3 kids left in car at Cobb County mall, mom arrested

Cobb police say 3 children, ages 2, 5, and 7, were left in a car in the parking lot of Town Center Mall while their mother was in the mall.

Funeral announced for Hall County teacher killed in deadly prank

A funeral service is scheduled this weekend for Jason Hughes, a North Hall High School teacher who died after a prank gone wrong.

DNA match leads to arrest of DeKalb youth coach in 2008 cold case

A Lithonia man who coaches youth baseball has been denied bond in a cold case where he is accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in 2008.

Atlanta firefighters threaten lawsuit after mayor rejects contract

The Atlanta Firefighters Union is threatening a lawsuit if Mayor Andre Dickens does not sign their historic, first-ever collective bargaining agreement by Friday.

Student vows to honor former Georgia teacher after fatal prank

As a community mourns the death of Jason Hughes, the 18-year-old accused in his death has pledged to live the rest of his life in memory of his former teacher, according to a statement released by his family.

MARTA rail service resumes after disruption; delays expected

MARTA rail service has resumed after a power outage, but heavy delays are expected in some areas of Atlanta on Wednesday afternoon.

Gwinnett County schools install new weapon detection systems

Gwinnett County Public Schools has completed a major safety upgrade, installing weapon detection systems at every middle and high school in the state's largest school district.

Atlanta Falcons cut Kirk Cousins as new NFL year begins

The Atlanta Falcons announced on Wednesday that they have officially released veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins.

Woman fends off attacker at Macedonia Kroger; deputies seek leads

Cherokee County deputies are asking for the public’s help to identify a man accused of following a woman into the bathroom at a Kroger store on Cumming Highway and trying to assault her.

DeKalb County police warning students not to show up at park

DeKalb County police are warning students not to participate in a rumored “Senior Skip Day" takeover at Wade Walker Park.

Man arrested after deadly street racing crash in Gwinnett County

Gwinnett County police say a man has been arrested after a street racing incident ended in a deadly crash in Duluth.

New exhibit, EmpowerHER, celebrating women artists opens in Atlanta

A new exhibit celebrating women in art is opening Friday featuring works from female artists across Georgia in recognition of Women’s History Month.

Vandalism reported at Scott Elementary School in NW Atlanta

Officers were called to Scott Elementary School on Hollywood Road around 1 a.m. Wednesday after reports of damage at the campus.