal charges and school discipline after posting an online threat against the campus, according to a letter from the school principal.

Cobb Animal Services director targeted in home bomb threat

A Washington state man faces criminal charges after investigators tracked a bomb threat made against the Cobb County Animal Services director back to his home.

I-20 E. lane closures scheduled in Conyers for bridge widening

Road crews are closing the left lane of Interstate 20 eastbound in Conyers Sunday night as part of a massive bridge reconstruction and widening project.

Tree comes down on southeast Atlanta home as storms blow through

Heavy storms swept through southeast Atlanta on Saturday, downing trees, causing widespread power outages and leaving residents concerned about hazardous conditions outside their homes.

Three arrested in $65K East Point apartment rent fraud scheme

Three women face multiple charges after allegedly stealing around $65,000 in rent payments from residents at the Fulton Pointe Apartments in East Point.

Atlanta football standout, Ronald E. McNair High grad Arnold Walker III dies

Former McNair High School football standout and record-breaking Alcorn State University running back Arnold Walker III has died in Atlanta, Alcorn State University officials confirmed.

DeKalb Police seize 735 pounds of marijuana, 9 guns in drug bust

DeKalb County Police announced on Friday that its officers intercepted a massive out-of-state drug delivery leading to the seizure of more than 700 pounds of marijuana and nearly a dozen firearms.

Meet the 9 Georgians wealthy enough for the Forbes 400

How much money does it take to rank among America’s 400 richest people? This year, a mere $4.4 billion.

11 indicted in $200K+ multistate retail crime scheme targeting 10 chains

Eleven people have been indicted in a four-state, $200,000 organized retail theft ring, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced.

Cooper Rush expected to start for Falcons again in Week 2

Cooper Rush is expected to remain the Atlanta Falcons’ starting quarterback for Sunday’s home game against the Carolina Panthers, according to multiple reports.

DeKalb County coach William 'Buck' Godfrey honored at memorial service

Friends, family and alumni filled the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame in downtown Atlanta on Saturday to honor the life and impact of legendary Southwest DeKalb High School head football coach William "Buck" Godfrey.

Man arrested for rape, child molestation in Whitfield County, authorities say

A 27-year-old man was arrested on Friday facing rape and child molestation charges following an investigation, according to the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office.