New historic marker honors Atlanta legal trailblazer

One of Atlanta's first African-American woman attorneys will be honored on Thursday with a historic marker in the park that bears her name.

Georgia man sentenced for racially-motivated attack against letter carrier

Investigators say the attack happened months after the Georgia man was recorded using racial slurs and threatening to run over the postal employee.

Police searching for 2 'dangerous' suspects in shooting on MARTA train

Do you recognize this man and woman? Police say they're wanted for a shooting that happened on a MARTA train and should be considered armed and dangerous.

Judge holds Fulton County Commission in contempt

A Fulton County Judge imposed civil contempt sanctions against the Democratic members of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday after they refused an order to appoint two GOP members to the board.

Gun fired at Skipstone Academy in Spalding County, classes canceled

A student is in custody after a gun was fired inside a bathroom at Skipstone Academy on Baptist Camp Road, the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.

Grady launches state-of-the-art emergency medical helicopter

Grady Memorial Hospital's new medical helicopter will soon take to the skies to provide quick access to life-saving trauma care across the region.

Judge hears arguments to release Mario Guevara from ICE custody

A federal immigration judge heard arguments that detained journalist Mario Guevara should be released from ICE custody.

Catholic school shooting: Atlanta archbishop calls for gun reform

The Archbishop of Atlanta called for gun control after a mass shooting at a Minnesota Catholic school killed two children and injured 17 others, according to police. Aug. 27, 2025

Paulding County high school student hit by car on way to school

A Paulding County teenager is fighting for their life at a hospital after officials say they were hit by a vehicle while walking to school on Wednesday morning.

Police searching for suspected gunman in Cheetah Lounge shooting

Do you know this man? Police say he's accused of shooting a person in the leg during a fight at Atlanta's Cheetah Lounge nightclub.

Kennesaw couple guilty in child abuse case involving baby’s injuries

A Cherokee County jury has convicted two Kennesaw parents in connection with serious injuries suffered by their infant son, District Attorney Susan K. Treadaway announced.